BEIJING - Car News China reports that the Huawei has filed a patent that outlines a solid-state battery architecture with energy densities between 400 and 500 Wh/kg, which is two or three times that of the current EV battery landscape. Currently, Huawei doesn't manufacture its own branded vehicles in China, but instead works with various
NOVI–The specialty vehicle manufacturer and upfitter Shyft Group Inc. announced that its shareholders had approved a merger with Aebi Schmidt Group, with 81 percent of shares voting in favor. The transaction is expected to close on July 1. After the merger, the combined company will operate under the name “Aebi Schmidt Group”, and shares are
MILAN - Stellantis is considering a possible sale of its struggling luxury Maserati unit, among other options, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the automaker seeks to overhaul its sprawling portfolio of 14 brands, Reuters reported. Discussions over Maserati's future started before new CEO Antonio Filosa, who starts on Monday, was appointed last month,
Tariffs on imported goods can have a wide ripple effect on prices, especially in the auto industry where supply chains are global, complex, and highly sensitive to cost changes. In this graphic, we reveal how tariffs will impact U.S. car prices, assuming a flat 25% tariff is applied onto vehicles imported from outside North America.
WASHINGTON - GPS technology may be the future of solving speeding-related accidents. Across states, speeding is a significant concern for traffic police and law enforcement. Globally, speeding accounts for approximately one-third of all road-accident-related injuries and fatalities. A variety of initiatives have been put in place by states to deter drivers from speeding, such a
SOUTH KOREA - Electric vehicles are set for a major upgrade as groundbreaking advances in battery technology promise to significantly enhance their capabilities. This innovation couldn't have come at a better time, as the demand for electric cars grows faster than ever. At the heart of this progress are improvements in the way batteries store
This may be one of the biggest recalls in history, with Ford Motor Company having announced the need to recall one million vehicles across its U.S. lineup, ranging from model years 2021 to 2025. The reason behind such a big-scale recall is a software flaw that affects the rearview camera system, thus posing a risk to
DETROIT - A breakthrough battery project started by General Motors in 2015 will produce a working power pack by the end of the decade, according to Kushal Narayanaswamy, the automaker's director of advanced battery cell engineering. The innovation is a lithium manganese-rich, or LMR, pack. Collaboration with LG Energy Solution has brought the promising technology over significant hurdles, including short
EAST AFRICA - The world’s first country to commit to 100% EVs has been unveiled and it does not come from where you expect. Of all the nations in the world that spend a lot of time talking about zero emissions and what we should be doing for the planet, Ethiopia is the last place
TOKYO - Imagine an electric vehicle, powered by a new solid-state battery, that could travel nearly 750 miles on one charge, last 30 years and fully recharge in under 10 minutes. Could this be the Holy Grail of EV proliferation? After taking a back seat on EV implementation over the last decade with only one
