EV buyers want wireless charging
A new research study conducted by independent market research firm Qualtrics found that nearly all car buyers are asking for wireless charging as an option on their new electric vehicles, with 96% of respondents saying the feature is “appealing” or “extremely appealing.” The study, commissioned by WiTricity, aimed to understand how wireless charging is perceived
Volcon ePowersports signs MOU with BFGoodrich Tires
Volcon ePowersports is collaborating with BFGoodrich Tires to potentially develop an optimized tire, tire pressure monitoring system and vehicle suspension system which will enhance electric UTV vehicle performance through the co-development of this combination. The two companies will work together on several phases of development which will be determined as they move forward. The Volcon
Volvo Cars bringing Epic Games’ Unreal Engine into upcoming EV cabins
Volvo Cars says it is bringing photorealistic visualization technology into its next generation of electric cars through a new collaboration with Epic Games. The companies are teaming up to bring Epic’s Unreal Engine game engine into upcoming Volvo cars, providing high-quality graphics inside the cabin, the company says. Volvo Cars will initially focus on the
Hopium reveals closer look at hydrogen-powered prototype sedan
One year after the presentation of the first Hopium Machina rolling prototype, Hopium reveals its concept car, Hopium Machina Vision, and offers for the first time a look inside the cabin. At the front, the company says a pillar-to-pillar display provides a digital landscape of information, accessible to both driver and passenger. It can transform
NRS Brakes highlights environment-friendly brake pads
NRS Brakes says NRS galvanized brake pads are more environmentally friendly than the competition due to less brake dust generated. Not only that corrosion resistant, contributing to a longer life on the vehicle and fewer brake pads in landfills. NRS says brake dust accounts for 20% of all vehicle-generated pollutants. Brakes require friction to operate,
Hydron hydrogen-powered, autonomous trucks to hit U.S. roads in 2024
The co-founder of autonomous driving company TuSimple, Mo Chen, has started a new company, Hydron, committed to developing, manufacturing and selling hydrogen-powered trucks equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving technology. Hydron says it wants to become a leading provider of hydrogen-powered autonomous trucks and refueling infrastructure through partnerships to become a complete solution provider for
Zeus Electric Chassis, AUSEV partner to enter electric work truck market
Zeus Electric Chassis, Inc announced details of a memorandum of understanding with AUSEV, a subsidiary of Boss Capital Holdings dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of electric vehicles, during a media event held at this year’s ACT Expo. The MOU will provide opportunities for the companies to collaborate in the distribution, service, and marketing of
Lightning eMotors, Perrone Robotics create new fully autonomous vehicle
Lightning eMotors and Perrone Robotics have partnered to offer Class 3-7 commercial fleet customers self-driving, electric fleet vehicles. The partnership expands Lightning’s zero-emissions EV platform offerings to include Perrone’s AV-powered technology, “Tony,” a vehicle-independent retrofit kit designed to enable vehicles to transport people and goods in geo-fenced and dedicated driving routes, the company says. Vehicles
Bridgestone launches its first tire for electric buses
Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has launched the all-new Bridgestone R192E all-position radial tire, specially designed to empower the adoption of electric buses. The company says the Bridgestone R192E tire offers ultra-low rolling resistance and high load capacity, increasing daily ranges and maximizing vehicle operation on a single charge while remaining compatible with all bus types. The
Stellantis tests unlimited EV range with in-road inductive charging
After months of testing at the “Arena del Futuro” circuit, Stellantis, together with its project partners, demonstrated in Chiari, Italy, the capability of Dynamic Wireless Power transfer (DWPT) technology to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles as they travel over specially equipped, dedicated road lanes. DWPT is a system of coils positioned under the asphalt that transfers energy
OEMs show off zero-emission trucks during ride/drive event
CARB and CALSTART hosted their first Zero Emission Truck Showcase & Ride and Drive at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, earlier this month, showcasing 25 OEMs and fleet operators including Xos, GreenPower Motor Company, Ford, GM, Kenworth, Navistar, Nikola, Hyundai, Workhorse, BYD, Phoenix Motorcars, Orange EV, Lion Electric, AME, Lightning eMotors, Hyzon, Motiv
Toyota announces 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid specs
Based on the Corolla sedan, Toyota has debuted its new 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid in the U.S. Available only with all-wheel drive, the Corolla Cross Hybrid uses the TNGA-C platform. With the new fifth-generation Toyota hybrid system under the hood, coupled with the electronic all-wheel drive system that’s new to the Corolla nameplate, the Corolla
