AUGUST 7, 2018

Study: EV Incentives Should Consider Shades of Green

Researchers found the “green” value of EVs can vary dramatically across the U.S. due to climate differences, whether producing the electricity to recharge them relies on fossil fuels, and how far the vehicles are driven each day.

Understanding the Potential of Available Vehicle Data
Connecting cars is about more than connected cars. Visit the free Resource Center to find information for Auto OEMs and Insurers to take advantage of available vehicle data today.

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 7

Electrification to Reduce Trans Gears; Sanctions on Iran Impact OEMs; Jaguar E-PACE Impressions

Enabling lightweighting by enhancing bond durability of aluminum
Aluminum is quickly becoming the go to substrate for automotive light weighting applications. It has been projected that by 2025, in North America, 15% of the automotive body sheet content will be using aluminum substrates. This trend generates many challenges, including the need for the development of improved joining materials and techniques. Join Henkel and WardsAuto for an informative and free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 12th at 10:00am E.S.T to learn more about the impact of bonding aluminum on weight.

Suit Helps Ford Workers Make All the Right Moves

The skin-tight suit consists of 15 tiny movement-tracking light sensors connected to a wireless detection unit that system tracks how the person moves at work. Ergonomists use the data to help employees align their posture correctly.

Hypercar Promises Heart-Pounding Driving Experience

Named after a bird of prey, the street-legal Milan Red’s characteristics includes 1,325 hp, 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.47 seconds and a top speed exceeding 250 mph (400 km/h).

Malaysian Leader May Call for Import Limits

Mahathir Mohamad says the imports have stunted the growth of the local automotive market, while national automakers such as Proton have found it difficult to penetrate other countries due to their own restrictions.

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