Bidirectional electronics have been around us for years, tracing back to transcontinental, bidirectional communication lines laid under our oceans that utilize in-line amplifiers and repeaters. Bidirectional components have grown to affect our everyday lives, and this technology is now contributing to the development of sustainable, power-independent microgrid communities. Bidirectional power electronics are making a significant
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Kia appears to be readying a round of updates for its EV6 electric compact crossover, as evidenced by a camouflaged prototype recently spotted cold-weather testing in northern Sweden. The prototype is for the updated version of the regular EV6, but a prototype for an updated version of the EV6 GT performance flagship has previously been
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VertexCom, a Taiwanese provider of smart charging communication chips, and chargebyte, a German maker of EV charging communication modules, have announced the availability of two new Supply Equipment Communication Controller modules based on VertexCom’s HomePlug GreenPHY chipset MSE1021+MSEX24-i. Chargebyte’s new Charge Control D and PLC Stamp Multi VERT are designed specifically for EV charging systems,
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Cadillac has substantially updated the CT5 midsize sedan for the 2025 model year, but the updates have brought with them big increases in pricing. The 2025 CT5, which starts sales this spring, will carry a starting price of $47,595, before destination. That’s $9,200 higher than the starting price of the 2024 model, although the 2024
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By Maria Merano Posted on April 2, 2024 Xiaomi aims to increase SU7 production to meet demand. According to local media reports, the Chinese company is asking its suppliers to boost their production capacity to 10,000 SU7 units per month. Xiaomi is collaborating with state-owned BAIC for SU7 production.  Initially, it aimed to produce 3,000
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Discover how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to inspect batteries with 3D X-ray microscopy (XRM) as well as 2D techniques like electron and light microscopy. Understand how deep-learning based algorithms can be integrated without the need for user expertise in AI technology, even for complex components that are difficult to analyze using traditional measurement methods.
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By Maria Merano Posted on April 1, 2024 Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) automaker BYD released its March 2024 delivery report, providing a delivery estimate for Q1 2024 as well.  According to Barron’s, BYD posted delivery results for March 2024 on Monday. It reported delivering approximately 301,631 passenger vehicles last month. In March, the Chinese automaker
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Los Angeles-headquartered Xos, a manufacturer of electric trucks and powertrain components, has partnered with RV maker Winnebago to develop a customized electric chassis for Winnebago’s Specialty Vehicles division. Winnebago Specialty Vehicles’ manufacturing operations are in Forest City, Iowa. It has been producing electric vehicles since 2018 for mobile commercial applications, for customers with accessibility challenges,
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The electrification of the vehicle powertrain poses major challenges for the interaction of the individual components. In order to optimize both – the acoustics and the performance of electric vehicles, high-voltage and NVH measurement data must be acquired synchronously. In this webinar, we show the problem in the acoustics of EVs and the solutions for
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Top Gear recently sent the new Volvo EX30 to duke it out with every other ~£35,000 ($44,200) electric crossover available in the UK. With comparisons aimed squarely at young couples or small families, this head-to-head competition focuses primarily on comfort, ergonomic design, interior space and ride quality.  The Volvo EX30 immediately stands out from the pack
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