Automotive
Almost 50% of UK drivers would buy an EV if it could power their home
Indra has released the findings from a national survey which shows that almost 50% of UK drivers would buy an EV if it could power their home.
The role of GNSS in the age of autonomous driving
Trusted positioning will be a prerequisite for satellite-based positioning to take on increasingly sophisticated roles in our cars. Dr Stefania Sesia, Phd, Head of Application Marketing, Automotive, u-blox further explores.
EV owners in charge thanks to app from UK Power Networks and ev.energy
Electric car owners can stay in charge even if there’s a power cut, thanks to innovation from UK Power Networks and ev.energy.
Hyperloop: Travelling between continents in 3hrs will be a reality
To travel 350km between two cities in 30 minutes could become a reality in the next decade thanks to hyperloop technology, the transport system that combines the best of trains and planes to create a new means of transport.
LEM sensor delivers charge accuracy for Li-ion EV batteries
One of the biggest issues in the EV sector is the need to develop vehicles that can travel the furthest possible distances between charges and so design engineers are continually searching for sensors that can offer the superior levels of efficiency and accuracy they require.
Electric roads pave the way for smaller car batteries
If an electric car charges while driving, the size of the battery can be reduced by up to 70%, and the load on the power grid can be spread out over the day.
Functional Safety-Relevant Wireless Communication in Automotive Battery Management Systems
Battery manufacturers want to achieve the highest possible density of energy. This applies especially to electric or hybrid vehicles (EV/HEV) where achieving the maximum drive range attracts customers. With increasing energy density, the importance of battery management and monitoring is essential to avoid any kind of hazards related to overvoltage or overtemperature.
WiTricity and ABT e-Line join for EV charging plans in Europe
ABT e-Line and WiTricity have announced plans to deliver aftermarket wireless EV charging in Europe. ABT e-Line will initially upgrade the VW ID.4 to support wireless charging from WiTricity, with availability targeted for early 2024. The company plans to expand to additional EV models thereafter.
What’s still holding back EV sales?
In his 2022 Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that electric vehicle owners will have to pay road tax from 2025. Critics say the move will further hinder consumers from purchasing an EV sooner than they need to. But, even as EV adoption continues to climb, what are the other reasons holding people back from making the switch? Here, Simone Bruckner, Managing Director of Cressall outlines the three reasons why consumers remain reluc...
Enfield Council launches fully electric Renault Trucks E-Tech refuse truck
Following an extensive development and evaluation process, Enfield Council has taken delivery of its first fully-electric 26-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide Low Entry Cab rear steer axle refuse truck.