Automotive
Aiways successfully completes ED1000 challenge
Three electric Aiways U5 SUVs have successfully completed the ED1000 endurance event, journeying 1,000km across Germany from Berlin via Bielefeld and Fulda to Munich in less than 14 hours - proving that electric mobility is a viable option for day-to-day driving.
What is regenerative braking?
Imagine if you could reclaim some of the energy you lose throughout the day, without needing to rest. Did you know that electric vehicles (EVs) are able to do this through regenerative braking?
2021 EV Summit - Leading the future of decarbonised emobility
With an increase in EV demand, comes developments, disruption and a drive for collaboration. At the 2021 EV Summit (1st-2nd September 2021), the UK’s event for electric vehicles, manufacturers, infrastructure providers, government and local authorities and other stakeholders gathered to further the EV movement.
World Electric Vehicle Day: are EVs taking over?
World Electric Vehicle Day is here, presenting a great occasion to take a retrospective look at the past decade of innovation and disruption.
ADAS market is projected to reach $60bn by 2026
As per a research report by Global Market Insights, the advanced driver assistance system market is likely to exceed a valuation of $60bn by the end of 2026. Growing number of research and development activities centred around integrating technologies like AI to enhance passenger safety is stimulating the development of new ADAS systems.
Oxbotica and AppliedEV to develop fully autonomous multi-purpose vehicle
Oxbotica and AppliedEV have announced a collaboration to develop a fully autonomous, multi-purpose electric vehicle capable of being deployed in a wide range of environments for a variety of commercial applications.
NI collaborates with EA Elektro-Automatik
NI has announced a collaboration with EA Elektro-Automatik, a German manufacturer of laboratory power supplies and electronic loads, to offer bidirectional power supplies that support battery cycling and power-level test for EVs. EA’s power supplies will be integrated into NI’s software-connected toolchain as part of NI’s power electronics offering to optimise battery test workflows. This joint effort accelerates the path t...
Automated parking technology from Unikie on display
Unikie is showcasing its automated parking solution with automotive giants BMW, Ford, Jaguar-Land Rover and Mercedes Benz in a joint venture of the German Automobile Industry Association.
How is the UK's EV market adapting to the ICE ban?
The ICE ban will prohibit the sale of all new petrol and diesel-powered cars from 2030, with all hybrid vehicles to follow in 2035. The ban was originally supposed to begin in 2040, but the UK Government has brought the date forward to reduce carbon emissions and improve the chances that nations will reach net zero by 2050.
Volvo takes largest order of electric trucks in the US
The VNR Electric model from Volvo Trucks North America is the first zero-tailpipe emission, battery-electric Class 8 truck in Performance Team’s fleet, which will be on the road by end of year. When put into service, all 16 vehicles will be carrying regional loads daily to customers across Southern California.