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Velodyne Lidar joins ITS America to advance Intelligent Transportation Systems
Velodyne Lidar joins ITS America to advance Intelligent Transportation Systems Velodyne Lidar, Inc. has announced it has joined the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) to promo...
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Bollinger Motors unveils the DELIVER-E Delivery Van
Bollinger Motors unveils the DELIVER-E Delivery Van Bollinger Motors has unveiled its DELIVER-E™ all-electric delivery van concept. The DELIVER-E leverages the engineering, technology, and comp...
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Mahindra and REE collaborate on development of electric commercial vehicles
Mahindra and REE collaborate on development of electric commercial vehicles Mahindra & Mahindra, part of US$19.4 billion Mahindra Group, and REE Automotive today signed a memorandum of understandi...
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McLaren unveils innovative lightweight vehicle architecture for electrified supercars
McLaren unveils innovative lightweight vehicle architecture for electrified supercars Mike Flewitt, CEO of luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive, today confirmed the introduction of the brand’s all...
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Lumen Freedom announces Wireless Electric Charging System for McLaren Speedtail Hyper-GT
Lumen Freedom announces Wireless Electric Charging System for McLaren Speedtail Hyper-GT Lumen Freedom, a world leading manufacturer of Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) systems, today announc...
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Worksport finalising agreement with USA Electric Truck Maker for TerraVis Solar Cover
Worksport finalising agreement with USA Electric Truck Maker for TerraVis Solar Cover Worksport Ltd is finalizing its late-stage agreement with a USA Electric Truck manufacturer closely following the...
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Daimler FUSO demonstrates eCanter SensorCollect refuse truck
Daimler FUSO demonstrates eCanter SensorCollect refuse truck Daimler Trucks’ Japan-based subsidiary FUSO has recently showcased its leading role in the development of innovative trucks with advanced t...
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Golf European Tour to trial Aurrigo driverless shuttle at Celtic Manor
Golf European Tour to trial Aurrigo driverless shuttle at Celtic Manor Golfers and their caddies appearing at The ISPS Handa Wales Open will today be taken out to the opening tee in a driverless shutt...
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Worksport introduces the TerraVis solar panel tonneau cover for pickup trucks
Worksport introduces the TerraVis solar panel tonneau cover for pickup trucks Worksport™ launched a new website earlier today, releasing highly anticipated details on their a brand new TerraVis...
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Volta Zero Electric Truck to be launched on the 3rd September 2020
Volta Zero Electric Truck to be launched on the 3rd September 2020 Volta Trucks has confirmed that the full-electric Volta Zero will be revealed at an online launch event at 10:00 BST on Thursday 3 Se...
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Ford trialling tech to foresee accidents, connect cars and improve road safety
Ford trialling tech to foresee accidents, connect cars and improve road safety A consortium led by Ford is developing an innovative predictive road safety tool which, using data from connected vehicle...
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Peterbilt Model 220EV Electric Trucks are now available to Order
Peterbilt Model 220EV Electric Trucks are now available to Order Peterbilt is leading the charge in alternative powertrain offerings and is pleased to announce the Model 220EV is now available for cus...
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EIB finances €15m for smart charging technology at The Mobility House in Germany
EIB finances €15m for smart charging technology at The Mobility House in Germany The European Investment Bank (EIB) and The Mobility House, a leading technology company and solution provider for charg...
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StreetWise trial reveals high consumer confidence in autonomous vehicles
StreetWise trial reveals high consumer confidence in autonomous vehicles Consumer confidence in autonomous driving technologies is high – this was the major result from a commuter research trial in Lo...
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LEVC collaborating to create a portfolio of VN5 electric van conversions
LEVC collaborating to create a portfolio of VN5 electric van conversions The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is developing a comprehensive conversion programme for its highly anticipated VN5 el...
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JB Hunt makes first delivery using the all-electric Daimler Freightliner eCASCADIA
JB Hunt makes first delivery using the all-electric Daimler Freightliner eCASCADIA J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions companies in North America, announced t...
