Light is right for the next generation of electric vehicles. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Material Technologies Shaping the Future of Electric Vehicles (EV), discusses the material technologies used in EVs by analyzing recent global and regional trends. Electric vehicle manufacturers are looking at materials as a lever of growth for EV adoption. Specifically, these manufacturers … [Read more...]
The future is sharing, connections and mobility
The future of transport will be intelligent, resting on concepts of shared, connected and automated mobility. Innovative social, economic and technological concepts are already converging to foster integrated multimodal networks that blur the divide between public and personal modes of transport and, in the process, address challenges related to transport inefficiencies. Changing … [Read more...]
PHEVs are favourite for future
The plug in hybrid market is about to be transformed, say analysts. From the imminent launch of 100 new models, favourable incentives, and emission target compliance, to sufficient battery capacity for daily driving ranges and consumer willingness to pay, plug-in hybrid vehicles, or PHEVs, are ready for growth. The research finds that the global PHEV market is estimated to reach about 3.7 … [Read more...]
Tougher emission tests begin in September
In September, a more rigorous laboratory test for measuring pollutant and CO2 emissions from cars will come into force. This new test will make some much needed improvements to the way cars are tested, but its introduction is also likely to raise questions among consumers about the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure. With this in mind, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ … [Read more...]