Trump takes strategic steps for U.S. 5G spectrum strategy

The Trump Administration is moving to develop a comprehensive long term spectrum strategy to prepare for the launch of next-generation 5G wireless networks. In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing the U.S. Commerce Department to develop a long-term comprehensive national spectrum strategy to prepare for the launch of…

Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association prefer FTA, low tariffs on automobiles

The move is aimed at maintaining the chinks in the well-oiled, tried and tested global automobile supply chain. U.S. demands for changes in NAFTA could significantly impact automakers and autospare makers. On Friday, an association of Japanese automakers stated, it hoped Japan’s export partners would stick to existing free trade relationships and keep tariffs on…

Toyota to remain invested in hydrogen fuel cell technology

Toyota believes hydrogen powered fuel cells technology is cleaner than its current alternative electric battery powered technology. Toyota Motor Corp has stated despite its “game changer” solid-state battery technology, currently under development, it will not give up on its hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles. Toyota has invested for fuel-cell battery technology vehicles and plug-in hybrids since many…

Linux based AGL platform to boost Toyota’s in-car tech features

Automakers have high overheads in maintaining codebases for two different platforms. With AGL both platforms can potentially be aligned resulting in reduced costs and development time. On Wednesday, Toyota Motor Corp disclosed, the infotainment system in its revamped Camry sedan, to be sold in the U.S. will be based running Linux. Toyota aims to tap…

BlackBerry’s anti-hack toolset for automakers has the potential to resurrect it

BlackBerry is testing its security tool with automakers. As per a financial analyst, BlackBerry Ltd is collaborating with at least two car manufacturers for developing a security service that can remotely scan vehicles for computer viruses and tell drivers to pull over if they are in critical danger. In a note to clients, BlackBerry is…