Eaton develops suite of 48V technologies to meet stringent new emission norms

Power management company Eaton has developed a 48V technology series through its Vehicle Group. This technology supports on/off highway commercial vehicle customers to convert the existing 12/24V vehicle system to a system that includes a 48V architecture. 48V systems can power new, advanced energy-saving components, reducing emissions and improving fuel economy and performance. Ben Karrer, head… Continue reading Eaton develops suite of 48V technologies to meet stringent new emission norms

Lordstown Motors says it is likely to begin only ‘limited production’ of its electric truck this year.

Lordstown Motors, the cash strapped electric pickup truck start-up, said on Wednesday that it will only begin “limited production” by the end of September and expects that to be the situation through the rest of this year. The company, in a release of second quarter financials, indicated it was still in need of cash to… Continue reading Lordstown Motors says it is likely to begin only ‘limited production’ of its electric truck this year.

Road Rage, ‘Zipper Merging’ and a Stress-Free Path Through Traffic

You’re approaching a construction zone and a sign tells you the left lane will end several miles ahead. Traffic is heavy, but you see an opening and move to the right lane. As you inch along, drivers to your left keep zipping by. Miles ahead, you finally reach the merge point and the left-lane drivers… Continue reading Road Rage, ‘Zipper Merging’ and a Stress-Free Path Through Traffic

Rivian in talks to invest $5 billion to build factory in Texas

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Electric Silverado will offer four-wheel steering, Chevrolet says

Detroit — Chevrolet released a tidbit of news Wednesday that its coming Silverado electric pickup will offer four-wheel steering and 24-inch wheels.  The technology enables the vehicle to steer all four wheels, “giving the new pickup increased agility and tighter turning radius at low speeds, improved handling and stability at higher speeds, as well as great trailering dynamics,” Chevrolet… Continue reading Electric Silverado will offer four-wheel steering, Chevrolet says

Cadillac delivers Blackwings, the brand’s last new gas-powered sedans

Detroit — A pair of Cadillac performance cars have begun arriving at dealers, and the CT4-V Blackwing and CT-5 Blackwing aren’t just powerful, track-ready racers. They’re the last new gas-powered sedans from General Motors’ flagship luxury brand, which is going electric by decade’s end. The CT5-V, GM says, “is the most powerful and fastest Cadillac production… Continue reading Cadillac delivers Blackwings, the brand’s last new gas-powered sedans

LG Energy Solutions announces global Battery Innovation Contest

LG Energy Solution, a global leader delivering advanced lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT applications, and energy storage systems (ESS) has announced ‘Battery Innovation Contest’, a global competition for the public. Through the event, LG Energy Solution aims to spur active research within the battery industry. The event is open for entry from August 9th until… Continue reading LG Energy Solutions announces global Battery Innovation Contest

Gulf Oil plans to vaccinate more than 10,000 truckers across 11 cities in India

Gulf Oil India has announced its plans to vaccinate more than 10,000 truckers against Covid-19 across the country to as part of the 3rd season of ‘Gulf Superfleet Suraksha Bandhan’ campaign. The vaccination camps are arranged in and around 11 major transport hubs in cities like New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Jalandar,… Continue reading Gulf Oil plans to vaccinate more than 10,000 truckers across 11 cities in India

Tata Motors set to launch high-power Tigor EV

Tata Motors is looking to make the most of the lack of rivals in the mainstream electric vehicle market in India. Building on the good market traction created by its Nexon EV crossover, which is India’s best-selling electric passenger vehicle, the company has now teased its upcoming electric sedan.  Tata Motors is now gearing up to… Continue reading Tata Motors set to launch high-power Tigor EV