On-road Electric Vehicles

Volvo Cars will roll out several additional electric models in coming years and aims for 50 per cent of its global sales volume to consist of fully electric cars by 2025. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.

Motorists could see self-driving vehicles on British roads for the first time later this year, the Department for Transport has announced today. Following a landmark call for evidence, the government has set out how vehicles fitted with Automated Lane Keeping System technology could legally be defined as self-driving, as long as they receive GB type approval and that there is no evidence to challenge the vehicle's ability to self-drive.

New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ incorporates three distinct technology advancements to deliver a high-performance bus, including next generation high energy batteries that extend range up to 13%, advanced protective battery packaging designed for easy install and simpler serviceability, and a new lightweight electric traction drive system with up to 90% energy recovery.

IDTechEx compares and contrasts learnings from first-hand interviews with Akasol, Leclanché, LithiumWerks, Foresee Power and more key battery suppliers emerging in the commercial and heavy-duty electric vehicle space.

The project, named ZERRO for Zero Emission Rapid Response Operations ambulance, is funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles and aims to deliver a prototype zero emission ambulance for the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust by autumn this year.

The EQS, the first electric luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz, will start in the first half of 2021 in Factory 56 at the Sindelfingen site.

Three wheelers are a small part of India's overall auto market, constituting less than 3% of vehicle sales. Auto-rickshaws are used within cities for short distances, and not well suited for inter-city travel because they are slow and have open carriages. This makes them a good candidate for electrification.

IDTechEx takes a look at the recent investment into Nikola amid the allegations of fraud.

Many people enjoy driving... until it's time to park. So why not leave the task to the vehicle? Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected Ford Escape test vehicles that can drive and park themselves inside Bedrock's Assembly Garage in Detroit using Bosch smart infrastructure.

The weighted-average price of electric cars in the US have declined rapidly with the introduction and popularity of Tesla's Model 3. Against the backdrop of leading automakers losing eligibility for the federal tax credit, this article explores if cost-parity has been reached in the US.