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Fiat trials five-minute battery swap technology in Madrid

Stellantis has become one of a small handful of global automakers to take battery swapping technology seriously. By Stewart Burnett The post Fiat trials five-minute battery swap technology in Madrid appeared first on Automotive World.

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Akio Toyoda re-elected amid US$33bn acquisition controversy

Shareholders backed Toyoda’s continued leadership despite record-low approval in 2024 and questions over Toyota governance. By Stewart Burnett The post Akio Toyoda re-elected amid US$33bn acquisition controversy appeared first on Automotive World.

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Xpeng will supply AI chips to Volkswagen for 2026 China EVs

Volkswagen builds on a prior investment of US$700m into Xpeng, leveraging its computer engineering expertise. By Stewart Burnett The post Xpeng will supply AI chips to Volkswagen for 2026 China EVs appeared first on Automotive World.

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NHTSA streamlines autonomous vehicle approval process

Ford and GM both faced lengthy approval waits, with the latter having to file and refile its application multiple times. By Stewart Burnett The post NHTSA streamlines autonomous vehicle approval process appeared first on Automotive World.

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