Automotive

Monday - June 19, 2023

Motor Resolvers Drive High-efficiency EV Motors

Range is a major consideration for potential buyers of electric vehicles. Engineering teams strive to increase range by reducing vehicle mass and maximizing battery size, which are clearly conflicting goals. The way out of this conundrum is to improve electric motor efficiency, and that’s done by using advanced Variable Reluctance (VR) resolvers. This blog explains […]

Monday - March 6, 2023

Future Flying Cars: The Next Phase of Electrification

Future flying cars are officially here to stay as more OEMs announce new BEV models and their commitment to carbon neutrality. EV range is improving, and economies of scale are starting to be realized. Now that electric cars are taking off, startups and OEMs are looking towards the next stage of electrified transportation: flying cars […]

Monday - November 14, 2022

EVTOL: The Intersection of Automotive and Aerospace

Innovators have pitched flying cars as the solution to urban congestion for decades. A practical flying sedan or SUV still seems a way off though, but another class of urban air mobility (UAM) transportation is on the cusp of commercialization: the Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (EVTOL) aircraft. Many startups populate the EVTOL space, and some will probably not survive. […]

Monday - October 31, 2022

Enhancing Vehicle Performance with Smart Actuators

Rising gas prices are driving renewed consumer interest in hybrid and electric vehicles. For consumers today, fuel efficiency is top of mind when purchasing a new car. Vehicle manufacturers are continually exploring ways to improve gas mileage and battery range to appeal to the growing number of eco-conscious buyers. In addition to fuel efficiency, today’s […]

Monday - October 17, 2022

In-Vehicle Applications for Advanced Haptics Technology

Vehicle technology is evolving at a faster pace than ever before. Less than ten years ago, many cars weren’t even equipped with screens or cameras! Despite long design lifecycles, vehicle manufacturers have been able to integrate high-tech enhancements that appeal to both drivers and passengers. Today, in the era of the smartphone, drivers expect to […]

Monday - March 28, 2022

Creating Safe and Efficient Batteries for Electric Vehicles

To reduce the carbon footprint of vehicles on our environment, many carmakers have pledged significant investments over the next 10-15 years to further expand their lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles. Outside of the automotive industry, there has also been a trend towards cordless, battery-operated equipment. This has placed a strain on the industry to […]

Monday - March 14, 2022

How 5G Standards Will Impact Driving and Autonomous Vehicles

Observers of the automotive industry have long predicted that 5G (5th-generation) communications will have the ability to greatly advance autonomous driving and the adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs). In short, 5G is an ultra-fast, ultra-reliable, ultra-low-latency signal that has the potential to be 100 times faster than the previous standard, 4G (4th-generation), by using higher […]

Monday - February 14, 2022

Captivating Displays Driving Vehicle Engagement

Screens have been ubiquitous in vehicles since the 2018 rule that required back-up cameras for new vehicles. Since then, a competition amongst manufacturers to have the coolest, biggest and most high-tech vehicle infotainment displays has fostered ingenious – and sometimes bizarre – new products. Furthermore, the declining price of LCDs has made it possible to […]

Monday - January 24, 2022

Robust Components Power Future Autonomous Cars

In the not so distant future, we will be able to easily hail a driverless taxi or shared autonomous vehicle with a smartphone. The future of mobility promises more convenience and autonomy than we could ever imagine. No more relying on bus or train schedules – not to mention their sometimes unpredictable service – to […]