If predictions are accurate, a decade from now cars and trucks will be very different from the ones produced today. Powertrains are changing and vehicles will be “smarter”, perhaps capable of operating without human input. There might be far more shared usage and less ownership, or perhaps not, it depends which experts you follow, while Asian automobile markets will eclipse those in Europe and North America.
Minimizing installation space, increasing efficiency, design freedom and the degree of individualization - what is important in headlamp development also applies to rear lighting. For a long time now, rear lighting has not only fulfilled important safety functions, but also offers a wide range of possibilities for creating individual lighting signatures. For example, dynamic direction indicators are already integrated as an attractive functional feature in the compact class.
Knorr-Bremse subsidiary Merak equips 585 metro cars operated by Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) with solutions for safe, clean in-train air
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has developed a security solution for automotive wireless charging: OPTIGA Trust Charge automotive complies with version 1.3 of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi standard, which requires strong cryptographic authentication for wireless charging up to 15 W.
These 5 factors influence the charging time. People often cite charging time as a major shortcoming of electric vehicles. However, the duration is dependent on many factors and can range from a few minutes to several hours. Find out below what causes such big divergences and why the actual charging time is irrelevant in most cases.
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is introducing its third generation of STPOWER silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs1, advancing the state-of-the-art in power devices for electric-vehicle (EV) powertrains and other applications where power density, energy efficiency, and reliability are important target criteria.
TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) presents with the B40640B* and B40740B* series hybrid polymer capacitors with a very high ripple current capability increased by up to 29 per cent compared to preceding types.
The EcoProBooth opens up new perspectives in spray booth technology for car manufacturers. With its modular box concept, independent lines and the combination of interior and exterior painting in a single box, it provides a degree of scalability and flexibility previously only possible for small-scale series.
The long-standing collaborative relationship between UFI Filters and the FIAT brand is entering a new era, with a partnership with the Stellantis Group. UFI’s oil and diesel filtration modules have been selected for the first engine developed entirely by Stellantis, which will equip the new FIAT DUCATO.