News30th Jan 20183 min readAmericans hesitant about autonomous cars - poll…News30th Jan 20183 min readAmericans hesitant about autonomous cars - poll…
News25th Jan 20181 min readNissan puts Leaf tech to use in electric bus trial…Scott CollieNissan has repurposed the electric powertrain from the Leaf for a zero local-emission bus trial in Japan. The trial, led by Kumamoto University on Japan's southern Kyushu island, is aimed at tackling the high costs involved in developing electric heavy vehicles. According to the research team, adapting technology from road cars for life in buses and trucks is one way to minimise development costs, accelerating the rate of zero-emissions vehicles in the process. …
News23rd Jan 20181 min read2019 Jaguar XJ to go electric - report…James WongThe next-generation Jaguar XJ could be reborn as an all-electric flagship limousine when it launches sometime next year, according to a new report out of the UK. Autocar claims it has learned from an anonymous source the XJ will become the technology showcase for the brand with its all-electric powertrain while also previewing a new design direction - it's believed it will become a swoopy five-door liftback, a la the Panamera. …
News19th Jan 20181 min readCutaway drawings reveal how complex the modern car really is…News19th Jan 20181 min readCutaway drawings reveal how complex the modern car really is…
News18th Jan 20182 min readMazda's rotary engine to make its return in Toyota's autonomous vehicle…Derek FungMasahiro Moro, head of Mazda North America, has revealed the company's rotary engine will be used in Toyota's future autonomous vehicles. In an interview with Bloomberg, Moro said Mazda's rotary engine technology would be used as a generator to charge the battery and extend the operating range of Toyota's self-driving electric cars. This layout has been patented by Mazda and was last seen in the 2013 Mazda 2 RE prototype. …
News18th Jan 20182 min readPeugeot will electrify all models by 2025, planning return to the US…Derek Fung
News13th Jan 20183 min readKia Sportage, Cee'd to get mild-hybrid tech - report…James WongKia's European arm is looking to introduce 48V mild-hybrid powertrains, starting with the current Sportage and next-generation Cee'd - according to a new report out of the UK. Speaking with Auto Express, Kia's research and development boss, Woong Chul Yang, said the Korean manufacturer is looking to add the mild-hybrid options to meet ever-tightening European emissions laws. …
News12th Jan 20184 min readMercedes-Benz: MBUX will "change the face of car infotainment'"…Trent Nikolic
