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Tesla Offers Customers Driver-Assist Trial In U.S.
Tesla will offer its U.S. customers a one-month free trial of its driver-assist technology, Full Self-Driving (FSD). The company is trying to offset the slowdown in demand and pressures from price competition.
The driver assistant…
EVs and CEO Out at Hertz
Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr is stepping down at Hertz Global Holdings as the company stopped betting the farm on electric vehicle (EV) rentals because of increasing repair costs and little demand for the cars.
In January, Hertz announced it…
What Happened To Wyoming’s Lithium?
A ticker-tape parade was the only thing missing when lithium deposits were discovered in southwest Wyoming near Rock Springs in 2023. At the time, there was one working lithium mine in the US; unfortunately, that's still true.
Demand for…
Apple Hits the Brakes on EV Project
US tech giant Apple has reportedly pulled the plug on its electric car project after a 10-year investment into the technology. Employees are being shifted to Apple’s AI division.
Apple originally wanted to release a self-driving…
Watch: Can Ammonia Decarbonize our Cars?
Ammonia. Plants need it and can even absorb it in the air through their leaves. We use it in fertilizer, which fuels leafy growth and stem development. Can we use it to fuel our vehicles? Carmakers like Toyota are certainly giving it a try.…
Ford Cuts F-150 Lightning Production and 1,400 Jobs
Reacting to lighter-than-expected sales, Ford cut production of the F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck. The company plans to reduce shifts at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center starting April 1.
It isn’t an all-out job loss of 1,400 workers…
Emerging Horizons in Power Electronics: Innovations and Trends at APEC 2024
The APEC 2024 conference is set to be a groundbreaking event for power engineers, showcasing the latest trends and innovations in power electronics. With sessions on AC-DC and DC-DC converters, the focus will be on the efficiency and…
Can Northvolt Disrupt China’s Hold on EV Batteries?
Battery manufacturer Northvolt manufactures a sodium-ion battery that is competitive with traditional chemistries. The company claims its battery is safer, cheaper, and more sustainable than most batteries on the market containing nickel…
DigiKey Stocks Vishay eFuse Reference Design
DigiKey announced that the EFUSE-48V100A reference design from Vishay is now available globally from DigiKey. The eFuse features TrenchFET MOSFETs and handles continuous current up to 100 amps. Operating continuously at maximum current with…