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On Global EV Sales, Lean and the Supply Chain & Dealing With Snow
The distribution of EVs and potential implications, why lean still matters even with supply chain issues, where there are the most industrial robots, a potential coming shortage that isn’t a microprocessor, mapping tech and obscured signs, and a look at the future
On Lotus, Quantum Ribbons & the Golden Ratio
Lotus prepares for its future, Honda prepares for a quantum future, Nissan nods to the past, GM expanding its electrification footprint, what Stellantis is doing in the EV realm, and a review of the Toyota Highlander.
On Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles & a Sled for Santa
Autonomous vehicles galore—from Ford delivering food to Santa delivering presents. A clever EV from Honda for hospitalized children. The impressive Hyundai IONIQ 5, and how the company got there. And more.
On a Baby Bugatti EV, a Hybrid Boat and the Future of Works
On the diminutive electric Bugatti you didn’t know you wanted; interesting predictions about apps, electrification and data; a Scandinavian hybrid tourist boat development; the VW Arteon sedan; and employment considerations in car plants as a result of electrification
On Audi Sport, Aesthetic of Machinery, and New Manufacturers
Audi has had an innovative approach to racing, and its Dakar hybrid is no different. A look at designs from Maybach, Morgan and Pininfarina. Foxconn is serious about automotive manufacturing. KPMG’s survey reveals the viability of going “asset-light.” And a new vehicular automotive display will put you in the metaverse.
On Residual Value, Electrification Challenges, German Manufacturing and more
How quality and design affect value, why electrification still has some challenges, how the Brits define “autonomy,” why the ICE isn’t going away soon, which companies are not considered particularly green, and the experiential importance OEMs must address
Special Report: Toyota & Issues Electric
Although Toyota’s focus on hybrid powertrains at the seeming expense of the development of a portfolio of full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for the market could cause some concern among those of an environmental orientation, in that Toyota doesn’t seem to be sufficiently supportive of the environment, in their estimation. Here’s something that could cause a reconsideration of that point of view.
On Fuel Cells, Battery Enclosures, and Lucid Air
A skateboard for fuel cells, building a better battery enclosure, what ADAS does, a big engine for boats, the curious case of lean production, what drivers think, and why Lucid is remarkable
On Green Car Awards, the Golf GTI, and Automated Driving
On stamping, green cars, a semi with a bathroom, a vehicle covered with solar panels, VW’s hot hatches, and a Level 3 system coming soon
On Quantum Navigation, EVs, Auto Industry Sales and more
Sandia’s quantum navi, three things about EVs, transporting iron ore in an EV during the winter, going underwater in an EV (OK, it is a sub), state of the UK auto industry (sad), why the Big Three likes Big Vehicles, and the future of logistics.