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Government

WCX: NHTSA Open to Negotiated Rulemaking on Some Safety Issues

The chief lawyer for the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said the agency wants to move quickly to reduce regulatory burden.

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Manned Systems

Career Ford Engineer Zhou Awarded SAE’s Medal of Honor

SAE International named a longtime Ford engineer with its Medal of Honor during its annual World Congress event.

News

Propulsion

WCX: Resilient Propulsion Strategies Require Options

Industry experts - spurred by volatile fuel prices - discuss resilient propulsion strategies at SAE International’s WCX 2026, including EVs, hybrids, PHEVs and gas engines.

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Automotive

WCX: Expert Claims War Hurting China’s Already-Struggling Economy

As the opening keynote speaker for SAE WCX 2026 in Detroit, China analyst Gordon Chang was direct in his assessment of the Iran war’s effect on China, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Read on to learn more.

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Automotive

Harbinger Extends its Range of Medium-Duty EVs

Harbinger has unveiled the HC Series, a medium-duty commercial EV truck with an integrated range extender that aims to offer the best of both EC and ICE worlds in terms of range, uptime and payload capacity.

Summits

AR/AI

2026 Battery & Electrification Summit (Online)

As electrification reshapes how vehicles are designed, powered, and integrated into energy ecosystems, OEMs and design engineers are faced with complex design challenges.

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Automotive

Toyota Expands All-Electric bZ “Family”

Toyota is introducing three new all-electric models for 2026/2027, the C-HR, the bZ Woodland and a totally new Highlander.

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Power

Some Automakers Retreat from North American EV Market

In a somewhat surprising move, even non-U.S. automakers are pulling back from electric vehicles.

Articles

Sensors/Data Acquisition

WCX 2026: Honda’s Crowdsourced PRMS Can Improve Roads, Drivers

The leader for Honda's project that allows cars and drivers to self-report problems with roads will speak at WCX 2026.

Technology Report

Power

Caterham Project V EV on Track for 2027

Details on the Caterham Project V EV from CES 2026.

Articles

Robotics, Automation & Control

CES 2026: Caterpillar Launches AI Assistant for Jobsites and Machines

Caterpillar used the CES 2026 venue to unveil Cat AI Assistant.

Podcasts

Communications

SAE Automotive Podcast: V2X Vehicle Communications

We talk to Honda and Miovision about their V2X communication strategies and products.

News

Green Design & Manufacturing

Bosch Shows off its First U.S. Electrolyzer in Support of Hydrogen Research

Bosch continues its bet on hydrogen with its first U.S. electrolyzer to create hydrogen from water and electricity.

Articles

Unmanned Systems

How Precise GNSS Unlocks Scalable, Cost-Effective Mapping for ADAS and Autonomy

There are benefits to using GNSS and SD maps to keep ADAS/AVs up-to-date, including lower data requirements.

Original Equipment

Manned Systems

Hyundai’s Next Gen Excavators Break Ground at CONEXPO

Hyundai has brought its Next Gen HX excavator models out for their first public appearance at CONEXPO in Las Vegas. The new HX models are more fuel efficient, powerful and safer than ever before.

Webinars

Test & Measurement

Battery Abuse Testing: Pushing to Failure

What happens when a battery is pushed to its limits? Battery abuse testing plays a critical role in understanding how batteries respond when subjected to conditions beyond normal operation. These tests...

Road Ready

Power

The Electric Mercedes G-Wagon, a Pricey Joy

The electric G-Wagon goes green without sacrificing off-road prowess.

Technology Report

Automotive

Borg Warner to Supply Integrated Drive and Generator for EREV Trucks

BorgWarner announces deals to supply two components to OEMs for EREVs.

Road Ready

Transportation

First Drive: 2026 Audi A6

Audi's 2026 A6 delivers refined sport luxury.

Technology Report

Automotive

Scout CEO: 160K Reservations, No Unsolvable Problems

CEO Scott Keogh says 160,000 customers have reserved a vehicle, even two years or more before production begins.

Technology Report

Robotics, Automation & Control

Tensor Goes with 433 Arms in Upcoming Robocar

Tensor and Arm announced they will partner to develop a Level-4 capable automated driving platform for their upcoming self-driving Robocar.

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Power

Joby Looks to Toyota for Investment and Manufacturing

Joby Aviation is relying on Toyota's investment and manufacturing prowess to bring airtaxis to market.

Original Equipment

Manufacturing & Prototyping

Mack Unveils New Granite and Keystone Vocational Trucks at CONEXPO

Mack unveils two new trucks, the Granite and Keystone, at CONEXPO in Las Vegas. The pair of vocational trucks aim to set a new standard in the segment with new safety tech, improved fuel economy, and other new features to make operators more comfortable behind the wheel.

Road Ready

Automotive

5 More HP for 2026 Kia Sportage: First Drive

For 2026, Kia kept the powertrain from last year’s Sportage Hybrid as it made light updates to the look and interior. The automaker has been in the hybrid business for a while, but the automaker is still looking to make a splash in the gas-electric space. Read on to learn more.

Road Ready

Power

First Drive: 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid

The 2027 CLA hybrid uses one of two powertrains coming to the German sedan, alongside an electric version. Both will be available in the second half of 2026, according to Mercedes, and both are built on the new MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform. Read on to learn more.

Articles

Power

SAE Books: Mobility for All with Christopher Borroni-Bird

New SAE International book on the topic of making new vehicles more sustainable and mobility more affordable.

Q&A

Power

GM’s Barra: Electric Vehicles Are Still the Future

GM CEO Mary Barra says the future of the company is still electric, but that it must remain flexible in a changing regulatory and customer-demand environment.

Supplier Eye

Automotive

Feast, Then Famine

As re-regionalization continues, there could be a limited bright spot ahead.

Editorial Webinars

Transportation

Quiet, Please: NVH Improvement Opportunities in the Early Design Cycle

Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) is critical in cars because it directly shapes the driver and passenger experience. This 60-minute webinar from the editors of...