APRIL 5, 2021

Mercedes-AMG Turns to PHEVs in New e-Performance Push

Mercedes-AMG isn't disclosing the GT73e's range but claims 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.0 seconds.

Last in Line: Mercedes Debuts Final ICE in ’22 C-Class

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What may be Mercedes’ last ground-up internal-combustion engines get significant advancements to keep them relevant while the German luxury automaker makes the transition to electric propulsion.

Senators Say U.S. Needs ICE Ban; Brightdrop, Tesla Semi News

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Two California senators are asking the Biden Admin. to move to ban ICEs on a national scale, while commercial EVs by Brightdrop and Tesla are getting closer to fruition.

BEV Makers Could Increase Europe’s CO2 Emissions, Study Warns

Carmakers are steering a BEV powertrain course that could increase Europe’s automotive CO2 emission pressures on global warming.

Cybersecurity Threats Increase as Vehicles Become More Connected

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Increased connectivity is creating new opportunities for malicious actors to hack, hijack, spoof and snoop on ADAS and autonomous vehicles, but also provides opportunities for security companies.

Vulog Says Interest Building for Car Sharing Programs, New Apps

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Despite a pandemic-driven drop in revenue for car- and ride-sharing services worldwide in 2020, the technology-platform provider is bullish on the near-term future of mobility.

Researchers Working to Draw More Energy Out of EV Batteries

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The Energy Dept.’s battery materials research activities comprise 56 projects covering seven themes including liquid polymers, solid-state electrolyte materials, metallic lithium, sulfur electrodes, air electrodes, sodium-ion batteries plus modeling and diagnostics.

Quality, Reliability and Safety in Automotive

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Extended lifetime and new use cases for electric and autonomous vehicles create new challenges to achieve adequate quality, reliability and safety levels.

Performance, Style 2022 Infiniti QX55’s High Points

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The new fastback is more stylish than the Infiniti QX50 from which it’s derived, but just as fun to experience, although the driver-assistance technologies don’t always work as intended.