What You Need to Know about MBS 2020
Interactive. Fast-paced. Insightful. Convenient.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Ford COVID-19 Response, 25 Days On
The company is working with its partners tirelessly to address the needs of taking on the pandemic
#Ford #3M #facilities
A New Term to Get Used to: “Disownership”
The way people are going to get transportation is changing the world over. Get ready for it.
#Amazon #Tesla #Cadillac
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.
#Delphi
A Closer Look at How Steel Cars Impact the Environment
The people at the SMDI want you to know that over its entire lifecycle, steel has a lot less global warming potential than aluminum.
#Nissan #Toyota #Ford
U.S. Guidelines for Self-Driving Cars
This autumn the U.S. announced new guidelines for autonomous-car developers that set a framework without dictating one technology over another, notes Jennifer Dukarski, an attorney with Detroit-area law firm Butzel Long.
The Law and Autonomous Cars
Features that enable your car to drive itself are coming to market now, but regulations to govern their performance have lagged, notes Jennifer Dukarski, an attorney with the Butzel Long law firm.
Airbags That Think Ahead
Airbag systems are increasingly sophisticated in their ability to deploy with just the right speed and strength to help maximize occupant safety.
U.S. Court Overturns Fuel Economy Penalty Rollback
NHTSA ordered to reinstate tougher CAFE fines
GM to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators in 5.9 Million Vehicles
Company continues to insist the devices in its vehicles are safe.
#Takata #recalls #safety
Biden Team Signals Sharp Turn on Emissions
Obama-era stalwarts mark return to "green" path
#emissions
GM Drops Support for Trump Lawsuit Against California
A glimmer of hope emerges for a single set of U.S. emission and fuel economy standards for all states.
#emissions
GM to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators in 5.9 Million Vehicles
Company continues to insist the devices in its vehicles are safe.
#tech #Takata #recalls
FCC Writes Off DSRC in Shift to Wi-Fi
Commission begins shift to C-V2X technology.
Calif., 5 Carmakers Agree on Tougher Emission Rules
Seeking middle ground between Obama, Trump era standards
#Ford #Volvo #emissions
GM-Nikola Talks Drag On
“Dream” partnership on electric trucks faces legal probes, December deadline
#Nikola #tech #GeneralMotors
VW Doubles Down on EVs, Software
CEO Diess says speed is key to survival
#sustainability #tires #europe
CARB OKs Kandi
Looking for a small EV and live in California? Then the K27 may be the car for you.
#Kandi
Japan’s Zero-Carbon Target Will Push Its Carmakers to EVs
CO2 emission rules are squeezing hybrid powertrain options.
#asia #emissions #Carbon
France Ponders $59,000 Per Car CO2 Tax
Gas-guzzler fee could equal 50% of a car's retail price
#sustainability #europe
Considering Reshoring: The Pros and Cons
Politically it may be popular. But logistically and economically it may not necessarily be advantageous
#BMW #Toyota #Honda
