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Summary An autonomously driven Maserati MC20 broke the speed record for a self-driving car at 197.7 mph The run was a collaboration between the Indy Autonomous Challenge and researchers from Politecnico di Milano Extreme feats like this can accelerate the development of self-driving cars Pushing autonomous systems to ridiculous speeds…
Summary Hyundai and Kia do not expect to have solid-state batteries for electric vehicles until after 2030 The Hyundai Motor Group brands, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, are collaborating on developing solid-state batteries Hyundai is currently developing LFP batteries for affordable EVs independently of Chinese suppliers Korean supplier SK On…
Summary Schneider Electric partners with Liminal Insights for battery inspection services Integrated system offers real-time quality inspection for all battery cell types EchoStat ultrasound inspection systems consume less power and require minimal space Reduction in scrap and process time could result in significant cost savings for manufacturers Insightful data and…
Summary Tesla partners with Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative and ERCOT in Texas for a utility-scale VPP pilot program The program, called ADER, will use Tesla’s Powerwall home battery systems to create a distributed battery across owners Powerwall owners can sell generated and stored electricity back to the grid through the…
Summary Tariffs of 25% on imported goods from Canada and Mexico are set to go into effect President Trump believes the tariffs will boost U.S. manufacturing and stop illegal entries The automotive industry is preparing for price increases due to the tariffs The tariffs could raise the price of new…
Summary Corvus Energy will deliver a 25 MWh battery system for an electric commissioning service vessel The vessel will use the battery pack as the primary power source and engines will run only for charging The DC grid architecture minimizes energy losses and ensures seamless power distribution The vessel is…
Summary Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) in Texas partners with Tesla and ERCOT for a VPP program using Powerwall home battery systems The program aims to create a distributed battery system to stabilize the grid and provide backup power during peak demand Tesla’s VPP programs allow Powerwall owners to sell…
Summary AC Schnitzer unveils upgrade parts for Mini Cooper J01 EV Kit includes exterior aero parts, suspension upgrade, and interior upgrade Modifications improve handling and range without affecting the electric vehicle’s performance Exterior changes include front splitter, roof spoiler, and 19-inch AC1 wheels Improved suspension could help cut through the…
Summary Battery emulation is increasingly accurate in validating BMS for electric vehicles Engineers can use tools like xMove platform to emulate real-world conditions Webinar at Virtual Conference on EV Engineering by NI focuses on streamlining workflows for EV technology Other sessions at the conference include Cost Efficient SIL Testing for…
Summary Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s Senior Design Executive, discussed recent and upcoming design decisions on a podcast Von Holzhausen has been at Tesla for over 16 years due to the company’s mission and exciting projects He emphasizes the importance of Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy…
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