But now a company called Horse Powertrain is offering an alternative to carmakers who are hesitant to go fully electric while still allowing them to develop EVs—and keep their EV production lines. Called the Future Hybrid Concept, it’s essentially a ...

The design and optimisation of powertrain mounting systems are emerging as pivotal elements in the development of modern electric vehicles. Unlike conventional internal combustion vehicles, electric powertrains pose unique vibrational challenges owing to ...

Hyliion. has filed a patent for systems and methods providing traction assistance in vehicles. The technology involves determining slip conditions on a route using vehicle and external data, configuring the electric drive powertrain accordingly, and ...

ProcessX posted BTS footage on YouTube showing how the Nissan Note with the e-Power hybrid system is made at the automaker’s Japanese plants.

Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Motors has announced that its F-Series of cab-over medium-duty trucks will introduce a variant with a battery-electric powertrain alongside the existing diesel-powered models. The Isuzu F-Series BEV trucks ...

In the United States, gasoline has reigned supreme for a century and a quarter. This magical and mysterious liquid has been the go-to motoring fuel for untold millions of cars and trucks. Of course, diesel has motivated plenty of vehicles, too, but for ...

Nissan’s new e-Power hybrid drives like an EV without ever plugging in. We tested it to see how smooth, quick, and efficient the system really is.

The development of vehicle components is a lengthy and therefore very costly process. Researchers have developed a method that can shorten the development phase of the powertrain of battery electric vehicles by several months. A team is combining ...

In a world where dragons lurk anywhere north of 1,500 rpm on diesel engine power curves, electric motors spinning at 18,000 to 20,000 rpm might take some getting used to. That's Formula One territory. Few big diesel engines would survive more than a few ...