NEWS

on Rivian, ICEs, Three-wheelers, AI for autonomous driving, Honda Pilot

3/9/2023

Rivian is still gaining traction. . .Renault, Geely and Amoco don’t think ICEs are done. . .three-wheelers for vastly different applications. . .Honda’s rugged SUV. . .

on Sion's end, vehicle ratings, brand loyalty, BEV big rigs, Toyota Sequoia, & Stellantis leverages resources

3/2/2023

Why Sono Motors ended Sion. . .how OEMs are rated by CR. . .Tesla has lots of loyalists. . .Conti uses interior cameras for identifying drivers. . .using alternative power in the Port of Los Angeles. . .Toyota’s top-of-the-line Sequoia. . .Stellantis leverages manufacturing base

on Casting, Hydrogen, the Future, Mobility, Bikes, & More

2/23/2023

Tesla and Matchbox. . .hydrogen for trains. . .Ford looks at the future. . .mobility for the disabled. . .stealing bikes in Amsterdam. . .Toyota racks up the patents. . .Volvo S60 reviewed. . .

on Transmissions, Cleaner Steel, Robotics, EV Batteries & More

2/16/2023

Still lots of manual transmissions. . .steel production with reduced emissions. . .EVs drive robot sales. . .humanoid robots and testing issues. . .battery costs and EV efficiencies. . .Toyota Highlander. . .popular Chinese EV in the U.K.

on Honda and hydrogen, EV cost concern, IONIQ 5, inverters and an amazing Bugatti

2/9/2023

Honda is still working hydrogen—hard. . .consumers’ concerns about the price of electricity. . .the IONIQ 5 considered. . .why ZF is collaborating with Wolfspeed on inverters. . .the Bugatti Chiron Profilée

on Level 3, EV sales, carbon fiber, H2 in the snow, Lexus RX

2/2/2023

Mercedes goes Level 3 in Nevada. . .EV sales in ‘23. . .interesting Euro stats. . .cars with composites. . .heat with no subscription required. . .grooming snow with hydrogen. . .Lexus RX 500h review

on Economics, EVs, Energy, & Things That Don't Start with "E"

1/26/2023

Electric boat uses Polestar tech. . .water bikes boom. . .Geely brands to know. . .bear paws and snow tires. . .recycling carbon fibers. . .are automotive user interfaces any good. . .GM’s big manufacturing investment. . .Volvo XC60 Recharge review. . .

on Batteries, Porsche decals, IRA EV money, EV payback, Lambo's 2022, Mercedes, E-Ray

1/19/2023

Ram 1500 Revolution concept battery display. . .Porsche offers decals for 911 rally enthusiasts. . .IRA money for building EVs. . .a surprising payback period for EVs. . .Lamborghini in 2022. . .Mercedes charger strategy. . .Bugatti safe. . .Harley building a public park. . .Genesis Electrified G80. . .Corvette E-Ray. . .Toyota victorious at Dakar

on Domestic EV Supply Chains, NACTOY, Facilitating Charging, Powertrains People Prefer, & a Look at Affordability

1/12/2023

On EV, DS & U.S.. . . NACTOY Winners. . .Audi in Dakar. . .finding chargers. . .powertrain popularity today and tomorrow. . .VW sales and potential market implications. . .ZF heats up the seat belt. . .Elantra review

on VW advances, material science, projected production, Lexus ES, Audi's use of AI

1/5/2023

On VW additive and electric. . .thousands of LEDs. . .Mercedes digital twin. . .sticking steel and polymers. . .production projections. . .EV test drive importance. . .Lexus ES review. . .Audi design and AI