Electric Vehicles Features

New EN-V accelerates GM's autonomous car programme

8 May, 2012

Tags: Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Electronics, Future Models, General Motors, Infotainment, Navigation and Connectivity, Intelligent Transport Systems / ITS, Motor Show / Auto Show, OEM Strategy, Research & Development.

In China's global marketplace, domestic OEMs need to globalise to prosper

1 May, 2012

Tags: Alternative Fuels, China FAW Group Corporation, China, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Forecasts, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Incentives, Legislation, OEM Strategy, Sales Data.

Plant profile: AutoAlliance International, Flat Rock, Michigan, US

24 April, 2012

Tags: Ford Motor Company, Future Models, Glass, Joint Ventures, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mazda Motor Corporation, OEM Strategy, Production Data, United States.

Interview: Tim Young, President, Chief Executive, Plant Manager, AutoAlliance International

24 April, 2012

Tags: Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Ford Motor Company, Future Models, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Joint Ventures, Manufacturing, Mazda Motor Corporation, OEM Strategy, Production Data, United States.

Video interview: Mike Tinskey, Director, Global Vehicle Electrification and Infrastructure, Ford

23 April, 2012

Tags: Batteries, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Emissions, Events, Ford Motor Company, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, Future Models, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Infotainment, Navigation and Connectivity, OEM Strategy, Video.

Delphi develops less-wire technology for EVs and hybrids

11 April, 2012

Tags: Delphi, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Electronics, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Supplier Strategy.

Video interview: Nick Pudar, Vice President, Planning and Business Development, OnStar

3 April, 2012

Tags: Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Events, General Motors, Infotainment, Navigation and Connectivity, Intelligent Transport Systems / ITS, OEM Strategy, Supplier Strategy, Video.

Torque turns to multi-speed EV transmissions

26 March, 2012

Tags: Batteries, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Motor Show / Auto Show, Transmissions.

Hybrid for all: Valeo targets the mainstream

22 March, 2012

Tags: Braking Systems, Diesel, Fuel Efficiency, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Supplier Strategy, Valeo.

Interview: Dieter Zetsche, Chief Executive, Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars

12 March, 2012

Tags: Daimler AG, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Forecasts, Future Models, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Motor Show / Auto Show, Nissan Motor Company, OEM Strategy, Product Launch, Renault, Sales Data.

Video interview: Priya Playle, Principal, P3 North America

9 March, 2012

Tags: Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Events, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Video.

Interview: Trevor Mann, Senior Vice President Manufacturing, Nissan Europe

9 March, 2012

Tags: Batteries, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Future Models, Investments, Manufacturing, Motor Show / Auto Show, Nissan Motor Company, OEM Strategy, Product Launch, Production Data, Renault, Russia, Sales Data, Spain, United Kingdom.

The new face of Infiniti is ready to Emerg-E

8 March, 2012

Tags: Design, Electronics, Engines, Future Models, Gasoline / Petrol, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Motor Show / Auto Show, Nissan Motor Company, OEM Strategy, Proton, Research & Development, Transmissions.

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show

6 March, 2012

Tags: Continental, Delphi, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, Future Models, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Infotainment, Navigation and Connectivity, Johnson Controls, Magna, Motor Show / Auto Show, Product Launch.

Interview: Mark Gainsborough, EVP Global Commercial, Shell

2 March, 2012

Tags: Alternative Fuels, Diesel, Emissions, Engines, Fleets, Fuel Efficiency, Gasoline / Petrol, Lubricants.

Market focus: Poland's truck and bus industry

23 February, 2012

Tags: Daimler AG, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, MAN Truck & Bus, OEM Strategy, Paccar, Poland, Production Data, Sales Data, Sales and Distribution, Volvo.

Interview: Dr. Joachim Hahn, Manager Powertrain Engineering Design/Testing, Hyundai Motor Europe TC

21 February, 2012

Tags: Alternative Fuels, Diesel, Emissions, Engines, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, Fuel Efficiency, Gasoline / Petrol, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Hyundai Motor Company, OEM Strategy.

Interview: Anand Mahindra, Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra

8 February, 2012

Tags: Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Future Models, India, Joint Ventures, Mahindra & Mahindra, Navistar International Corporation, OEM Strategy.

Powertrain efficiency boosts Schaeffler Group North America

7 February, 2012

Tags: Diesel, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Engines, Fuel Efficiency, Gasoline / Petrol, OEM Strategy, Supplier Strategy, Transmissions.

MQB, Volkswagen's revolutionary new vehicle platform

6 February, 2012

Tags: Engines, Future Models, Infotainment, Navigation and Connectivity, Manufacturing, OEM Strategy, Volkswagen.

OEMs pair smartphones with smart cars at CES 2012

2 February, 2012

Tags: Daimler AG, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Electronics, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Company, Infotainment, Navigation and Connectivity, Intelligent Transport Systems / ITS, OEM Strategy, Product Launch, Safety, Volkswagen.

How high's the hurdle for EVs' mass appeal?

1 February, 2012

Tags: Batteries, Charging Infrastructure, Continental, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Pricing.

The automotive industry plugs in to wireless charging

25 January, 2012

Tags: Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs.

Interview: Bernd Bohr, Chairman, Automotive Group, Robert Bosch

24 January, 2012

Tags: Bosch, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Electronics, Fuel Efficiency, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, India, Investments, Research & Development, Supplier Strategy.

Interview: Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO, Volvo Cars

18 January, 2012

Tags: Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Geely, Manufacturing, Motor Show / Auto Show, North American International Auto Show, OEM Strategy, Production Data, Safety.

Cetelem study gauges European interest in EVs

11 January, 2012

Tags: Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs.

The 2012 Detroit NAIAS

9 January, 2012

Tags: Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, Future Models, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Infotainment, Navigation and Connectivity, Motor Show / Auto Show, North American International Auto Show, Product Launch, United States.

Interview: Juergen Schenk, Chief Engineer Electric Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Cars Development

4 January, 2012

Tags: Batteries, Bosch, Daimler AG, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, Fuel Efficiency, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, OEM Strategy, Research & Development.

Video interview: Matt Smith, Sr Product Engineer, Navistar Global Powertrain & Vehicle Regulation

22 December, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Events, Fuel Efficiency, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Legislation, Navistar International Corporation, OEM Strategy, Video.

Move to 48V systems central to Valeo's VTES acquisition

13 December, 2011

Tags: Continental, Electronics, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Renault, Research & Development, Supplier Strategy, Valeo.