Sun, January 19, 2025

by: Knowridge

Nanotechnology leads to better fuel efficiency in cars

Nanotechnology is also being used to improve the efficiency of fuel itself. Traditional fuels like gasoline and diesel often burn incompletely, leading to wasted energy and higher emissions. Adding nanoparticles to fuels can enhance the combustion process, making it more complete and efficient.

by: MSN

The Most Versatile Electric SUV For Everyday Family Needs

The family vehicle has always been a cornerstone of everyday life, and as it enters the age of electrification, there's none as ideal as this SUV.
Sat, January 18, 2025

by: trains

Panel: Railroads have questions, skepticism about zero emissions

While global transportation transitions to a cleaner future fueled by alternative power sources, North American railroads have fewer good options outside of diesel fuel. "We love diesel; we like to take showers in diesel,

by: Forbes

2025 Will Be An Important Year For Electric Vehicles, Executive Says

A new presidential administration will be less friendly to EVs. But not all is gloomy for EVs, an executive of EV Connect says.

by: Advisor

Trump tariffs are the greatest threat facing Canadian economy

Primary metals, food and beverage, chemicals, machinery and aerospace are the domestic economic sectors most exposed to the risk of president-elect Donald Trump's threatened 25% tariff on all Canadian goods sold into the U.S. That's according to a sectoral analysis published Friday by Desjardins.
Fri, January 17, 2025

by: MSN

Blocked by Police: Towing Drama Unfolds

Towing vans takes an unexpected turn when the tow truck crew encounters police vehicles blocking access. Join the action as they navigate this high-stakes situation.

by: devdiscourse

PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Set to Become World's Largest Auto Show

Bharat Mobility Expo Brings Together Global Leaders, Innovators, and Policymakers to Showcase India's Mobility Vision.

by: Reuters

NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday it was opening a preliminary probe into 877,710 vehicles manufactured by General Motors , after receiving reports alleging engine failure.

by: ThePrint

Indian Composites Industry Poised for Robust Growth, Expected to Reach $2.8 Billion by 2030 says ICERP

The Indian composites industry estimated at USD 1.8 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%, reaching USD 2.8 billion by 2030, according to Stratview Research.
Thu, January 16, 2025

by: MarketWatch

Your car knows a lot about you. The FTC wants to make sure GM and other carmakers don't take advantage.

U.S. regulators took aim at General Motors and its OnStar unit late Thursday, saying that they had taken their first-ever action related to connected-vehicle data.

by: CNN

Los Angeles wildfires: As winds ease, officials warn residents 'not out of the woods yet'

As weather conditions improve and firefighters make progress in containing the Los Angeles wildfires, they're contending with dangerous conditions. Follow for live updates.

by: MSN

Toyota Truck Unit Hino Slapped With $1.2 Billion Fine After Yet Another Diesel Emission Scandal

Good morning! It's Thursday, January 16, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.

by: Reuters

Car plants in Europe, N. America face closures in 2025, Gartner says in report

Several European and North American car factories are at risk of being closed or sold this year as automobile brands struggle with overcapacity and price competition, research and advisory firm Gartner said in a report on Thursday.
Wed, January 15, 2025

by: wwmt

Gov. Whitmer talks infrastructure successes, bipartisan efforts at Detroit Auto Show

Speaking to a crowd of guests Wednesday, Whitmer highlighted the successes of the state's automotive industry, including manufacturers and suppliers investing $40 billion into Michigan, the state's highest concentration of engineering talent and more than 1,000 independent auto suppliers.

by: Forbes

Honda-Nissan Plan, Stellantis Problems May Prompt More Mega-Mergers

The mooted Honda Nissan merger and the fallout from leadership change at Stellantis suggests the auto industry must brace for turmoil, where size is a survival necessity.

by: Cars

10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Ford Maverick Goes Up, Genesis GV80 Gets Good

by: ABC

NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into General Motors' Cruise robotaxis

U.S. automobile safety regulators are closing their preliminary investigation into General Motors' Cruise robotaxis without taking further action

by: MSN

Japan's Magnetic Levitation Cars Could Revolutionize The Automotive Industry

Japan, renowned for its technological innovations, is on the brink of revolutionizing the automotive industry with the development of magnetic levitation (maglev) cars. This groundbreaking technology,

by: SFGate

Edmunds highlights the top car-tech trends from CES 2025

We expect Panoramic iDrive will debut in upcoming BMW vehicles in late 2025.

