Automotive
Technology development to drive long-term EV adoption
The resilience of global Electric Vehicle (EV) sales during 2020 provided some optimism as to the maturing state of the electric vehicle market. However, sales are still primarily underpinned by government policy, and improvements in cost and performance to Li-ion cells and packs, not to forget other aspects of the vehicle or grid infrastructure, are needed for widespread adoption.
Less car charging beats fast charging any day
Imagine a few years from now. You can buy a car that often needs charging but it can be fast charging or you can choose the opposite. You only need to charge one-third of the number of times so you do that at home, at the hotel or supermarket, never in the street, once a month or less.
6x6 protected multi-purpose vehicle variants released
Protolab Oy has introduced two newly upgraded variants of the 6x6 Protected Multi-Purpose Vehicle (PMPV) Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), the PMPV 2 and PMPV 3. The new variants have been developed based on user feedback and are ready to meet the requirements of Finland’s upcoming domestic 6x6 APC procurement programme. This programme is expected to begin when competitor participating vehicles complete R&D and market surveys have been ...
Position sensors launched for automotive applications
Melexis has expanded its portfolio of non-contact position sensors, with the addition of two new devices which complement the existing MLX90364/5/6/7 products. The MLX90421 and MLX90422 are based on the company’s proprietary Triaxis high-accuracy magnetic sensing technology. They have the same key features as the MLX90364/5/6/7 devices, but with some additional enhancements incorporated.
Nidec ASI to install ultra-fast charger for EVs
Nidec ASI has announced that it will install an ultra-fast charger (UFC) station in the ROA Group service area on Telesina state highway 372 (Benevento). The installation of this charging system represents an important step forward towards progressively widespread electric mobility in Italy, an aspect which is pivotal in promoting an increasingly sustainable model of development and tourism.
Evolution of EV charging and solutions for future needs
As the number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) increase, there is a high demand for more energy-efficient charging infrastructure systems that can charge vehicles faster than ever before.
Automotive IC marketshare slips in 2020
In this month’s June Update to The McClean Report, IC Insights has presented its forecast for IC usage by major product type and end-use application (i.e., computer, communications, consumer, automotive, industrial, and government/military) through 2025.
Li-ion for EVs: Tech developments and batteries beyond cars
The Li-ion market has been buoyed by an electric car market that remained surprisingly resilient during 2020. However, most electric vehicle markets are still heavily reliant on public subsidy and incentives. To move way from this, and toward widespread adoption, improvements to Li-ion cell and battery technology are needed for cheaper and better performing batteries.
Next generation of armoured vehicle brake upgrade kits
Alcon Components have announced the launch of their next generation of Civilian Armoured Vehicle (CAV) brake upgrade kits, which are an extension of the existing range and now cater for a wider range of SUVs and other modified vehicles.
Fleet analytics enables smarter fleet management
Booster has announced the 2020 energy usage and emissions results from its fleet services after employing fleet analytics. Using Booster Insights, Booster's proprietary fleet telematics technology, the company helped more than 650 of its customers save an annual cumulative $12.5 million in energy costs, avoid 500,000 vehicle miles traveled, and avert more than three million pounds of CO2 emissions.