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NIO Generates Solid-State Battery Pack Exceeding 600-Mile Range

BEIJING - NIO, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has made a significant breakthrough in EV technology by introducing a solid-state battery pack with exceptional energy density, allowing for a range of over 930 kilometers on a single charge. This leap forward promises to address range anxiety among EV consumers and could be a game-changer in

By |2023-12-16T16:09:21-05:00December 16th, 2023|Auto Tech|

Electric Vehicle Fleet Expands Despite Automakers Pushing Hybrids

DETROIT - Despite reports that consumers are souring on buying electric vehicles, Paul Eisenstein from Headline.news says EV make up nearly 10 percent of sales this year. Paul joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITechTV to talk not only about EV sales, but also hybrids and hydrogen-power vehicles. Paul, formerly of the Detroit Bureau,

By |2023-12-14T09:10:11-05:00December 12th, 2023|Auto Tech, mitechtv|

May Mobility Safety Testing Autonomous Vehicle At U-M’s Mcity R&D Facility

ANN ARBOR—Testing of a new autonomous shuttle is underway at the University of Michigan’s Mcity Test Facility to ensure the technology is ready to safely serve older adults and people with disabilities in the City of Detroit. Earlier this month, U-M researchers kicked off several months of testing with an autonomous vehicle provided by May Mobility,

By |2023-12-09T15:16:32-05:00December 9th, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD|

Automakers Turning To Hybrids As Industry Transitions To Electric Vehicles

DETROIT — As sales of all-electric vehicles grow more slowly than expected, major automakers are increasingly meeting their customers in the middle. More and more companies are reconsidering the viability of hybrid cars and trucks to appease consumer demand and avoid costly penalties related to federal fuel economy and emissions standards. The shifting strategies run

By |2023-12-09T15:21:22-05:00December 9th, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD|

Falling EV Prices Could Hinder Widespread Adoption

DETROIT - Prices of used electric vehicles are down roughly 30 percent year over year, according to market research studies using data from September and October. The cheaper prices might bode well for buyers, but they raise concerns that low resale values could hurt EV adoption among mainstream consumers. The falling prices also add fuel

By |2023-12-09T13:27:49-05:00December 9th, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Thousands Of Car Dealers Pen Letter To Biden Asking Him To Slow EV Rollout

NEW YORK - In a public letter to President Biden, 3,882 car dealers spread across the country are asking that his administration slow down its proposed regulations mandating the production and distribution of electric vehicles. The letter comes after the Biden Administration in April proposed a set of stringent climate regulations that could require two-thirds of

By |2023-12-01T10:41:23-05:00December 1st, 2023|Auto Tech, Politics, Politics/Government|

Tires And Seasonal Changes: Adapting To Different Driving Conditions

Driving in extreme weather can be a challenge and is best avoided if possible, as any car accident lawyer will attest. But there are some seasonal changes that it is impossible to avoid. The best place to start when driving in adverse weather is to invest in a good quality tire. Having a good quality

By |2025-07-15T13:59:29-04:00November 23rd, 2023|Auto Tech|

What Toyota’s New Solid-state Battery Partnership Means For The EV Industry

TOKYO - Solid-state batteries are one of the hottest areas of research in the EV industry. Nearly every major company in the auto industry is attempting to make them a viable power source for electric cars. Their compactness and lightweight - especially compared to the lithium-ion batteries currently installed in practically every EV - make them too tantalizing to

By |2023-11-20T15:23:08-05:00November 20th, 2023|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0|

EV Charging Pod Introduces Truck-Mounted Mobile Charging Platform

BRIGHTON – EV Charging POD has been developing stationary Natural Gas and Propane powered charging stations that allow Electric Vehicle owners to charge their EVs without plugging into the electrical grid. Now founder Steve Bratic has introduced a truck-mounted mobile charging platform that can fast-charge more than 20 EVs at a time. He also sells

By |2023-11-26T15:34:39-05:00November 16th, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update, mitechtv|

Detroit Becomes Venture Magnet As EV Tech Startups Drive Growth

DETROIT -  Detroit has not in recent history been regarded as a center of technological innovation. But that perception is both false and fast changing, due in part to the dramatic growth of electric vehicle demand but also due to the increasing role that electronics play in even gas-powered vehicles. As a result, venture funding

By |2023-11-15T18:07:11-05:00November 12th, 2023|Auto Tech, Entrepreneurs, Featured|