Automotive
Adapting metrology processes for electric vehicles
In 2020, the UK Government announced that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will end in 2030 and invested over £1.8bn to improve electric vehicle infrastructure. The automotive sector is now transitioning towards manufacturing a large volume of zero emission vehicles. Here Mike John, Director and industrial metrology specialist at The Sempre Group, has explored how the automotive industry will transition and how it will impac...
How to launch a successful garage business
Whether you've been in the automotive industry for years and you want to start your own business, or you have a passion for cars and have an entrepreneurial streak there are certain things you should consider before launching your garage business.
APIX3 ecosystem expanded with HDMI-APIX3 converter
Inova Semiconductors has expanded its APIX3 ecosystem with a compact HDMI-APIX3 converter from partner company ARRK Engineering. APIX3 (Automotive Pixel Link) is a multichannel serialiser/deserialiser for high-resolution video applications in motor vehicles.
Renesas updates R-Car V3H with improved deep learning performance
Renesas Electronics has introduced an update of its R-Car V3H System-on-Chip (SoC) to deliver significantly improved deep learning performance for smart camera applications, including driver and occupant monitoring systems (DMS / OMS), automotive front cameras, surround view, and auto parking for high volume vehicles up to Level 2+.
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.