WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update
WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update

AUGUST 23, 2021

GM’s Small-Block Getting DOHC, Flat-Plane Crank?

There are strong, telling signs that the Detroit automaker is working quietly on big changes for the small-block V-8, even while voicing ambitious goals for an all-electric future.

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Choosing the Best Path to Zero Emissions

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Experts discuss whether limiting tailpipe emissions or mandating ZEV volumes is the most effective way to meet the Biden Admin.’s goal of selling 50% electric vehicles by 2030.

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LG Exec Sees Grab Bag of Chemistry, Technology for Future BEVs

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A top LG North American executive talks chemistries, materials, recalls and cost in a wide-ranging interview.

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Cummins to Build Diesels for Electric-Minded Daimler

Cummins will supply medium-duty engines, predominantly diesels, for Daimler trucks and buses worldwide. Daimler, meanwhile, is coming out with the eActros, a new, battery-electric heavy-duty truck.

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Ford, Argo and Lyft Gear Up to Deploy Ride Hailing AVs in 2021

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Ford, Argo AI and Lyft are working together to begin commercialization of autonomous Ford Escape Hybrids for ride hailing at scale through the Lyft network by the end of 2021.

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GM to Replace Modules in All Recalled Bolts; Tesla Superchargers Set for Ramp-Up

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Three model years of the Chevy Bolt will get all new modules, whether they’ve experienced battery-related fires or not, as GM aims to solve the lingering issue.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Smarter Than Us, or at Least Me

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Besides speaking 27 languages and its first-rate gasoline V-8, the ’21 S 580 4Matic we tested is a kind, loving and nurturing parent that gently guides the vehicle where it needs to be, without shaming the driver.

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