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GM to invest $7B into four factories as electric pickup truck battle heats up – TechCrunch
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General Motors said it will invest more than $7 billion in four Michigan factories focused on battery cell and electric truck manufacturing, including a third plant with partner LG Energy Solutions as the company aims to meet ambitious EV production targets.
The funding plans, which GM says will create 4,000...
How ADAS is failing drivers, Luminar’s lidar and data deal, GM expands its hydrogen fuel cell plans – TechCrunch
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Advanced driver assistance tech in cars today won’t pass IIHS’ new safety rating – TechCrunch
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Not a single advanced driver assistance system offered in today’s new vehicles would meet pending safety criteria being developed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, according to the organization.
The nonprofit that is funded by auto insurance companies said Thursday that its new rating program will evaluate the...
Cali regulators eye Tesla FSD, Turo files to go public, Local Motors shuts down – TechCrunch
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Bentley Motors blends tech and coachbuilding in the 2022 Continental GT Speed – TechCrunch
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Bentley Motors stands bestride the old world and the modern era. For over a century, the automaker has been at the forefront of automotive luxury and performance, and while it has constantly adapted to change during the years, classic, tactile coachbuilding has always remained as its ethos.
This romantic...
Magna acquires tech, hires engineers of autonomous vehicle startup Optimus Ride – TechCrunch
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Magna has acquired the technology, IP and assets of Optimus Ride, a startup based in Boston that was trying to commercialize electric autonomous shuttles. As part of the deal announced Tuesday, Magna has hired more than 120 employees of Optimus Ride. The financial terms of the agreement were...
U.S. electric automaker Rivian reported Monday it produced 1,015 vehicles in 2021 — a figure that is in line with expectations that the company lowered last month.
Rivian delivered 920 vehicles by the end of 2021, according to a release issued Monday. Rivian has more than 71,000 “pre-orders” (meaning...
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Electric Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Blazer SUVs are coming in 2023 – TechCrunch
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General Motors is adding two more electric vehicle SUV models under the Chevrolet brand by 2023 in addition to the upcoming Silverado EV WT pickup, General Motors CEO and Chair Mary Barra said at the 2022 CES tech trade show Wednesday.
The company, which revealed Wednesday two versions of...
Stellantis to transform Chrysler into an all-electric brand by 2028 – TechCrunch
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Chrysler, the 96-year-old brand owned by Stellantis that is best known today for its minivans, will become an all-electric brand by 2028.
The company made the announcement as it introduced the Chrysler Airflow Concept, an all-wheel drive electric SUV concept equipped with two electric motors and a battery designed...