HEADLINES ARCHIVE
GM and Honda Partner Up on Batteries for EVs
The companies will collaborate based on GM's "next-generation" battery system. Honda would source battery modules from GM.
Light Rail Trains Used to Map Out Pollution Hotspots
The system could be modified to work with public transit systems worldwide.
Mercedes-Benz Launches New Car Subscription Program
Mercedes-Benz announced a new pilot car-subscription service today called the Mercedes-Benz Collection for drivers who prefer the variety and convenience of a subscription service.
Self-driving Uber Braked Just Before Fatal Accident, NTSB Says
The modified 2017 Volvo XC90, occupied by one vehicle operator and operating with a self-driving system in computer control mode, struck a pedestrian March 18.
Report: Predicting Future Markets for Plug-in Electric Vehicles
A review of 40 automotive market diffusion studies from 16 countries provides an improved understanding of the plug-in electric vehicle market.
Waymo Purchasing Up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans
Waymo, the autonomous car company that originated as a Google project, announced they are purchasing up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to add to their fleet of self-driving cars. The additional vehicles will be added to the Waymo fleet starting late in 2018.
New York Targets $250M for EV Adoption Push
The seven-year initiative will seek to create private-sector partnerships to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across the state.
Remanufacturing Starts with ARMEX™
ARMEX™, the original sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda) blasting abrasive, is the only blasting abrasive recommended for use in the transportation reman segment.
Is Diamond Really that Super of a Material? Diamond Materials, Part 1
Part 1: What properties make diamond a super material for diamond tools, superabrasive and wear applications? Superhardness for one - diamond has the highest hardness or resistance to penetration of any material known and will even abrade the hardest ceramic materials.
Hyundai Plans to Expand in Alabama
New manufacturing technologies will support operations to make new models of the company's Sonata and Elantra sedans.
New Piston Ring Technology For Commercial Vehicles from Federal-Mogul Powertrain
The piston ring enhances gas sealing capability by stabilizing ring dynamic motion and homogenizing oil film.
Report: Socioeconomic, Emissions and Energy Supply Implications of Heating and Transport Electrification
The increased electrification of the road transport and the domestic heating/cooking sectors is expected to transform the electricity industry and impose consequences for future carbon dioxide emissions and social costs.
A Longer-range Electric Drive System for Buses
The system is marked by low weight, noise and energy consumption due to brake force recuperation and advanced battery technology.
Watch: SpaceX New Launch, U.S. Air Force has a New Partner and Car Dealers Refuse to Sell EVs
Watch: SpaceX New Launch, U.S. Air Force has a New Partner and Car Dealers Refuse to Sell EVs
MHI Thermal Systems Receives Certification for Automotive SPICE Ver. 3
Certification was received for its electric compressor for automotive air conditioners as compliant with Version 3 (Level 3) of Automotive SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination).
Snakes Help Engineers Better Understand Friction
Through evolution, snakes have adapted to move efficiently and survive in their various habitats immediately. “These environments can be brutal on even our most advanced machinery, so applying what we know about snake texturing could help our technology adapt as well,” reasoned Hisham Abel-Aal, an associate teaching professor from Drexel University’s College of Engineering.
NTSB Report Calls for School Bus Safety Upgrades
The report also addressed safety enhancements for school buses, ranging from lap/shoulder belts to technologies such as electronic stability control, automatic emergency braking and event data recorders.
Greenpeace Study Reveals Rome Worst, Copenhagen Best for Clean, Safe Roads
The results of a recent Greenpeace study reveal that bike-friendly cities Copenhagen, Oslo and Amsterdam offer the cleanest and safest transport systems in Europe, while Rome holds the unenviable distinction as having Europe’s worst.
Car Dealerships in Some Countries Refuse to Recommend Electric Vehicles to Customers
Despite the promise that electric vehicles will play a significant role in lowering CO2 emissions, researchers found that car dealerships — particularly those located in Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland and Norway — are discouraging consumers from purchasing them, according to new research.
Watch: NASA and Uber Team Up, Hybrid Engines Merge Fuel Cells, Artificial Intelligence Degree
NASA and Uber team up; hybrid engines merge fuel cells; CMU offers an AI degree