American giant General Motors recently inaugurated a new design studio, located not in Detroit or elsewhere in the United States, but in the Birmingham area of the United Kingdom.
A German start-up operating under the name Theion is currently exploring the possibility of commercializing a new generation of batteries for electric cars that would be less expensive, more energy-dense, and less problematic for the environment than current lithium-ion batteries.
All indications suggest that electric car batteries could soon be 99% recyclable.
The mechanical world is evolving at a rapid pace. This time, the legendary companies ZF Friedrichshafen and Brembo announced that they are the first suppliers of wire-braking systems, a technology that could soon render the old hydraulic configuration obsolete.
While Japanese automaker Mazda currently uses a Chinese platform for its electric sedan sold in that country, it plans to launch its own platform starting in 2027.
It is at the upcoming New York Auto Show, taking place over the Easter weekend, that the “World Cars” will be revealed—also known as the “World Car of the Year” awards
While the Japanese automobile industry appears to be somewhat behind the American industry in developing autonomous vehicles, particularly regarding SAE Level 4 technology, Nissan just unveiled its progress in this field.
Clarios, a Wisconsin-based company specializing in low-voltage energy storage, announced a $6 billion USD investment to expand its production and strengthen American innovation in this sector.
According to a report by Reuters, Formula 1 could abandon the currently mandatory hybrid V6 engine in favor of a naturally aspirated V10, which would be… louder!
Believe it or not, according to Motor Authority, automaker Stellantis is reportedly on the verge of patenting a method to incorporate eggshells (or other materials derived from biological waste) into the manufacturing of automotive tires.
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