Autonomous & Electric Mobility

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ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers at the University of Michigan believe that vehicle-to-home charging technology could enable motorists to tap into energy from EV batteries.

MARTORELL, Spain—A state-of-the-art battery assembly plant recently opened here to support electric vehicles made by Volkswagen Group.

BorgWarner was struggling with inconsistent dispensing of thermal paste. To solve the problem, the automotive supplier turned to ViscoTec, which specializes in equipment for dispensing two-part materials and filled materials.

New battery test systems are designed to simulate real-world conditions and accelerate validation cycles of batteries, inverters and power train systems. 

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN—Engineers at Purdue University recently designed a roadway that wirelessly charges heavy-duty electric trucks driving at highway speeds.

BERLIN—A new modular intelligent energy management system can be integrated with EV control units and thermal components.

Sensor technology is evolving to meet the needs of next-generation autonomous cars, trucks and tractors.

The awards recognize advanced work in digital manufacturing, battery science, propulsion efficiency, and next-generation materials.

CARLSBAD, CA—Aptera Motors Corp. has begun limited production for solar-powered electric vehicles at its factory here.

HANNOVER, Germany—New Holland has unveiled an autonomous tractor here that is designed to help orchard and vineyard owners address severe labor shortages.