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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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This, combined with advanced manufacturing and cooling technologies, achieved a record-high 50kW/liter volumetric power density for traction applications such as electric vehicles (EV). An open frame lab prototype was designed and manufactured by QM Power. The computational study was conducted at the SPARK Lab. Essakiappan S.,

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

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China-based GigaDevice Semiconductor, a manufacturer of flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors, and analog technology, has shipped 100 million units of its leading automotive-grade (AEC-Q100) GD25/55 SPI NOR and GD5F SPI NAND flash series.

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Volkswagen Group of America gains 51 charging stations at IECC Silicon Valley Campus

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The IECC has two branches: Innovation Center California (ICC) and Engineering Center California (ECC). The ICC is a strategic pillar of Volkswagen Group’s Innovation Ecosystem whereas the ECC works closely with the Volkswagen Group of America Engineering team developing products for the North America Region.

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Georgia Tech researchers develop aluminum-foil-based anodes for all-solid-state Li-ion batteries

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These results demonstrate the possibility of improved all-solid-state batteries via metallurgical design of negative electrodes while simplifying manufacturing processes. —Liu et al. b) Schematic of a SSB with an aluminum-based negative electrode, SSE separator, and NMC composite positive electrode. Resources Liu, Y.,

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Infineon introduces first Trusted Platform Module specifically for automotive cybersecurity

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Infineon Technologies AG is the first semiconductor manufacturer to put a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) specifically for automotive applications on the market. protects communication between the car manufacturer and the car—which is increasingly turning into a computer on wheels. The new OPTIGA TPM 2.0

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Ask automotive rejigs its senior management, appoints Vashisth Kumar Tripathi as VP- Engineering – ET Auto

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Ask automotive New Delhi: Ask automotive , a leading advanced braking systems manufacturer for two wheelers and aluminum casting player, announced its management change on 29 March 2024 with its immediate effect.

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Junkyard Find: 1988 Buick Reatta Coupe

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One futuristic Reatta feature the European competition ( mostly ) couldn't match was Buick's Electronic Control Center , which featured a touchscreen computer display (sourced from an ATM manufacturer) decades before such screens became commonplace in vehicles. It endured some rough handling during its final years.

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