INNOVATION NEWS
Subaru aims for fully-electric line-up by 2035
21 Jan 2020 - Subaru have committed to an electric future, announcing their intent to become an electric only manufacturer within 20 years.
Hyundai and Kia join forces to develop electric commercial vehicles
17 Jan 2020 - Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, have come together to announce a joint strategic partnership with UK-based EV startup, Arrival.
Mobility solution providers set to headline 2020's
16 Jan 2020 - Although just two weeks in, it appears the trend of mobility solutions will play a significant role in the evolution of the automotive industry in the 2020's.
Battery breakthroughs of 2019
13 Jan 2020 - 2019 proved to be a significant year for battery technology, with numerous breakthroughs made that will have a lasting impact on the automotive industry. Here are some of the biggest.
Toyota plans for a new city
9 Jan 2020 - Toyota has announced a plan to build an all-new city at the foot of Japan's Mt Fuji which will highlight the brand's future thinking.
GM and LG Chem Team Up on battery development and production
19 Dec 2019 - General Motors and LG Chem have announced plans to mass-produce battery cells for future electric vehicles (EV).
The Tesla Cybertruck
19 Dec 2019 - Take a closer look at the Tesla Cybertruck.
Evie Networks’ First ultra-fast charging station opens in Queensland
19 Dec 2019 - The electric vehicle sector has received a boost with the installation of an ultra-fast charging station at Coochin Creek on the Bruce Highway, 60km north of Brisbane.
Hyundai Develops Road Noise Active Noise Control Tech
19 Dec 2019 - Hyundai has announced the development of a Road Noise Active Noise Control (RANC) system designed to dramatically reduce noise within a vehicle’s cabin.
VW moving forward with EV production in China and US
19 Dec 2019 - VW is continuing its shift towards an electrified future with a couple of announcements regarding the production of electric vehicles.
Start of production for the battery-powered Skoda Citigo iV
19 Dec 2019 - The first Skoda Citigo iV has rolled off the production line at the VW plant in Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava.
Volvo Buses demonstrates electric autonomous solution for bus depot
19 Dec 2019 - Volvo Buses has shown the potential of autonomous buses in a depot with a live demonstration, held together with bus operator Keolis
Ford and McDonald’s Collaborate to Convert Coffee Bean Skin into Car Parts
19 Dec 2019 - Ford and McDonald’s will soon be giving vehicles a caffeine boost by using the dried skin of a coffee been to create a material that can be used to create vehicle components.
Kia Unveils The Futuron SUV Electric Concept
19 Dec 2019 - Kia has unveiled a new electric concept vehicle, the Futron SUV.
Autoliv Introduces Airbag that Prevents Passengers from Colliding
18 Dec 2019 - Autoliv Inc., manufacturer of vehicle safety systems, has announced the development of a new front centre airbag designed to save lives in side-impact crash situations.
Hyundai demonstrates autonomous driving tech with truck platooning trial
18 Dec 2019 - Hyundai has successfully conducted the company’s first platooning of trailer trucks on the Yeoju Smart Highway in Korea.
Ford charges into EV future with Mustang Mach-E
18 Dec 2019 - Ford has revealed its much-heralded, Mustang-inspired all-electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E.
Toyota executive believes refuelling points in the way of hydrogen vehicles
18 Dec 2019 - Car manufacturers Toyota believe hydrogen vehicles could soon take to the roads in Australia if the country is serious about investing in the vehicle technology.
