Automotive Industry News & Analysis

Video: New life for cracked auto glass

A multi-stage process for recycling cracked automobile glass is the focus of a pilot project.

Video: LEGO versions of V8, I6, I4 and 1 cylinder engines

Beautiful, complex mechanical principles are on display in the medium of LEGO.

Universities to compete in EcoCAR EV Challenge

Engineering teams from 15 universities will compete to advance clean transportation technology and accelerate the equitable transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

EV batteries to back up the grid

A novel route to the life extension of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries is being followed in the Enel Group's Second Life project.

Flat belt drives: Answers to four frequently asked questions

There are several types of belt drives, with each type having its unique design, advantages and applications.

Support for virtual vehicle engine test cell R&D

Gastops is supporting Europe’s largest R&D center for virtual vehicle technology by supplying custom oil debris monitoring solutions.

Robots now operating Ford's 3D printers

Because the robots can autonomously operate the 3D printers day and night, Ford suggests that throughput will be increased and the price tag of custom-printed components will decrease.

Continued expansion expected for global fasteners market

The global market for industrial fasteners, estimated at $69.7 billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach $87.3 billion by the year 2026.

Camera-based sensors offer high-definition solutions

With RDI’s proprietary platform powered by Motion Amplification, users can see and measure motion that is not visible to the human eye.

Acquisition enables ESI Automotive to expand EV capabilities

The range, power and reliability of electric vehicle (EV) designs will benefit with improved output of inverters, batteries and electric motors at a systems-level.

New logistics facility will create 200 jobs in St. Louis

The first phase, renovation of a former pharmaceutical manufacturing complex into a state-of-the-art warehouse, has already begun.

Fueling the future of the internal combustion engine

With the transition to electric vehicles on the horizon, ICE will need to evolve.

Here's why hydrogen is still an option for automobiles

Hydrogen fuel is unlikely to displace electric vehicles, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for it in the transportation market.

Where will public transit fit into MaaS?

Ride sharing, e-scooters and other tech means all transit options are technically public transportation. So where does that leave buses and other traditional public options?

Improving adhesives and application processes for electric vehicles

This article will discuss the special challenges posed by different applications in the EV industry during manufacturing, assembly, and operation.

Check out this new hubless wheel for e-scooters

Hubless wheels offer several performance advantages, but the increased manufacturing and ease of use issues hindered their scooter applications. Until now.

These are the challenges facing air taxis

Often viewed as an important component in the future of the mobility ecosystem, air taxis have the added advantage of relieving congestion in cities and reducing travel time. However, the technology is not yet mature and air taxis face these various challenges.

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