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QM Power and University of Kentucky demonstrate 50 kW/liter electric motor; DOE 2025 power density goal

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QM Power and the SPARK Lab at University of Kentucky shared the combined results of a large-scale, multi-objective design optimization study, and lab testing of a prototype motor designed to meet the 2025 power density goals set by the US Department of Energy (DOE). Exploded view of the proposed PM motor.

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GigaDevice’s automotive flash memory achieves 100M units shipment milestone

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Those automotive flash memories are used widely in smart cockpits, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), smart networking, and battery, motor, and electronic control systems for new energy vehicles. Automotive designers require memory solutions providing high reliability, security, high density, and fast response in code storage.

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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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Pierburg introduces air conditioning components specifically for EVs

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Here, the a/c compressor is driven by an electric motor that is integrated into the vehicle’s high-voltage network. Pierburg GmbH has developed an electric a/c compressor (eCC) that incorporates the supplier’s many years of experience in the field of mechatronic components.

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Volkswagen Group expands US ERL to become IECC; Type 20 BEV concept

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The future of the Volkswagen Group will be defined by our success in developing new technology that is designed to meet our customers’ needs. It grew from just three employees when it was founded in 1998, to more than 180 engineers, social scientists, researchers and product designers.

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Toyota and industry partners to form consortium for network and computing infrastructure of automotive big data

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and Toyota Motor Corporation have initiated the formation of the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium. The consortium will: Focus on increasing network capacity to accommodate automotive big data in a reasonable fashion between vehicles and the cloud by means of edge computing and more efficient network design.

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Junkyard Find: 1988 Buick Reatta Coupe

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A 1970s desire on the part of Cadillac dealers for a two-seater to compete with the Mercedes-Benz R107 plus fierce intra-GM political battles led to the development of a couple of interesting two-seat designs that hit American roads during the late 1980s. One was the Cadillac Allanté , while the other was the Buick Reatta.

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