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Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin on Its Way to Local Battery Manufacturing

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg (aka Giga Berlin) is currently under construction and heading towards achieving local battery manufacturing using a new battery technology design. Giga Berlin is an example of Tesla’s interest in more efficient batteries, particularly as batteries reflect the company’s most costly manufacturing process for its electric vehicle production plans.

5 months ago by Kristijan Nelkovski

All About Circuits’ Industry Tech Days 2020: Guide for Electronics Point Readers

Here’s what’s going on over at our sister site, All About Circuits, this week during its first ever virtual event, Industry Tech Days.

6 months ago by Luke James

BAE Systems to Provide Power Systems to New York City Transit Authority

World leader in electric propulsion systems, BAE Systems, has recently been selected to provide hundreds of electric hybrid power and propulsion systems to the New York City Transit Authority.

about 7 months ago by Luke James

Smallest Ferrite Chips for Automotive Engineers with Improved Efficiency

Murata Manufacturing has launched the world’s smallest chip ferrite beads: the BLM18SP_SH1 series. They are designed for engineers with the objective of aiding automotive power supply applications.

7 months ago by Misha Khan

Addressing the Major Ethical Issues of Autonomous Vehicles

There’s a serious flaw in the way that programmers are currently addressing ethical concerns in relation to artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Although they cannot account for everything, there are a few standout ethical issues that really ought to be looked at.

7 months ago by Luke James

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The Problem with Maglev Trains: A Red Light for Frictionless Travel

Major maglev projects run by the U.S. and the U.K. have eventually been stopped. Is it because of infrastructure costs, lack of market opportunities, or something else?

about 8 months ago by Biljana Ognenova

The Main Software Challenges Facing Self-Driving Vehicles

Despite the increased focus on autonomous vehicles, software issues present some of the most significant hurdles that automakers must face before full self-driving becomes a possibility.

8 months ago by Emmanuel Ikimi

The Main Hardware Challenges Facing Self-Driving Vehicles

Despite tremendous progress in autonomous vehicle production over the years, hardware challenges persist as one of the most legitimate concerns affecting the industry.

8 months ago by Emmanuel Ikimi

KEMET MPXV Metal Composite Power Inductors to Reduce EMI in Automotive Applications

A new family of metal composite power inductors have been introduced by KEMET to help engineers meet the needs of the automotive market.

9 months ago by Misha Khan

An Essential Quick Guide to Circuit Protection in Automotive Applications

Modern cars and trucks have become increasingly connected with a broad range of features for infotainment, driver-assistance, telematics, and control.

9 months ago by Emmanuel Ikimi

Understanding Electronics Standards and Component Testing for the Automotive Industry

Since the first practical automobile built by Karl Benz in 1885, automobile manufacturing has come a long way.

10 months ago by Emmanuel Ikimi

TDK EZA Series DC-DC Converter for Energy Storage Systems

Even though using renewable energy resources like wind and solar power will greatly reduce the effect of pollution and global warming, it cannot be used as a standalone power source due to energy fluctuation.

10 months ago by Meenatachi Nagasubramanian

The Ami EV: A New Vision Of Urban Mobility That Doesn’t Require A Driver’s Licence

Citroën, the French automobile manufacturer, has announced its release of an affordable two-passenger electric vehicle that can be driven by minors.

about 11 months ago by Kristijan Nelkovski

Challenges Surrounding the Large-Scale Implementation of Supercapacitors

Despite supercapacitors being especially advantageous energy storage solutions for several applications though batteries continue to retain prominence.

11 months ago by Emmanuel Ikimi

ESD Effects and Protection Techniques in the Automotive Industry

Given the increasing number of electronic components in modern vehicles, ESD (electrostatic discharge) and other electrical issues have become more concerning to automakers.

11 months ago by Emmanuel Ikimi

A New Li-ion Battery for Electric Vehicles Can Last for a Million Miles

Researchers are constantly working on increasing the power and life cycle of batteries that we use in electric vehicles (EVs) while simultaneously maintaining safety standards. Now, a team from Penn State University are reported to have produced a battery that can last for 1 million miles.

11 months ago by Luke James

Generative Design: A Breakthrough in 3D Printing?

As 3D printing’s popularity grows, one of the new areas that it has opened up—generative design—has become a hot topic. Are its benefits to product design and engineering as prevalent as we’re told? We define generative design, consider the industrial implications, and ultimately consider this question.

11 months ago by Sam Holland

Mike Bergman, VP of Technology and Standards at CTA Shares the Highlights of CES 2020

At the beginning of January, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) set the stage for a new year of innovation, with a variety of interesting panels, product demonstrations, and discussions.

one year ago by Ingrid Fadelli

Graz University and Silicon Austria Labs Work to Advance Electronics-Based Systems

Researchers from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) are partnering up to advance the development of electronics-based systems.

one year ago by Alessandro Mascellino

Motiv Autonomous Pod Car Unveiled in London Promoted as the Future of Mobility

The Motiv, a city-focused electric quadricycle, has been designed to reduce traffic and meet stringent car safety standards.

one year ago by Luke James

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