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I-CAR CEO & President Announces Retirement
John Van Alstyne, CEO and president of I-CAR, has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2025. Related Articles Since joining I-CAR in December 2010, Van Alstyne has been instrumental in shaping I-CAR’s growth, vision and success through his strategic direction and unwavering focus on serving the industry with excellence at all levels. He…
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Nio opens Smart Driving Technology Center for Europe
Share this article Chinese EV maker Nio opened its Smart Driving Technology Centre in Schönefeld near Berlin this week. It is the first center of its kind outside of China, which the firm says is proof of its international footprint and underlines the growing important of Berlin and the surrounding area as an important automotive…
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Clarios Unveils a New Eco-Friendly AGM Battery in North America
Summary: Global battery manufacturer Clarios has made strides in green automotive technology by launching an advanced absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery. This new 12-volt battery outperforms traditional versions with greater charge acceptance, promising to enhance fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. A leading original equipment manufacturer in North America has secured this technology, indicating a…
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Last call for sponsors and vehicles for this weekend’s car show at North Montco Technical Career Center
An image from North Montco Educational Foundation’s first car show in 2022. (Credit: LeeAnn Smith / North Penn Now) Get ready to rev up your engines for an exhilarating event! The North Montco Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the arrival of its third-annual Car Show, set to take place on Saturday, April 13 at…
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Massanutten Technical Center hosting Car & Truck Show
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Students at Massanutten Technical Center will be showing off their work and are inviting the community to show off their own vehicles in their Car & Truck Show on Saturday, April 27. The show will feature a car built entirely by students, alongside submissions from the public. Car categories include Decades…
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We Were Promised Jetpacks
As part of its client services, Schwartz Advisors maintains a detailed forecast model of the transition of both light and commercial vehicles to battery electric drive (BEV). We also track early-stage parts and service trends in an effort to give our clients an edge in positioning for the future. I think we have a pretty…
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BMW To Partner With Rimac On EV Technology
BMW Group and Rimac Technology have announced a long-term partnership that will see the two companies collaborate on electric vehicles. But before you get excited at the prospect of a BMW-badged Rimac Nevera, we have to inform you that Rimac Technology and Rimac Automobili, while linked, are not the same thing. Rimac Technology helps develop…
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Tesla settles lawsuit on eve of trial in deadly automated-driving crash
Tesla has settled a lawsuit over a 2018 car crash that killed an Apple engineer after his Model X, operating on Autopilot, swerved off a highway near San Francisco, court documents showed on Monday. The settlement was made on the eve of the trial over the high-profile accident involving Tesla’s driver-assistant technology. Tesla faces a…
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Element joins the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA)
Element Materials Technology (Element), a global provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, today announced its membership of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA). Element will join a global cross-industry organization of automotive, technology, and telecommunications companies working together to develop end-to-end solutions for society’s connected mobility needs. Element is a longstanding partner to customers…
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BWI Group and thyssenkrupp Steering partner in EMB to lead world’s chassis-by-wire technology
BWI and thyssenkrupp will forge a long-term partnership to develop cutting-edge X-by-Wire chassis technology. The jointly developed Electro-Mechanical-Brake (EMB) systems will enable Level-3 and above autonomous driving capabilities. Start of production and global sales for the new EMB system are slated for 2026. Dynamic testing of third-generation EMB prototypes has garnered significant interest from several automakers. BUDAPEST, Hungary…