The Japanese automaker will pursue a global effort to tailor EVs and powered products to the market characteristics of each region it serves.
Volkswagen Group of America will begin talks with groups representing disabled Americans so it can possibly incorporate new features into its vehicles that would benefit paratransit fleet providers.
Ford Motor Co. is creating a specialized team to make its commercial vehicles more responsive to fleet needs, as part of a new organization that will help make its product lines more innovative, called Enterprise Product Line Management that will be led by Jim Baumbick.
Ford has begun coordinating the development of its electrified vehicle initiative by setting up an internal team known as "Team Edison" as it begins rolling out 13 electrified vehicles in the next five years, according to a company spokesperson.
Toyota has established a Connected Technologies group with about 100 associates that will focus on how to deliver "industry-leading user experiences and new technologies" for Toyota and Lexus vehicles, the automaker announced.
Toyota has opened a $154-million expanded research and development center in York Township, Mich., that unifies several operations as part of the company's One Toyota plan.
The Toyota Research Institute will invest $35 million in artificial intelligence and machine learning to speed up the development of advanced battery materials and fuel cell catalysts to power future zero-emissions and carbon-neutral vehicles.
Russia is advancing self-driving research and demonstrations. Moscow-based Cognitive Technologies has developed plug-and-play autonomous vehicle technology designed system specifically for Russian driving conditions.
This investment will boost the province's economy and create over 700 jobs.
Harald Ludanek, Ph.D., has been appointed new board member for Technical Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand in Hannover, Germany.
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