HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Six Steps for Autonomous Vehicle-Friendly Cities
Bad planning for driverless cars may could increase congestion, encourage sprawl, and exacerbate growing inequalities, a consultant white paper says.
VW Pleads Guilty in Emission Scandal
The March 9 plea is part of a $4.3 billion settlement reached with the Justice Department in January over the automaker's diesel emissions wrongdoing.
Ford to Build Lincoln Brand in China
Ford will build an SUV model with joint venture partner Changan Automobile Group in the city of Chongqing, according to news reports.
Hyundai Showcases Advanced Wearable Robots at 2017 Geneva Motor Show
It is interesting that this technology was showcased at the Geneva Motor Show, but at the same time it is meant to show technology that will be moving people in the future.
Ford Tests Large-Scale 3-D Printing with Light-Weighting and Personalization in Mind
3-D printing is a helpful prototyping tool, but not as useful in mass production. Despite all the media attention devoted to this technology, it is actually quite expensive and slow, compared to more conventional injection molding. However, Ford is already testing 3-D printing technology with mass production in mind.
German Court Names Lead VW Claims Plaintiff
The plaintiffs say they lost money on a drop of almost 25% in Volkswagen's share price when it admitted cheating U.S. diesel-emissions tests in September 2015.
ARiOUS: an Innovative Oil Consumption Monitor
Ultrasonic measurements and proprietary software allow real-time, accurate engine oil monitoring.
Honda Launches 10-Speed Transmission
The 10AT features a low-friction designand will appear first in upper grades of the 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan.
Panasonic to Supply Solar Roof for Prius
The panel is capable of producing 180 watts of electricity which is enough to power vehicle accessories along with charging the car's lithium-ion battery.
Ultrasonic Energy Bolsters Solid-State Weld Process
NASA’s Ultrasonic Stir Welding technology improves current thermal stir welding processes by adding high-power ultrasonic energy at 20 kHz frequency.
Autonomous Trucking Gears Up for the Long Haul
Autonomous trucks will likely be in regular operation before self-driving cars because driving conditions on highways and freeways are relatively well controlled, predictable, and less complex than on city streets. Here's what you need to know.
Musk Says Tesla Will Run Contest for Homemade Ads
Bria, daughter of Twitter user Steven, suggested that Musk should run a competition to find the best homemade commercial for Tesla.
Fiat Chrysler Reports Wider Probe of Vehicle Emissions
FCA said it has "received various inquiries, subpoenas and requests for information from a number of governmental authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the SEC and several states’ attorneys general.
Volvo Truck Tests a Hybrid Long-Haul Vehicle
In combination with the vehicle's other improvements, the total reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 is around 30%, the company says.
Takata Pleads Guilty to Airbag Defect Charges
Takata agreed to pay $850 million in restitution to automakers, $125 million for victims and families, and a $25-million criminal fine.
Demo EV Wireless Charging Systems Made Available
Electrified mobility companies looking to integrate high-powered inductive charging into their products can purchase demonstration wireless electric vehicle chargers from Evantran.
Nissan Begins Autonomous Vehicle Test in London
Britain is working to get regulations in place to encourage the uptake of driverless cars beginning in 2020.
Rotary Engines Reimagined
Will Mazda revive its rotary engine? Almost definitely, but the company has some unique and even mysterious ideas about how to do so.
Thermoelectric Modules: Vehicle Fuel Economy Boosters
Potential energy lost as waste heat during internal combustion can be recovered by thermoelectric generators and converted into electricity for other vehicular uses.
GE to Deploy IoT Sensor Platform in San Diego
San Diego will collect real-time sensor data across the city that can be used to develop applications that may benefit the community. The open data platform offers potential opportunities to increase safety, optimize municipal systems, and create real-time environmental awareness.