Pandemic Grinds Real-World AV Testing to Halt

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GM’s Cruise unit intends to run simulations at a rate of 30,000 per day to continue technology advancements. However, it is impossible to replace the thousands of real-world miles its fleet accumulates every day.

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Coronavirus Crisis Could Spark Rise of Delivery Robots and Drones

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Automated nonhuman delivery is attracting renewed interest and is one of the few bright spots in the AV and smart mobility space.

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Volvo, Veoneer Split Zenuity Joint Venture

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Volvo expects a split of the 50-50 JV will accelerate AV software development at the Geely-owned automaker, which plans to begin introducing the technology in 2022 on a next-generation of cars underpinned by its SPA2 vehicle architecture.

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2021 BMW 330e PHEV Adds Range, Performance, Sophistication

The automaker claims the 330e plug-in hybrid will accelerate to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, while the 330e xDrive requires 5.7 seconds. BMW Xtra Boost adds 40 hp for up to 10 seconds.

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BYD Touts Safer New Battery; Emissions Regulations Dialed Back in U.S.

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BYD nails its new battery pack to prove a point, while the Trump Admin. says a rule rollback will bring about less-expensive vehicles.

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EV Startup Unveils Electric Truck Chassis

The E-Chassis can be customized for a variety of uses, including front- or rear-wheel-drive configurations, and is easily adjustable to fit various wheelbases, Bollinger says.

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Auto Tech Check: ’20 Subaru Outback Onyx XT

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The easy-to-use Starlink Multimedia system, combined with the comprehensive and highly customizable EyeSight suite of driver assists, puts once-lagging Subaru even further ahead of competitors when it comes to tech.

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