WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update


	OCTOBER 16, 2023

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Driving the 2024 Electric Porsche Macan

The new electric-powered CUV generates over 603 hp and over 738 lb.-ft. of torque.

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BEVs Rise as Tesla Share Slips; Hyundai Goes NACS; EVgo and More Charging News

Tesla had its lowest quarterly share this year in Q3, while GM, Ford and Hyundai-Kia all achieved more than 20,000 BEV sales.

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Mustang Dark Horse 5.0L V-8 is Dark Horse No More

Ford earns kudos for bringing one more V-8 blast to the party without resorting to turbos or superchargers.

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Battle for Battery Supremacy Intensifies as PHEVs Surge in China

Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles have emerged as the primary driving force behind the increasing new energy vehicle penetration rate in the China market, leading to intense competition among major battery manufacturers in the fight for customers.

WardsAuto Podcast: EVs and Driving L4 Autonomous Vehicles

The rapid adoption of battery-electric vehicles is ushering in a new era of autonomous driving.

Nissan's Digital Reveal of First of Series BEV Concepts

Nissan is running a series of digital reveals of its concept BEVs ahead of the Japan Mobility Show later this month. The first reveal is of its Nissan Hyper Urban which was shown at the automaker’s design presentation hall within the Nissan Technica

European Emissions Rules: Foot-Dragging and Hair-Pulling

Representatives of Mahle Powertrain and Horiba say the European Commission's lack of clarity on emission standards has engineers wasting time and money trying to predict final rules.

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Mobileye’s Resurgence: A Warning to Competitors

Mobileye, a leader in driver-assistance technologies, has faced challenges due to its somewhat inflexible solutions for the software-defined vehicle and increasing competition from Qualcomm. However, recent announcements, including partnerships with Porsche and Polestar and the opening of its systems, indicate a strong path to recovery. Moreover, its new GSR-compliant ISA solution holds the potential for important contract wins in Europe.

Continental Partnership to Develop In-Wheel BEV Drive Unit

Automotive supply giant Continental has teamed up with a BEV motor specialist to develop an integrated in-wheel powertrain and drivetrain. The company has entered a strategic partnership with Munich’s DeepDrive to jointly develop a combined unit com