The DMV bus of the Japanese company Asa Seaside Railways is able to turn into a kind of train. Moreover, by pressing just one button This is reported by RBC-Ukraine Auto with reference to the Daily Mail. This dual-mode vehicle, or DMV (short for Dual-mode vehicles), can transform from a bus to a locomotive train… More
Toshiba solar panels are much more efficient than conventional ones. They will be put into production in 2030. The Japanese company Toshiba has announced the development of a new generation of solar cells. They are designed primarily for electric vehicles and are much more efficient. This is reported by the official Toshiba website. Innovative solar… More
According to the published information, the new Ford F-150 Lightning will receive bi-directional charging. In other words, virtually any other electric vehicle, be it a Ford E-Transit, Mustang Mach-E, or a third-party car, will be able to refill its range from a Ford pickup truck battery. There is one caveat – an electric vehicle must… More
Israeli startup Nemo Nanomaterials, founded in 2018 and still operating in stealth mode, has unveiled a blend of carbon nanomaterials that could revolutionize the possibilities of industrial additives in almost any industry. For example, for the automotive industry, proprietary concentrates can be used to create plastic parts with metal properties. They will be as strong… More
Magna, known as a developer and supplier of automotive components, including electrical and electronic, will showcase various innovations at CES 2022, including the EtelligentReach connected drive system. It uses new software to maximize the range and driving dynamics. The software optimizes the interaction of electric drive components in such a way that it allows getting… More
Volvo is partnering with Vodafone Automotive to provide its UK customers with the option to install a new tracking device. It will allow you to determine the location of the car with an accuracy of 10 meters. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine Auto with reference to the company’s press service. Most car thefts in Europe… More
The shortage of microelectronics remains one of the most serious problems for automakers around the world. Many of them were forced to make painful decisions – to cut production or produce cars with inferior configurations. RBC-Ukraine Auto reports this with a link to Autoevolution. Due to supply chain disruptions caused by the lack of chips,… More
The Japanese manufacturer of auto components PIAA announced the start of sales of a headlight and flashlight heating system: the device looks like a transparent circle that is glued to the surface of a headlight or lamp and heats up to 60 degrees Celsius. The developer points out that this system is primarily intended for… More
In 2017, the Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup founded a subsidiary VinFast and started producing cars on licensed BMW chassis, saving more than one million dollars on development. According to Automotive News Europe, the same scheme could be used by Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group (a manufacturer of iPhone, iPad and Xiaomi smartphones) and the government of Saudi… More
Toyota is a well-known opponent of full electrification of cars, therefore it is actively testing all possible technologies that can significantly or completely eliminate harmful emissions. Previously, Toyota showed a hydrogen Corolla, the car even successfully competed and finished in the Super Taikyu 24-hour endurance race. That car had a 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine modified to… More