Month: March 2023

The Honda Ridgeline is set to receive a round of updates for 2024, and a prototype for the updated mid-size pickup truck has been spotted. The current Ridgeline arrived for 2017 and was given its first round of updates for 2021. This second round will be introduced later this year. Honda in January said the
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Automotive supplier Continental is collaborating with semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies to develop server-based vehicle architectures. The goal is to create an efficient electrics/electronics (E/E) architecture in which central high-performance computers (HPCs) and a few Zone Control Units (ZCUs) replace the hundred or more individual control units used in current vehicles. Continental is using Infineon’s AURIX
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BMW has had a lot to say at its annual conference, particularly in regards to EVs. Adding to the list is confirmation that the upcoming redesigned X2 will be joined an all-electric version called, not surprisingly, the iX2. We’ve seen spy shots of the iX2 before and even commissioned a rendering of what the production
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With a staggering 1 in 3 homes kitted out with solar, rooftop panels are now the biggest generator of electricity in Australia. Robert went to visit a home in Queensland decked out with the latest kit from Enphase and found out how Rea Solar are helping homeowners to switch to renewable energy. *Editorial Correction* Since
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Say goodbye to delivery delays due to traffic and weather. California-based startup Zipline is revolutionizing how we receive goods with its ultra-precise electric autonomous delivery drones called Zips. The company’s latest P2 electric drones are designed for fast, practically silent, precise autonomous home delivery that looks like they are straight out of a Disney movie.
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Sponsored by Rockwell Automation. Maximize production with smart, flexible solutions. Launching a connected battery Gigafactory is no small undertaking. And when you’re focused on setting up an environment to deliver enough power for the world’s growing volume of electric vehicles, you need to feel confident that you can meet demand through a smart and scalable
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Battery recycler Aqua Metals has demonstrated the recovery of high-purity lithium hydroxide from lithium-ion battery black mass at the company’s Li AquaRefining recycling facility in Nevada. “The production and availability of the first recycled lithium hydroxide at scale will help close the supply chain loop for critical battery metals in America, paving the way for
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Tech: How to Troubleshoot Electrical Issues Tips for Diagnosing Power Issues in your Car This article may contain affiliate links. With how advanced and complex modern cars are, the causes of electrical problems are more varied than ever. Although these problems can root in various reasons, such as a loose electrical connection, a blown fuse,
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By Joey Klender Posted on March 13, 2023 The State of Maryland followed in the footsteps of California today by banning all new gas vehicle sales by the model year 2035. On Monday, the State of Maryland’s Air Quality Control Advisory Council unanimously voted to approve a regulation that would see an implementation of California’s
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For harness makers, delivering quality high-voltage connections can be challenging when working with large gauge wires. This webinar will discuss the current challenges involved in preparing and terminating both copper and aluminium stranded high-voltage cables, specifically for the EV market, addressing new advancements in tooling needed to prepare and crimp large diameter cable. Hosted by Charged on March
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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV Breaking Into the EV World Lexus has offered hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models for many years, but never one that is powered only by electricity. Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV. Aero enhanced This Flash
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After several weeks of shutdown, the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center resumed production of the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup on March 13, 2023. The news was officially announced by the company’s CEO Jim Farley, who wrote: “#F150Lightning production restarted this morning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. Proud of the team’s commitment to put quality
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