Will Turntide"s Reluctance Motor Disrupt EVs?
The company's motor offers outstanding efficiency in HVAC systems for buildings; will e-cars be next? Image: Turntide Technologies Turntide Technologies, a startup backed by Bill Gates and Amazon, originally pitched its new ve.....»»
Chess study shows masks can put cognitive performance in check
Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations according to University of Queensland research......»»
Workers go on strike at key automotive insulation plant in Pa.
The Swiss sound and heat insulation systems supplier works with almost every major automaker, including General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis......»»
Maryland dealerships to pay female employee $62K in discrimination suit settlement
The lawsuit alleged that Jerry's Chevrolet and Jerry's Motor Cars in suburban Baltimore paid a female employee lower wages than a male employee, then fired her one week after she complained about the pay disparity......»»
Nidec to profit from electric axle manufacturing
Japan-based motor and machine tools manufacturer Nidec plans to invest a total of JPY1 trillion (US$7 billion) in expanding its electric motor systems, Nikkei Asia cited Nidec chairman and CEO Shigenobu Nagamori as saying......»»
Silicon Motion Technology actively competes for automotive application
NAND flash controller IC design house Silicon Motion Technology in early 2022 entered the automotive application for the first time by providing Toyota Motor with such ICs used in automotive memory storage of Toyota car models launched in the China m.....»»
The EV motor"s evolution is just beginning
When the auto industry trains its product development guns on a component, that item usually gets smaller, lighter, simpler, more powerful and more efficient. That's what's happening today to the electric motor, which is really just now starting what.....»»
Toyota sees U.S. sales recovering to 15M in 2023, Hollis says
Speaking to journalists in Detroit, Jack Hollis, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America, said the Japanese automaker sees production struggles continuing, but industry sales recovering another million vehicles in 2023......»»
The 2023 Ferrari 296 GTS—we drive Ferrari’s plug-in hybrid convertible
Maranello moves to a V6 plus electric motor for its latest mid-engined supercar. Enlarge / Ferrari has ditched the V8 for its latest mid-engined supercar, the 296 GTS. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Ferrari provided flights f.....»»
Toyota sees U.S. sales rate recovering to 15M in 2023, Hollis says
Speaking to journalists in Detroit, Jack Hollis, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America, said the Japanese automaker sees production struggles continuing, but industry sales recovering another million vehicles in 2023......»»
Honda will build a fuel cell CR-V in Ohio
Honda Motor Co. will build a fuel cell electric version of its sixth generation CR-V compact crossover starting in 2024. In addition to using fuel cell technology, which promises quick refueling and generous range, the vehicle will feature a plug.....»»
SK On, Hyundai building EV supply chain in Georgia, US
SK On, one of the largest EV battery manufacturers from South Korea, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on November 28 with Hyundai Motor Group. The two companies will be producing EV batteries and EVs in Georgia, US, and the partnership is a.....»»
Team creates nano-magnets that could restore damaged nerve cells
Neurons are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, the cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, for sending motor commands to our muscles, and for transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every.....»»
Toyota global output slows from record as challenges persist
Toyota Motor Corp. produced 771,382 vehicles in October, down from a record of 887,733 the previous month, and warned of an uncertain outlook due to Covid and semiconductor shortages......»»
Bosch uses AI at South Carolina plant to design new e-motors
Bosch is building flexible lines at a South Carolina plant that can support e-motor configurations that vary from customer to customer......»»
Mazda announces US$10.6 billion plan to raise EV sales toward 2030
Japan-based Mazda Motor unveiled its three-phase electrification strategy on November 22. The automaker will begin with strengthening technology development and possibly invest in battery production later. Moreover, it aims to grow the share of EV sa.....»»
GWM to double EV investment in Thailand
Narong Sritalayon, managing director at Great Wall Motor (GWM) Thailand, told Nikkei Asia that the company plans to invest a total of THB22.6 billion (US$62.5 million) in manufacturing EVs, EV parts, and EV infrastructure in Thailand......»»
Rising VCM sales boost Audix gross margin in 3Q22
Taiwan-based Audix saw its gross margin grow to a 40-quarter high of nearly 27% in Q3 2022 from Q2's 18.92%, thanks to strong sales of voice coil motor (VCM) components used in handset camera modules, according to company chairman YK Chung......»»
Hyundai building metaplant in US while Seoul consults USTR on IRA details
Hyundai Motor Group announced at the end of October that it broke ground on Metaplant America to produce EV and EV batteries in the US, following the passage of the US' new law Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that excludes electric vehicles (EVs) assem.....»»
SEA round up: China"s Great Wall Motor to double Thai EV investment
Thailand continues to receive more foreign investments from global automotive manufacturers, especially Chinese electric carmakers. Great Wall Motor and Foxconn announced their investments and JV in Thailand last week. In contrast, Malaysia still lag.....»»
Automotive supplier trade association condenses into two groups
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, which represents original equipment and aftermarket auto suppliers in the U.S., said the new brand and organizational structure will launch in January......»»