Autonomous & Electric Mobility eNews

March 16, 2021

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Consumer Interest in AVs and EVs Is Growing

NEW YORK—According to a recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Co. and the World Economic Forum, consumers are increasingly interested in autonomous and electric vehicles.

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Magna Unveils New Rear Axle for Electric Pickup Trucks

AURORA, ON—Magna International Inc. has developed a new rear axle for electric pickup truck applications.

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Rolls-Royce Tests Speedy Electric Aircraft

STAVERTON, England—Rolls-Royce's “Spirit of Innovation” electric aircraft recently completed a successful taxi.

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Lotus Goes Retro to Get Its E-Vroom

HETHEL, England—Lotus is using the throaty sound of an iconic race car from the past for its electric hypercar of the future.

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Engineers Race to Develop Wireless Charging Technology

One of the stumbling blocks to widespread acceptance of electric vehicles is lack of a recharging infrastructure that’s convenient, easy to use, fast and readily accessible.

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Inside Volkswagen's Battery Testing Labs

Volkswagen has created a state-of-the-art facility in Brunswick, Germany, to test EV batteries for safety, performance and reliability.

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Vibration Welding Adapts to Shifting Demands

Many automotive engineers have nightmares about noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) issues. Ironically, one of those pests, vibration, is widely used to assemble many types of plastic auto parts. Read More