by: VCCircle

Sarla Aviation, Eccentric, OrbitAID, five others secure early-stage funding

Aviation startup Sarla Aviation, 3D visualisation firm Eccentric, spacetech company OrbitAID and five other startups

by: Reuters

US engineers decisive split in global auto market

One of the last acts of President Joe Biden's administration is to engineer a split in the global auto market. On Tuesday, Washington imposed a ban on the sale and import of connected cars and related technology from China.
Tue, January 14, 2025

by: Investing

Factbox-Trump's picks for his cabinet and other top posts

The co-chair of Trump's transition effort and the longtime chief executive of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick has been picked to head the Commerce Department, the agency that has become the U.S. weapon of choice against China's tech sector.

by: MSN

The best car, truck and motorcycle technology at CES 2025

From Honda's futuristic 0 Series to Toyota's high-tech Woven City, here are the innovations that made headlines—and why they matter.

by: ABC

US to ban Russian, Chinese software and hardware in vehicles

The United States is going to ban Russian and Chinese software in vehicles, according to the Department of Commerce, due to national security concerns.

by: Forbes

Why Did My Car Insurance Rates Go Up In 2025?

Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them ...

by: Reuters

Biden administration finalizes US crackdown on Chinese vehicles

President Joe Biden's outgoing administration is finalizing rules on Tuesday that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market, as part of a crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China.
Mon, January 13, 2025

by: Forbes

Beyond ADAS: Building A Data-Driven Fleet Culture For Long-Term Safety Success

Recent data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shows a steady rise in large truck crashes since 2009. Despite this, there are signs of progress. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a 3.6% decrease in vehicle-related fatalities from 2022 to the most recent data compiled for 2023.
Sun, January 12, 2025

by: TechCrunch

CES 2025: Self-driving cars were everywhere, plus other transportation tech trends

Even before CES 2025 kicked off a few trends began to emerge — or more accurately, some gaps appeared. All U.S. and some European automakers that
Sat, January 11, 2025

by: Yahoo

Best smart plugs in 2025

Feit Electric's WiFi model provides no-nonsense usability with either of the most popular smart home platforms. It's been a long-running favorite for turning dumb appliances smart, because it's easy to manage, schedule, and assign to groups. It takes up less space than most, and allows for streamlined control from wherever you have internet access.

by: Gizmodo

The Best Automotive Tech at CES 2025

There were a lot of electric bikes and scooters at CES this year, but this electric motorcycle from Royal Enfield caught my attention. Royal Enfield is one of a handful of old British brands that have found new life under Indian ownership.

by: MSN

Tata Elxsi share price down 8%. Why did it hit 52-week low after Q3 results?

At 10:40 a.m., Tata Elxsi's share price was down 7% at Rs 5992.95. In early trade, the stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 5,924.
Fri, January 10, 2025

by: TechCrunch

Live Updates CES 2025: The final reveals and analysis as the event nears its end

CES 2025, the annual consumer tech conference held in Las Vegas, is upon us — and this is where you can find all of our live updates. Over the next few days, TechCrunch reporters will be on the ground giving you the latest announcements and product reveals from Samsung,

by: Axios

Autonomous trucking company sues over 1970s safety rules

On Dec. 26, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the DOT agency that oversees trucking safety, rejected the request. In its decision, FMCSA said the companies hadn't showed that a national, industry-wide exemption for AV trucks would provide an equivalent level of safety in such situations.

by: MSN

U.S. auto industry bracing for new trade and regulatory landscape

The U.S. auto industry is bracing for a shifting landscape, marked by the economic policies and global trade strategies of a Trump White House, as it sets itself apart from the outgoing administration.

by: Yahoo

Chinese auto giant wants to make flying cars your next commute option

An automotive maker in China has developed a flying car that is setting the stage for a new era in how we think about commuting and connectivity in cities.

by: CNBC

Best Auto Loans and Financing of January 2025

A car is an expensive purchase, but choosing the right lender can save you thousands of dollars in interest charges and fees. Plus, you want your car shopping experience to be easy and transparent ...

by: Forbes

How Technology Can Transform Payment Processing In Auto Transportation

There are ways technology solutions can tame payment chaos in the movement of cars. Here's how these solutions can provide benefits, along with challenges to be aware of.
Thu, January 9, 2025

by: MSN

Will Automotive Innovation Drive Keysight's Share Performance?

