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BMW Touts Cobalt, Lithium Purchases, Rare Earth Free Motor for iX3

Human-rights advocates and environmentalists both have called into question the impact of lithium-ion batteries and electric motors.

Tesla, EVgo Partner on Connectors, EVgo Being Acquired by LS Power

Tesla drivers in San Francisco can use EVgo’s fast chargers, an option expanding to other U.S. regions in 2020.

Lukewarm Results Expected for December U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales, But Post-Holiday Demand, Spiffs Still Could Heat-Up the Market

Sales could rise above a 17-million SAAR, but that will depend on how much discounting automakers want to do after...

Auto Tech Check: ’19 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S

While its performance, looks and luxury are enviable, the ’19 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S’s in-cabin technology is mediocre in...

Cerence, Key Partners Develop Mobility Concept for CES

Leveraging speech recognition and natural language understanding and output, combined with speech signal enhancement and transparent screen technology, the concept...

North America Light-Vehicle Production Down 5.0% in November

Production slowed across the region, with several manufacturers posting double-digit declines. 

DOE, Magna Working on Low-Cost, Highly Efficient Motor

A U.S. Dept. of Energy project is drawing on Magna’s engineering expertise to create low-cost, highly efficient electric motors for...