INNOVATION NEWS
Toyota reveals global electrification strategy with new bZ4X Concept Vehicle
19 April 2021 - As part of its global electrification strategy, Toyota has revealed the bZ4X Concept Vehicle, the first of its new BEV series.
Ford to offer 'BlueCruise' hands free highway driving system
16 April 2021 - Ford will begin offering its new BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system to customers later this year on 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E models equipped with Ford’s Co-Pilot360 technology.
Jaguar Land Rover Say Air Purification Tech Inhibits Viruses and Bacteria by up to 97%
16 April 2021 - Jaguar Land Rover’s has reported that its future cabin air purification technology has been shown in laboratory tests to inhibit viruses and airborne bacteria by as much as 97 per cent.
Michelin Aims for Its Tyres to be 100% sustainable by 2050
15 April 2021 - Michelin says it is committing to making its tyres 100 per cent sustainable by 2050.
Honda, KTM, Piaggio and Yamaha look to create swappable batteries consortium
12 April 2021 - Honda has signed a letter of intent with KTM AG, Piaggio & C SpA and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. to set up a Swappable Batteries Consortium for Motorcycles and Light Electric Vehicles.
Source: CyberLandrLas-vegas company designs pop-up camper for Tesla's CyberTruck
9 April 2021 - Las Vegas-based company Stream It, Inc. has announced the CyberLandr, an add-on camper for the Tesla Cybertruck, featuring a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and office.
Nissan Recycling EV Batteries for Use in Factory Logistics
9 April 2021 - The evolution of battery and autonomous technology within the automotive industry is not just restricted to the road, in fact, Nissan is utilising this technology within the factory and manufacturing setting through its automated guided vehicles, or AGVs
SEA Electric Launches Australia's First Locally Assembled Electric Trucks
8 April 2021 - Melbourne-based electric commercial vehicle specialist SEA Electric has announced that it has begun the commercial production of electric trucks.
Source: AuroraVolvo and Aurora to develop autonomous semi-trucks
1 April 2021 - Volvo is partnering with self-driving technology startup Aurora on a new lineup of fully autonomous semi-trucks, to be deployed in North America.
Toyota, Isuzu, Hino enter commercial vehicle partnership
1 April 2021 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Isuzu Motors Limited and Hino Motors have announced a new partnership to combine Toyota’s CASE technologies with the commercial vehicle foundations cultivated by Isuzu and Hino.
Redwood Materials, Proterra partner to recycle EV batteries
31 March 2021 - Recycling startup Redwood Materials is partnering with electric vehicle manufacturer Proterra to recycle and repurpose EV battery materials.
Toyota opens hydrogen production and storage facility in Victoria
30 March 2021 - Toyota has opened Victoria’s first commercial hydrogen production, storage, and refuelling facility at the site of its former manufacturing plant in Altona.
Woven City backs robotics company Nuro
30 March 2021 - Woven Capital has made its first investment, backing Nuro, a leading robotics firm that designs and engineers self-driving road vehicles to transform local commerce through autonomous delivery.
The all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-EFord Europe goes all-in on electric vehicles
29 March 2021 - Ford is gambling on electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Europe being inevitable and has announced its commitment to put all its marble in the electrified basket on the continent.
U.S. Postal Service Places Massive Order for Cleaner Next-Gen Delivery Vehicles
26 March 2021 - In February, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it had awarded U.S. company Oshkosh Defense an ‘indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity’ contract to produce the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle.
2021 Hyundai Nexo becomes Australia's first hydrogen-powered car for sale
24 March 2021 - Official specification details of the hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo have been announced, making it the first fuel-cell vehicle for sale in Australia.
Fisker and Foxconn Set to Collaborate on Global EV project
23 March 2021 - Fisker, the California-based designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions, has entered into a MOU with Hon Hai Technology Group to develop an electric vehicle.
Hyundai partners with Forze to develop fuel-cell electric racing car
22 March 2021 - Hyundai Motor has announced a partnership with Froze Hydrogen Racing, a student team that designs, builds, and competes fuel-cell electric racing cars.
