Innovation News
Hyundai and Kia Unveil Paradigm-Shifting 'Uni Wheel' Drive System
6 Dec 2023 - Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled the Universal Wheel Drive System, a paradigm-shifting vehicle drive system that will revolutionise the design of future mobility devices.
Daimler Records 1,000KM Fuel-Cell Truck Trip
11 Oct 2023 - Daimler Truck has demonstrated the possibilities of hydrogen fuel-cell technology for long-haul road transportation with the company’s Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck covering 1,047km on one tank of liquid hydrogen.
WAE Technologies Unveils EVRh High-Performance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Platform
26 Sept 2023 - WAE Technologies (WAE), the UK-based technology company that grew out of Formula One’s Williams Grand Prix Engineering and is now owned by Australia’s Fortescue mining and energy company, has revealed a new ultra-high performance hydrogen fuel cell electric (FCEV) vehicle platform.
BMW Unveils Its Electric Future With The Neue Klasse
20 Sept 2023 - BMW has showcased the Vision Neue Klasse – its concept for what the next generation of vehicles from the core BMW brand may look like.
JLR Creates New Renewable Energy Storage Systems From Used Car Batteries
13 Sept 2023 - Jaguar Land rover (JLR) has partnered with Wykes Engineering Ltd to develop one of the largest energy storage systems in the UK to harness solar and wind power using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries.
MIT Researchers Create Material To Turn Roads into EV Battery Chargers
19 Aug 2023 - Researchers at MIT in the U.S. say they have found a way to combine cement and carbon black with water to create a supercapacitor - a device that can store electrical energy and release and accept it extremely quickly.
BMW Launches Proving Ground for Autonomous Driving
14 Aug 2023 - BMW has launched its new test site in Sokolov (Czechia), called the Future Mobility Development Centre (FMDC), to test autonomous functionality of its vehicles.
Carmakers Unite to Build Massive Charging Network in North America
13 August 2023 - Seven major global automotive manufacturers are looking to create a new joint venture in North America with the plan to develop a high-powered charging network with at least 30,000 chargers.
Stellantis Unveils STLA Medium EV Platform
16 July 2023 - Stellantis has unveiled STLA Medium, a global BEV-by-design platform which the company says can host a variety of vehicles and configurations for the C- and D-segments of the market.
BMW 5 Series Launches with AirConsole Gaming Platform
27 June 2023 - BMW is partnering with the gaming platform AirConsole to bring in-car gaming to the new BMW 5 Series. The system will allow the driver and passengers to play games while the vehicle is stationary.
BMW Concept Touring Coupe
26 June 2023 - BMW has unveiled its latest concept car, a shooting-brake two-seater that harks back to some of the company’s historical models.
Honda and Isuzu Partner on Hydrogen Heavy-Duty Truck
21 June 2023 - Honda is to develop and supply a hydrogen fuel cell system for Isuzu with Isuzu planning to introduce a new heavy-duty truck model powered by the technology in 2027.
Bosch Automated Maneuvering System to Improve Production
8 June 2023 - Getting vehicles from the assembly line to the test bench without a driver will soon be a realistic alternative. So says Bosch, which has developed an automated vehicle maneuvering solution for vehicles on factory premises.
Ford in the UK to Conduct Hydrogen Fuel Cell e-Transit Trial
7 June 2023 - Ford in the UK is researching hydrogen fuel cell technology for its E-Transit van, using a test fleet of eight to establish if the technology can deliver more range to customers travelling high mileages with maximum loads and limited charging opportunities.
London Electric Vehicle Company Launches New Electric Vehicle Platform
29 May 2023 - The London Electric Vehicle Company – the manufacturer formerly known as the London Taxi Company and which makes electrified variants of London’s famous black cabs - has launched a new pure-electric vehicle platform.
Toyota Unveils Two New BZ Series Models
15 May 2023 - Toyota revealed two BEV concept models - the bZ Sport Crossover Concept and bZ FlexSpace Concept - at Auto Shanghai.
Maserati Grecale Folgore Electric SUV
12 May 2023 - While announced last year, Maserati unveiled some details around its all-electric SUV, the Grecale Folgore, at Auto Shanghai.
JLR to invest £15 billion over next five years to accelerate electric-first future
4 May 2023 - Jaguar Land-Rover (JLR) has announced plans to accelerate its electric-first future, revealing its Halewood plant, in the UK, will become an all-electric production facility.
Hyundai premieres commercialised model of its XCIENT Fuel Cell prime mover
3 May 2023 - Hyundai Motor Company has premiered its new XCIENT Fuel Cell Prime Mover, a commercialised class 8 6x4 fuel cell electric truck.
Volkswagen ID.2all Concept
1 May 2023 - Volkswagen’s surge to electrification continued last month with the unveiling of the ID.2all concept - a version of which will likely be another member of the company's battery-electric ID brand.
Survey Shows Parking Info Most Desired Connected Car Feature
26 April 2023 - Determining parking space availability near destinations is now the top requested in-car connected service, so say the results of the Connected Features Interest Survey report from TechInsights.
