LOS ANGELES -Researchers from Caltech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have discovered a way to extend the life and performance of lithium-ion batteries, one of the most commonly used rechargeable batteries, according to an article from the school posted on Tech Xplore. From our cell phones to our laptops and even electric vehicles, many of us
INDIA - With the world moving towards a green economy, one nation is at the forefront of creating future-generation automobiles. Having established themselves as world leaders in the automotive industry, China, Germany, and the United States are joining India to embrace this new technology of hydrogen-powered vehicles. How does India use hydrogen technology to build
DETROIT - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest manufacturer of batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage, has unveiled two types of swappable batteries and rolled out a charging network with 100 partners in China, a press release said. Founded in 2011, CATL is the battery provider for the likes of Tesla,
DETROIT - Long-time auto reporter, Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV Co-host Mike Brennan in a video interview to discuss the top auto headlines of 2024. In this interview. Paul talks about the growth of electric vehicles in 2024 and the outlook for further growth i 2025. He also talks about the wave of auto OEM
DETROIT - There’s an up-and-coming player in the renewable fuel scene, and many people may be surprised to learn that it’s nitrogen. The world is united in its focus on finding alternatives to traditional fossil fuels and with so many innovations being developed, we can expect more fresh options to crop up in the foreseeable
TROY—Auto lenders that deliver a strong digital customer experience via their websites and mobile apps enjoy much higher levels of digital self-service and have customers who are significantly more satisfied than those of other lenders. However, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Finance Digital Experience Study, 40% of automotive finance customer
ANN ARBOR—The first open-source digital twin of the Mcity Test Facility—the University of Michigan's test center for connected and autonomous vehicles and technologies—is now available to the public, giving researchers around the world a new free tool. A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical environment that also exchanges data with that environment,
LONDON, UK - Luxury British carmaker Jaguar is in the midst of one of the biggest rebrands of its storied history. At a launch event in Miami on Monday, it revealed the design of the Jaguar Type 00, an electric concept vehicle with a radically futuristic design that comes in a scene-stealing hot Miami Pink
DETROIT - As EV sales slowed this year, major automakers had to reconsider their lofty goals and adjust to shifting customer bases. Automotive executives moved forward with several EV launches this year, with some companies adding more hybrid models — cars that industry experts say could become a bridge for future EV owners. Companies are turning
BERLIN – Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self-Charging? Sounds impossible right? Yet Mercedes-Benz says it’s developing a solar paint that would allow electric vehicle owners in places like Los Angeles to power their daily driving without ever plugging in. The German automaker teased the idea last week during a future technology showcase at its
