Dan Carney

Tyrol, Virginia

Contributing Automotive Editor at Popular Science

Indefatigable iconoclast. Design News auto writer, dad, triathlete, racer, motorcyclist and ballplayer. North American Car of the Year juror.

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Pioneering Battery Tech & Manufacturing Efficiency

2 days ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 22, 2025An LGES lithium-ion pouch cell for an automotive battery.LG Energy SolutionSouth Korea's LG Energy Solution has a large presence in the US, with facilities and factories in this country supplying domestic electric vehicle assembly plants. Design News talked with Bob Lee, the company's chief strategy officer and head of North America about LGES's outlook on current EV battery technology developments.
Pioneering Battery Tech & Manufacturing Efficiency

2 days ago | batterytechonline.com | Dan Carney

Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 22, 2025An LGES lithium-ion pouch cell for an automotive battery.LG Energy SolutionSouth Korea's LG Energy Solution has a large presence in the US, with facilities and factories in this country supplying domestic electric vehicle assembly plants. Design News talked with Bob Lee, the company's chief strategy officer and head of North America about LGES's outlook on current EV battery technology developments.
Asian Brands Showcase EVs & SUVs as US Makers Skip

4 days ago | batterytechonline.com | Dan Carney

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Efficiency & Safety Improvements

6 days ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, is expanding its use of NoTraffic's AI-powered traffic control system, joining other cities in improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety at intersections. Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 18, 2025NoTraffic's AI is delivering reductions in delays for drivers and pedestrians.Sylvain Sonnet via Getty ImagesAt a GlanceIn Tucson, AZ, NoTraffic provided a 57% faster afternoon commute and a 32% faster morning commute. Phoenix, AZ experienced a 70% reduction in red-light running.
Asian Brands Showcase EVs & SUVs as US Makers Skip

1 week ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

The 125th New York International Auto Show saw Asian brands take center stage with EV and SUV debuts, while US domestic brands were notably absent. Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru unveiled new models. Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 16, 2025The 2025 New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center.Dan CarneyAt a GlanceThis year is the 125th New York International Auto Show. The auto show fills more than a million square feet of exhibition space at the Javits Center.
Texas Instruments Integrated Driver Promises Cheaper, Better Lidar

1 week ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

Texas Instruments has announced an advance in integration that promises to make automotive lidar devices cheaper while also letting them see farther down the road.
AutoPacific Research Group Finds Car Shoppers Will Change Plans Because of Trump’s Tariffs

1 week ago | plasticstoday.com | Dan Carney

The AutoPacific Tariffs and Vehicles survey has found that the Trump tariffs will likely lead new car shoppers to adjust their purchase plans. The survey looked at people who are planning major purchases and found that one-third of the 2,000 respondents said they were planning to buy a new car. Of that group, 59% said that they intend to purchase a new vehicle, 27% plan to buy used, and 14% are currently unsure which way they’ll go.
Nauto’s AI Driver-Monitoring System Proves Benefits in Virginia Tech Study

1 week ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 12, 2025Hang up and drive!Shot By Dave via Getty ImagesA new study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) that a driver monitoring system by AI startup Nauto system detected 100% of tested distractions in less than five seconds. Nauto provides commercial fleet operators with an add-on driver monitoring device that looks like a conventional aftermarket dash cam.
Reveling in the 800-hp Hybrid-Electric Lamborghini Urus SE

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

At a GlanceThe new Urus SE plug-in hybrid starts at a base price of $258,838. It provides an estimated electric-only driving range of 37 miles. Top speed is 194 mph. With the arrival of the Urus SE, Italian dream car maker Lamborghini has added electrification to its entire product line, as the hybrid-electric 2025 Urus SE replaces the previous Urus S and Urus Performante models, which were combustion-only.
View the Reimagined Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Before the “500”

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

The $60.5 million, 17-month renovation provides a vivid platform for The Speedway’s most significant cars and drivers. Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 7, 2025Is Gasoline Alley at Indy the most famous location in motorsports?Indianapolis Motor Speedway MuseumAt a GlanceIt is the museum's first renovation in 40 years. The museum now incorporates a 1,500-square-foot STEAM classroom for visiting students. The redesign came in below the planned $64 million budget.