Solar-Powered PHEV Truck Prototype Examines Solar Harvesting On the Road
A research collaboration between Uppsala University, Eksjo Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, Dalakraft, and Scania is proofing how much solar energy can
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Research
New research and developments in electrification, automation, and other transportation efficiency metrics.
Ford Heavy-Duty F-Max Hydrogen Prototype To Use Ballard System
Ballard Power Systems has signed a letter of intent with Ford Trucks to supply its fuel cell system for the developmental prototypes of
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Hyundai and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Center
Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University have announced the inauguration of a Joint Battery Research Center in Korea. The collaboration aims to
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NREL Says the U.S. Needs 28M Charging Ports By 2030
A new study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimates that the United States will need about 28 million charging stations by
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Researchers Teaching Cars to Predict Pedestrian Movement
University of Michigan researchers are teaching self-driving cars to recognize and predict pedestrian movements with greater precision than current technologies. The approach relies on a
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Volvo Calling for Universal Safety Standards for Autonomous Car Comm
With its new 360c autonomous concept, Volvo Cars tackles one of the main challenges around the introduction of autonomous technology and calls for
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Nissan Working On “Brain-to-Vehicle” Technology
Nissan has unveiled it’s latest research into automated vehicle technologies with “brain-to-vehicle” (B2V) tech aimed towards improving reaction times for drivers and improving
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2017 Kia Niro Is a Great Crossover and Surprising Hybrid
The Niro is the latest addition to the Kia family, entering into the compact crossover market as a hybrid-only option. Oddly, the 2017
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Researchers Suggest Pharmaceutical Model for Battery Innovations
Researchers at Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineering have proposed using the model pharmaceutical companies use to move product from research phases to market.
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Intel Predicts “Passenger Economy” From Autonomous Cars
Intel released a study that explores the economic potential of autonomous vehicles. Expecting drivers to become passengers, the study looks at how self-driving
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