INNOVATION NEWS
UK company unveils electric micro-taxi for future urban ride hailing
3 Aug 2021 - UK-based company Electric Assisted Vehicles has revealed a new, zero-emissions taxi concept, which they claim will ease traffic congestion in urban settings.
RoboSense and GAC Aion to deliver mass-produced autonomous vehicles with LiDAR
1 Aug 2021 - Leading smart LiDAR Sensor provider RoboSense has partnered with electric vehicle manufacturer GAC Aion to mass-produce autonomous vehicles such as the Aion LX.
Porsche details Renndienst minivan concept
31 July 2021 - Initially revealed last November, Porsche has provided more details about its unusual all-electric concept van, the Renndienst.
Hyundai to develop hydrogen fuel-cell package for power generation
30 July 2021 - Hyundai Motor Company has signed an MOU with leading electrical equipment manufacture and energy solution provider Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., to develop a hydrogen fuel cell package for mobile power generation.
Concept Corner: Hopium Machina
30 July 2021 - This is the Hopium Machina Alpha 0, a hydrogen-powered sedan prototype from French company Hopium.
BMW Testing i Hydrogen NEXT FCEV Model on European Roads
29 July 2021 - The BMW Group is beginning to test a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on Europe’s roads.
Pilot hydrogen refuelling station opens in Redlands
27 July 2021 - Queensland’s first hydrogen refuelling station has opened in Redlands, with one of the state’s first hydrogen cars receiving a tank of fuel created from Queensland resources.
Audi unveils RS Q e-tron to take on Dakar Rally
27 July 2021 - Built to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally next January, the new RS Q E-Tron aims to be the first vehicle to win the long-distance event with an electrified drivetrain.
Volvo Cars to Investigate Fossil-Free Steel
23 July 2021 - Volvo is teaming up with Swedish steelmaker SSAB to explore the development of fossil-free, high-quality steel for use in the automotive industry through the HYBRIT initiative.
GM to Boost EV and AV Investments to $US35 Billion
22 July 2021 - General Motors is to increase its electric vehicle and autonomous vehicles investments from 2020 through 2025 to $US35 billion ($AU46 billion).
Volkswagen reveals 'New Auto' brand strategy
16 July 2021 - Volkswagen Group has unveiled an ambitious ‘New Auto’ business strategy, with significant investments into software, batteries, and mobility technology.
David Beckham Invests in UK EV Company
16 July 2021 - David Beckham, the uber-famous and ultra-wealthy former football player has invested in Lunaz, the UK-based technology company that upcycles and converts motor vehicles to its proprietary electric powertrain.
Hyzon Motors to deliver ultra-heavy-duty trucks to Queensland
15 July 2021 - Hyzon Motors, the U.S. based supplier of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell-powered commercial vehicles, is set to deliver five of its “ultra-heavy-duty” trucks to the Ark Energy Corporation, the Australian subsidiary of the world’s largest zinc, lead and silver producer.
Lightning-Fast Electric Bike Features Radical Aerodynamic Tech
15 July 2021 - While most of the media headlines around electric vehicles tend to focus on passenger cars, other sectors have embraced the technology too. There is some pretty advanced work going on in the motorcycle sector, such as this prototype bike from British engineering company White Motorcycle Concepts.
Stellantis Announces Electrification Strategy
14 Jul 2021 - Stellantis has become the latest automotive brand to announce its move to vehicle electrification, with the multinational corporation confirming a €30 billion investment through 2025 to electrify its brands.
BMW Announces Electric Scooter For Australia
14 Jul 2021 - Automotive manufacturer BMW has confirmed that its all-new CE 04 electric scooter will make its way to the Australian market from early 2022.
VW to Use New 3D Printing Process in Vehicle Production
9 July 2021 - Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of 3D printers, and a process known as binder jetting, in car production.
NSW Unveils Support Package for EV Uptake
8 July 2021 - NSW, it seems, has bitten the bullet on electric vehicles (EVs), and last month unveiled a $490 million package to incentivise the uptake of zero-emission vehicles.
