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11/01/2024

Bingo Technologies to debut “one battery, any vehicle” system for last-mile EVs

The Irvine, CA-based startup emerges from stealth ahead of its European debut at EICMA with a swappable smart battery solution already at work in Asia and Africa that can power a range of partner-produced EVs for last-mile delivery and ride-hail providers.

#“onebattery ”
https://futurride.com/2024/11/01/bingo-technologies-to-debut-one-battery-any-vehicle-system-for-last-mile-evs/

10/31/2024

Xiaomi EV takes on top luxury performance EVs with SU7 Ultra

The Chinese startup introduced its top-performance EV featuring the same triple-motor powertrain and track-edition high-power battery as the prototype that set a record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a challenge to the Lucid Air Sapphire, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and Tesla Model S Plaid competition.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/29/xiaomi-ev-takes-on-top-luxury-performance-evs-with-su7-ultra/

10/31/2024

Scout reveals electric 2027 Traveler SUV and Terra truck designs

Highlights of the body-on-frame vehicles are a solid rear axle, front and rear mechanical locking differentials, best 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.5 s, a modern zonal electrical architecture, ranges of 350 mi in EV and more than 500 mi EREV, a direct sales and service model, and prices starting at $50,000 with incentives.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/28/scout-reveals-electric-2027-traveler-suv-and-terra-truck-designs/

10/22/2024

Qualcomm ups Snapdragon tech with Cockpit and Ride Elite platforms

At its Snapdragon Summit today, the company revealed its Oryon CPU-based platform that's three times faster with up to twelve times stronger AI performance for enhanced safety and in-vehicle experiences compared to the previous generation, with Li Auto, Mercedes-Benz, and Google announced as first customers.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/22/qualcomm-ups-snapdragon-tech-with-cockpit-and-ride-elite-platforms/

10/22/2024

Renault celebrates 4 E-Tech launch with e-mobility-for-all French startups

Following in the footsteps of the one-year-newer 5 E-Tech and built on the same AmpR Small platform, the 4 E-Tech design leans more in the SUV direction for more generous cabin space and was launched at the 2024 Paris Motor Show with four French startups to emphasize an e-mobility-for-all means of transport.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/19/renault-celebrates-4-e-tech-launch-with-e-mobility-for-all-french-startups/

10/21/2024

Serve Robotics rolls out Gen 3 autonomous delivery robot, Wing drone partnership

The new robot platform, with manufacturing cost halved, while advancing safety, autonomy, performance and speed, will strengthen Serve’s scaling across the U.S., and it is looking to a partnership with Alphabet’s Wing to expand its delivery radius in a robot-to-drone solution.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/21/serve-robotics-rolls-out-gen-3-autonomous-delivery-robot-wing-drone-partnership/

10/21/2024

ProLogium advances in its lithium ceramic battery commercialization quest

ProLogium Technology premiered its 100% silicon composite anode battery at the 2024 Paris Motor Show backed by TÜV Rheinland certification and pack partner FEV Group as it demonstrates substantial progress in commercialization thanks to its use of a ceramic separator and a “film-free” design.

+batterypack
https://futurride.com/2024/10/21/prologium-advances-in-its-lithium-ceramic-battery-commercialization-quest/

10/21/2024

Hyundai Mobis partners with Zeiss to turn windshield into full-display screen

The development of a holographic headup display for vehicles will use the windshield as a large monitor to show driving information, navigation, and convenience features, emphasize differentiated product value and user experience, and replace existing instrument clusters and audio, video, and navigation systems.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/21/hyundai-mobis-partners-with-zeiss-to-turn-windshield-into-full-display-screen/

10/18/2024

OMI design studio creates a new multi-person vehicle concept for bicycle lanes

Within the same footprint as a bicycle, the Hop multi-person micromobility concept designed around the space efficiency of standing can transport up to four people in a new approach to public transport intended to address overcrowding on city streets.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/18/omi-design-studio-creates-a-new-multi-person-vehicle-concept-for-bicycle-lanes/

10/17/2024

Aviva Links aims to transform zonal architectures with ‘industry’s only’ single-chip solution

Combining ASA Motion Link video and Ethernet backbone, the company is demoing the next-generation vehicle architecture it says was previously impractical to implement at the IEEE Standards Association‘s Ethernet & IP @ Automotive Technology Day 2024 in Detroit this week.

&IP@AutomotiveTechnologyDay
https://futurride.com/2024/10/16/aviva-aims-to-transform-zonal-architectures-with-industrys-only-single-chip-solution/

10/17/2024

Emblème reflects Renault’s vision of low-carbon mobility

The demo car, shown at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, reveals how Renault Group could achieve net zero carbon by 2040 in Europe and by 2050 worldwide, with the striking fuel-cell and battery-electric family car designed to slash CO2 equivalent emissions from cradle to grave by 90%.

