STMicroelectronics’ SIC technology to be integrated in Volvo’s EVs, ET Auto

The incorporation of STMicroelectronics’ SiC technology into BorgWarner’s VIPER power modules is projected to provide substantial benefits in terms of performance, efficiency, and overall electrification efforts. STMicroelectronics NV, the largest European semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, and BorgWarner, an American automotive supplier, have joined forces to integrate SiC technology into BorgWarner’s VIPER power modules….

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Continental may set up second global technology development centre in India; partners Google for vehicle of the future, ET Auto

The India engineering base is getting increasingly critical for Continental because of the global trend of softwarisation of the automobile. Continental’s engineering team of over 4,500 engineers work on “all critical aspects” of the Tier One’s business. Munich: Global Tier 1 major Continental may set up another technology development base in India, most probably outside…

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Honda electric sports car, sustainability concepts due at Tokyo show

Honda on Tuesday previewed that later in October, at the Japan Mobility Show, formerly called the Tokyo Motor Show, it plans to reveal an electric sports car and a sustainability-focused compact car. The electric sports car, called Specialty Sports Concept, will celebrate “the joy of driving and distinctive individuality” and help transcend everyday life—amounting to…

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A Lucid Air Can Now Charge Other EVs

If you happen to own a Lucid Air, you’ll soon be able to charge other EVs with your car’s stored battery power. This is all thanks to the introduction of Lucid’s new vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) feature with a catchy name: “RangeXchange.” After receiving the latest over-the-air update, all existing Lucid vehicles will be able to use…

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Factorial Opens New Manufacturing Facility to House Largest Solid-State Battery Line in the US

Massachusetts-based solid-state battery technology company Factorial Energy has opened its new battery manufacturing facility in the Boston suburb of Methuen, Mass. The state-of-the-art facility represents a significant step in scaling up the production of Factorial’s innovative solid-state battery technology for EVs. We are thrilled to open our next-generation battery facility in Massachusetts as we scale…

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