Kevin Jost, Author at Futurride

LiDAR pioneer Velodyne makes light work for safety

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 3, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development, Sensors, Software

The laser sensor supplier shows its broad product range at Auto Shanghai 2021 as it drives the market with OEM partners like Faraday Future, Gatik, and Idriverplus and speeds development with Ansys.

Cyberster brings MG excitement to Shanghai

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 2, 2021 | Design, Electrification, Gaming, Vehicles

At the Auto Shanghai 2021 show, the SAIC brand showed the pure-electric concept car with sports gaming cockpit and a novel business model to determine production.

Earth Day inspires e-motorcycle pioneer Zero

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 28, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, User Experience, Vehicles

A portion of sales of a limited-edition DSR benefits the National Forest Foundation in honor of Earth Day and projects that improve, restore, and make ecologically sustainable trail systems, while a partnership with EagleRider promotes electrification with rentals as ‘extended demo rides.’

Geely Holding impresses with electrified portfolio in Shanghai

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 23, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development, Electrification, Vehicles

At Auto Shanghai 2021, the group showed how it is accelerating its efforts to electrify its many global and home-grown brands, and it is partnering with tech giants DiDi, Tencent, Baidu, and Foxconn to deliver smarter offerings for its customers.

The Climate Pledge crosses 100 signatories

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 22, 2021 | Electrification, Vehicles

Generating over $1.4 trillion in global annual revenues, signatories have committed to The Climate Pledge co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism to meet the net-zero carbon goals of the Paris Agreement by 2040—10 years early.

Porsche, VW Group joining forces to emphasize climate protection

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 22, 2021 | Electrification, Vehicles

For Earth Day, Porsche (along with the entire VW Group) is giving all its employees the opportunity to spend one hour focusing on climate protection, highlighting the Taycan Cross Turismo that it says is the first vehicle to be carbon-neutral throughout its entire use phase.

Bridgestone aids Lightyear solar car efficiency with custom tires

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 22, 2021 | Chassis, Electrification, Research, Vehicles

Announced at a virtual event on Earth Day 2021, Bridgestone is applying its Enliten technology to Turanza Eco tires specially engineered for Lightyear One to aid battery life, maximize vehicle range, and reduce environmental impact.

IDTechEx highlights key tech to fight climate change

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 22, 2021 | Electrification, Infrastructure, Policy, Vehicles

To mark Earth Day 2021, here are some of the technologies that the research firm believes will be instrumental in winning the fight.

Audi previews new PPE platform with A6 e-tron concept

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 20, 2021 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles

The concept previews future Audi design and the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) technology platform coming in a 2022 production car with 270-kW fast charging and a WLTP range of more than 700 km.