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Tech Companies Downshift Ambitions for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

GreenTechMedia

Technology companies continued to curb their ambitions for manufacturing electric vehicles in 2019. At one point, Apple was reportedly planning to launch an electric vehicle by 2019 , but after much hype around its secretive initiative called Project Titan, the iPhone maker shifted gears on EVs several years ago.

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Greentown Go Move 2022 with BASF and Magna Announces Startup Cohort Focused on Automotive Industry Decarbonization

Greentown Labs

The accelerator program, which specializes in advancing startup-corporate partnerships with BASF and Magna, welcomes five startups working on emissions-reducing innovations for automotive manufacturing. MITO’s patented platform technology creates hybrid additives with unique attributes—and limitless possibilities. . Somerville, Mass.

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BorgWarner acquires Rhombus Energy Solutions

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Tier 1 automotive supplier BorgWarner has acquired Rhombus Energy Solutions. Rhombus supplies its patented technology to EV OEMs, including Proterra, as well as charging and grid service providers. This transaction strengthens our electric vehicle positioning as we look to power the entire propulsion system from grid to wheels.

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The advantages and limitations of wire bonding in electric vehicle applications

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The progress in electric vehicle production has created the need for better, more reliable interconnects that can be scaled to high-volume manufacturing. It is no surprise therefore that leading automotive manufacturers in the electric vehicle space have turned to wire bonding for their interconnect needs.

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Electra Vehicles raises $21 million for its battery pack optimization software

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Its customer base includes Tier 1 and 2 automotive suppliers. Electra has grown its library of battery and vehicle data models and built upon an extensive dataset of 300+ battery and capacitor chemistries. Other investors include Stellantis Ventures and BlackBerry Limited.

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Lower real EV inverter cost without compromising safety, quality, or test coverage

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In the evolving world of eMobility one thing remains constant – the inverter is the heart and soul of electric vehicles. Other sessions at our Fall Virtual Conference include: Protecting Automotive Electronics, Motors and Electrical Systems Through Creative Chemistry. Register here—it’s free!

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'Ground-breaking': Wireless charging e-vans hit the road in Edinburgh

Business Green

Wireless charging technology - which allows vehicles to charge via charging pads on their underside without the need of cables - is increasingly seen as a key to the development of autonomous vehicles, as well as offering drivers a potentially faster and more hassle-free means of powering up their vehicles.

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