AUGUST 10, 2020

Crossovers Rule 2020 Wards 10 Best UX List

10 BEST UX
For the fifth year in a row, Wards staffers recognize exemplary user experiences, honoring new vehicles for their driver-assistance technologies, connectivity, digital displays, voice-activation systems, intuitive controls and infotainment.

VW, ZF Exemplify EV Shift

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ZF no longer will develop components for internal-combustion-engine drives but instead will focus on long-range plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles.

Cadillac Lyriq Pricing Expected Under $75,000

Product planners emphasize the Lyriq images reflect a show car still in development, but that 80% of the futuristic interior will make it into production. The Lyriq will launch first in China, followed by the U.S. for 2023 model year.

Looking Inside Lyriq

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GM isn’t specifying motor output, but competitors deliver anywhere from 300 kW (402 hp) to 568 kW (761 hp).

Rivian Says BEVs to Launch in Summer 2021

A Rivian spokeswoman says the company is investing in its operations in Plymouth, MI, Southern California, and Silicon Valley as it prepares for its market debut.

Audi Chief Lauds Tesla; Mahle’s New Condenser; Panasonic’s Cobalt-Free Cells

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The No.1 seller of BEVs has a big lead over the competition, says Audi, while a Panasonic official says the cells it supplies Tesla eventually will eliminate a controversial material.

Survey: BEVs Will Have Price Parity and Ultra-Fast Charging After 2030

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Automotive industry experts point to the post-2030 timeframe for BEVs to be similarly priced to ICE cars, with a majority predicting lithium-ion battery packs will reach $100/kWh after 2025.

Continental Deploys Industry-Leading Supercomputer for AI

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The cluster provides Continental employees at locations around the world access to the computing power and storage necessary for highly complex and data-intensive developments, including those related to AI.

Six Minute Webinar: Lightweighting and EVs Outlook

A look at lightweighting trends and the impact on the EV sector.