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  • August 8, 2025
  • 3 minutes Read
Hyundai and GM to introduce co-developed EVs in 2028

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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  • August 5, 2025
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imc Test & Measurement launches high-isolation temperature module targeting EV battery testing up to 1400 V – Charged EVs

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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  • August 2, 2025
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Fueled by Coffee, Driven By Innovation: A Day at Excellerate With Frank Hopkins – FTI

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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  • July 27, 2025
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Tesla’s ‘More Affordable’ Model Y: This May Be It Under Wraps

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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  • July 24, 2025
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ChargeScape and PSEG Long Island Partner to Enroll BMW and Ford EVs in First-Ever Grid Reliability Program Participation

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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  • July 21, 2025
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Download the guide to succeeding with connector miniaturization in automotive systems – Charged EVs

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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  • July 18, 2025
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Supporting Apprentices at FTI: An Inside Look at Workforce Management – FTI

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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  • July 9, 2025
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New Kia EV5 brings 530 km electric range and bi-directional charging

The Kia EV5 brings electric innovation to the C-SUV segment, Europe’s largest and fastest-growing vehicle segment. Built on Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) EV architecture with 400V technology, the EV5 combines bold SUV styling, real-world practicality and cutting-edge technology. With a rugged yet refined design, spacious and flexible cabin, and advanced…

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  • July 6, 2025
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ZF introduces TempAI to optimize EV electric motor thermal management – Charged EVs

ZF has introduced TempAI, a production-ready, AI-based temperature management technology designed to improve the performance and efficiency of electric motors in electric vehicles. Utilizing a self-learning temperature model, TempAI enhances temperature prediction accuracy by over 15 percent, enabling more precise thermal utilization of electric motors and increasing performance without compromising reliability. The TempAI platform…

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  • July 3, 2025
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Staying Safe in the Heat: Why Smart Habits Matter on the Jobsite – FTI

If you’ve worked a summer in construction, you know the heat isn’t just uncomfortable. It’s a serious safety concern. Between sun exposure, heavy personal protective equipment (PPE) and long shifts with limited shade, it doesn’t take much for heat to start impacting how you feel, move and think. At FTI, safety is always part…

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  • June 27, 2025
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‘Don’t Invade Our Systems’: Automakers Warn Apple Over CarPlay Ultra

Apple CarPlay Ultra is supposed to provide “the ultimate in-car experience” for Apple smartphone users. It takes over numerous aspects of your car’s software experience and displays, including vehicle settings, climate control, driving modes, navigation and more. But automakers don’t want to cede their software operations to Apple, and they’re pushing back. For iPhone users,…

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