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EBRD and KfW IPEX-Bank invest in electric car industry in Poland
EBRD and KfW IPEX-Bank invest in electric car industry in Poland Two leading European banks are promoting the electric car industry with an investment in a new plant in central Poland run by global ch...
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UN Regulation on Automated Lane Keeping a milestone for automated vehicles
UN Regulation on Automated Lane Keeping a milestone for automated vehicles Some 60 countries have reached a milestone in mobility with the adoption of a United Nations Regulation that will allow for...
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HORIBA MIRA promotes drive for Automated Lane Keeping Regulations
HORIBA MIRA promotes drive for Automated Lane Keeping Regulations With new UN regulations on Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) coming into force next year, leading automotive engineering consultan...
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Bentley Motors explores an electric drive future
Bentley Motors explores an electric drive future Bentley Motors today announces a three-year research study that promises to transform electric vehicle powertrains, utilising a fully integrated, free...
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Mercedes Benz Actros heralds the truck cab revolution
Mercedes Benz Actros heralds the truck cab revolution In 2018, the launch of the latest Actros model series saw Mercedes-Benz Trucks premiere a comprehensively networked workplace with colour displays...
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RoboSense 80 Laser-Beam LiDAR RS-Ruby Lite now on sale for $12,800
RoboSense 80 Laser-Beam LiDAR RS-Ruby Lite now on sale for $12,800 RoboSense, the leading provider of smart LiDAR sensor, today launched an 80 laser-beam 3D sensing LiDAR ready for customer delivery w...
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Major Horiba launch virtual-based solution for Real Driving Emissions (RDE) development
Major Horiba launch virtual-based solution for Real Driving Emissions (RDE) development With the automotive industry facing unprecedented pressures, HORIBA has launched a new virtual-based solution to...
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Lordstown Motors to be listed on NASDAQ after merger With DiamondPeak Holdings
Lordstown Motors to be listed on NASDAQ after merger With DiamondPeak Holdings Lordstown Motors and DiamondPeak Holdings, a special purpose acquisition company, has announced they have entered into a...
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Smart Ant algorithms can cut vehicle fleet emissions by 50 percent
Smart Ant algorithms can cut vehicle fleet emissions by 50 percent Fleets of commercial vehicles that operate in large towns and cities could halve their emissions and better meet clean air targets us...
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New York City Transit Authority upgrades fleet with 50 Allison Electric-hybrid Flyer Buses
New York City Transit Authority upgrades fleet with 50 Allison Electric-hybrid Flyer Buses New Flyer and Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic...
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SEAT bringing imagination to life with their 3D Printing LAB
SEAT bringing imagination to life with their 3D Printing LAB Made without moulds, with no design limitations and 10 times faster. 3D printing has infinite applications and the automotive industry has...
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A new £70m Automotive Powertrain Research Centre is to be built in the UK
A new £70m Automotive Powertrain Research Centre is to be built in the UK A new £70 million research and development centre is to be established in the UK with the ambition of becoming one of the lead...
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Revolutionary Solid-State Batteries will create a $6 Billion market by 2030
Revolutionary Solid-State Batteries will create a $6 Billion market by 2030 Solid-state batteries keep on attracting tremendous attention and investment with the maturing technologies and closeness to...
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The Smart Technologies set to transform the Automotive Industry
The Smart Technologies set to transform the Automotive Industry In recent years, the focus for automotive giants around the world has been automation. Manufacturing innovation has given us so much in...
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Synthomer secures funding to improve performance and impact of EV batteries
Synthomer secures funding to improve performance and impact of EV batteries Synthomer Plc, one of the world’s foremost suppliers of aqueous polymers, and its partners have together been awarded £760,8...
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EAV launches revolutionary eCargo Chassis Cab Platform
EAV launches revolutionary eCargo Chassis Cab Platform The new EAV ECOBike aims to reduce City emissions by up to 75% with all new design and two cubic metre fixed cargo box. Electric Assisted Vehicle...
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Safety and zero-emissions at the heart of Volta commercial vehicles
Safety and zero-emissions at the heart of Volta commercial vehicles According to Carl-Magnus Norden, Founder of Volta Trucks: “Safety is at the heart of the Volta brand for one simple reason. In Londo...
