Automotive
More G3 smart electric SUVs on their way to Norway
XPeng has shipped a second batch of over 200 G3 smart electric SUVs to Norway. This follows the successful delivery and enthusiastic take-up of its first batch of 100 G3s for the Norwegian market in December 2020, marking another important step in the company’s international market development.
Do wireless BMS hold the key to the future of EVs?
When we think about many EVs currently on the market we tend to think about the luxuries that come with them - the comfortable sleek interior, elegant technology, and flat screen controls. However, the chassis underneath many of these EVs tend to be packed with battery cells, and with that comes bulky cabling that can undermine the efficiency and performance of the system. Representatives from Texas Instruments’ automotive division recently...
b-plus to host Data Sushi Lessons symposium
From 9th to 10th February, 2021, b-plus will host the 'Data Sushi Lessons' and, together with its partners Bertrandt, Deutronic, IBM, Incenda AI and Zukunft Mobility (ZF), will offer a free two-day lecture programme. A holistic picture for processing raw sensor data and developing autonomous driving test systems and ADAS functionalities will be presented.
Tektronix unveils Ethernet compliance test solution
TekExpress is a Multi-Gigabit Automotive Ethernet Compliance Test Solution from Tektronix claimed to be the first-in-market solution to meet the requirements of complex automotive designs.
Partnership to help companies achieve data integrity through location tech
TomTom and global data integrity company, Precisely, have announced an extension of their long-standing relationship. TomTom will provide Precisely with its map and traffic datasets, helping Precisely customers leverage important context to make better-informed, more confident business decisions.
Putting second life into context with EV battery reuse
With a sustained growth of electric vehicles globally, environmental upsides of second life batteries have driven EV battery reuse market share. Second life of used EV batteries will potentially represent an invaluable business model for OEMs and equipment providers. As sustainability becomes paramount for stakeholders, including regulators, investors and end-users, automakers have upped investments in used EV batteries.
eSprinter refrigeration van for pharma deliveries
Thermo King has announced a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz to create a fully electric, refrigerated Mercedes-Benz eSprinter van prototype specified for local zero-emission last mile urban delivery of pharmaceuticals and medicines.
Wake-up call amid plummeting car production figures
Responding to figures published today which reveal that UK car production fell by a third in 2020, Unite Assistant General Secretary for Manufacturing Steve Turner has commented:: "These figures must act as a wake-up call to government.”
The benefits of composite EV battery enclosures
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that for every 100 pounds of weight taken out of a vehicle, the fuel economy is increased by one to two percent. This holds opportunity for the Electric Vehicle (EV) sector, which is fighting to boost energy efficiency and quash ‘range anxiety’. Jari Sopanen, Transportation Segment Owner at Exel Composites, explains how composite EV battery enclosures could support the ...
Collaboration for fuel cell propulsion system
Blue World Technologies has announced an agreement to collaborate with Karma Automotive to explore the viability of a fuel cell system to provide primary propulsion power for a variety of future passenger and light commercial vehicles. Fuel cells enable fast refueling and extremely long driving ranges, and with zero harmful emissions provide a green alternative to the internal combustion engine.