Ford’s First African American Designer Followed His Dreams

Bronco is the product of legendary talent, from the teams who won the Baja 1000 to the collectors who restore them today. But there’s one legend in the story of the Bronco who not only helped create the first Ford 4×4 sports-utility vehicle design, he made history, becoming one of the first African American designers…

Read More

Keeping Cool as the Electric Vehicle Market Heats Up

Some of the biggest hurdles to widespread adoption of electric vehicles are range anxiety, battery longevity and safety. As the electric vehicle market grows and for it to reach its full potential, there is an increased need for effective thermal management of the vehicles.  Keeping heat under control leads to improved charging, performance, range, longevity and safety. The new report…

Read More

Gaining More Control over Fuel Cell Membranes

More organization at the molecular level could improve the efficiency of membranes used in the hydrogen fuel cells that provide energy to electric cars and other industrial applications, according to a review published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.  [dropcap]H[/dropcap]ydrogen fuel cells are the energy-producing components of electric cars. To work, they need to be…

Read More

Incredible: What Cars Will Look Like in 2050

Can anyone alive today imagine travelling in a car with no driving seat? Imagine a car with a built-in mattress and digital paint and more of what to humans of today would be termed wired? [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ell, in a research report released recently, United Kingdom’s largest digital marketplace for new and used cars, Auto Trader, like…

Read More