The development of wireless inductive charging could eliminate the major obstacles to EV acceptance. Widespread forecasts suggest that electric vehicle sales could account for 50 per cent or more of the market by 2040, if not before. But buyers are …
Real-world glitches mean we can expect a few more bumps on the road to autonomous vehicles It has become a tenet of futurists’ faith that all new cars ultimately will be autonomous. That may be — probably will be — …
Computing power required for fully autonomous vehicles is mind boggling Like it or not, we are on the road to an autonomous vehicle future. According to some predictions, autonomous vehicles (AVs) — with no need or provision for drivers — …
Never has technology played such a dramatic role in our industry From the very beginnings of the automotive industry, technology has been the driving force behind its advancements, with a little help from periodic styling shifts along the way. Never, …
There’s enough reason in that argument to give it serious consideration There will be a tipping point where regulators officially phase out human-driven cars based on their disproportionate contribution to crashes. And it’s likely to happen within the next 15-to-20 …
Despite the media hype, gasoline engines aren’t all going away just yet If your customers have been paying attention to automotive news in the mass media lately, chances are they’ve concluded that the days of the gasoline and diesel engine …
That’s the consensus of an international conference on future mobility The future of mobility will be autonomous, electric and shared. That conclusion, condensed to its essence, was the consensus of presenters at an international conference on the future of mobility …
Seeing is believing that virtual reality will play an important role in retail There was nothing external to distinguish the room from the hundreds of others deep inside Ford’s Dearborn engineering and design complex. Stepping inside, it didn’t seem unusual: …
3D Printing could revolutionize the way auto parts are made While autonomous driving aids and connectivity are dominating the automotive product news these days, there’s another nascent technology that promises to be just as disruptive on the manufacturing side of …
Dealers need to find a role in this new mobility ecosystem. For most people in this country, owning a car or truck is a given. It’s not just a matter of choice; it’s a necessity. According to the most-recent annual …
It’s anything but slow and steady for the introduction of new vehicle technology It’s the new year, which typically means it’s time for prognostications about all we have to look forward to in the year ahead. In terms automotive technologies, …
Automotive technology has come a long way We’ve been hearing a lot lately about disruptive technologies. But the fact is, automotive technology doesn’t change overnight. Even if some new feature such as autonomous capability may seem disruptive when it arrives …
