Harman audio system for EVs could help boost range, allow OTA upgrades

Harman EV Plus+ Solutions for electric-car audioRange numbers aren’t just a deterrent for electric-car ownership; they’re a source of anxiety for automakers developing EVs. As evidenced by a growing subset of displays at the Consumer Electronics Show this year, suppliers are betting automakers will be interested in anything that could potentially add a mile or more of real-world...

With Geely, Daimler sends Smart electric-car brand to China

2020 Smart EQ Forfour and FortwoMercedes-Benz and Geely announced on Wednesday that its fully electric city-car brand, Smart, is going Chinese. The companies have secured the regulatory approvals to formally establish Smart as a global joint venture based in Hangzhou Bay, Ningbo, and will have sales organizations in China and Germany. Mercedes parent company Daimler, and Geely...