Aiways autonomous EV charging robot patent granted
Imagine a future where the fuel pump (or a charging point) comes to you, rather than you going to it. That's what Aiways CARL, an autonomous robot for charging electric vehicles, is …
Mazda’s patent filing hints at rotary engine propulsion; in-wheel electric motor, capacitor-based hybrid system
In a new patent filing made in Japan, Mazda appears to be developing revolutionary in-wheel electric motors powered by a capacitor for use in future vehicles. The patent appears to be an …
Honda recycles old hybrid car batteries for second life
Honda Motor Europe has announced the expansion of its battery recycling partnership with SNAM (Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux), in which the latter will collect and recycle lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride …
Porsche 911 Turbo S – active aero technology detailed
Porsche has released additional details about its latest 911 Turbo S, this time paying particular emphasis on the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) technology. PAA first debuted in the 2014 911 Turbo, and …
Maybank Sama-Sama Lokal for local hawkers during MCO – delivery charges covered for selected vendors
As the country is approaching four weeks of the movement control order (MCO), Malaysians are - or at least, should be - getting used to the new norm of severely restricted travels, …
Synthetic fuel a possible alternative to EVs – McLaren
McLaren has revealed that it will proceed with the creation of a development vehicle that runs on synthetic fuel, serving as proof that the technology is a valid alternative to battery-electric vehicles. …
Grab to set up e-Bazar Ramadan with Selangor and KL
The Selangor state government will set up a Ramadan e-bazaar this year in light of enforced social distancing, Selangor chief minister Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said in a tweet today. Grab replied …
Goodyear connected tyres concept – 30% shorter stopping distance with tyre-to-vehicle communication
Tyre manufacturer Goodyear has been running road tests and other field trials for its tyres embedded with sensors, which transmit information regarding the tyres' characteristics, the company said. This is particularly important …
Mercedes-Benz evaluating organic batteries for road car use; production ‘at least 15 years away’ – report
Mercedes-Benz is researching organic batteries that are more environmentally friendly for use in future road cars, however the technology is at least 15 years away from production, reports Autocar. Previewed on the …
PSA Group, Valeo aiding France ventilator production
French automaker PSA and automotive supplier Valeo are contributing volunteer workers, factory space and technical knowhow to France's increase in production of ventilators for coronavirus patients. Spearheaded by ventilator manufacturer Air Liquide …
Covid-19: UK-based F1 teams aiding respiratory device production; Mercedes design approved for NHS use
A collective of seven Formula 1 teams based in the United Kingdom and their respective technology divisions working towards the manufacture and delivery of respiratory devices required in the treatment of Covid-19 …
BYD introduces new, safety-oriented Blade EV battery
BYD has officially introduced its new Blade battery pack, which it claims will mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles. The pack will first be used in the company’s upcoming Han …
Honda replaced touchscreen HVAC controls with conventional dials ‘to minimise disruption’ – report
2020 Honda Jazz air-conditioning controls The more eagle-eyed may have noticed that the 2020 Honda Jazz that went on sale in Japan in February featured air-conditioning control which reverted to a conventional …
Ford working with 3M, GE Healthcare to speed up production of respirators, ventilators for Covid-19
Ford is working with firms including 3M and GE Healthcare to manufacture urgently needed medical equipment and supplies for first responders and health care workers, the American automaker has said. The Blue …
PLUS defers April 1 RFID implementation on highways
The initial implementation of RFID payment facilities at all PLUS highways has been postponed until the Malaysian government has lifted the movement control order (MCO), which was put in place from March …
General Motors to build ventilators at Indiana plant
Automakers are shoring up resources to join efforts toward containing the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. General Motors and medical equipment manufacturer Ventec are teaming up in a partnership codenamed 'Project V' for the …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to produce one million masks a month for American coronavirus responders
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will be manufacturing and donating protective face masks at a rate of more than 1 million per month, with production capacity for the masks to be installed this week …
German gov’t asking carmakers to make medical gear
Volkswagen battery cell plant, Salzgitter The German government has asked domestic car manufacturers to consider producing medical equipment such as masks and ventilators in efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Automotive News …
Samsung presents new solid-state battery tech for EVs
Samsung has presented a new type of solid-state battery technology, which it says is smaller than current lithium-ion batteries, while offering greater energy density and higher capacities, as well as slower degradation. …
Continental details 3D digital cluster for Genesis GV80
The Genesis GV80 is the first production SUV from Hyundai’s luxury vehicle division and it is also the first model in the world to use Continental’s new three-dimensional instrument cluster. Recently, the …
