U.S. Sales Outlook Brightens Slightly for 2020-2021; AV Test Fleets Trickle Back Into Service

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U.S. Sales Outlook Brightens Slightly for 2020-2021 But Still a Lot of Uncertainty as to How the Recovery Ultimately Plays Out

Compounded with uncertainty on how well the Covid-19 virus will be contained, there are several dynamics yet to get a...

Ford and Kia Tout Faster Fast Charging; Tesla’s New Batteries; Volvo Sees Pandemic as Good for EVs

More range in less time is touted for future BEVs from Ford and Kia, while Tesla reportedly will launch its...

Autonomous Trucks Drawing Investor Interest

The supply-chain disruptions created by COVID-19 have made autonomous heavy-duty trucks an attractive investment, says Lu Cheng, president of autonomous...

Moovit Acquisition Enhances Intel’s Unconventional Mobility Strategy

It follows and complements Intel’s 2017 purchase of Mobileye and positions the chip giant as a potential major player in...

U.S. Fuel Economy Down in April

Estimated levels of electrified-vehicle sales stayed on track with recent trends, but relatively higher demand for pickups and other light...

Cerence Launches Turnkey Voice Assistant for Automakers

Sophisticated virtual assistants embedded within vehicles are available, but they tend to be offered only on premium brands because they...

AV Test Fleets Trickle Back Into Service

The testing will be altered due to COVID-19 with fewer vehicles and drivers, who will wear personal protective equipment, and...

Global Light-Vehicle Demand Heading for 22% Decline in 2020

Despite a sharp upturn from 2020, demand will not return to pre-virus levels in 2021. Among the major regions, growth...

North America Light-Vehicle Production All But Stopped in April

Production ground to a halt, with only a handful of plants building a few thousand units.