Automotive
Arrow unveils automotive high voltage evaluation platform
The Automotive High Voltage Evaluation Platform (AHVEP) from Arrow Electronics offers developers an extensive range of tools to explore the latest trends in electrification of vehicles.
Chinese auto maker chooses Keysight car test solutions
China FAW Group (FAW) has selected Keysight Technologies’ connected car test solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of in-vehicle and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications across Ethernet, eCall, cellular V2X (C-V2X), 4G, and 5G.
What materials can bring the Hyperloop into reality?
Imagine being able to take a trip from New York to Washington, or from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf in 30 minutes? With the hyperloop, transportation might become so fast that no distance would ever be a problem. Here, Samir Jaber, content writer at materials database Matmatch, has given more insights about this futuristic transportation from a materials science perspective.
Composites: the winning formula
Motor racing has always been at the forefront of research and development as every team looks to glean an advantage over rivals and shed away those few precious seconds per lap. To help develop automotive engineers of the future, the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (Formula SAE) is a global student competition that pits a variety of university teams against each other to develop small, Formula-style race cars.
PMIC solutions introduced for automotive computing
Dialog Semiconductor has announced that it is expanding its collaboration with Renesas Electronics, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, by introducing its Power Management IC (PMIC) solutions for the R-Car M3 and R-Car E3 automotive computing platforms.
AIWAYS pre-sale for U5 all-electric SUV in Germany
AIWAYS has announced that the U5 all-electric SUV will be available from €37,990 when European sales start in Germany this summer. With a 410km range (WLTP) from its DC fast-charging compatible 63kWh battery, the AIWAYS U5 offers the best price-to-range ratio in the European all-electric SUV market.
Partnership to enhance in-cabin pollution management
Three businesses within the Tata Group have entered into a partnership with air quality data specialists BreezoMeter, allowing drivers to make informed decisions about the places they visit and in-cabin pollution management.
Smart systems, the smart choice?
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as lane change assist have the potential to significantly increase safety in commercial vehicles. But, are smart systems really the smart choice? Here, Roger Brereton, Head of Sales at Pailton Engineering, explains why in this age of innovation, we shouldn’t ignore the importance of marrying quality steering system components with ADAS technology.
Emerging trends in automotive materials
The automotive industry is in the midst of a technological revolution characterised by the convergence of new digital technologies with traditional car manufacture. Most of the major industry players are investing in technologies to develop cars that are Autonomous, Connected, Electric and enable Shared mobility (ACES). Here, Kathie Atkinson, Guest Author at Matmatch, focuses on advances in automotive materials to address...
Automotive spurs demand for surface treatment chemicals
Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, 'Growth Opportunities in Global Surface Treatment Chemicals Market, Forecast to 2026', predicts that the market will reach $8.69bn by 2026, from $7.51bn in 2019, although a temporary slowdown is expected in 2020 and 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19.