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The Bugatti Baby is reborn
The Bugatti Baby is reborn At the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, Bugatti announced our 110th birthday present to ourselves, the reimagining of the original Bugatti Baby. The design and testing...
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LEVC Electric Van trial begins with Octopus Energy
LEVC Electric Van trial begins with Octopus Energy LEVC’s real-world testing and trial phase for VN5, its new electric van, has added a new partner: the UK entech company Octopus Energy, an energy ret...
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MIT research suggests Autonomous Vehicles at least a decade away
MIT research suggests Autonomous Vehicles at least a decade away The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. The brief i...
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OptiFuel testing Natural Gas hybrid Locomotive to reduce emissions by 99.5 percent
OptiFuel testing Natural Gas hybrid Locomotive to reduce emissions by 99.5 percent OptiFuel Systems, a system integrator of Cummins and BAE Systems hybrid power products for decarbonizing the rail, ma...
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Peugeot electric vehicles from 1941 to the e-2008 SUV
Peugeot electric vehicles from 1941 to the e-2008 SUV PEUGEOT has been pioneering electric vehicles since 1941, with the all-new e-2008 SUV the culmination of nearly 80 years of expertise. From creati...
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BAE Systems working on US Army CATV Program and Hybrid Electric Drives
BAE Systems working on US Army CATV Program and Hybrid Electric Drives BAE Systems has been awarded a $32 million prototype agreement by the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Of...
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Audi in the lead of Electric Vehicle patents
Audi in the lead of Electric Vehicle patents Technical Development, internally referred to at Audi as TE, is the place where the brand’s heart beats. It is the place where “Vorsprung durch Technik” be...
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Urban canyons a high tech road block for Autonomous Vehicles
Urban canyons a high tech road block for Autonomous Vehicles Autonomous vehicles could face signal black-out caused by “urban canyons” in cities across the world due to the continued growt...
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Volta Trucks on a mission to be the most sustainable vehicle manufacturer
Volta Trucks on a mission to be the most sustainable vehicle manufacturer With the launch of the Volta Zero, the first purpose-built full electric large commercial vehicle designed for inner city deli...
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The Mercedes Benz S-Class Digital MY MBUX Experience
The Mercedes Benz S-Class Digital MY MBUX Experience Mercedes-Benz has systematically designed the new edition of its flagship model with the rear in mind. One example: passengers in the rear have the...
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LEVC launches the VN5 Electric Light Commercial Van
LEVC launches the VN5 Electric Light Commercial Van LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is revolutionising the commercial vehicle segment with the launch of their VN5 electric light commercial van....
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Royal Mail trialling new LEVC Electric Van
Royal Mail trialling new LEVC Electric Van Royal Mail is the latest household name to partner with LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) and take delivery of a prototype of its new electric van, the...
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Hyundai Xcient heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck set for Switzerland
Hyundai Xcient heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck set for Switzerland Hyundai Motor Company today shipped the first 10 units of the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell...
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Inobat Auto secures €10m from CEZ Group for Electric Vehicle Battery development
Inobat Auto secures €10m from CEZ Group for Electric Vehicle Battery development Europe’s leading R&D and electric battery production company, InoBat Auto has secured additional €10m investment to...
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Boschung unveils fully autonomous street sweeper
Boschung unveils fully autonomous street sweeper Boschung today announces the launch of the Urban-Sweeper S2.0 driven by WIBOT. A pioneer in the industry, the 100% electric Urban-Sweeper S2.0 has now...
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Watch an Electric Ford F150 pull over 1 million pounds
Watch an Electric Ford F150 pull over 1 million pounds In the video above you can watch as Linda Zhang, Ford Chief Engineer of the F-150, showing off the capability of their prototype all-electric F15...
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AB Dynamics launches new static driving simulators
AB Dynamics launches new static driving simulators Leading automotive test system supplier AB Dynamics has launched a static driving simulator, the aVDS-S. It brings unprecedented levels of driver imm...
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