HEADLINES ARCHIVE
48 Volts: Time for a Jolt to Vehicle Performance?
The timing of 48 V largely depends on European emission and fuel efficiency requirements. However, the U.S. and Japan are not far behind.
Renault Launches Fuel-Efficient Distribution Truck Project
The Efficient Distribution Truck project aims to design a prototype Renault Trucks D Wide Euro 6 with a refrigerated body.
GM India to Export Chevy Beat to Mexico
India to become a global export hub for automaker.
Self-Driving Truck Set for German Roads
Daimler's self-driving 18-wheeler “Future Truck” will soon be driving in traffic in Germany.
Google Patent for Pothole-Avoiding Sensor Technology
The information would be used for mapping applications to route drivers away from the potholes and toward better roads.
Self-Driving Trucks to Be Used in Florida Road Work Zones
The trucks use GPS waypoints and follow a lead car, mimicking its path, braking and speed.
Asia Pacific Boosts Electric Motors in Automotive Uses, IHS Says
The worldwide revenue for electric motors in automotive applications is expected to increase to over $30 billion in 2019, up from $25 billion in 2014, according to IHS.
Vehicle Fuel Economy Little Changed Since 1991, Researchers Say
Researchers say that it takes many years to turn over the fleet, slowing improvement.
Nissan Joins European EV Pedestrian Alert Project
The automaker worked with 10 other consortium members to build technology that produces audible cues to alert pedestrians to the presence of a nearby EV.
Consumers in Germany, UK Outline Technology Picks for New Vehicles, IHS Reports
More than 4,000 vehicle owners who intend to buy a new vehicle within the next 36 months were surveyed, representing four key automotive markets, the U.S., China, Germany and the United Kingdom.
3D-Printed Autonomous Vehicle Rolls onto Campus
The entire car is not printed using 3D technology; the power train, which is similar to a golf cart’s, is manufactured traditionally.
Chevy Volt Battery Range Tops 50 Miles, GM Says
The second-generation Volt uses an 18.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack to travel on battery power first before a gasoline generator starts.
Liquid-Cooled Cable Could Speed Up Tesla Charging
A cable with its own cooling system could potentially carry more current without overheating, eliminating a potential bottleneck in the flow of electricity from power source to battery pack.
Nokia Sells HERE Maps Service to German Automakers
$3 billion deal could bolster move to autonomous vehicles.
Researchers Harvest Energy from Vehicle’s Rolling Tire Friction
Nanogenerator could provide automakers with a new way to derive greater efficiency out of their vehicles.
Automotive Market Cadence Creates Opportunities and Challenges, IHS Says
Launch readiness, logistics efficiency and legislative influence are key factors for suppliers.
Call for Increased Use of Recycled Materials in Autos
Automotive engineers and manufacturers should consider “simpler” materials over high-performance composites at the initial design stage so that new motor vehicles can be more readily recycled at the end of their lives.
Average Age of Light Vehicles in the U.S. Rises to 11.5 Years, IHS Says
The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. is 11.5 years. Registrations for light VIO in the U.S. stand at 257,900,000.
Chinese Automotive Semiconductor Revenues to Hit $6.2 Billion in 2015, IHS Says
Growth drivers are semiconductors used in powertrains, infotainment and body-convenience electronic systems.
Fiat Chrysler Recalls Vehicles After Cybersecurity Scare
Three models that come equipped with 8.4-inch infotainment system touchscreens were included in the recall.