Category: Transport Automotive

New autosteering system democratizes access to advanced farming technology LIVERMORE, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– Topcon Agriculture has announced the release of its new Value Line Steering solution designed specifically for farmers using mid-range tractors on small to medium-sized farms. The new offering represents a significant step in making autosteering technology, typically used on larger machinery, accessible to … Continued

BELMONT, N.C.–BUSINESS WIRE– Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that the Minerals Commission of Ghana has issued a Mine Operating Permit to the joint venture Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa” or “Project”) in Ghana. … Continued

More than 3,000 people will attend the rail industry’s largest ever AusRAIL next month, with over 120 exhibitors and an impressive lineup of more than 100 local and international speakers, including world champion surfer Layne Beachley AO.   The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) announced Ms Beachley AO will be keynote speaker at the exhibition, to … Continued

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.–BUSINESS WIRE– Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced it has partnered with Munich Electrification to develop and market its battery configuration switch (BCS), an advanced solution for 400-volt/800-volt dual string battery packs in electrified vehicles. This innovative, integrated, bi-stable device for parallel/series reconfiguration allows 800-volt vehicles to effectively charge via a 400-volt charger, … Continued

A new NRMA Insurance report that identifies driving range anxiety and recharging as key barriers for electric vehicle uptake underscores the need for continued government support for plug-in hybrids (PHEV), National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) said.   The report found the top reasons people are not considering an EV were due to … Continued

LONDON–BUSINESS WIRE– Arthur D. Little today released the 2024 edition of its Future of Automotive Mobility study, highlighting the key trends and challenges facing the global automotive market. Based on primary research with over 16,000 consumers in 25 countries, it demonstrates that predictions from the last decade of a world of connected, autonomous, shared and … Continued