APRIL 20, 2020

Dynamic Cylinder Deactivation Going Mainstream

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Dynamic Fuel Management, the fuel-saving system that regulates cylinder shutdown in 17 different firing patterns in GM’s V-8 engines, is poised to double its take-rate as the automaker incorporates it into many of its fullsize SUV and truck engines. The company that developed the technology plans to expand its use in 3-, 4- and 6-cyl. engines, as well as diesels.

Coronavirus Delays Rivian Pickup; VW, Kia Make Charging News

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Rivian says its pickup launch is pushed back, while Volkswagen joins a JV to produce chargers that can be installed almost anywhere and Electrify America and Kia launch a flat-rate charging program for Niro owners.

Wards 10 Best Interiors Testing Hardly Business as Usual

We’re taking the process virtual, using Microsoft Teams so editors can shoot live video inside nominated vehicles while discussing features relevant to our judging criteria. Other judges will be watching on their laptops from home.

Byton’s Home Charging; VW ID.3; ZEV States Grow; COVID’s Impact

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Byton M-Byte buyers can get a home charger installed via a new program, the VW ID.3 is undergoing testing by top leadership, Washington becomes the 12th ZEV state and the clean-energy sector suffers job losses.

EQ S Spearheads Mercedes’ ‘Electric First’ Strategy

The upmarket liftback limousine will become the German automaker's eighth electric-powered EQ model.

Nuro Receives Permit for Robot Delivery on Public Roads in California

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The company will deploy autonomous delivery vehicles once California’s stay-at-home order lifts, and has pilots in Houston with Kroger, Domino’s and Walmart.

Volkswagen Could Face More Dieselgate Fallout

A European Union judge says that while the emissions-test-cheating devices were fitted at Volkswagen’s plant in Germany, the harm to car buyers took place in Austria, so courts in both countries have jurisdiction under EU law.

Auto Propulsion and Tech Check: ’20 Honda CR-V Hybrid

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Honda’s new CR-V Hybrid scores well on fuel economy, leaning more heavily on electric propulsion than the Accord Hybrid, but gives mixed results on ADAS and connectivity.

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