GM interested in electric air taxi market

First flying car skyport in Miami, FloridaGeneral Motors is exploring the use of its Ultium modular battery system in electric air taxis, Reuters reported Tuesday. The report, based on information from two people familiar with the matter, follows GM CEO Mary Barra's brief reference to air taxis at a conference Monday. "The strength and flexibility of our Ultium battery system opens...

Ballard reveals hydrogen fuel-cell tech developed with Audi

2020 Audi S7As other automakers back away from hydrogen fuel cells, Audi appears to still be in the game. Ballard Power Systems, a manufacturer of fuel cells for commercial applications, announced Monday a new fuel-cell stack developed in concert with Audi. The FCgen HPS stack is designed for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, according to Ballard. The...

Will GM’s Ultium Drive be the small-block V-8 for generation of EVs?

Cadillac Lyriq conceptThe ubiquitous General Motors 350 small-block V-8, which went into a generation of vehicles, made GM strong. For decades it was offered in a wide range of output levels and tunes and to this day is made by the company as a crate engine for hobbyists. GM announced Tuesday, in a move harking back to its treatment of core engine and transmission...

Will GM’s Ultium Drive be the small-block V-8 for a generation of EVs?

Cadillac Lyriq conceptThe ubiquitous General Motors 350 small-block V-8, which went into a generation of vehicles, made GM strong. For decades it was offered in a wide range of output levels and to this day is made by the company as a crate engine for hobbyists. GM announced Tuesday, in a move harking back to its treatment of core engine and transmission components in...