GM Reveals All-New EV Motors

The motors that will power GM’s Ultium-based EVs were built as a scalable family, sharing design principles as well as similar tooling and manufacturing strategies. Pictured are the stators of all three motors.

As many as three electric motors in the scalable family, which includes a 180-kW, a 255-kW and a 62-kW all-wheel drive assist motor, can be used in one vehicle…

Ford Developing All-Electric Law Enforcement Vehicles

To demonstrate that a vehicle with an electric powertrain can deliver strong performance and stand up to demanding police duty cycles, the company is submitting an all-electric police pilot vehicle based on the 2021 Mustang Mach-E SUV for testing as part of the Michigan State Police 2022 Model Year Police Evaluation on Sept. 18 and 20. Graphics on vehicle not available for sale.

The company is submitting an all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E SUV-based police pilot vehicle for testing as part of the Michigan State Police 2022 Model Year Police Evaluation…

Auburn University’s Autonomous Racecar Takes First Laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Autonomous Tiger Racing team members (from left to right) Brendan Schretter, Elizabeth Keefer, Will Bryan and Stephanie Meyer pose with their autonomous vehicle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The team will compete in the first-ever Indy Autonomous Challenge on Oct. 23, 2021.

The speedway will host the first-ever Indy Autonomous Challenge later this year…