Hybrid and electric vehicles are bringing a new set of architectural constraints to running gear designs. As electric vehicles continue gaining traction in the automotive market, car manufacturers are under greater pressure to up their game and overcome these new challenges. Heavier axles are a prime example. At the same time, the axial dimensions of electric motors and reduction gearboxes are also rising. Manufacturers may respond to such changes by resizing the wheel/CVJ assembly, but this approach has the side-effect of reducing the vehicle's steering angle.
The collaboration aims to validate and optimize the efficient lithium production process recently announced by Schlumberger New Energy, to support rapid growth of the EV market.
HARTING has developed a component carrier that can be used directly with electronic components eliminating manual assembly and replacing flexible PCBs. Increasing precision and reducing assembly costs
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has expanded its portfolio of devices supporting automotive exterior illumination with the introduction of the AL5873Q three-channel linear LED driver targeted at simplifying rear lamp cluster designs.