EV Central

MARCH 19, 2025

Commercial vehicle and ute-maker JAC is normally linked with diesel power, but at the April 5-6 Melbourne motor show it will focus on EVs by showing off for the first time in Australia the electric version of its T9 ute and the DE-FINE concept car. JAC DE-FINE concept. JAC DE-FINE concept. It can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 8.5

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Cars That Think

APRIL 10, 2025

The science, technology, engineering, and math resources include peer-reviewed lesson plans , games , and activities that are designed to captivate and inspireall provided at no cost. Forty high school and vocational school students and nine teachers from the Itenas Bandung electrical engineering study program in Indonesia attended.

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EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

2025 iCar V23 ute concept. Catering for the Australian market, iCar has also shown off a small dual-cab ute concept version of the V23, complete with lift kit, all-terrain tyres and countless off-road accessories including LED spot lights. litre four-cylinder combustion engine to produce big power numbers and a much longer range.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The new Renault Filante Record 2025 concept is a racy, aerodynamically-sculpted piece of rolling electric lab equipment designed to push the envelope of energy efficiency and set new records for power consumption and range. The concept) reflects both performance and timeless elegance. We designed this vehicle as a sculpture in motion.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 3, 2025

Mercedes-Benz on Monday announced that its upcoming electric van concept will be called the Vision V. We’re still far away from the debut of this concept, which is expected to be revealed later this spring, but Mercedes has already teased that the Vision V will preview its Van.EA modular architecture for future electric vans.

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Cars That Think

MAY 26, 2025

The organization says it wants to make use of its most experienced and knowledgeable engineers. The IEEE Standards Associations Technology Standards for the Aging activity plans to offer a session to discuss technical standards being developed to ensure such products are interoperable, safe, and secure. Registration is still open.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 26, 2025

We recently covered rumors that HEMI V8s would be reentering production inside the United States and there is now evidence that Alfa Romeo doesnt think its customers will go for performance EVs either. Officially, Stellantis is still married to the concept of electrification. I see a Quadrifoglio which has the sound of a real engine.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 28, 2025

But packaging that concept into a small, all-electric pickup was very unexpected. But its extremely similar to the Slate in overall concept and makes you wonder if someone wasn't copying Toyota's homework. The only major difference is that Champ uses a roster of small gasoline and diesel engines instead of an all-electric powertrain.

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EV Central

MAY 21, 2025

Thats what can be deduced from the unveiling of the 2026 Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept at the 2025 French Open tennis tournament recently. 2026 Renault 4 Savane 4×4 concept. Engineers have also widened the R4’s track by 20mm, while increasing its ride height by 15mm for more ground clearance.

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Charged EVs

MARCH 6, 2025

REE Automotive has taken this concept a step further by packaging the motor, steering, suspension and brakes into an independent module called a REEcorner that can be placed at any desired position on the skateboard platform. Q&A with Dr. Peter Dow, REE Automotives VP of Engineering. Peter Dow: Correct.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2025

BMW started pre-production of the first Neue Klasse model , a compact crossover, in November, and on Friday confirmed that it will debut at the 2025 Munich auto show in September. More than 250,000 were made during the i3’s nine-year production run.

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Cars That Think

MAY 12, 2025

That study was led by the three of us: a developmental psychologist ( Vikram Jaswal at the University of Virginia), an electrical and software engineer (Diwakar Krishnamurthy at the University of Calgary), and a computer scientist ( Mea Wang , also at the University of Calgary). Our journey to this point was not smooth.

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EV Central

JUNE 10, 2025

Now, slowing EV sales have seen VW splash out on a costly reengineering exercise design to see the SSP capable of packaging a combustion engine. Mirroring other Chinese carmakers, the new tech will reportedly see future VWs offered with the option of a small petrol-powered engine used to charge a battery to boost the range.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Jayme Thornton PPPL researchers say their simpler machine demonstrates a way to build stellarators far more cheaply and quickly, allowing researchers to easily test new concepts for future fusion power plants. The pursuit of energy production through nuclear fusion is considered by many to be the holy grail of clean energy.

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EV Central

MAY 29, 2025

Looking almost identical to the Alpine A390 Beta show concept, the new production spec mid-sizer stays true to the Paris motor show car, keeping its dramatic exterior styling. Despite its still-considerable weight, engineers say the A390 feels like a five-door A110 coupe behind the wheel thanks to its Alpine Active Torque Vectoring.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2025

Work doesn’t have to be boring Kevin Lieberum, Lightning Pro product manager, told us: The Lightning Pro is a great work vehicle. Concept To Production Ford early-on knew the wrong way to develop its first-ever electric pickup truck was to do it with preconceived ideas on what consumers wanted or would buy.

