Author: Douglas A. Bolduc
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Volvo reports record profit but feels tariff-driven margin squeeze
Volvo capitalized on a strong fourth quarter and record global vehicle sales to report its best-ever full-year profit. But tariff headwinds remain ahead in 2019.
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Why autonomous cars put suppliers in awkward position
Intensifying demand for solutions that will make autonomous vehicles a reality as quickly as possible has led to suppliers such as ZF building their own self-driving cars, putting them in potential conflict with their customers.
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ZF plans new plug-in hybrid transmission for 2025
ZF said its next-generation transmission for plug-in hybrid cars will boost electric driving range to 62 miles.
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ZF autonomous EV venture to start output
German supplier ZF Friedrichshafen’s push into vehicle manufacturing will intensify as its joint venture for full-electric, connected and automated shuttles starts production of the e.GO Mover this year.
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Veoneer tech allows back seat drivers to steer the car
Being called a back seat driver may soon become a compliment rather than an insult. Veoneer’s autonomous test car, LIV, short for Learning Intelligent Vehicle, can be driven from anywhere in the car using a smartphone.
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ZF autonomous EV venture to start output this year, names first customer
ZF’s push into vehicle manufacturing will intensify as its joint venture for full-electric, connected and automated shuttles starts production of the e.GO Mover this year.