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Honda and Acura EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers in 2025

In June, owners of the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX electric vehicles will have access to over 20,000 selected Tesla Superchargers across the US, thanks to the availability of the first Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter. This adapter, which ensures a safe and reliable charging experience, will be available for purchase through authorized Honda and Acura dealers. The adapter, tested for safety performance and compatibility with Prologue and ZDX models, is the only DC fast-chargi...

Arteris collaborates with Nextchip to elevate automotive vision technology

Arteris is collaborating with Nextchip to advance its vision technology solutions for automotive applications. K. Charles Janac, the president and CEO of Arteris, highlighted the company's role in supporting customers to develop cutting-edge technology, emphasizing the capabilities of FlexNoC 5. Nextchip specializes in developing semiconductor designs for advanced driver assistance systems and image signal processors (ISPs), empowering automotive designers to create high-quality viewing cam...

Pulsetrain raises €6.1 million to boost EV battery technology

Pulsetrain has successfully secured €6.1 million in seed financing to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry by significantly enhancing battery performance and lifespan, thereby making future vehicles safer, more powerful, longer-lasting and more affordable. This funding round, led by Vsquared Ventures and Planet A, with additional support from Climate Club, is aimed at advancing product development to facilitate industrialization and scaling processes. The company's groundbreaking pow...

Nexar and NVIDIA partner to advance autonomous vehicle technology

Nexar, a provider of AI-powered mobility solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA, aiming to revolutionize the autonomous vehicle sector. This collaboration seeks to leverage NVIDIA's advanced AI, computing and simulation capabilities alongside Nexar's significant real-world vision data to enhance autonomous mobility solutions. The initiative addresses the challenges faced by autonomous vehicle testing methods, which are unable to replicate rare, dangerous scenarios or valida...

BYD plans to deploy the first batch of its ultrafast 1,000-kW charging stations in China

BYD plans to soon start deploying its newly launched 1,000-kW ultrafast-charging stations in Greater China, according to a news report published by CarNewsChina on March 26. According to the news report, BYD plans to deploy the first batch of 500 ultrafast chargers in early April while preparing for the commercial launch of the Han L sedan and the Tang L sport utility vehicle models. BYD had unveiled its 1 MW charging station on March 17, saying that its ultrafast charger can charge a comp...

Li Auto makes proprietary Halo OS open-source

Li Auto has become one of the first automakers in the world to open-source its vehicle operating system, named Halo OS. According to Li Xiang, chairman and CEO of Li Auto, Halo OS outperforms the widely recognized proprietary AUTOSAR system in terms of overall performance. This development comes as a response to the challenges faced by the global automotive industry, including the chip shortage experienced in 2020 and the limitations imposed by closed-source operating systems in chip adaptation ...

Charge-point operator Fastned expands footprint in Northern Ireland

Fastned, a leading electric vehicle charging service provider in Europe, has opened yet another state-of-the-art charging hub at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim, Northern Ireland, the company announced March 20. The site features three 400-kW ultrarapid chargers that provide six charging spots, with the capability to expand to 12. The fast chargers offer EV drivers up to 100 miles of driving range by charging their vehicles for just five minutes. The newly opened charging si...

BMW launches production of Neue Klasse cars at its Hungary plant

BMW has launched the assembly operations of its Neue Klasse models at its car manufacturing plant in Debrecen, Hungary, the German carmaker announced March 27. BMW said that its innovative Neue Klasse vehicle architecture opens new possibilities including a modular and scalable platform leading to greater efficiency, fewer connecting components and a simplified installation of the wiring harness. The new architecture also houses an innovative cockpit assembly, which contributes to acceleratin...

How software-defined vehicles are shifting gears: Insights from Valeo Brain's CTO

The emergence of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) is transforming the automotive industry by integrating advanced technologies, enhancing connectivity, and redefining the relationships between original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. SDVs leverage software to provide enhanced driving automation and improved user experiences, facilitated by advanced driver assistance systems and innovative vehicle interiors. The increasing reliance on data sharing between OEMs and suppliers is paramount, a...

The Case for Solid-State Batteries: Interview with Ilika

Suppliers are increasingly exploring solid-state batteries (SSBs) as a potential solution for the automotive industry, particularly as manufacturers seek to enhance the performance and safety of electric vehicles. Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes, SSBs use solid electrolytes, which have several advantages, including improved energy density, greater safety and longer life cycles. However, while these benefits are promising, the technology is still in the devel...

Q&A with Harman on future-proofing connected vehicles

According to S&P Global Mobility, the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States is now 12.6 years, and software obsolescence is a pressing challenge for Original Equipment Manufacturers. To stay competitive in the software-defined vehicle landscape, OEMs must ensure their vehicles are future-proof; this means designing telematics control units (TCUs) that easily upgrade from 4G to 5G and incorporate satellite communications for high-bandwidth, low-latency connections. Over...

How AI is shaping the future of mobility — interview with PhysicsX

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being integrated into the automotive industry, primarily to enhance product development through advanced simulation techniques. The shift from physical testing to numerical simulations has led to substantial time and cost savings. However, this transition has created new bottlenecks, particularly with the running times of complex simulations, such as crash tests, computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis. These simulations can take hours or ...

How US agency’s ruling reshapes the future of connected and automated vehicles

The ruling by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is designed to address national security concerns related to the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) supply chain for connected vehicles. It specifically targets two critical systems: vehicle connectivity systems (VCS) and automated driving systems (ADS). VCS encompasses hardware and software that enable vehicles to communicate externally, while ADS includes software capable of performing the entire dynamic driving...

Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt export suspension may not have a long-term impact

The advent of electric vehicles has kept the demand for lithium-ion batteries growing for over the last decade. The battery supply chain industry, including cell manufacturing and battery materials, have witnessed huge investments leading to significant capacity buildup across several regions globally. However, the recent slowdown in EV demand has placed the supply chain in a tough spot as capacity addition resulted in an oversupply situation, which reduced the cost of all key battery materia...

SiC technology — key to BYD's 5-minute EV charging breakthrough

The ability to charge an electric vehicle to a 400-km range in just 5 minutes represents a significant shift in EV technology with advanced semiconductor technology. BYD's Super e Platform achieved this through its newly developed car-grade silicon carbide (SiC) power chips. These chips are rated for 1,500-V operation, essential for supporting the platform's 1,000-V architecture and enabling megawatt-level charging capabilities. While Ron (on-resistance) is a critical factor in evaluating SiC...

Is BYD’s new platform the technological inflection point EVs need?

The adoption of electric vehicles has not progressed as smoothly as anticipated five years ago. Many have questioned whether the transition to EVs is beneficial, as concerns about their practicality in everyday use persist, despite the advantage of zero tailpipe emissions. According to the S&P Global Mobility consumer survey conducted in 2024, primary concerns include the availability of charging stations, long charging times and the range on a single charge. Nearly half of the respondent...

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