Buy Photo The Cadillac Super Cruise CT6 has a hands-free driving system for the freeway seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press)Buy Photo Super Cruise, a hands-free driver assistance feature for the freeway, will be available on all Cadillac models beginning… Continue reading GM to put Super Cruise hands-free driving in all Cadillacs
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Daimler Adds Two Electric Trucks in Race Against Tesla, VW
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Daimler AG’s truck unit unveiled two battery-powered models for the U.S. market, bolstering its bid to fend off Tesla Inc., Volvo AB and Volkswagen AG in the race to electrify big rigs. The German manufacturer’s Freightliner brand revealed the eCascadia, a highway hauler that can go as far as… Continue reading Daimler Adds Two Electric Trucks in Race Against Tesla, VW
Designing the Lightyear One: In-wheel motors
Wiebe Janssen — Powertrain Engineer
In the process of designing a car, choosing the right motor is very important. I would like to give a look into this process by explaining what we look for in motors and how we approach this search for the best possible match for the Lightyear One.
Why using motors within the wheels rather than elsewhere
A very important reason to use in-wheel motors, is to optimize the Lightyear One for efficiency to make it a success as a commercial solar car. To do so we looked at existing innovations, as well as what direction we wanted to take the Lightyear One. In-wheel motors offer a solution. By elimination of the transmission we minimize needless energy loss. Moreover, the car becomes lighter, and a lighter car requires less energy.
We want to make owning a Lightyear One a true pleasure to use, also on the long run. One component of doing so is reducing the cost of ownership for the Lightyear One. By reducing the amount of maintenance needed, ..
Chief lobbyist Steg returns to VW
He was on leave because of the controversial emissions test with monkeys. Now the VW chief lobbyist Thomas Steg resumes his work. VW lobbyist Thomas Steg Wednesday, 06.06.2018 15:59 clock With immediate effect, the VolkswagenGroup back its after disputed exhaust emissions tests with monkeys chief lobbyist Thomas Steg back. Steg resumes his role as head… Continue reading Chief lobbyist Steg returns to VW
Uber’s CEO is telling leaders to say they ‘have the D’ — which is an established managerial technique championed by Harvard
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is telling company leaders to say they “have the D” in meetings, according to a memo obtained by Business Insider. As Business Insider’s Becky Peterson reported, Khosrowshahi wrote in the memo: “You may hear me say in meetings ‘[insert name] has the D here.’ This is about being clear on who… Continue reading Uber’s CEO is telling leaders to say they ‘have the D’ — which is an established managerial technique championed by Harvard
Daimler Trucks establishes Automated Truck Research & Development Center in the U.S.
Stuttgart / Portland (Oregon) – Daimler Trucks & Buses is strengthening its market-leading efforts for automated trucks and buses with its new Automated Truck Research & Development Center in Portland (Oregon, U.S.). This innovation facility is already working in close cooperation with existing development functions for automated driving in Stuttgart and India. “Automated driving offers… Continue reading Daimler Trucks establishes Automated Truck Research & Development Center in the U.S.
Statistics – New registrations of passenger cars in May 2018 by brands and model series (FZ 10)
date 06/06/2018 The following statistic is available now XLS File format on the website of the Federal Motor Transport Authority ( KBA ) ready for downloading: registrations from Passenger cars in May 2018 after Brands and model series ( FZ 10 ) publications New registrations of passenger cars by brand and model series in May… Continue reading Statistics – New registrations of passenger cars in
May 2018 by brands and model series (FZ 10)
European car industry defends emissions standards amid TRUE Initiative media storm
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has panned The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative, describing its claims as ‘misleading’. The TRUE Initiative, involving the International Council on Clean Transportation, FIA Foundation, Global NCAP, Transport & Environment and C40 Cities, claimed that even new diesel cars were failing to meet emissions standards set by the European Union, based… Continue reading European car industry defends emissions standards amid TRUE Initiative media storm
Daimler Trucks confirms significant increase in unit sales and EBIT for 2018 and bolsters its position as a technology leader
Industry leader posts record incoming orders in first quarter 2018 Efficiency programs lead to € 1.4 billion improvement in results by 2019 Investments of more than € 2.5 billion in research and development in 2018 and 2019, more than € 500 million of which set for electrification, connectivity and automation Launched global E-Mobility Group (EMG)… Continue reading Daimler Trucks confirms significant increase in unit sales and EBIT for 2018 and bolsters its position as a technology leader
Electric Cars May Be the Rage, but Mazda Still Swears by Diesel
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Mazda Motor Corp. will continue to develop diesel technologies and won’t rush to embrace electric vehicles, even as tougher emission rules globally spur rivals including Nissan Motor Co. to step up their plans for environmentally friendly cars. The Hiroshima-based carmaker sees diesel as an opportunity rather than a risk,… Continue reading Electric Cars May Be the Rage, but Mazda Still Swears by Diesel