Product Development and Technology
Get the latest news and updates on product development and technology in the automotive industry from John McElroy and the Autoline team.
AD #4401 – Hyundai Reveals Software-Defined Factory; Subaru Unveils In-House EV Prototype; Tesla Roadster Pre-Orders Lack Delivery Guarantee
October 19, 2026
Listen to “AD #4401 – Hyundai Reveals Software-Defined Factory; Subaru Unveils In-House EV Prototype; Tesla...
The Big Battery Pivot From EVs To Other Markets – The Battery Show 2026
October 18, 2026
EV sales in the U.S. are running well below projections, so battery makers are quickly pivoting to other markets. Tal...
Batteries? Why Not Store Energy With A Flywheel? – The Battery Show 2026
October 17, 2026
Torus is a U.S. startup that uses a flywheel to store energy, in combination with batteries. It’s not for cars,...
AD #4400 – Tesla Reveals New Roadster; Tariffs Push U.S. Steel Prices Up 52%; Carvana Targets 3 Million Sales By 2035
October 16, 2026
Listen to “AD #4400 – Tesla Reveals New Roadster; Tariffs Push U.S. Steel Prices Up 52%; Carvana Targets 3...
AD #4399 – Touchscreens Rated Most Distracting Feature; Good MPG = Good Sales; Home Energy Provides Electricity Record
October 15, 2026
Listen to “AD #4399 – Touchscreens Rated Most Distracting Feature; Good MPG = Good Sales; Home Energy...
Electric Motors With No Rare Earths – The Battery Show 2026
October 14, 2026
Modal Motors is a startup in Michigan that makes electric motors that don’t use any rare earths. The motors are...
Aluminum Bus Bars Replace Wiring Harnesses – The Battery Show 2026
October 14, 2026
Tesla was one of the first to use aluminum bus bars in its cars. And that has got others interested....
BorgWarner’s Electric Grid In A Box – The Battery Show 2026
October 14, 2026
BorgWarner saw an opportunity to use some of its high voltage EV tech and apply it to an industrial application....
