Honda Wants to Charge Your EV While You Drive, and Public-Road Tests Start in 2027
Honda, Taisei and Taisei Rotec developed road-embedded wireless charging that powers EVs while driving, with up to 150 kW and expressway trials from 2027.
Toyota’s New Sora Hydrogen Bus Goes 300 KM Between Fills
Toyota’s second-generation Sora hydrogen bus delivers more than 300 kilometers of range, a flatter and more accessible cabin, and refueling in approximately 10 minutes.
GM’s Newest EVs Are Rolling Off the Line With Batteries Made From Old Ones
GM has begun shipping production EVs — including the GMC Sierra EV — with battery cells made from 100% recycled nickel, cobalt, and manganese, sourced partly from end-of-life GM battery packs. The recycled material met the same performance standards as newly mined minerals in testing.
Automakers Are Spending Billions on AI — a New Report Shows Who’s Actually Getting a Return
A new PwC analysis shows automakers account for 75% of automotive AI investment across 60+ use cases, while suppliers focus narrowly on component-level tools. Product-focused AI can return up to six times its initial investment, and AI now edges out battery technology as the industry’s top strategic priority.
Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency Just Set Three World Records — Using Parts From a Car You Can Already Buy
Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency prototype has set three certified world records — including the lowest drag coefficient ever on a road-legal car — using a motor, battery, and suspension shared with the production ID. Polo, proving major efficiency gains don’t require a bigger battery.
A Battery Breakthrough Could Make EVs Cheaper Without Sacrificing Range
LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University have solved a long-standing stability problem in cobalt-free LMR batteries, achieving 92.2% capacity retention after 883 charge cycles in commercial-scale cells. GM is targeting production of LMR batteries by 2028 for EVs like the Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Rivian’s Biggest Software Update Ever Just Made Every Owner’s Vehicle Better — for Free
Rivian’s new RivianOS 2 update unifies its entire R1 and R2 lineup onto one software platform for the first time, delivering a rebuilt interface, expanded AI features, and real-time navigation to every owner for free — regardless of which model year they own.
Quantum Computing and the Future of Automotive Engineering
Quantum computing is emerging as a transformative force in automotive design, manufacturing, and mobility systems development.
The Quiet Revolution Happening Inside Modern Automotive Radar Systems
Advanced radar technology is reshaping how vehicles perceive the world, driving a new era of safety, precision, and autonomous capability.
How Thermal Management Systems Are Becoming Critical to EV Performance
As electric vehicles grow more capable, the systems that regulate their temperature are quietly becoming one of the most important engineering challenges in the industry.
