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Doug Newcomb
Former Mobility Reporter for Automotive News
Former Mobility Reporter for Automotive News

Latest from Doug Newcomb

Envisics enhances head-up displays with AR

Envisics uses augmented reality to create sharper images and display information at multiple distances on a head-up display.

Natural disasters, severe weather present EV charging challenge

Heat waves, hurricanes and other natural disasters have exposed a weakness in electric vehicle adoption: access to power needed for EV charging.

Silicon EV battery tech gets $250 million in DOE grants

The Department of Energy grants are designed to help spur innovation in developing silicon-based battery technology for electric vehicles.

EV battery materials are now being mined from the ocean floor, but environmental impact remains unclear

Companies are racing to the bottom of the sea to mine rocks rich with scarce EV battery materials, but environmental concerns and automaker moratoriums could slow the pace.

Ouster's new lidar series doubles range of its previous sensors

Ouster's REV7 sensors have a maximum range of more than 400 yards that allows the detection of objects up to a quarter-mile away.

EVCS offers subscribers fixed-rate charging

West Coast charging network operator markets monthly flat-fee subscriptions to high-mileage EV drivers.

GM establishes new unit to help connect EVs with the power grid

General Motors unveiled a new business unit called GM Energy, which intends to fill a "white space" at a time when transportation and energy are increasingly connected.

Micromobility provider Spin's focus: Location, location, location

Spin first must contend with a lack of loyalty among most scooter riders. They typically have several scooter apps on their phones.

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