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ON Semiconductor to acquire Quantenna Communications; connectivity applications for industrial and automotive markets

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The acquisition significantly enhances ON Semiconductor’s connectivity portfolio and expertise in power management and Bluetooth technologies with the addition of Quantenna’s Wi-Fi technology and software capabilities. The acquisition of Quantenna is another step towards strengthening our presence in industrial and automotive markets.

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Nikola executes reverse merger with VectoIQ; now to be listed on NASDAQ; BEV and FCEV trucks

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He joined Nikola as President in 2019 and previously served as President and COO of Worthington Industries, a publicly-listed metals manufacturing company. Cowen is serving as financial and capital markets advisor, and Greenberg Traurig, LLP is serving as legal advisor to VectoIQ. Transaction Overview.

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European Transport Ministers sign Amsterdam Declaration on steps for development and harmonization of connected, autonomous driving in Europe

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On 14 April, the transport ministers of all 28 EU member states signed the Amsterdam Declaration , laying down agreements on the steps necessary for the development of connected, autonomous driving technology in the EU. The signatories pledge to draw up rules and regulations that will allow autonomous vehicles to be used on the roads.

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Daimler takes minority stake in Sila Nanotechnologies; next-generation lithium-ion battery materials

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Sila Nano will continue to scale up production in the next few years with plans to go to market with automaker partners BMW ( earlier post ) and Daimler. While our all-new EQC model enters the markets this year we are already preparing the way for the next generation of powerful battery electric vehicles.

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Continental, Knorr-Bremse partner on highly automated driving in commercial vehicles; platooning first

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From the beginning of 2019, the joint platooning demonstrator, a convoy of three coupled trucks from different manufacturers, will demonstrate its capabilities to selected customers. The legal framework conditions, such as the minimum distance between vehicles, will play an important role here.

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Bridgestone to acquire TomTom’s telematics business for $1B in cash

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The transaction is anticipated to be completed latest in the second quarter of 2019, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions such as regulatory approvals. TomTom is the number one provider of digital fleet solutions in Europe, a marketplace with very diverse in legal, commercial and cultural requirements.

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Study finds advanced driver assistance systems not always reliable in long-term operation

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—Rico Barth, global head of the connected and automated driving competence area at TÜV Rheinland. Technical development and changes in legal regulations will quickly lead to the widespread use of advanced driver assistance systems. For example, the study’s authors estimate that some 9.7

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