Battery-Electric Vehicles

Michigan’s Auto Future: EV Comeback, Hybrid Growth And The China Challenge

DETROIT — Veteran automotive journalist Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV to break down some of the biggest developments reshaping the global auto industry and what they could mean for Michigan automakers, suppliers and consumers. Among the topics discussed: Why Battery Electric Vehicle sales are rebounding after a challenging 2025 and what that means for automakers

By |2026-06-10T05:55:23-04:00June 9th, 2026|Auto Tech, mitechtv|

Study: Internal Combustion Engines Officially Minority In EU

NEW YORK - A new analysis from TechGaged Research reveals that combustion engines have officially become a minority in the European Union, marking a decisive and historic shift in the region’s automotive landscape. According to TechGaged’s research, petrol and diesel models accounted for just 36.6% of all new vehicles registered across the EU this year,

Trump Killing The EV Tax Credit Hurts Trump Backer Elon Musk’s Tesla Too

DETROIT - When former President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to end the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, many people pointed to his newfound close ties with Tesla CEO Elon Musk as proof that he wouldn't really act to deliberately harm America's nascent EV sector. But as with all things Musk, it's not that simple. It never

By |2024-11-17T17:31:16-05:00November 17th, 2024|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Featured|

Eaton Offers Next-Gen Fuel Tank Isolation Valve For Hybrid EVs

SOUTHFIELD - Eaton has launched its next-generation fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV) for hybrid vehicles. The new FTIV® is easier to mount, 27% lighter, 39% smaller and contains 24% fewer components than its predecessor. The gas engine in a hybrid vehicle does not operate continuously. As a result, hybrid fuel systems require special measures to address

By |2024-03-21T15:34:34-04:00March 21st, 2024|ESD|

SAE Picks MAHLE System As Global Standard For Wireless EV Charging

PITTSBURGH - SAE International has chosen MAHLE’s positioning system as the global standard for wireless EV charging, a move that closes a final gap in standardizing inductive charging for electric vehicles. MAHLE’s cross-manufacturer solution paves the way for a rapid, comprehensive introduction of alternatives to wired, plug-in charging for electric- and hybrid-electric vehicles. Wireless EV

By |2023-12-16T16:10:48-05:00December 16th, 2023|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Discovery Could Have Major Implications For EVs

Despite recent technological breakthroughs, lithium-ion battery recycling continues to vex scientists in several ways. Battery recycling remains an expensive process that often requires melting down entire batteries in order to recycle small amounts of precious metals. However, great minds are increasingly finding ways to repurpose and recycle batteries that are past their prime, as scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory recently did

By |2023-04-30T15:34:29-04:00April 30th, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Industry 4.0|

DOE Provides $7 Million To Michigan Cybersecurity Company To Protect Grid, EVs

YPSILANTI -The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $7 million in funding for Michigan-based cybersecurity company, The Dream Team, to develop a first-of-its-kind infrastructure that protects the electric grid from cyber-attacks on electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging systems. Once developed, testing of the electric roadways and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology will be conducted at

By |2020-10-11T11:19:27-04:00October 11th, 2020|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

September Filled With Advanced Battery Technology Events In Metro Detroit

DETROIT - I hope you are all enjoying this last bit of summer before we head into the busy fall season! NextEnergy has been preparing to participate in some exciting events next month and we look forward to seeing many of you there.  On September 11-13, The Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi will welcome back

By |2018-08-21T19:53:32-04:00August 21st, 2018|Guest Columns|

David Cole Talks CAFE Standards, Future Powertrains, Electric Vehicles

ROYAL OAK - What’s the hot tech news from the auto industry? Auto industry guru David Cole joins us on M2 TechCast to talk future powertrains and President Trump’s desire to reduce the CAFE fleet fuel standards to make it more achievable for the auto industry. Cole also discusses the sale of Opel/Vauxhall by GM

By |2017-03-19T16:25:08-04:00March 19th, 2017|Auto Tech, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Bosch Survey Finds Electric Vehicle’s Now Mainstream, But Buyers Overestimate Range

DETROIT — The German auto supplier Bosch has released a survey of 1,000 American carbuyers who believe that electric vehicles are finally reaching the mainstream. The survey was conducted of adults aged 18 and older who purchased or leased at one new vehicle within the past five years. According to the study, new car buyers

By |2017-01-13T09:13:29-05:00January 13th, 2017|ESD|