Keysight Technologies, Inc. KEYS recently introduced Novus mini automotive, a compact solutions design to address the complex requirements of automotive network engineers. The latest addition to Keysight's comprehensive Novus portfolio combines traffic generation and protocol testing capabilities into a single platform and empowers network engineers to evaluate the performance and conformance of various network components before

by: Yahoo

Motorcyclist, 59, critically injured in Waikiki crash

A 59-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured Wednesday morning in a collision with a sedan on Ala Wai Boulevard near McCully Street in Waikiki, according to Honolulu police. The crash occurred at about 9 :41 a.

by: Reuters

Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans

Global auto suppliers are working out how much of their production can be moved to the United States, or closer to it, as a defense against tariffs promised by President-elect Donald Trump, according to industry executives at CES in Las Vegas.

by: CompositesWorld

Composite pressure vessels enable future energy storage

A 37-kilogram HGV2/EC79 bus system using 350-bar COPVs (far left) and an aerospace hydrogen tank (bottom right) by Hexagon Purus, as well as some tank examples (top right) from Infinite Composites. Sources | Hexagon Purus and Infinite Composites
Wed, January 8, 2025

by: PBS

Buttigieg recaps administration's efforts to improve transportation infrastructure

The tenure of Pete Buttigieg atop the Department of Transportation is coming to an end this month at a critical juncture for many of the industries the agency oversees. Buttigieg juggled crises in the rail and airline industries and oversaw the distribution of billions of dollars in funding from Biden's infrastructure bill.

by: Reuters

Volvo CEO says plan for Mexico truck factory ongoing despite US tariff threat

Sweden's Volvo Group is proceeding with its planned $700-million heavy-truck factory in Monterrey, Mexico, CEO Martin Lundstedt told Reuters on Wednesday, even as President-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose U.

by: Forbes

Top Four Clean Mobility Startups Shaping 2025

2025 will be a crucial year for the mobility industry, with sustainability, digital transformation and shared mobility services shaping business strategies

by: Cars

10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Subaru Solterra Outshines Ford Super Duty, Lincoln Nautilus

by: Goodreturns

Tata Elxsi Q3 Results Preview: 36-Yr-Old Tata Company To See Uptick In Revenue, EBIT Margins; Key Focus Area

During Q2FY25, the company posted revenue growth of 3.1% QoQ to Rs 955.1 crore, while PAT was at Rs 229.4 crore higher by 24.6% QoQ. Transportation grew strongly at 8.8% QoQ, aided by large deals and growth in SDV and OEM business.

by: Oneindia

WATCH VIDEO: BYD's Jumping Car And Xpeng's Flying Vehicle Go Viral In India

BYD's 'jumping suspension' supercar and Xpeng's flying car sparked viral reactions, with Indian users humorously speculating that the tech might be tailor-made for the country's notorious pothole-filled roads.

by: MSN

Startup Spotlight: How Sulmi Contributes to the UAE's Sustainability Goals

And for Sulmi, making the first e-motorcycle to be designed and manufactured in the UAE has come with an added sense of responsibility because -through its electric motorcycles and smart mobility solutions- the automotive technology and mobility startup is also inadvertently contributing to the nation's sustainability goals.

U.S. auto industry bracing for new trade and regulatory landscape

The U.S. auto industry is bracing for a shifting landscape, marked by the economic policies and global trade strategies of a Trump White House, as it sets itself apart from the outgoing administration.

The U.S. auto industry is preparing for significant changes due to evolving trade policies and regulatory frameworks, particularly in response to the Biden administration's push towards electric vehicles (EVs) and domestic manufacturing. The Inflation Reduction Act has introduced new incentives for EVs, but these come with stringent requirements for domestic sourcing of battery components and minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, especially from China. This shift is causing automakers to reassess their supply chains and investment strategies. Additionally, the UAW strike has highlighted labor issues, with workers demanding better wages and benefits, which could influence the cost structure of EVs. The industry is also navigating potential trade disputes, as the new rules might provoke retaliatory measures from trading partners. These changes are set against a backdrop of increasing competition from both domestic and international manufacturers, all vying for a share in the growing EV market.

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