The carbon-fiber-bodied coupe, planned to go on sale early next decade, debuts a new 591-hp plug-in hybrid drivetrain that is earmarked to power other, more conventional future BMW M models.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers The Northvolt deal is tied to VW’s acceleration of its EV program, which aims to boost its electric lineup up to 70 models within 10 years.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers A lot will depend on how many can actually be sold, which is a dicey proposition, but MPG gains for trucks, especially fullsize, will accelerate from already solid improvements once more hybrids and BEVs are thrown into the mix.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers The companies say the Volvo XC90 SUV is the first production car that, in combination with Uber’s self-driving system, is capable of fully driving itself.
Bosch also has begun development of a lidar system for automated driving. It wants to determine if it can build an automotive-grade unit and discover which form of the technology works best.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers With ample connected features and a large in-dash display, the infotainment system in the ’19 Lexus ES could be a serious contender in its segment – if not for the kludgy Remote Touchpad infotainment interface.
Europe and China, especially, with its government-driven push toward electrification and crowded city streets packed with garage-built electric minis, make refined 48V EVs a potential disruptor.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers Nissan and Renault gain access to Waymo’s industry-leading AV technology, while Waymo leverages the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance’s massive global footprint.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers The Mirai FCEVs will be refueled using a mobile hydrogen refueler at Toyota Australia’s former manufacturing site in Altona in suburban Melbourne.
