The group of automakers outlined their objectives to launch 12 pure EV models and 40 models with autonomous drive technology in the next six years At a conference held in Paris last week, the Renault-Nissan Alliance detailed its plans for the expansion of the use of common platforms, following the …

Wireless charging used for the first time in Wärtsilä-led hybrid ferry project In a world-first project, technology group Wärtsilä has successfully tested an automatic wireless induction charging system on a hybrid coastal ferry. This is the first commercial ferry in the world operating with high power wireless charging capability for …

New EV100 campaign sees businesses encourage EV uptake internally and internationally A new business campaign designed to fast-track the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) and infrastructure has been launched by The Climate Group at an event in New York, as business and government leaders gather at Climate Week NYC. Baidu, …

Development partnership produced the cells used in the E2 Catalyst electric bus Proterra and LG Chem have announced more information on the joint development of their latest battery cell, optimised for the performance demands of heavy-duty vehicles. According to Proterra, a US-based electric bus manufacturer, the cell chemistry has been …

Vehicle autonomy unit of Westfield will lead consortium to develop self-driving electric sweepers for airports and cities Although its heritage has been in producing petrol-powered racing cars, Westfield Sportscars has been involved in some interesting electric and autonomous transport projects. Perhaps most visibly, its autonomous vehicle unit is a key …

Rhode Island-based Hinckley to offer all-electric version of its classic “Picnic Boat” powered by i3 batteries US yacht-maker Hinckley premiered the latest electric must-have for the wealthy nautical daytripper. Dasher is, the company says, the world’s first “fully electric luxury yacht” – and if looks are anything to go by, …

Companies, from Michigan and Quebec, will develop heavy-duty axles with integrated electric motors Michigan-based AxleTech International has announced a partnership with Canada’s TM4 which will see the two develop integrated electric axles (e-axles) for heavy-duty vehicles. The former produces provides heavy-duty drivetrain systems and components to OEMs and the aftermarket …

Tesla’s electric big rig, the Semi, is tipped for a formal reveal in late October according to Elon Musk Tesla’s long-awaited Semi Truck now has a tentative date for its official unveiling. In trademark style, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to make the announcement yesterday, confirming that it …

Every new Honda in Europe to be electrified, says CEO Takahiro Hachigo Honda has confirmed that electrified technology will now feature in every new car model launched in Europe. The announcement was made by the company’s president and CEO, Takahiro Hachigo, during a conference speech at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor …

Samsung’s SDI pushes its new range of modular EV battery packs at the Frankfurt Motor Show, following next-gen announcement in January Samsung SDI is no stranger to automotive conferences, given its ties to the industry. In January, for example, it unveiled an impressive new “high-energy density battery” which it hopes …