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US finalises rules on Chinese connected car technology 

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The new rules leave the door open for the incoming Trump administration to further restrict Chinese competitiveness internationally. By Stewart Burnett  With mere days remaining before president-elect Donald Trump resumes office, the outgoing Biden Administration has further restricted Chinese automakers’ ability to do business in the US. According to a 14 January 2025 report by […]

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Cellcentric finally concludes land deal for German plant

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Plans for the new fuel cell plant faced considerable delays. By Megan Lampinen Cellcentric’s plans for fuel cell production took a significant step forward with approval of a land acquisition agreement from the city of Weilheim/Teck in Germany. The company, a joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, had settled on the location for

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Euro NCAP reveals Best in Class cars tested in 2024

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Euro NCAP has revealed its Best in Class cars – the safest models it tested in 2024 Euro NCAP has revealed its Best in Class cars – the safest models it tested in 2024. In 2024, five cars from China, Germany, and Japan set the standard for vehicle safety. Best in Class winners included the Škoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat (winning jointly), the MAZDA CX-80, and the ZEEKR X. The

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Volkswagen Group with 9 million deliveries after strong fourth quarter

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On January 14, 2025, the Volkswagen Group published the deliveries for October to December 2024 “In a challenging market environment, we delivered a total of 9 million vehicles in 2024. On our way to becoming the automotive technology leader, we have introduced more than 30 new models with numerous innovations – including many all-electric vehicles.

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Truck OEMs record lacklustre 2024 sales as demand declines

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Several truck manufacturers are struggling to find their feet post-pandemic, indicating the industry may need to change tack. By Will Girling With the order backlogs caused by COVID-19 and the pandemic now largely met, truck OEMs must adjust to a difficult landscape shaped by the challenges of electrification and reduced demand. The new state of

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Mercedes debuts Google’s AI-based virtual assistant

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Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent could mark a step-change in user experience with intuitive interactions. By Megan Lampinen The quest for a smart in-vehicle co-pilot takes a huge step forward with the launch of Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent. Built using Gemini with Vertex AI, Automotive AI Agent combines advanced location data with generative AI

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What can the solar segment teach BEVs about efficiency?

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The principles of design necessary to make solar electric vehicles viable offer valuable insight on the overall importance of efficiency. By Will Girling The battery electric vehicle (BEV) market has generally sought to imitate the internal combustion engine (ICE) models that have driven on the world’s roads for years. While this process started out relatively

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Northvolt sells stake in EV battery recycling venture

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In late November 2024, Northvolt announced in quick succession the resignation of Chief Executive Peter Carlsson and that it was filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. At the time, the company—Europe’s former great hope for a domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production base—characterised the path forward as one of reorganisation and repositioning in the market. Even before

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