All About EV Batteries
A deep dive into battery tech by a man who was instrumental in helping it get on the road
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
GM's Cruise Hires Safety Chief
Louise Zhang, who previously worked for Lucid Motors and Tesla, underscores focus on safety as robo-taxi service nears launch
Electronic Stability Control Turns 25
Bosch has produced some 250 million units since introducing the anti-skid technology in 1995
COVID-19’s Impact on Suppliers: Bankruptcy and Restructuring
The crisis of COVID-19 is exposing structural issues that were already under pressure from the looming juggernauts of electrification, autonomy, shared mobility and connectedness.
13 Suppliers Take Home PACE Innovation Awards
Lightweighting applications to advanced communications and improved visibility
Four Auto Companies Rank Among the World's Most Ethical
GM and Cooper Standard make the list for the first time, joining long-running honorees Aptiv and Cummins
Lucid Motors Sets Sights on Autonomy with New Hire
Eugene Lee brings 20 years of autonomous vehicle experience to the EV startup
Cars Without Coffee: Inside Kevin Hunter’s Garage
Tenth in a series. Yes, he’s a designer. But he also likes the visceral enjoyment of driving (good-looking vehicles).
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Hyundai, Aptiv Form Autonomous Vehicle JV
Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv plc have announced a 50:50 joint venture set up to design and develop technologies for self-driving cars.
Spartan Motors Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Charlotte, Mich.-based Spartan Motors Inc. has hired Todd Heavin as chief operating officer.
Delphi Fuel Injector Promises 50% Drop in Soot Emissions
Delphi Technologies Inc. says its high-pressure gasoline-direct-injection system can cut particulate emissions in half compared with current units.
Winning in the Future Automotive Market
As the automotive industry races toward the overall electrification, autonomy, and connectivity of vehicles, the related technologies are transforming from predominantly hardware-based systems to software-driven electronics.
Delphi’s Net Income Plunges as Revenue Slides
Delphi Technologies Inc. says slumping vehicle production and unfavorable exchange rates sapped revenue and slashed profits in the first quarter.
About Blackmore and Its Approach to Lidar
Stephen Crouch spent some time at Delphi in the earlier part of this decade (pre-spinning off of the company now known as “Aptiv”) as a radar systems engineer where he worked on such things as signal processing algorithms.
BorgWarner to Buy Delphi Technologies
Electrification, economies of scale and other synergies drive deal
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Aptiv Touts Open-Source Dataset for Autonomous Cars
Aptiv plc has created an open-source dataset that developers of autonomous driving systems can use for free.
Delphi Technologies Posts 26% Income Gain
Powertrain specialist Delphi Technologies plc reports that its net income surged 26% to $358 million in 2018. Revenue was flat at $4.9 billion.
WiTricity Buys Qualcomm’s Wireless Charging Business
Boston-based WiTricity Corp. has acquired Qualcomm Inc.’s Halo wireless charging business for an unspecified amount.
The Incredible Impact of Electrification
There is no denying that vehicle electrification will change the automotive industry. In fact, it can be argued that electrification will be the biggest disruption in the history of the automotive industry.
Richard Dauch Named CEO of Delphi Technologies
Delphi Technologies plc has hired Richard Dauch to take over as its CEO, effective immediately.
Delphi, TomTom Partner on Real-Time Mapping Apps
Delphi Technologies plc is partnering with TomTom International BV on electronic and software applications aimed at improving fuel efficiency.
Advance and Retract
“It speaks a lot of the advantages of having a tremendous amount of vertical integration to allow you to do concurrent engineering.”
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Aptiv Partners with Startup on AI-Based Driver Sensors
Aptiv plc has signed a partnership agreement with Affectiva, a Boston-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence, to bring advanced driver sensors to market.
Aptiv Opens Las Vegas Tech Center for Autonomous Vehicles
Aptiv plc has added a fourth technical center for self-driving vehicles, this time in Las Vegas.
Managing a Higher-Voltage Future
Tougher emission regulations and expanding in-car electronics are pushing carmakers into increasingly higher-voltage power systems, notes Mary Gustanski, chief technology officer for Delphi Technologies.
Activist Investors & Automotive Suppliers
Considering the many variables affecting the landscape of the automotive supply chain, investor activists see a great deal of opportunity right now.
Chevy Blazer Tapped for Next EcoCar Challenge
Student teams from 12 universities will modify a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer crossover vehicle in the next EcoCar Challenge.
Ex-Delphi CEO Butterworth to Head Melrose Powertrain Unit
Liam Butterworth, who quit as CEO of Delphi Technologies plc last week, will take over as CEO of automotive operations for U.K.-based Melrose Industries plc in early November.