Following a consultation earlier this year, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled his plans for an extended Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which would encompass London boroughs up to both the North and South Circular roads. From 8 April 2019 the T-charge will be replaced by a ULEZ which will operate 24 hours per day,… Continue reading London Mayor reveals plans to extend ULEZ by 2021
Category: Automotive
New Ricardo electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids
As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo can today announce that it is has created a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50 percent increase in power density compared with current production… Continue reading New Ricardo electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids
BVRLA launches ‘Plug-in-Pledge’ to increase take-up of plug-in EVs
The BVRLA has launched an ambitious ‘Plug-in Pledge’ that will see its members’ combined plug-in vehicle fleet size rise from 50,000 today to 720,000 by 2025. By that time, vehicle rental and leasing companies will be buying 300,000 plug-in vehicles per year. This represents an increase in the industry’s share of annual new plug-in hybrid… Continue reading BVRLA launches ‘Plug-in-Pledge’ to increase take-up of plug-in EVs
Startup Baraja Promises Cheap, Reliable Lidar for Self-Driving Cars
Photo: Baraja Advertisement Editor’s Picks If you’ve walked around a major city like San Francisco in the past couple years, you’ve probably noticed cars topped with bulky, spinning discs—the mark of self-driving vehicles in training. Inside those flying-saucer-like rigs are upwards of tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of lasers used for light radar (lidar).… Continue reading Startup Baraja Promises Cheap, Reliable Lidar for Self-Driving Cars
It is too early for regulation | NHTSA
In a statement, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has declared a regulation premature. In the US, traffic law is in the hands of individual states. A nationwide regulation for dealing with autonomous driving is for the time being failed, Many companies now fear a patchwork of 50 different regulations from 50 different states.… Continue reading It is too early for regulation | NHTSA
Opel in the exhaust gas scandal: Federal Motor Transport Authority suspects Opel – manager magazin
All articles and backgrounds 07/16/2018 Kraftfahrtbundesamt KBA also determined Opel under suspicion of the exhaust gas manipulation Opel Opel Zafira: The diesel variant has been found according to KBA hints that point to exhaust gas manipulation In the diesel scandal involving manipulations in the purification of exhaust gases, Opel is moving more into the focus… Continue reading Opel in the exhaust gas scandal: Federal Motor Transport Authority suspects Opel – manager magazin
World sales results in first-half 2018
Groupe Renault passenger car (PC) and light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations worldwide (including LADA, Jinbei and Huasong) increased 9.8%. Group market share now stands at 4.3% (+0.2 points).
New NissanConnect enhances customer infotainment experience in Micra
PARIS, France (July 16, 2018) – A new NissanConnect infotainment system with enhanced functionality is now available on the Nissan Micra supermini hatchback. The benefit for customers is seamless and intuitive connectivity. Offering both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the new NissanConnect system allows users to plan a route before they leave their… Continue reading New NissanConnect enhances customer infotainment experience in Micra
Valeo relies on “light” electrification of cars
In recent months, a silent revolution is under way on the Côte d’Opale. Here, in Etaples, close to the seaside resort of Le Touquet (Pas-de-Calais), since March Valeo has produced 48-volt starter-alternators, in addition to its 12-volt classics. Seen from afar, the difference is barely perceptible: the craft is just bigger than its cousin. But… Continue reading Valeo relies on “light” electrification of cars
Daimler & Xilinx for AI in the car
The German car maker and the US company Xilinx cooperate for the artificial intelligence in the car. The gradual approach to the autonomous driving qua assistance systems takes place creeping. By means of Artificial intelligence you can go faster ways, because this is capable of learning. Therefore, some startups, like Wayve, such a success. Sensors… Continue reading Daimler & Xilinx for AI in the car