ENNOVI has developed a stackable, multi-row, board-to-board (BTB) automotive connector that snaps together without soldering, writes Nick FlahertyThe ENNOVI-MB2B system uses a proprietary ‘snap-in biscuit’ design, which allows multiple connector units to be stacked together without soldering, and it is reliable enough to use in EVs. Read more…
Korean aluminium alloy boosts thermal stability
Researchers in Korea have developed an aluminium alloy for EVs that dramatically improves thermal stability, writes Nick Flaherty.
The team at the Korea Institute of Material Science (KIMS) identified a new mechanism by which the nanostructures inside aluminium alloys work, and the alloys they have developed improve thermal stability by up to 140%, compared with existing aluminium ones. Read more…
Porsche may be considering an investment in Varta
The ailing battery manufacturer Varta is planning a restructuring through pre-insolvency reorganisation proceedings. Three options are currently on the table, including an investment by car manufacturer Porsche. Read more…
Porsche driver Wehrlein is Formula E world champion
Pascal Wehrlein has been crowned the new world champion at the Formula E season finale in London. The Porsche driver won the race on Saturday and finished second on Sunday while his rivals from the Jaguar works team showed unusual weaknesses. Read more…
Leapmotor says C16 orders exceed 10,000 in 1st month on market
Leapmotor launched the C16, a six-seat SUV, on June 28, offering both BEV and EREV variants. Read more…
Berkshire further cuts its stake in BYD to less than 5%
Under Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, when an organization’s shareholding in a Hong Kong-listed company drops to less than 5 percent, it can no longer continue to disclose its holdings. Read more…
Memory device functions at 600 C
Researchers in the USA have developed a heat-resistant, non-volatile memory device able to withstand temperatures of over 600 C, writes Nick Flaherty.
The ferroelectric aluminium scandium nitride (AlScN) device can be used in electric aircraft and motors to add machine-learning controls and sensors in harsh environments. Read more…
Testing gallium nitride power at high temperatures
Researchers in the USA are finding a way to use gallium nitride (GaN) power devices at high temperatures, writes Nick Flaherty.
A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is investigating the impact of temperature on ohmic contacts in a gallium nitride device. Read more…
Going flat out
The CTO of YASA Motors tells Rory Jackson how his axial-flux ‘pancake’ motors originated from a complex algorithm and a simple question
Today, Tim Woolmer is the CTO of axial-flux electric-machine manufacturer (and wholly owned Mercedes-Benz subsidiary) YASA Motors, but his initial entry into the world of e-mobility was something of a happy accident. Read more…
VW and Xpeng introduce joint architecture to more models
VW and Xpeng are expanding their agreement on technical cooperation for an E/E architecture. From 2026, this will not only be integrated into VW’s China-specific CMP electric car platform, but also into all VW brand models based on the global MEB platform for the Chinese market. Read more…
Robot makes light work of wiring harnesses
The first version of Q5D’s robot for automating the assembly of wiring harnesses for electric vehicles (EVs) is being shipped, writes Nick Flaherty.
Q5D is using its CY1000 system to assemble the wiring harness in the roof lining of a prototype SUV being tested in the UK. Read more…
Ford abandons goal to go all-electric in Europe by 2030
Ford initially wanted to sell only EVs in Europe by 2030. The US carmaker now says it will continue to offer combustion engine vehicles and hybrids, citing the slowing EV uptake in Europe. Read more…
EU holds hearing on additional tariffs at SAIC’s request
SAIC said in the hearing that the European Commission’s anti-subsidy investigation involves commercially sensitive information and that there were errors in the determination of subsidies. Read more…
Nio confirms 2nd-gen Nio Phone to be launched on Jul 27 tech day
The new Nio Phone will see smoothness and performance improvements, as well as incorporate the utilization of AI large models, said Nio’s vice president for hardware. Read more…
Zeekr launches Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X in Mexico
Geely Auto and Zeekr signed an agreement earlier this year to help fast-track Zeekr vehicles into the Mexican market. Read more…
BYD launches M6 electric MPV in Indonesia
The M6 is the first MPV model launched by BYD in the Indonesian market and the first all-electric MPV in the local market. Read more…
Nio to hold Nio IN 2024 tech day event on Jul 27 in Shanghai
Nio said it will officially launch SkyOS, its new vehicle operating system. The company is also expected to launched the second-generation Nio Phone. Read more…
Xpeng, VW expand collaboration from China-only to global MEB platform
Xpeng and Volkswagen have established project centers in Guangzhou and Hefei, and the first vehicle with the jointly developed E/E architecture will start production in about 24 months. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Owner Bought A Rivian R1T And He Loves It. Mostly
While the R1T has a lot to love, several small issues bug the owner of this electric truck. Read more…
E-quipment Highlight: Club Car Urban is the most practical electric pickup in US
Meet the Club Car UTV. A small, neighborhood-legal EV that its makers says combines the practicality of a pickup truck and the efficiency of a golf cart to shuttle workers and supplies around the job site. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s making me ask: is this the most practical electric pickup you can buy. Read more…
