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.....»»
Micron warns of Xi"an lockdown impact on chip manufacturing
The latest COVID-induced lockdown in the Chinese city of Xi'an could disrupt operations at Micron Technology's manufacturing site locally in Xi'an, according to the US memory chip vendor......»»
SSangyong Motor partners with BYD for EV batteries
SSangyong Motor is working with BYD to make EV batteries that will be equipped in its new U100 EV, an effort to expand the presence of electricity-powered vehicles in its product lines......»»
Highlights of the day: Samsung NAND production in Xi"an faces lockdown challenge
The latest COVID-induced lockdown in the Chinese city of Xi'an has threatened to disrupt manufacturing at some tech giants' facilities there, including Samsung's NAND flash production. Samsung has maintained its production in Xi'an remains normal, bu.....»»
TVS, BMW Motorrad to build EV modular platform
Having been partners since 2013, TVS Motor - a major maker of two-wheelers in India - and BMW Motorrad are co-developing an EV modular platform and looking to launch new EV models based on the platform within two years, according to Business Standard.....»»
Highlights of the day: 2022 may be bumpy for semiconductor market
The semiconductor market should remain robust in 2022, but chipmakers still face some factors, such as trade tensions, that could disrupt the market. But the automotive chip market may see shortages last till 2025 due to insufficient 8-inch fab suppo.....»»
Hotai taking MaaS to the next level, says director Pin-Tsung Wu
There is no doubt about it, from automotive manufacturing to Mobility as a Service (MaaS), any company whose core focus is vehicles will have to begin focusing more on people. This is what Hotai Motor, Toyota's exclusive distributor in Taiwan, has do.....»»
How to use a blue light filter on your PC or Mac
Blue light from your PC's screen may disrupt your circadian rhythm. Here's how to use a blue light filter with built-in night modes on your PC or Mac ......»»
New research sheds light on how ultrasound could be used to treat psychiatric disorders
A new study has shown how the brain gives credit to events, along with how transcranial ultrasound (TUS) can disrupt this process. While currently developed in an animal model, this line of research and the use of TUS could one day be applied to clin.....»»
Germany approves Mercedes-Benz Level 3 Drive Pilot self-driving system for the road
Mercedes-Benz recently announced its Level 3 self-driving system Drive Pilot has been approved by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) and can now operate on roads in Germany. Mercedes-Benz is slated to begin selling its S-Class and EQS.....»»
Excellence starts production in US
LED automotive lighting module maker Excellence Optoelectronics (EOI) in early December inaugurated EOI Pioneer, its US-based subsidiary, to kick off production in the country for General Motors (GM), Ford Motor, Chrysler and Tesla's tier-1 supply ch.....»»
SMIC braces for impact of tougher US sanctions
The US is reportedly mulling imposing tougher sanctions on Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC), which may disrupt the China-based foundry's mature-node capacity expansion. But SMIC is bracing for the impact as the foundry has placed orde.....»»
Polestar 2 owners will be able to purchase more performance via OTA update
ADAS tweaks and charging schedules are among the latest improvements to all cars. Enlarge / The single-motor version of the Polestar 2 just achieved a 270-mile range rating from the EPA. (credit: Polestar) Perhaps the most par.....»»
Study identifies how much artificial light is too much for two coastal species
There's less light pollution along Southern California beaches than in densely populated inland areas. But even lower levels of artificial light along the coast disrupt the normal biological behaviors of fish and birds native to the region......»»
Honda to manufacture battery pack for tricycles in India
Honda Motor has set up a battery-making subsidiary in India targeting the local tricycle market, according to Economic Times. Honda will be the second foreign carmaker after Gogoro who bring battery-swapping to India......»»
Toyota to reportedly adopt BYD-developed blade LFP battery cells
Toyota Motor will reportedly launch an electric SUV (sports utility vehicle) in the China market at below CNY200,000 (US$31,200) in 2022, with the electric vehicle (EV) to be equipped with battery-packed assembled from blade LFP (lithium iron phospha.....»»
Honda to manufacture swappable battery pack for tricycles in India
Honda Motor has set up a battery-making subsidiary in India targeting the local tricycle market, according to Economic Times. Honda will be the second foreign carmaker after Gogoro who bring battery-swapping to India......»»
VCM suppliers see no cutback in orders for new iPhones
VCM (voice coil motor) and other component suppliers have still seen no cutback in orders for the new iPhones, and are gearing up for shipments for the next generation of Apple's iPhone SE series slated for launch in the first half of 2022, according.....»»
Chinese carmakers step up investment in semiconductor
SAIC Capital, owned by Shanghai-based SAIC Motor, is investing CNY500 million (US$78.7 million) in GTA Semiconductor, marking another step towards the upstream of the supply chain by Chinese carmakers......»»
Tesla Cybertruck to feature crab mode, quad-motor option at launch
Tesla's flagship Cybertruck (tri-motor) can go from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 2.9 seconds and offers over 500 miles of driving range, leading many to refer to it as one of a kind......»»
Will Google ever lose its throne as king of search? You.com is betting on it
Dozens of companies have tried to disrupt Google's search dominance, and none have really succeeded -- but You.com thinks it has an approach that could work......»»