Kevin Jost, Author at Futurride

Crowley to build, operate first all-electric U.S. tugboat

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 15, 2021 | Autonomy, Electrification, Vehicles

The eWolf zero-emissions ship-assist and -escort tug is scheduled to serve the Port of San Diego by mid-2023.

Lightyear’s prototype drives over 440 mi with 60-kW·h battery

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 14, 2021 | Electrification, Startups, Testing, Vehicles

The world’s first long-range solar electric vehicle went the distance, achieving an important technology milestone, according to Lex Hoefsloot, CEO and Co-founder, on the path to production in the first half of 2022.

Pininfarina presents its first 100% virtually developed concept car

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 14, 2021 | Augmented Reality, Autonomy, Design, Electrification, Simulation, Vehicles

With the Teorema, the Pininfarina Virtual Lab employed augmented-reality, virtual-reality, and “new” mixed-reality technologies to quickly explore various shapes, experiences, and scenarios.

SES to go public with industry-leading lithium-metal batteries

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 13, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Startups, Technology, Testing

CEO and Founder Qichao Hu talks to Futurride about how his company is looking to improve EV battery technology with a “full-service solution” featuring advances in thin lithium-metal foil manufacturing, better electrolytes, less-porous separators, and software for smarter, higher performing, and safer cells.

Stellantis joins electrification race

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 9, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Vehicles

The company plans to invest more than €30 billion through 2025 in electrification and software, with all 14 brands committing to fully electrified solutions using four flexible BEV-by-design platforms, a scalable family of three electric drive modules, and standardized battery packs.

Concept Recharge previews Volvo’s electric future

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 30, 2021 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles

At the conclusion of Volvo Cars Tech Moment online event today about its future technology roadmap, the company revealed the Concept Recharge, previewing its pure-electric future and new platform, and the XC90 replacement—which will get a name “more like a child,” according to the CEO.

Gaussin accelerates smart road-truck electrification with ‘skateboard’

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 30, 2021 | Business Development, Design, Electrification, Vehicles

The company has developed its zero-emissions skateboard with suppliers like Magna, Microvast, and Nvidia—creating a subsidiary and network of licensees to accelerate the global deployment of clean and intelligent solutions for freight transportation.

Volta Trucks reveals first running Zero prototype chassis

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 30, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

Unveiled at the ITT Hub conference in Farnborough, UK, the running electric prototype chassis—with Proterra high-voltage battery and Meritor compact eAxle—was designed and developed in just six months.

Lotus returns to Olympic bike track

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 29, 2021 | Design, Materials, Testing, Vehicles

With partners Hope Technology and Renishaw, the company aims to repeat the Olympic successes of the past with innovative aerodynamics, lightweight, and advanced materials.

WMC targets electric land speed record with ‘revolutionary’ motorcycle

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 28, 2021 | Design, Electrification, Startups, Testing, Vehicles

White Motorcycle Concepts, the startup founded in 2019 by Rob White, unveiled the WMC250EV electric motorcycle incorporating the V-Air air-duct concept—along with D-Drive regen motor unit in front and F-Drive final-drive system—to pave way for a potential production “industry revolution.”