WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update


	JULY 22, 2024

TEST DRIVES

Infiniti Doubles Down on Luxe ICE with 2025 QX80

Infiniti is launching an all-new QX80 SUV, an all-new luxury SUV with an old-school non-electrified powertrain.

EU Lawmakers Seek to Guarantee ICE Tech Into Next Decade

European Parliament's largest party proposes legislation to save ICE powertrains using carbon-neutral fuels beyond proposed 2035 CO2 ban.

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EA Pilot a Good Move; Toyota Joins IONNA; Sony and Solid-State News

The tactic of restricting a BEV’s state-of-charge is not novel but should be employed more often.

Minerals Experts See U.S. Closing Gap With China in EV Tech

Simon Moores, CEO of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, says China and Tesla no longer drive the narrative on EV battery development all by themselves.

Not Enough Copper to Support EV Transition, Study Says

An EV requires three to five times as much copper as an internal-combustion-engine vehicle – not to mention the copper required for upgrades to the electrical grid.

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‘Detroit, We Don’t Have a Problem’: the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

If you want more people to drive EVs, given that those who are on the leading edge are already taken, creating something that is more down-to-earth is a clever strategy.

WardsAuto Podcast: Can Nissan's Infiniti Retool and Get It Right?

Infiniti has struggled for credibility and consideration for 35 years. Though it does not have its BEVs out yet, can the brand find its way in the era of transition with a slick, if gas-thirsty, SUV?

Second-Gen Rivians Are Quicker, Go Farther, Add New Features

BEV maker substantially improves existing vehicles’ powertrains, electrical architecture, ADAS platform, battery technology and more.

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2024 Software-Defined Vehicle Survey Results

The Wards Intelligence 2024 software-defined vehicle survey underscores the insights of key players in the automotive industry, emphasizing the pivotal role of SDVs in shaping its future.

Why VW Inked Major SDV Deal With Rivian

Volkswagen Group strikes a $5 billion deal with electric-vehicle start-up Rivian to supply the German automaker with technology critical to developing software-defined vehicles.

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High-Profile Accidents Raise Safety Concerns for AVs

A series of unfortunate events in 2023 and 2024 caused the AV industry to stumble amid pushback from regulators, the public and investors. Working under reduced budgets, AV companies continue to push development and testing. AI large language models and new regulations may be the answer the industry needs to get the green light for deployment in 2025.