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SAE International releases updates for two major EV charging documents

Green Car Congress

The updated electrical vehicle charging documents will play a major role in advancing automotive requirements for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) projects. We established a special working group to consider SAE Type V2G-AC interconnection issues and the use of SAE J3072, which documented recommendations and potential expansions.

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Tesla ‘fully open source’ original Roadster design and engineering, releases R&D docs

Electrek

Tesla has made its original Roadster design and engineering “fully open source” and released R&D documents accessible to everyone. more… The post Tesla ‘fully open source’ original Roadster design and engineering, releases R&D docs appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford confirms it received Elon Musk’s “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle” pamphlet

Teslarati

When motoring content firm Hagerty published its video review of the Tesla Cybertruck, automotive journalist Jason Cammisa lightly noted that Tesla had sent other auto CEOs a pamphlet called “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle.” Farley also remarked that Ford had received the pamphlet on December 5, 2023.

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Rivian Files Patent for Unique Spare Tire Design With Accessories

The Truth About Cars

Rivian has filed a patent for a full-size spare wheel mount designed to accommodate additional components that can enhance the capabilities of the all-electric R1S SUV. For those interested in browsing the patent document, it’s available via the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Ending an Ugly Chapter in Chip Design

Cars That Think

Discussions at chip design conferences rarely get heated. But a year ago at the International Symposium on Physical Design , things got out of hand. The crux of the clash was whether Google’s AI solution to one of chip design’s thornier problems was really better than humans or state-of-the-art algorithms. Wash, rinse, repeat.

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Tesla plans to build new design center in Beijing this year, Chinese government says

Electrek

Tesla is planning to build its new design center in Beijing later this year, according to a new document released by the Chinese government. more… The post Tesla plans to build new design center in Beijing this year, Chinese government says appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s strategy with Cybertruck design reveals more with every appearance

Teslarati

A few months ago, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen said Tesla does not have a “pencils down” approach with the Cybertruck design. As more sightings continue to be documented, we can see that the Cybertruck is only getting better as it nears production.

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