Category: Design

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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Luminar debuts Blade, a design vision for AV sensor integration

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 24, 2021 | Autonomy, Design, Sensors, Vehicles

At its Studio Day, the company unveiled the design, a partnership with NewDealDesign, on robotaxi and trucking concepts and provided live drives through New York City with it integrated on a consumer vehicle.

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WAE, Italdesign create engineering/design EV solution

Posted by Esther Rosenfelder | Jun 10, 2021 | Business Development, Design, Electrification

The partnership combines the Williams Advanced Engineering modular electric vehicle platform with Italdesign vehicle design expertise in a turn-key option for a “complete” upper-premium EV production solution.

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Ford goes all electric with F-150 Lightning

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 20, 2021 | Design, Electrification, User Experience, Vehicles

The long-awaited electric pickup sticks with the successful F-150 formula and look, but electrification comes with updated design details, a large and versatile front truck, a low entry price, and features meant to ease customers’ transition to the all-electric future.

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Automobili Estrema joins the electric hypercar fray

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 17, 2021 | Business Development, Design, Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

The company says its Fulminea is the first Italian electric hypercar with a hybrid solid-state battery and announces a merger with ABEE to help bring the car and technology to market in 2023.

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REGENT developing the world’s first electric seaglider

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 13, 2021 | Aerospace, Business Development, Design, Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

The electric flying machine—which combines the speed, comfort, and navigation systems of an aircraft with the convenience, maneuverability, and affordability of a boat—is set to transport passengers along coastal routes by 2025.

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Arrival reveals electric Car for Uber ride-hailing collaboration

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 4, 2021 | Design, Electrification, Mobility Services, Vehicles

The Arrival Car will be designed to be an affordable, purpose-built electric vehicle designed in partnership with Uber and its drivers.

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