Tag: EV

Just before Human Horizons ran into financial difficulties, paused production for six months and approached Changan Automobile about a potential rescue bid, its HiPhi Z model emerged as the winter efficiency champion among electric vehicles at the world’s largest electric car test, the biannual “El Prix” in Norway, due to its impressive thermal management system. … Continue reading Thermal management wins the day in Norwegian El Prix

DuPont has made significant advancements in glycol purification, ensuring that the coolant in lithium-ion batteries and fuel cell electric vehicles remains contamination-free, bolstering their efficient and reliable operation. According to DuPont marketing manager for e-mobility solutions Noel Carr, pressure on EV thermal management systems is increased by “consumer demand for increased range, faster charging, larger … Continue reading DuPont claims EV thermal management breakthrough

In response to mounting pressure, the Australian Government has broadened the requirements to make it easier for apprentice mechanics to work on electric vehicles (EVs), along with offering an incentive to attract them – a move welcomed by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA), and the Australian Automotive … Continue reading Industry welcomes New Energy Apprenticeships payment broadening for EV technicians

Leaders from Toyota, Mazda and Subaru announcing their commitment to internal combustion drivetrains

Boldly committing to internal combustion engine technology, three prominent Japanese car-makers known for their cautious approach to electric vehicles – Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru – jointly announced a bold initiative to continue manufacturing petrol engines. This decision underscores their belief in the ongoing importance of conventional powertrains, backed by strong sales of hybrid vehicles, seemingly … Continue reading Toyota, Mazda and Subaru commit to combustion

Thermo King has announced production of its flagship electrical refrigeration unit, the E-500e, designed specifically to appeal to cold chain logistics operators of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs), particularly those operating in urban areas.  A standout feature of the E-500e is its direct power supply from the vehicle’s battery, eliminating the need for additional batteries … Continue reading Thermo King launches refrigeration unit for electric light commercial vehicles

The latest report from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA), titled Charging Ahead: Electric Vehicles & Insurance, emphasises a crucial ten-year period for the insurance industry to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The report delves into key issues, including battery fires, safety regulations, and challenges faced by insurers in covering EVs. It also … Continue reading Insuring EV risks

Audi Q6 e-tron

The Audi Q6 e-tron is the brand’s first electric vehicle built on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE), a collaborative effort with Porsche for the Macan.  It features various trailblazing advancements, including redesigned prismatic battery cells, a predictive thermal management system, and E³ 1.2 electronic architecture. Continue reading Audi Q6 e-tron debuts ‘predictive’ thermal management

A column by VASA President Brett Meads You could be forgiven for thinking the following is a crude attempt at satire, perhaps even sarcasm – or maybe a bad dream – however, you would be wrong. This is a bizarre set of circumstances, with long-term negative environmental consequences, thanks to a sad omission by those … Continue reading Lack of restriction on high-GWP mobile air-conditioning refrigerants in Australia: A missed opportunity

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), part of the US Department of Energy, has worked with Microsoft to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing to discover a groundbreaking substance that could reduce the use of lithium in batteries by up to 70 per cent. This achievement comes as concerns about the … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence helps find new battery tech

ZF Dry Brake-by-Wire System

Auto electricians could end up getting more brake work if technology like ZF’s “dry brake-by-wire” system that eliminates the need for a traditional hydraulic setup – and has recently undergone successful testing on a modified BYD Han electrified vehicle – gains mainstream adoption. In this cutting-edge system, brake fluid is no longer necessary as braking … Continue reading ZF’s by-wire tech could lead to more brake work for auto electricians