A US-based EV charging station manufacturer cut its development timeline by about 50% after adopting a system-on-module (SoM) platform from Variscite, according to a case study published by the embedded computing vendor. Variscite is pitching its SoMs as a faster path to production hardware for EVSE makers, with pin-compatible module Read more
The designs of the “Lac Hong” models are fantastic. We’ll see how they feel and drive in the real world, though.
Sensata Technologies has launched its FaultBreak high-voltage contactor for EV power systems, a passive, resettable fault-protection device that combines the functions of a fuse and a contactor in a single component, simplifying high-voltage fault management for more efficient, higher-voltage EV architectures. Sensata says FaultBreak’s fault-clearing capability has been validated up Read more
Elon Musk declared today that Tesla will be “one of the companies to make AGI” and “probably the first to make it in humanoid/atom-shaping form.” It’s the latest in a long string of grand AI predictions from the Tesla CEO. The problem is that Musk has been making similar claims Read more
BYD’s ultra-luxe electric sedan, the Yangwang U7, will be the first to feature the new Blade Battery 2.0. The new EV battery boasts a pure electric range of 1,006 km (625 miles) under CLTC conditions. more…
“I mean, look, we didn’t know what we didn’t know,” he says. The F-150 Lightning was a lesson the company had to learn the hard way.
Elon Musk predicted that Tesla could become one of the developers of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in humanoid form. Musk’s statement was shared in a post on social media platform X. In his post, Musk stated that “Tesla will be one of the companies to make AGI and probably Read more
Tesla is reportedly discussing an expansion of its next-generation AI chip supply deal with Samsung Electronics. As per a report from Korean industry outlet The Elec, Tesla purchasing executives are reportedly scheduled to meet Samsung officials this week to negotiate additional production volume for the company’s upcoming AI6 chip. Industry Read more
Electric bike maker Heybike has just officially unveiled its latest model, the Venus, a lightweight commuter-focused e-bike designed to bridge the gap between practical urban transportation and relaxed recreational riding. The new model launches with a starting MSRP of $1,499 and brings together a relatively powerful drivetrain, long-range claims, and Read more
Stellantis lost billions on its EV plan. Now, it’s leaning on its Chinese joint venture to try and turn things around.