#2040 #2050
https://futurride.com/2024/10/17/embleme-reflects-renaults-vision-of-low-carbon-mobility/

10/15/2024

Bo expands into 'progressive' Ireland with M e-scooter

After entering volume production in the Summer of 2024 with its M e-scooter, packed with state-of-the-art innovations like the Monocurve chassis and Safesteer stabilizing tech, Bo now enters “one of Europe’s most progressive transport nations” that legalized the use of e-scooters on public roads in May 2024.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/15/bo-expands-with-m-e-scooter-into-ireland/

10/15/2024

Lyten to build ‘world’s first' lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory in Nevada

Enabling a 100% domestically manufactured battery, the facility near Reno will manufacture cathode active materials, lithium metal anodes, and assemble lithium-sulfur cells, with Phase 1 scheduled to come online in 2027 and at full capacity produce up to 10 GW·h of lithium-sulfur batteries annually.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/15/lyten-to-build-worlds-first-lithium-sulfur-battery-gigafactory-in-nevada/

10/10/2024

Venus Aerospace aims for hypersonic with detonation ramjet engine

The VDR2 combines the high thrust and efficiency of a rotating detonation rocket engine with the high-efficiency cruise of a ramjet, offering a single engine from take-off to as fast as Mach 6, with a streamlined airflow design for low drag that eliminates the need for complex mechanical components.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/10/venus-aerospace-aims-for-hypersonic-with-detonation-ramjet-engine/

10/09/2024

Prodrive, Astheimer last-mile EV headed for 2028 production

Designed by Astheimer and engineered by Prodrive Advanced Technology, the Evolv demonstrator offers N1 load capacity in a L7e package and will be taken to production by their new UK-based joint venture ELM Mobility in updated form starting at around £25,000.

#2028
https://futurride.com/2024/10/04/prodrive-astheimer-last-mile-ev-headed-for-2028-production/

10/09/2024

RFpro eases AV development with more advanced simulation platform

The company’s AV elevate enables closed-loop perception testing and the creation of synthetic training data through the tuning of sensor systems, training of perception and control algorithms, and testing of the full AV technology stack, reducing the industry’s reliance on real-world testing and data collection.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/09/rfpro-eases-av-development-with-more-advanced-simulation-platform/

10/08/2024

Gatik takes next major driverless step with safety-case conformity assessment

The autonomous middle-mile logistics leader has engaged Edge Case Research to support development and safety engineering and TÜV SÜD to perform comprehensive third-party safety assessment services.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/08/gatik-takes-next-major-driverless-step-with-safety-case-conformity-assessment/

10/08/2024

Theory 1 electric concept goes back to Lotus basics

With the concept car, company designers wanted to build a car with as few materials as possible using a “Challenge of 10” strategy intended to demonstrate a renewed commitment to minimalism in a nod to the simplicity of construction and lightweight principles of the company’s “heritage vehicles.”

https://futurride.com/2024/10/04/theory-1-electric-concept-goes-back-to-lotus-basics/

10/02/2024

Magna puts spotlight on thermal imaging for AEB

At a CEO roundtable and tech preview event last month, the automotive mega supplier showed many new innovations but here we feature one of the most important--leading-edge thermal sensing to meet the U.S. mandate for improved automatic emergency braking on all cars and light trucks in 2029.

https://futurride.com/2024/10/02/magna-puts-spotlight-on-thermal-imaging-for-aeb/

09/30/2024

E-lixr previews electric water taxi pilot program in Miami

The startup’s sustainable alternative to traditional transport in congested cities, launching now with “Pre-lectric” service Axopar vessels as premium water taxis, previews a 2025 introduction of the U.S.’s first all-electric waterborne transportation service powered by the zero-emission E-lixr vessels.

https://futurride.com/2024/09/30/e-lixr-previews-electric-water-taxi-pilot-program-in-miami/

09/25/2024

ICCT reports on automakers’ shift to more sustainable steel

The organization looked at steel supply chains and commitments to fossil-free steel, defined more sustainable steel terms, identified car companies at the forefront, and provided recommendations for automakers and policymakers to reduce steel-related GHG emissions.

https://futurride.com/2024/09/25/icct-reports-on-automakers-shift-to-more-sustainable-steel/

09/25/2024

Oruga shows ‘world first’ electric single-track off-road motorcycle at Move America

The Latvian mobility tech startup is accepting submissions for priority and regular pre-order waiting lists, as well as distribution and investment, offers for its Unitrack being designed and developed for 2025 as a reliable off-road solution for loose sand, muddy forests, rocky climbs, and snowy landscapes.

https://futurride.com/2024/09/25/oruga-shows-world-first-electric-single-track-off-road-motorcycle-at-move-america/

09/24/2024

Vessev reveals production VS-9 with cabin and interior

Production has begun for the electric hydrofoiling vessel, shown in completed configuration for the first time at Auckland’s Westhaven Marina, where it is undergoing sea trials before entering commercial service with ferry operator Fullers360 in New Zealand.

’sCup
https://futurride.com/2024/09/17/vessev-reveals-production-vs-9-with-cabin-and-interior/

09/23/2024

Thor and Harbinger deliver ‘world’s first’ hybrid Class A motorhome

Thor Industries has unveiled the Thor Test Vehicle is built on a platform developed by Harbinger integrating a low-emissions gasoline range extender that can recharge the electric battery system and deliver an estimated 500-mi range with dealer test drives at a dealer event starting today in Elkhart.

https://futurride.com/2024/09/23/thor-and-harbinger-deliver-worlds-first-hybrid-class-a-motorhome/

09/17/2024

Renault 17 from the 1970s transformed into a stylish restomod by Ora Ïto

Based on the iconic Renault 17 sports coupé and developed with French designer Ora Ïto, the R17 electric restomod x Ora Ïto is a sculptural retake on the model launched in 1971 and after being unveiled on September 4 at Maison5 in Paris will be on display at the Paris Motor Show next month.

&ElegantRichardMille +
https://futurride.com/2024/09/15/renault-17-from-the-1970s-transformed-into-a-stylish-restomod-by-ora-ito/

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