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Honda and Verizon Test 5G Technology for Connected Vehicles

April 13, 2021

ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers from Honda Motor Co. and Verizon Communications are testing 5G technology at the University of Michigan’s Mcity facility here.

New NEMA Standard Focuses on Connected Vehicle Infrastructure

March 23, 2021

ROSSLYN, VA—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has published a new standard that addresses connected vehicle technology.

Cutting-Edge R&D Project Aims to Optimize AV Connectivity

March 19, 2021

SAN ANTONIO—The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a three-year, $5.25 million contract to the Southwest Research Institute to develop connected and automated vehicle technologies to help reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Reliable Robotics Demonstrates Autonomous Cargo Plane

March 18, 2021

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—Reliable Robotics Corp. has completed a series of remotely operated test flights of an autonomous cargo aircraft.

Consumer Interest in AVs and EVs Is Growing

March 12, 2021

NEW YORK—According to a recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Co. and the World Economic Forum, consumers are increasingly interested in autonomous and electric vehicles.

Denso to Study 5G Use in Autonomous Vehicles

March 5, 2021

KARIYA, Japan—Engineers at Denso Corp. are studying how 5G technology can be used safely and securely in autonomous vehicle applications.

New Volvo Facility to Test AV and EV Construction Equipment

March 4, 2021

ESKILSTUNA, Sweden—Volvo Construction Equipment is building a test and demonstration facility here to showcase autonomous, connected and electric vehicle technology.

GM Opens AV/EV Test Track in Canada

February 23, 2021

OSHAWA, ON—General Motors has built a new facility here to test autonomous and electric vehicles.

Ford Ups Its AV/EV Ante to $29 Billion

February 5, 2021

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. plans to invest $29 billion to develop and produce autonomous and electric vehicles during the next five years.

Autonomous Indy Car Unveiled for October Race

January 15, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS—The car that will compete in the world’s first head-to-head high-speed autonomous auto race was unveiled here recently.

Ford Announces 6,200 New Jobs in the Midwest

Stellantis Plans Indefinite Layoffs at Sterling Stamping Plant

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