2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited
The premium Toyota with a hybrid powertrain. What’s not to like?
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Engineering the 2020 Nissan Sentra
An inside look on how an impressive compact sedan came to be
#Nissan #GeneralMotors #people
How Recycled Materials Create a Highly Efficient EV
Innovative design and engineering create a compact sports car that is built largely with recycled waste materials
#sustainability #tech
Precision Laser Technology
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT have developed a hybrid manufacturing process to laser cut thin-walled metal strips that are used in contact parts. It combines a helical-beam optic with a multi-beam module.
Polestar 2: The Start of the Company’s EV Era
Yes, there is a Polestar 1. But it is a hybrid, not an electric vehicle (EV). The Polestar 2 is the company’s first EV—the first of what promises to be many
#Polestar #Volvo #Geely
How the 2021 Ford F-150 Was Developed
An inside view on how the new generation came to be from the man who heads all Ford product development, Hau Thai-Tang
#Ford #Rivian #people
All About EV Batteries
A deep dive into battery tech by a man who was instrumental in helping it get on the road
#AutolineAfterHours #people #Bollinger
Hyundai Ramps Up SUV Plans
A dozen new and redesigned models are in the works. Most will get eco-friendly powertrains.
#Hyundai
Daimler, Geely Partner on Hybrid Powertrains
Partners see a good bet on piston engines to deliver them to an all-electric future.
#asia #Geely #europe
VW Hikes Tech Budget to $86 Billion
An already-massive push into electrification and software gets more so.
#sustainability #europe #emissions
CARB OKs Kandi
Looking for a small EV and live in California? Then the K27 may be the car for you.
#Kandi
Daimler, Geely Partner on Hybrid Powertrains
Partners see a good bet on piston engines to deliver them to an all-electric future.
#Daimler #asia #Geely
EV Charging Developer Readies Scalable Platform
Charging up to meet higher battery capacities
#asia
Valeo Scales Up Tech Plans
CTO Guillaume Devauchelle on the future of electrification, automation and in-vehicle health systems
#Valeo #tech #europe
Hummer EV Breaks Cover
A beast in beast clothing with a 350-mile driving range
#tech
Consumer Interest in EVs and Self-Driving Cars Stuck in Neutral
Knowledge and firsthand experience lacking. COVID didn’t help.
Japan’s Zero-Carbon Target Will Push Its Carmakers to EVs
CO2 emission rules are squeezing hybrid powertrain options.
#Carbon #asia #emissions
Mercedes Plans Electric Sports Cars
Daimler continues to dribble out details about its electrification plans.
#Daimler #europe #chassis
Tesla to Supply EVs to Europe from China
A quick way to quickly tap Europe's booming EV market
#Tesla #asia #europe
Why EV Charging the Other Way Might Be Profitable
ABB is providing a French company with the ability to put EV electricity back into the grid
#ABB
Audi Gets Smarter with Integrated Controller
Audi’s new Integrated Vehicle Dynamics controller manages powertrain and chassis functions. The IVD is faster, more powerful, and promises to enhance next-generation technologies.
#europe #chassis #Audi
