HEADLINES ARCHIVE
So then, where is my electric vehicle (EV)?
The auto industry over the past decade has made many predictions about EV popularity and ubiquity, but many of those predictions failed to materialize. Now it is 2021 - where are all the EVs?
Dana expands TM4 SUMO HP motor and inverter series
The expanded series is designed for battery-electric, range-extended and fuel-cell vehicles.
Where does the internal combustion engine go from here?
Electric vehicles are the future of personal transportation, but a variety of factors mean that combustion engines have stable, if mitigated, future.
A higher standard: Safety and security for the era of urban air mobility
Full realization of urban air mobility depends on the seamless integration of various technologies, such as onboard sensors for DAA capability, inflight connectivity, communication links and flight navigation.
Video: New aluminum solution category for automakers
The product offers lightweighting potential of up to 40% over existing ultra-high strength, hot-formed steel solutions.
The Cars of Tomorrow (Feb. 21 - 27)
Predictions from previous eras never quite hold up, but today we are acutely aware of what tomorrow's automobiles will look like - electric, autonomous and airborne.
How Ford is using metal 3D printing today
From the moving assembly line to today, innovation is in Ford's DNA
Powerpaste packs hydrogen for vehicular propulsion
The viscous goop stores hydrogen at atmospheric pressure and room temperature and is released as needed.
Maximizing rail passenger safety and comfort with advanced tape solutions
A common denominator for choosing rail is often the overall travel experience, including safety and comfort. Addressing these factors is a challenge for manufacturers of railway cars, but also an opportunity.
Skypods to begin passenger tests in the UAE
Test pods will soon begin carrying passengers along a more than one mile suspended track.
Video: Take a ride through a concept hyperloop trip
Virgin imagines a journey through a portal and pod.
Biden’s EV push potentially a boon for electric trucks
It will cause OEMs to accelerate new truck rollouts.
4D lidar to be deployed on TuSimple’s self-driving trucks
The lidar can measure velocity instantly without sunlight interference.
Guide to specifying EV cables for smart charging infrastructure
Testing and certification of cable products is vital to minimizing the risk of failure in EV charging infrastructure.
Robot to take over customer service tasks in the Hyundai Motor showroom
DAL-e will offer product information, prevent the entry of unmasked customers.
Shell to acquire European EV charging company Ubitricity
The deal will help Shell become a zero-net emissions energy company.
Material solutions to seal out the elements in automotive lighting applications
The materials typically specified for lamp sealing, such as EPDM foam, offer up-front expense savings. On the surface, of course, this is advantageous. A deeper look, however, reveals a more complicated picture.
Velodyne and Beijing Trunk to develop driverless trucks for China’s logistics market
The lidar will be used to strengthen object awareness and detection in these autonomous trucks.
3 big FAQs about V-belt drives
V-belts are essential power transmission components for industrial applications. What makes them preferred over, say, a flat belt drive?
Fujipoly achieves IATF 16949:2016 certification
This certification is the highest international quality standard for the automotive industry.