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Porsche will no longer pursue plans to make its own high-performance battery cells, calling the pursuit “not economically viable.” The carmaker said slower demand for EVs in the U.S. was part of the reason why it shelved its battery plans. Porsche’s battery division, Cellforce, will shift focus to R&D instead. Porsche is abandoning plans…
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ChargePoint, a leading provider of EV charging solutions, unveiled conversion kits to install its Omni Port adaptable charging solution on older stations. The kits are now available for immediate delivery, joining new Level 2 stations pre-fitted with the innovation. Omni Port ensures any new EV can charge in any parking space, regardless of its…
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Watch this webinar for an in-depth examination of braking and steering applications. We’ll highlight the current systems and the key Infineon components that power them, from Microcontrollers to Gate Drivers, including MOSFETs, sensors and more. Discover current trends and disruptors, including electromechanical braking and cutting-edge technologies, as well as emerging x-by-wire applications. Gain insights…
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On our busy construction jobsites and within our large manufacturing facilities, keeping our team members safe is our number one core value at FTI. With more than 3,500 team members at sites and facilities across the country, we work diligently to provide the safety tools and processes needed to protect our teams. We’ve also…
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Range anxiety is a passing phenomenon. The more I’ve driven EVs, the more I’ve learned that it really isn’t an issue in most cars. Modern EVs can drive for hours uninterrupted, and then replenish enough battery to go hundreds of miles more in the time it takes you to empty your bladder. The exception,…
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Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors announced plans for their first five co-developed vehicles, marking a significant milestone in their previously announced strategic collaboration. The two companies will co-develop four vehicles for the Central and South American market, including a compact SUV, car and pick-up, as well as a mid-size pick-up, all with the…
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imc Test & Measurement, part of Axiometrix Solutions, has announced the launch of the imc CANSASflex HISO-T-8-2L, a high-isolation CAN-Bus-based temperature measurement module designed for high-voltage environments. The company says that the device specifically addresses advanced requirements in EV battery development, research and testing, particularly as battery system voltages rise beyond 800 V. The…
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If you ask Frank Hopkins, Excellerate director of technical operations, what his day looks like, he’ll tell you: “Talking to people, fixing problems, drawing solutions, getting approvals and moving on to the next problem.” It’s a humble summary for someone leading a team that’s breaking new ground in industrialized construction, solving challenges that FTI…
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Tesla’s affordable model was seemingly spotted in a parking lot. The car was camouflaged, but a few key points show where Tesla is making its cuts in cost. Say hello to cloth seats, less interior storage, and fewer premium options. Someone finally managed to catch what appears to be Tesla’s “affordable” new model in…
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ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, has partnered with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program, a first in the nine-year history of the utility’s peak load reduction programs. Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will…
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Sponsored by Heilind. As automotive technology advances toward fully autonomous driving, the limitations of traditional flat and domain-based electronic architectures are becoming increasingly apparent. This whitepaper, crafted by Molex subject matter experts, explores how connector miniaturization plays a pivotal role in enabling next-generation automotive system designs, specifically within zonal architecture frameworks that promise improved…
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Scott Ross is the director of workforce at FTI and successfully leads workforce managers to support apprentices throughout their apprenticeship program. With his help, more apprentices reach their goals of becoming licensed electricians, systems technicians and ICIAN®s, allowing FTI to continue Creating World-Class Opportunities to Succeed. Can you share your career journey before joining…
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