WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update
 
















JANUARY 06, 2025



2025 Brings SUV-Load of New Battery-Electrics

The auto industry is letting up a bit on the accelerator pedal in bringing new EVs to market, but a crop of SUVs, CUVs and two pickups hitting the market will test consumers' appetite for driving electric.

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Nissan Reloads Armada, Updates Murano

Nissan reloads its premium utility vehicle offerings at a key juncture in the Japanese automaker’s history as it pushes for improved sales and heads toward a merger with Honda.

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Mercedes-Benz Reveals New EV Technologies

The technologies include a solar energy-capturing paint, a cell-level battery management system and an electric motor-based braking system.

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FOR WARDS INTELLIGENCE SUBSCRIBERS
An Analyst goes to Washington: Five Takeaways from The MERGE 24 Conference
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation held its “The MERGE24” conference in Washington DC which focused on the intersection of influence, investment and innovation in automotive. With the imminent change of government, this was a timely conference.
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2025 VW Taos Gets More Power, Polish

The Volkswagen Taos is the German automaker’s entry-priced CUV, and gets more power and enhancements aimed at solidifying its position in a growing segment.

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WardsAuto Podcast: Talking Infotainment With Market Leader LG Vehicle Solutions

South Korean electronics giant is the market leader in vehicle infotainment, a market that is growing 11.6% a year and should reach $28.3 billion by 2028.

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Volkswagen Extends Joint Venture With SAIC

The 40-year-old German-Sino partnership will accelerate their product offensive with new electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extender models.

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CES

Startup to Pitch Brainwave Sensor as Solution to Distracted Driving

Neumo’s sensor could be positioned discreetly in the seat headrest, measuring brain activity from up to a foot away and signaling when the driver may be tiring, distracted or experiencing a critical health issue.

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FEV Claims BEV Range and Charging Breakthrough With Solid-State Tech

Collaboration with battery pioneer ProLogium brings solid-state technology to the point of commercial series production.

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