Product Development and Technology
Get the latest news and updates on product development and technology in the automotive industry from John McElroy and the Autoline team.
AD #4405 – Volvo Cutting Even More Jobs; Union Threatens Strike Against VW; U.S. Military Bans BYD Cars in Japan
October 23, 2026
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AD #4404 – GM Wants to Cut Development in Half; Tesla’s Profits Plummet in Q3; Truck Makers Pay For Price Fixing
October 22, 2026
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Boost Battery Life 70% with Cathode Additive – The Battery Show 2026
October 21, 2026
Ten-Nine developed a cathode additive that can significantly increase battery life, improve its cold weather...
AD #4403 – Subaru Dropping Gas Cars from Europe; GM Says More Hybrids Are Coming; Rivian Passes Chevy in EV Sales
October 21, 2026
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AD #4402 – Honda Designing Cars for Humanoids; VW’s New China Partnership Failing; GM Buys Back 40% of Shares
October 20, 2026
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AD #4401 – Hyundai Reveals Software-Defined Factory; Subaru Unveils In-House EV Prototype; Tesla Roadster Pre-Orders Lack Delivery Guarantee
October 19, 2026
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The Big Battery Pivot From EVs To Other Markets – The Battery Show 2026
October 18, 2026
EV sales in the U.S. are running well below projections, so battery makers are quickly pivoting to other markets. Tal...
Batteries? Why Not Store Energy With A Flywheel? – The Battery Show 2026
October 17, 2026
Torus is a U.S. startup that uses a flywheel to store energy, in combination with batteries. It’s not for cars,...
