Electric Vehicles

Automakers Shift Focus: The Race for Semiconductor Materials

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Automakers Shift Focus: The Race for Semiconductor Materials

Not long after Tesla popularized and then abandoned silicon carbide, gallium nitride and gallium oxide have emerged as potential contenders. 01 What are Third-Generation Semiconductor Materials? Recently, Mazda announced a collaboration with Japanese semiconductor company Rohm to develop automotive components using next-generation semiconductor technology—gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors. Many people may have heard of “gallium … Read more

Elon Musk’s Focus on AI Robots: A Shift Away from Tesla and Affordable Electric Vehicles?

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Elon Musk's Focus on AI Robots: A Shift Away from Tesla and Affordable Electric Vehicles?

According to a recent report by the American media outlet The Information, amidst a slowdown in the electric vehicle industry and increasing competition, Tesla seems to be undergoing an unexpected strategic shift. Currently, this is merely speculation and unverified news, suggesting that Musk is shifting the company’s core focus from the highly anticipated affordable electric … Read more

Volkswagen Group Unveils Next-Generation Electric Vehicle AI Driving System

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Volkswagen Group Unveils Next-Generation Electric Vehicle AI Driving System

01Volkswagen Group showcases its first self-developed autonomous driving system in China Volkswagen Group is systematically enhancing its local technological capabilities in China to further advance its strategy of “In China, for China.” At the Shanghai Auto Show, the company will showcase its first self-developed, AI-based highly autonomous driving system. This advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), … Read more

Renesas Electronics to Abandon SiC Production

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Renesas Electronics to Abandon SiC Production

The Japanese giant halts SiC chip plans amid price wars in China and uncertainties surrounding Wolfspeed. According to a report by Nikkei News cited by TrendForce, Renesas Electronics is abandoning its plans to produce SiC chips for electric vehicles. This move by the Japanese semiconductor company is evidently due to the slow growth of the … Read more

Wolfspeed’s Bankruptcy Filing and Renesas Disbands Silicon Carbide Team

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Wolfspeed's Bankruptcy Filing and Renesas Disbands Silicon Carbide Team

According to a recent report by Nikkei News, the slowdown in the electric vehicle market and the continuous increase in production by Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturers have led to an oversupply in the silicon carbide market and a decline in prices. This has prompted the Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics to potentially abandon the … Read more

Renesas Electronics: From SiC Withdrawal to Strategic GaN Layout

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Renesas Electronics: From SiC Withdrawal to Strategic GaN Layout

Recently, Japan’s semiconductor giant #Renesas Electronics announced the dissolution of its silicon carbide (SiC) team and the cancellation of its planned mass production of SiC power semiconductors originally scheduled for early 2025. This news has stirred significant waves in the semiconductor industry. According to various sources, Renesas is currently preparing to sell its new SiC … Read more

Using MATLAB to Simulate Electric Vehicle Charging Curves with Monte Carlo Method and Its Impact on Daily Load Curve

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Using MATLAB to Simulate Electric Vehicle Charging Curves with Monte Carlo Method and Its Impact on Daily Load Curve

Using MATLAB to simulate the charging behavior of electric vehicles (EVs) through the Monte Carlo method, including conventional charging, fast charging, and battery swapping, and analyzing their impact on the daily load curve; unordered charging, controlled charging, controlled discharging curves, and their effects on the daily load curve. Reference documents attached. The following text and … Read more

Driving the Future: China’s Pivotal Role in Automotive Semiconductor Innovation

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Driving the Future: China's Pivotal Role in Automotive Semiconductor Innovation

China, leveraging its advantages in the entire electric vehicle industry chain and rapid technological iteration capabilities, has become a global leader in automotive semiconductor innovation. Automotive companies and chip manufacturers are deeply collaborating to reshape the supply chain landscape and accelerate the global industrial technology evolution. The latest white paper from Yole Group, titled “Driving … Read more

Electric Vehicle Penetration Exceeds 51%! Regardless of Whether Gasoline Cars Can Survive, Mechanics Complain: The Better Electric Cars Sell, the Less We Earn!

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Electric Vehicle Penetration Exceeds 51%! Regardless of Whether Gasoline Cars Can Survive, Mechanics Complain: The Better Electric Cars Sell, the Less We Earn!

In a friend’s auto repair shop filled with the aroma of tea, the comparison between an old-fashioned jack and a new energy vehicle diagnostic tool resembles the fierce clash between the traditional auto repair industry and the era of electrification. As minimalist electric vehicles glide onto the streets like sci-fi props, seasoned mechanics who have … Read more

Summer Charging Guide for New Energy Vehicles: What You Need to Know About SOC!

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Summer Charging Guide for New Energy Vehicles: What You Need to Know About SOC!

The hot summer is approaching, and temperatures are rising everywhere. Another year of summer heat is about to arrive. This unpredictable high-temperature weather not only makes us sweat profusely while traveling but also puts a significant strain on our vehicle’s battery. Careful car owners may have already noticed that battery endurance seems to change in … Read more