Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 17

Ford Tests Dynamic Geofencing; Canoo Reveals New Delivery Van; ZF Improving Vehicle Communications

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Biden Likely to Promote EVs, Boost Reshoring

The president-elect likely will withdraw federal lawsuits seeking to roll back California’s air-quality standards. Biden also plans to expand electric-vehicle purchase incentives and to build a network of 500,000 EV charging units by 2030.

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Valeo 48V Technology Amps Up Electric Bicycles

The electric-bike technology eliminates the need for traditional chains, derailleurs, sprockets and handlebar controls. In place of a chain, a belt system is used, which Valeo says should reduce the most common maintenance issues cyclists encounter.

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Augmented Reality Makes Car’s Front End ‘Disappear’

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Intelligent visual tech developed by Kyocera creates an optical illusion suggesting the front elements of an auto are totally transparent when seen from the interior.

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Volvo Trucks Coming to Market With All-Electric Class 8 Trucks

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The truck maker, a subsidiary of the Swedish conglomerate AB Volvo, announces it will begin marketing an all-electric version of its VNR or regional-haul truck in early 2021 in the U.S. and Canada.

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