Cummins Finds Customer for Hydrogen ICE Technology

Cummins announced in February it had redesigned its B, L and X-Series engine portfolios to run on hydrogen in addition to diesel and natural gas. The so-called fuel-agnostic platform includes the hydrogen option in 6.7L displacement as well as 15.0L.

By Jim Irwin • Sept. 2, 2022

Used EV Prices Increase, But For How Long?

When EV supplies increase and early adopters are satisfied, mainstream shoppers must be courted.

By Nancy Dunham • Aug. 31, 2022

2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Lucid Air

This video clip highlighting the Lucid Air was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.

By Drew Winter • Aug. 29, 2022

Jaguar Land Rover to Offer Apprenticeships in Data Skills

A Data Fellowship course covers topics including data modeling and Machine Learning and will support thousands of JLR employees in making the transition from spreadsheets and desktop data work to working on the cloud.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 29, 2022

California to Phase Out ICE-Powered Vehicles by 2035

The California Air Resources Board establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035, all new cars and light trucks sold in the state will be zero-emission vehicles, but limited sales of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles will be allowed.

By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 26, 2022

Selling Your Next Car With Customer Data Platforms

Customer Data Platforms can integrate data and create user profiles so you can engage with high-value, high-intention buyers and target them cross-channel to purchase their next car.

By Mike Greer • Aug. 25, 2022

U.S. Needs EV Battery Resource Reclamation Strategy

While U.S. policymakers seek ways to expand the domestic supply of critical EV-battery inputs, the overall strategy should include facilitating and expanding second-life uses, reclaiming serviceable components and recycling critical materials when reuse is not feasible.

By Elijah Kerry • Aug. 24, 2022

Polestar to Launch Battery-Electric Roadster in 2026

The roadster will be derived from the Polestar 5, the production version of the Polestar Precept released in 2020 that showcases the brand’s future vision for design, technology and sustainability, the Swedish automaker says.

By Jim Irwin • Aug. 22, 2022

Seventh-Gen Mustang to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

Various media reports say the seventh-generation Mustang will be the last gasoline-powered version of the sports car and a battery-electric model is planned for around 2028.

By Jim Irwin • Aug. 19, 2022

2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Kia EV6 GT-Line

This video clip highlighting the Kia EV6 GT-Line was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.

By Jim Irwin • Aug. 19, 2022

Fuel Takes Biggest Bite out of Greeks’ Pocketbooks

Greece ranks at the top of spending on fuel largely owing to lower average worker earnings compared with more prosperous European nations.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 19, 2022

Venture Capitalist Sees BEVs Gaining Traction Globally

Hella Ventures co-founder Marco Marinucci predicts the U.S. will have a fleet of about 50 million EVs in 2030, 100 million in 2035 and 150 million in 2040. “And most parts of the world will follow a similar adoption rate,” he says.

By Roger Schreffler • Aug. 18, 2022

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept: Electric Muscle

The Stellantis boys (and girls) roll out their idea of what a performance BEV will look – and sound – like when it arrives in dealerships in 2024.

By Bob Gritzinger • Aug. 17, 2022

Autonomy May Quell Buyers’ EV Fears, Aid Dealers’ Revenues

The start-up subscription service's order of $1.2 billion in EVs is set to bring alternative fuel vehicles to the masses.

By Nancy Dunham • Aug. 17, 2022

Dodge Creates Electrification Buzz With All-New Hornet PHEV

The Dodge Hornet GT is powered by a Hurricane4 2.0L turbocharged I-4, while the Hornet R/T runs on a 1.3L turbo-4 and 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery.

By Jim Irwin • Aug. 16, 2022

U.S. Lagging European Union in Vehicle Cybersecurity

Any connected device is vulnerable to hacking, automobiles included. In the past decade, cars have become increasingly interconnected, creating numerous opportunities for exploitation.

By David Lukic • Aug. 16, 2022

Making Electric-Vehicle Charging Customer-centric

At its core, customer-centric EV charging focuses on the customer’s economic, environmental and performance objectives. This differs from traditional incentives and programs that focus on grid benefits and greater demand flexibility.

By Kate Henningsen • Aug. 15, 2022

Auto Dealerships Can Become EV Experts

“It’s time for dealers to raise their hands and say, ‘We know about this,’” Liesl LaRouche says of electric-vehicle technology.

By Steve Finlay • Aug. 15, 2022

‘Crate’ EV Motor for Car Builders Launched

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.An electric powertrain company targeting small, niche automakers and retrofit conversion companies has released its first complete ‘crate’ e...

By Paul Myles • Aug. 15, 2022

Musk Promises Mid-2023 Launch of Long-Anticipated Cybertruck

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the Cybertruck, with its angular, squared-off design, will be built at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, TX, as originally announced back in 2019.

By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 12, 2022

Mahle, Siemens to Jointly Develop Wireless EV Charging

One Mahle project aims to develop a cross-manufacturer inductive charging system for electric vehicles.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 11, 2022

2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Jeep Grand Wagoneer

This video clip highlighting the Jeep Grand Wagoneer was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Aug. 10, 2022

Vin-Who? How Fast? Vietnamese Firm Has Bold Plans for U.S. Market

VinFast sets its sights on U.S. market, with its first BEVs arriving this year. Sales are projected at 1,526, soaring to 22,838 in 2023 and more than 52,000 in 2026.

By Sebastian Blanco • Aug. 9, 2022

User Data Opens Multiple Opportunities for Automakers

Various estimates suggest more than $2 trillion in new revenue is available from the utilization of data, which can open new revenue streams in shopping, entertainment, vehicle maintenance and electric-vehicle charging.

By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 8, 2022

Mahle Designs Diagnostic Technology for EV Systems

Mahle claims to be the world’s first supplier to enable independent workshops to perform battery diagnostics on EVs with the Mahle TechPRO diagnostic tool launched in March.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 5, 2022