BMW Group Expands Global Network of High-Voltage Battery Production for Neue Klasse The BMW Group is set to usher in a new era of fully electric driving with its Neue Klasse, underpinned by a significant expansion of its high-voltage battery production network. Milan Nedeljković, Board Member for Production at BMW AG, announced: “We are establishing…
Largest Chinese Automaker Announces Plans for European Market Expansion In March 2024, SAIC Motor, China’s largest automaker, announced ambitious plans for expansion into the European market, sparking a wave of discussions in the automotive industry. The company, known for brands such as MG and Roewe, announced the introduction of a whole range of new electric…
Microcars Conquer Cities: Analysis of the Growing Popularity of Ultra-Compact Electric Vehicles In the first quarter of 2024, a significant increase in the popularity of microcars was observed in large urban agglomerations worldwide. These ultra-compact electric vehicles, often no larger than a traditional scooter, are becoming an increasingly common sight on the streets of metropolises…
Artificial Intelligence at the Driver’s Service: Next-Generation Voice Assistants Will Revolutionize Car Interfaces In March 2024, leaders in the technology and automotive industries unveiled a new generation of artificial intelligence-based voice assistants set to revolutionize how drivers interact with vehicles. These advanced systems, utilizing the latest achievements in natural language processing and machine learning, offer…
Hydrogen Makes a Comeback: New Fuel Cell Technology Reduces Production Costs by 40% In April 2024, a team of scientists from South Korea announced a breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cell technology that could radically change the future of transportation and energy. The new method of producing key fuel cell components allows for a reduction in…
End of the Combustion Engine Era? Last Major Manufacturer Announces Complete Transition to Electric Drives by 2030 In March 2024, one of the last major car manufacturers that had not yet announced full electrification of its lineup, Toyota Motor Corporation, declared a complete transition to electric vehicle production by 2030. This breakthrough decision by the…
Revolution in Safety: New AI System Predicts Collisions 3 Seconds Before They Occur In April 2024, an international team of engineers and artificial intelligence scientists presented a breakthrough safety system for vehicles capable of predicting potential collisions with a three-second lead time. The system, named “PrediSafe,” uses advanced machine learning algorithms and neural networks to…
Debut of the First Road-Legal Flying Car – Is This the Future of Urban Transportation? April 2024 saw the unveiling of the world’s first flying car with full road homologation, marking the beginning of a new era in personal transportation. The AeroMobile X1 model, developed by an international consortium of engineers and designers, was officially…
Controversies Surrounding New EU Regulations on Electric Vehicle Recycling In March 2024, the European Union introduced new, stringent regulations regarding the recycling of electric vehicles, sparking a wave of discussions and controversies in the automotive industry. The new regulations, aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of the growing number of electric cars, require manufacturers to…
Autonomous Taxis Begin Regular Service in Five European Capitals In a landmark moment for the transport and technology industries, five European capitals – Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Helsinki, and Prague – officially inaugurated regular autonomous taxi services in April 2024. This event marks a milestone in the development of autonomous vehicle technology and could significantly impact…