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EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

Thanks to a low kerb weight of 1450kg for the production model, Renault thinks that the R5 Turbo 3E should be able to comfortably cover more than 400km. It was demanded by senior execs who fell in love with the design of the original 2022 concept of the same name. That means a 15-80 per cent charge takes less than 15 minutes.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 23, 2025

We didnt get the opportunity to drive the Afeela, and there are no indications anyone other than the companys test drivers and engineers have done so, but we did get an hour with the marketing, product and communications team that brought us up-to-speed on what they have accomplished since being on the Las Vegas stage for CES.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2025

OEMs may even resort to restricting internal-combustion engine ( ICE ) supply to avoid costly fines for exceeding their emissions targets. Yet, there are all-electric products on the market, such as the Ford Transit, Renault Trafic, and VW Transporter. High prices compared to diesel LCVs and limited range have hindered uptake.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 21, 2025

Over the next several years, he and his team created a wide variety of proof-of-concept chips demonstrating the key building blocks of high-performance digital modems. For these advances, along with contributions to expanding science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, Samueli is the recipient of the 2025 IEEE Medal of Honor.

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EV Central

MARCH 24, 2025

Wild new electric Audi Audi Q6 e-tron concept can climb walls, hints at Allroad revival to take on electric Mercedes G-wagon READ MORE: Fightback! “On balance, an extension of combustion engines will have a positive impact on our business model.” READ MORE: The fightback begins!

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 25, 2025

Based upon how our readers responded to our previous article where a former engineer explained how he believed automakers had intentionally advanced planned obsolescence , modern industry trends do not seem to be broadly appreciated. Originally pitched as a way to reduce production costs, prices have only come up as physical media declined.

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

Here are some of the other new vehicles both production-ready and concept – we spotted and found interesting during our foot slogging. READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it? Buick Electra GS concept 2025 Buick Electra GS concept. JAC DEFINE concept 2025 JAC DEFINE-X concept.

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2025

litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels. Leapmotor Australia’s senior product manager, Rick Crichton, told Australian media he expected this range extender C10 to outsell its EV stablemate, despite the full electric costing only $2000 more. 30 mins REEV: 30-80% DC fast charging in approx.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 0002

In 1999 General Motors began its rollout of GMT800 platform vehicles, updated and more rounded designs arrived to replace the square-bodied GMT400 platform that was in production since 1988. In the middle of the model run, Chevy debuted a concept vehicle called the Tahoe SS. The most similar to the SS was the Tahoe Limited.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 9, 2025

Maybe Volkswagen should pay Buzz owners as product specialists and brand ambassadors? In such a large vehicle with an unusual amount of glass (usually the bane of sound engineers) it sounded pretty good. Gavin Ryan, senior product planner ID.Buzz, told us: “The ID.Buzz will bring enthusiasm to Volkswagen.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 2, 2025

Navigating by Neural Network In KrattWorks spacious, white-walled workshop, a handful of engineers are testing software. It was the besieged Ukraine that first turned the concept of a military drone on its head. Fortunately, Ukraine can tap its engineering workforce, which is among the largest in Europe.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

To reconcile all this, its prepared by committing to a new template for making both EVs and gasoline models, all on the same production line. As Honda confirmed last April, Marysville will truly get the automaker to the point of EV mass production in North America , with a big asterisk. Thats three models.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2025

The Tata Sierra ICE made its debut in the near-production version and will take on the Mahindra Thar Roxx The Tata Sierra headlined the conversations around the Auto Expo 2025 on the first day. The near-production version of the SUV was unveiled to the public at the venue with the original Tat Sierra on display for quick reference.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

As we enter the second month of 2025, Honda is inching closer to commencing BEV production at its long-standing US plant in Marysville, Ohio, later this year. While Honda is a global name synonymous with engines and mobility, it is still carving out its own legacy in the BEV segment.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 23, 2025

I recommend you start at the Proof-of-Concept level, you can test out your 4 wheel hub motor drivetrain for ~$400 in used scooters. Why It Matters: More environmental stress means higher production costs and potential reliability woes, both of which can discourage mass-market adoption. But maybe I am missing something.

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Cars That Think

JULY 17, 2025

This article is part of our exclusive career advice series in partnership with the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society. Much of engineering is decision-making. Engineers make decisions about product design, program management, technology road maps, research directions, leadership of technical teams, and more.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 9, 2025

The automaker’s announcement also coincides with its decision to return the Hemi V8 to production after a short hiatus, and the automaker is rolling out a new marketing campaign called “Ram-Demption” as part of the effort. Ram debuted a concept truck at the event that features styling elements from the Ram Rebel and RHO production vehicles.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 17, 2025

Even for conventional aircraft based on proven technologies, taking a concept from design through certification can require hundreds of millions of dollars and the better part of a decade. At the heart of this regulation is certification—the process by which governmental authorities determine that an aircraft design is safe for flight.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 30, 2025

He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1971 from Auburn University , in Alabama. It achieved high-volume production in AT&T systems, though. The startup’s sponsors received exclusive rights to incorporate StarCore’s DSP designs into their own IC products.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 26, 2025

Extrapolating, one might see a boon to productivity, or a much darker future for humanity. One new development is the availability of large language models (LLMs), the engines powering chatbots like ChatGPT. Researchers have long hoped to fully close the loop, creating coding agents that recursively improve themselves.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 20, 2025

I asked, of course, whether SLAPBOT slaps people, and it does not: “Despite its provocative concept and evocative design, SLAPBOT does not make physical contact with human participants. A product introduction video depicting a synchronization never before experienced by humans was also released. [ H2L Corp. ] Pickle ] And now, this.

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