Autonomous & Electric Mobility

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WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new Automated Vehicle Framework aims to spur development of self-driving cars and trucks in the United States.

TROY, MI—Slate Auto plans to build a small, bare bones, customizable electric truck that will cost less than $20,000.

MILWAUKEE—Harley-Davidson has unveiled two models that are based on its LiveWire brand’s standard S2 platform, but come equipped with law enforcement-ready upgrades.

Thermal interface materials are designed to dissipate heat to ensure the reliable operation of electric vehicles.

Battery-powered motorcycles and scooters offer big benefits, but pose unique assembly challenges.

SHOREHAM, England—Ricardo Group engineers have developed an electric traction motor that does not contain any cobalt, copper or rare-earth materials.

ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers at the University of Michigan have addressed the issue by developing a new process for manufacturing electrodes.

ELLABELL, GA—Hyundai Motor Group has opened a new assembly plant here that will produce a variety of electric and hybrid vehicles.

DEBRECEN, Hungary—BMW AG is ramping up its new state-of-the-art assembly plant located 155 miles east of Budapest.

BOLLINGER HOFE, Germany—Audi AG is using a virtual programmable logic controller in its assembly plant here that produces the e-tron GT sedan.