Automotive
Stewarts warn of safe use of e-scooters within trial zones
As the country continues to be in lockdown, litigation-only law firm, Stewarts, highlight e-scooter usage rules within trial zones amid growing safety concerns.
Study for safer, cleaner and cheaper hydrogen power
A project to develop a new way of storing hydrogen in buses has been launched by academics from London South Bank University (LSBU), School of the Built Environment and Architecture.
Comau helps produce the new electric Fiat 500
Comau has participated in the production of the new electric Fiat 500. The company has provided FCA and the Fiat brand with advanced automation solutions and its know-how in the development of innovative industrial processes to produce FCA’s first fully electric vehicle, a made in Turin product.
Spin launches UK micromobility research fund
Ford-owned e-scooter firm, Spin, is reportedly living up to its commitment to empower riders with the freedom to move safely around their community with the launch of a new £100,000 Micromobility Research Fund in the UK.
Autonomous vehicle development centre nears completion in the UK
Self-driving vehicles are a significant step closer to becoming a reality on public roads with the construction of a new ecosystem nearing completion in the Midlands.
Partnership to develop multi-industry digitalisation services
Ricardo has signed an agreement to partner with Amey Consulting, an infrastructure, data and analytics provider, to bring new digital and data products and services to global vehicle manufacturers.
Vector unveils e-mobility measurement system
The new e-mobility measurement system from Vector and CSM enables users to perform fast and time-synchronous multi-channel measurements in high-voltage cables and components.
Melexis announces combined sensor for smart tyres
Melexis has unveiled the MLX91805 smart tyre sensor to help OEMs prepare for the forthcoming extension of mandatory tyre-pressure monitoring to include commercial vehicles, and to enable future generations of smart tyres.
Security flaws in Tesla Model X keyless entry system
Researchers from COSIC, an imec research group at the University of Leuven in Belgium, have discovered major security flaws in the keyless entry system of the Tesla Model X.
Petrol and diesel ban helps electric’s bright future
We all knew it was coming, but the announcement still managed to send shockwaves through the media and the wider public. On 18th November, Boris Johnson announced that no petrol or diesel cars and vans would be sold in the UK from 2030.