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Extreme Winter Testing of Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen has released images and news of the camouflaged new Touareg whilst the vehicle is still completing its final Extreme Winter Testi
Feb 17, 20232 min read


MESSRINGS CIS System Supporting Darhoor Meet Safety Compliance
The Chinese Tier 1 supplier, Darhour has been manufacturing seat belts and child restraint systems for the global automotive market for...
Feb 16, 20232 min read


BMW and Valeo Engage in Strategic Cooperation to Co-Develop Next-Generation L4 Automated Parking.
BMW Group and Valeo are taking their long-existing relationship to the next level with a new partnership. After the major announcement of...
Feb 14, 20233 min read


Tevva Truck Achieves 350 Miles On Single Charge in Range Testing.
UK Start up Tevva who are building and delivering battery-electric 7.5t vehicle, are continuing the testing and development of their...
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Wind Tunnel Testing of the Effects of Fast Charging on Sensitive Li-ion Batteries.
MAHLE has equipped its climatic wind tunnel in Stuttgart with a direct current fast charging system. The test engineers there can charge...
Feb 11, 20232 min read


Porsche Cayenne Endurance and Durability Testing
Porsche has consistently enhanced the third generation of the Cayenne with far-reaching measures affecting its powertrain, chassis, design,
Feb 8, 20232 min read


Computers That Power Self-Driving Cars Could be a Massive Source of Global Carbon Emissions
According to a new study from MIT researchers, In the future, the energy needed to run the powerful computers on board a global fleet of...
Feb 1, 20235 min read


Appraise Lithium Batteries for Vehicles for Accurate Estimation of Mileage.
Though many countries have successively announced the timeframe to stop selling fuel vehicles, today's electric vehicles still have some...
Feb 1, 20232 min read


ZF Unveils 5G Campus Network at its Jeversen Commercial Vehicle Test Track
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has further underlined its commitment to advancing ‘Next Generation Mobility’ by...
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Siemens Expands Aerospace and E-mobility Simulation Capability with Simcenter Mechanical Solutions.
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced updates in the latest release of Simcenter™ software for mechanical simulation. The new...
Jan 30, 20234 min read


Developers at Porsche Group are Working on New Concepts for Brake Force Distribution
Battery electric vehicles place new demands on the chassis, particularly when it comes to braking and recuperation. Developers at the Porsch
Jan 27, 20235 min read


MESSRING Managing Director Robert Weber Announces Retirement
Highly respected Crash Test expert and MESSRING Managing Director Robert Weber has retired from active professional life on December 31,...
Jan 19, 20231 min read


Video of Sono Motors "SION", Durability Testing at Applus IDIADA Spain.
The Munich-based start-up OEM Sono Motors has released video footage of its Solar Car SION completing handling and comfort suspension...
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Tesla Model Y Most Viewed IIHS Crash Test Video of 2022
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has put together its five most viewed crash test videos it placed on Youtube in 2022. The...
Jan 16, 20231 min read


Tesla Best Overall Performing Car of 2022 in Record Year of Rigorous Euro NCAP Testing.
Euro NCAP has announced the winners from 2022, the safety organisation’s busiest-ever year. These cars achieved the highest overall...
Jan 11, 20232 min read


TEVVA Receives Vehicle Type Approval and Set to Begin Mass Production.
UK electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva secured European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) for its 7.5t battery-electric...
Jan 11, 20232 min read


First EV Tested by Latin NCAP Resulted in Zero 0 Stars "Environmentally Friendly But Life Risking"
Latin NCAP, published its first test results of an Electric Vehicle (EV). The JAC E10x, also called EJS1 and E-S1, showed a concerning...
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Volvo Trucks Cuts Fuel Use by 18% in Road Test
A new independent test recently done in Germany on the newly updated Volvo FH with I-Save, has shown it consumes almost 18% less fuel* compa
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Smithers Winter Test Centre Celebrates 50 Years
Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and...
Jan 5, 20232 min read


Aerodynamic Efficiency of IONIQ 6, Reducing Drag to Increase Range.
While aerodynamic efficiency is essential for every vehicle’s fuel economy, it is especially critical for an EV’s all-electric range (AER) d
Jan 3, 20234 min read
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