Automotive Technology

SEA Electric Continues Push into Zero-Emissions School Buses

SEA Electric continues the push into the zero-emissions school bus space with the piloting of a Blue Bird Type C school bus powered by a SEA-Drive® 120b power-system.

SEA Electric reveals SV6 EV: A Step Van Game-Changer at WTW2022

SEA Electric's leading technology in the zero-emissions e-Mobility space continues to find favor with commercial fleets the world over, with its latest configuration, the SV6 EV set to be a game-changer in North America's step van market.

FUCHS: Dielectric Immersion Fluids for EVs

FUCHS are a global supplier of lubrication solutions. IDTechEx spoke to FUCHS to learn more about their dielectric fluids for immersion cooling EV battery packs.

American Axle to Supply Next Generation 3-in-1 Electric Drive Tech

American Axle & Manufacturing's award-winning 3-in-1 electric drive technology - which places the electric motor, gearbox and inverter into a single package - will be integrated into REEcorner technology.

Electric Vehicles Taking Over the Roads, Seas and Skies

World Electric Vehicle Day is here, and, as an industry analyst, it presents a great occasion to take a retrospective look at the past decade of innovation and disruption.

REE Automotive Announces Collaboration with JB Poindexter & Co

REE Automotive announced a strategic collaboration with EAVX, a wholly owned business unit of JB Poindexter & Co.

UK Government Allows Self Driving Cars on Motorways

Motorists could see self-driving vehicles on British roads for the first time later this year, the Department for Transport has announced today. Following a landmark call for evidence, the government has set out how vehicles fitted with Automated Lane Keeping System technology could legally be defined as self-driving, as long as they receive GB type approval and that there is no evidence to challenge the vehicle's ability to self-drive.

Hino Motors and REE Automotive Sign Business Alliance Agreement

Hino Motors Co Ltd today announced the signing of a strategic business alliance agreement to realize their shared vision of "providing new value to society through next-generation commercial mobility."

Electric Cars: The Lifeline of the Auto Industry

In the past two decades, the car market has declined twice: first due to the 2008 economic crisis, and then due to falling sales in China. Most recently, the lockdowns implemented to combat the coronavirus pandemic, causing auto-production plants to close globally and a loss of consumer spending will lead to an unprecedented 23% decline in 2020 (IDTechEx prediction).

Rivian

Rivian is an American automaker and automotive technology company with over 1000 staff. Founded in 2009, the company develops vehicles, products and services related to sustainable transportation.

Solar Car Update - June 2019

A quick take on solar cars and some important news items on the subject

ERM Advanced Telematics Enters the Rapidly Expanding EV Market

ERM is set to offer its new StarLink EV, a unique telematics product for the EV market that can be used in cars, buses, trucks and even two-wheeled vehicles like motorcycles and scooters

Australia's SEA Electric to launch in the United States

Automotive electric technology company, SEA Electric, is set to launch in the United States in coming weeks, showcasing two trucks.

Coalition to reform EV tax credit

The EV Drive Coalition is working to urge Congress to reform the federal electric vehicle tax credit so automakers can continue producing, workers can continue building, and consumers can continue buying vehicles that produce zero emissions.

Hanergy and Bollore Group to build solar electric vehicles

Hanergy Holding Group subsidiary, Donghan New Energy Automotive Technology inked a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Bluecar, a subsidiary of France's Bollore Group to mark the beginning of new era in the field of solar electric vehicles.

Volkswagen to offer electrified versions of its models

Volkswagen is to launch an electric version of its globally best-selling vehicle - the Volkswagen Golf, offering a sustainable, efficient and powerful alternative.

Autonomous shuttle for smart cities

Fisker Inc is entering an alliance with Hakim Unique Group, to develop an autonomous shuttle for smart cities across the globe.

aCar the electric all-rounder

An electric car for Africa, custom-designed for the needs of the population there, that strengthens rural structures and helps drive the economy.

Collaboration on electric supercharging technology

Controlled Power Technologies and Eminox have reached agreement to collaborate on the development of electric supercharging solutions to reduce fuel consumption.

48V vehicle systems becoming significant

Analysts IDTechEx almost completely rewrote their report Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles 2015-2025 this year and frequent updates take place, such is the pace of change.