Autonomous & SoftwareA Century Before EVs Went Mainstream, This Engineer Saw It Coming
A look at Charles Proteus Steinmetz, the early 20th-century engineer who championed electric vehicles decades before they became mainstream.
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Autonomous & SoftwareHow Digital Twins Are Revolutionizing EV Thermal Management
Explore how virtual EV models optimize thermal management, cut energy use, and improve range through digital twin simulations.
Autonomous & SoftwareStudent-Built Aria EV Puts Repairability at the Heart of Its Design
Discover how the student-built Aria EV reimagines electric cars with modular batteries and DIY-friendly repair features, challenging industry norms.
Autonomous & SoftwareAI Models Trained on Physics Are Reshaping Engineering
Large physics models are speeding up design engineering in automotive and beyond, with companies like GM and Jaguar Land Rover leading the charge.
Autonomous & SoftwareDeep Rover: The 1980s Acrylic Submersible That Changed Underwater Exploration
Discover Deep Rover, the 1980s acrylic submersible that transformed underwater exploration with its panoramic bubble, advanced manipulators, and scientific contributions.
Autonomous & SoftwareDonut Lab Defends Its Solid-State Battery Claims Amid Skepticism
Donut Lab defends its solid-state battery claims after skepticism. VTT tests validate fast charging but experts question longevity and density. Will the Verge TS Pro prove it?
Autonomous & SoftwareInside Joby Aviation's Electric Motor Strategy: A Conversation with Battery and Powertrain Expert Jon Wagner
Joby Aviation's powertrain lead Jon Wagner discusses direct-drive motors, vertical integration, and the future of hydrogen fuel cells in electric aviation.
Autonomous & SoftwareLucid Lunar: A Two-Seat Robotaxi Redefining Urban Mobility
Lucid's Lunar concept is a two-seat robotaxi designed for urban efficiency, with up to 6 miles per kWh and reduced operating costs. Learn more about its design and potential.
Autonomous & SoftwareMIT's Multi-Material 3D Printer Creates Functional Motors in Hours
MIT researchers have 3D-printed a working electric linear motor in three hours using five materials, pointing toward faster, more localized hardware production.
Autonomous & SoftwareWaabi's Raquel Urtasun on Level-4 Autonomous Trucks and the Road Ahead
Waabi's Raquel Urtasun discusses Level-4 autonomous trucks, safety, simulation, and why AI-driven autonomy is a moral imperative.
Autonomous & SoftwareWhy Crafting the Perfect EV Sound Is Trickier Than You Think
EVs must emit artificial sounds for pedestrian safety, but creating the perfect audio signature is a complex engineering and design challenge. Learn about the hurdles.
Autonomous & SoftwareBattery Makers Rethink Lithium Retrofits for Legacy EVs
Battery makers like Trojan and Dakota Lithium are engineering drop-in lithium packs that retrofit into legacy electric vehicles without modifications, tapping into a vast market of forklifts and golf carts.
Autonomous & SoftwareNext-Gen UWB Key Fobs Aim to Close the Relay Attack Loophole
New UWB key fobs from STMicroelectronics aim to close the relay attack loophole by enforcing distance verification based on signal travel time, making it harder for thieves to spoof proximity.
Autonomous & SoftwarePorsche's Electric Cayenne: Formula E Tech Meets SUV Performance
Discover how Porsche's first electric Cayenne uses Formula E-derived oil-cooled motors and 600-kW regenerative braking to become the brand's most powerful production car ever.
Autonomous & SoftwareSmart Charging Algorithm Could Extend EV Battery Life by 23%
A new charging algorithm from Chalmers University extends simulated EV battery life by 23%. Learn how health-aware charging could benefit home AC charging, despite early-stage challenges.
Autonomous & SoftwareSoftware Is the Key to Making Electric Heavy Trucks Viable
Electric heavy trucks face charging and payload challenges, but software and AI solutions from Zenobē and Einride are making them practical. Discover how.
Autonomous & SoftwareThe Sweet Story of Hershey's Electrified Sugar Railway in Cuba
Discover how Milton Hershey built Cuba's first electric railway to secure sugar for his chocolate empire, and explore its rise, decline, and uncertain future.
Autonomous & SoftwareTurning Railway Fiber Optics into a Real-Time Safety Sensor
Discover how researchers are using existing fiber optic cables as distributed acoustic sensors to detect train faults, broken sound barriers, and other rail safety issues in real time—with accuracy over 97%.
Autonomous & SoftwareWhen Cloud Outages Turn Perfectly Good Cars Into Expensive Paperweights
A cyberattack on Intoxalock's servers stranded drivers with ignition-interlock devices, highlighting how cloud failures can disable otherwise functional cars and the need for local fallback solutions.
Autonomous & SoftwareElectrified Semi-Trailers Hit the Road: Can They Slash Long-Haul Fuel Costs?
Self-propelled semitrailers with electric axles promise big diesel savings. Nivalis and rivals like Trailer Dynamics are field-testing them across Europe.
Autonomous & SoftwareGM's AI-Powered Push to Halve Vehicle Development Time
General Motors is using AI and simulation to cut vehicle development time in half, from 4-5 years to 2, with tools that compress simulation time from hours to minutes.
Autonomous & SoftwareHybrids and EREVs Reshape the Road to Greener Driving
Discover why hybrids are surging and EREVs are emerging as new paths to fuel-efficient driving, with insights from the Kia Seltos and industry trends.
Autonomous & SoftwareMexico's $8,500 Electric Car: A Bold Bet on Homegrown EV Manufacturing
Mexico's Olinia 1, an $8,500 electric city car, aims to boost domestic EV manufacturing with LFP battery tech and local engineering.
Autonomous & SoftwareSimulation Apps Uncover the Hidden Cause of Electronics Failure in EVs
Discover how simulation apps from DTU's CELCORR center are helping engineers predict and prevent humidity-induced corrosion in high-voltage electronics for EVs and renewables.