Propulsion

In a world full of BEVs offering 3-4 miles per kWh, the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX registers a stunning 6.2 miles per kWh, giving the vehicle more than 600 miles of range from a sub-100-kWh battery.

Experts discuss whether limiting tailpipe emissions or mandating ZEV volumes is the most effective way to meet the Biden Admin.’s goal of selling 50% electric vehicles by 2030.

ACEEE's 2021 report, "The State Transportation Electrification Scorecard," analyzes EV-specific rules and other transportation and utility-sector policies relevant to GHG reduction and EV deployment in the light- and heavy-duty vehicle sectors.

Full electrification is in our future, but hybrids are having a big impact of fuel-economy gains now.

The installation of GM’s 3.0L inline 6-cyl. turbodiesel in the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban SUVs seems even better than the integration in The General’s light-duty pickups. 

Volvo is taking steps to manufacture its own electric motors as it looks to its future as an electric-only automaker.

Lincoln’s 2020 Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid packs enough punch to satisfy enthusiasts while offering enough all-electric capability to accommodate green drivers.

The automakers plan to jointly develop and produce a new family of gasoline 4-cyls. to be used in future hybrid models from both companies at a factory in China from 2024, according to a German newspaper.

Cummins CEO Tom Linebarger is confident the move from gray to green hydrogen production already is under way in the drive to combat global warming.

VW makes EV investment a larger portion of its total spending, Rivian and Lordstown update on their forthcoming pickups, Electrify America now has 500 open public charging stations and Texas may add an EV fee while the U.K. will pull its ICE ban forward.

Canadian automotive supplier Inmotive launches a unique two-speed transmission aimed at improving efficiency of battery-electric vehicles.

The latest innovation from Tula Technology applies a pulsing operation to electric motors to achieve higher efficiency.

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Next-generation E/E architectures will create new business models for automakers and suppliers. But a Wards Intelligence survey shows few see themselves as pacesetters, and there’s some uncertainty about where the best monetization opportunities are. The massive change in operations, and the associated costs, will put constraints on the timeframe and depth of the changes in infrastructure and vehicle architectures that OEMs will be able to address.

Aurora doubles in size and Uber unloads its ill-fated AV business in a win-win deal that keeps the ride-hailing giant in the self-driving race.

Partnership focuses on tying into transportation infrastructure – and proves AV technology is on the rebound.

Shared-scooter company’s app will offer a variety of light electric vehicles for rides under five miles.

The company’s Waymo One autonomous ride-hailing service is now open to the public – and could help allay passenger concerns over sharing a vehicle with a human driver.

A look at how automakers, service providers and local governments are experimenting with new-mobility schemes to address future transportation needs.

The reported rollout of robotaxis this year could give the Chinese ride-hailing giant an advantage in autonomous mobility services.

Tesla again shows traditional automakers the path forward with over-the-air software updates.

Wards Intelligence Senior Analyst Doug Newcomb presents findings from comprehensive case studies of private-public partnerships between cities and mobility providers.

Amazon, FedEx and others push for favorable regulation of delivery robots and drones as contactless automated e-commerce delivery becomes more popular due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bus batteries will get a second life, vows Volvo, while three companies improve urban charging, home charging and renewable-energy charging.