Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for July 9

Reason for Charger/Challenger Delay; EV Sales Up; New Electric Off-Road Racing Series

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Porsche Engineering Names New Management Board Chair

Peter Schafer moved to the Porsche Group in 2003, where he was vice president-Complete Vehicle Development and managing director-Porsche Engineering from 2004 to 2009.

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Bosch Cloud Service Promises to Extend Battery Life

A real-time, cloud-based battery analysis fueled by artificial intelligence identifies potential issues before they become chronic. A pilot vehicle fleet equipped with the service will be launched in Xiamen, China.

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VW to Rate Suppliers on Sustainability

Volkswagen has introduced a worldwide Sustainability Rating for its suppliers to assess risks relating to human rights, environmental protection and corruption.

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Former Auto Exec Now Runs Family Distillery

He wasn’t driven to drink but Honda retiree John Mendel makes craft liquors in northern California.

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ZF Deal Fortifies FCA’s PHEV Plans

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A large percentage of FCA’s lineup – all its rear- and all-wheel-drive vehicles with front-engine longitudinal drivetrain layouts – could employ ZF’s hybrid 8-speed automatic transmission.

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