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Partial Automation Doesn’t Prevent Crashes Research https://lnkd.in/gbsEA2my auto connected car newsCrash records and insurance data offer little evidence that partial automation systems are preventing collisions, research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute shows. “Everything we’re seeing tells us that partial automation is a convenience feature like power windows or heated seats rather than a safety technology,” IIHS President David Harkey said. The clearest evidence so far comes from studies of BMW and Nissan vehicles that have been on the road for a number of years. HLDI studied these vehicles in 2021. Now a new study of the same vehicles from IIHS confirms that partial automation

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Ask Avanci for Info of 5G Royalty Rates https://lnkd.in/g9c-ux3y auto connected car newsAlliance for Automotive Innovation and a coalition of the world’s leading automotive trade associations are asking Dallas, Texas-based Avanci, LLC for predictability, transparency and a full accounting of how it sets licensing royalty rates for its 5G connected vehicle program. In a new letter to Avanci founder and CEO Kasim Alfalahi, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, German Association of the Automotive Industry, Korea Automobile & Mobility Association and the French Association of the Automotive and Suppliers Industry called on Avanci to make this information public and “lead by example.” What’s the issue? Automaker access

Audi Teases Models Coming Audi A5, Audi A6 e-tron & Audi Q5 https://lnkd.in/g_i87drf auto connected car newsIn 2024 and 2025 alone, Audi will launch more than 20 new models – over ten of them are all-electric. CEO Gernot Döllner talks about the model launches in the coming weeks and shares a first look at the new Audi A5. A future-proof portfolio “Over the coming years, we will expand our range of electric models step by step. At the same time, we will rejuvenate our portfolio of models with combustion engines. This will give us a robust and flexible position as we transition to an all-electric portfolio.” Upcoming model launches “In just a few days, we will

Mullen News: Bollinger Cert, POWER BOOST & Eco Auto https://lnkd.in/gERaPVYf auto connected car newsMullen Automotive has made several announcements. It introduced POWER BOOST Battery Exchange, Bollinger Class 4 B4 Chassis Cab EPA Certification and sales to Eco Auto. POWER BOOST Battery Exchange Mullen Automotive, Inc.  announced a vehicle battery exchange program for current Class 1 EV cargo van customers. POWER BOOST is a pioneering battery exchange program enabling existing customers, meeting existing vehicle warranty requirements, the opportunity to upgrade their lithium-ion battery packs to solid-state polymer battery packs, increasing vehicle range potential to over 200 miles. “We value the investment and confidence that our customers place in our vehicles,” said David Michery, chairman

Mullen News: Bollinger Cert, POWER BOOST & Eco Auto. https://lnkd.in/gERaPVYf auto connected car newsMullen Automotive has made several announcements. It introduced POWER BOOST Battery Exchange, Bollinger Class 4 B4 Chassis Cab EPA Certification and sales to Eco Auto. POWER BOOST Battery Exchange Mullen Automotive, Inc.  announced a vehicle battery exchange program for current Class 1 EV cargo van customers. POWER BOOST is a pioneering battery exchange program enabling existing customers, meeting existing vehicle warranty requirements, the opportunity to upgrade their lithium-ion battery packs to solid-state polymer battery packs, increasing vehicle range potential to over 200 miles. “We value the investment and confidence that our customers place in our vehicles,” said David Michery, chairman

Zonar CARB Clean Truck Check Approval with Connected Remote On-Board Diagnostic https://lnkd.in/gQmk5Nqm auto connected car newsZonar, the leader in commercial vehicle fleet health and safety, today announced the company is the first telematics provider to receive formal certification from California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Clean Truck Check (CTC) program as a provider of continuously connected remote on-board diagnostic (CC-ROBD) testing devices. Zonar’s V4™ telematics control unit (TCU) has undergone rigorous assessment and approval processes to achieve certification as an OBD device in accordance with CARB’s CTC requirements. After providing the requisite emissions data and supporting information, Zonar has officially been granted an executive order to provide its OBD device and over-the-air emissions monitoring service to

Less Brand Loyalty, More EVs & Hybrid Cars— New Survey https://lnkd.in/gwK-xzUb auto connected car newsAsahi Kasei’s newest global car user survey gives insights into the brand loyalty and buying behavior of car users in the four major automotive markets: Germany, the United States, China, and Japan. It also provides background information on technological reasons for consumers’ hesitance to switch to electric cars. In its fifth annual survey, the Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei asked car users in the four major automotive markets about brand loyalty and key motivators for buying electric vehicles (EVs). The results of the newest survey confirm the trend in recent years – with tightening competition, new manufacturers, and changing customer

Ford LFP BlueOval Battery Park Incentives in Michigan https://lnkd.in/gGpNQ2ei auto connected car newsBlueOval Battery Park Michigan remains on track to begin production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in 2026 for Ford’s future electric vehicles. Ford today received a revised incentive offer from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Michigan Strategic Fund for BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall, Michigan, to match the reduced scope of the project announced last November. The agency also revised its incentive offer for another job-creation and investment initiative spanning several Ford facilities in Michigan. The company announced this project in June 2022 and later revised its plans with a new third crew at Michigan Assembly Plant, including some employees from the

Toyota Offers Relief to Owners Affected by Hurricane Beryl https://lnkd.in/g_UcTGPa auto connected car newsToyota Motor North America and Toyota Financial Services announced efforts to assist those suffering from the impacts of Hurricane Beryl and other recent natural disasters across the country. Toyota contributes annually to The American Red Cross and SBP, and these funds are utilized to support recovery efforts when disasters strike around the nation. To further assist affected communities, Toyota is matching contributions for donations made by U.S.-based employees to support The American Red Cross, SBP and other eligible nonprofits. Additionally, Toyota Financial Services announced it is offering payment relief options to affected customers. This broad outreach includes any Toyota Financial Services (TFS) or Lexus Financial Services

Google Built-in & ProPILOT Assist 2.1 Coming in 2025 Nissan Rouge https://lnkd.in/g7hTbbsj auto connected car newsThe 2025 Nissan Rogue is ready for even more adventure both on and off the open highway, with a new rugged Rock Creek edition and the introduction of ProPILOT Assist 2.1 driver assistance technology. These further enhancements to Nissan’s popular SUV follow a stunning visual refresh for Rogue and the addition of Google built-in for the 2024 model year. The 2025 Nissan Rogue will reach Nissan dealerships later this summer. Pricing will be shared closer to start of sale. Go beyond with Rogue Rock Creek Rogue’s new Rock Creek edition caters to drivers whose lifestyles take them beyond the crowds, with