Automotive

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 […]

Monday - November 15, 2021

Ditch Your Car Keys with Ultra Wideband Access Technology

Car keys are so 2020 – am I right? In this day and age, when smartphones have become a ubiquitous item in our pocket or purse, we shouldn’t need to bother anymore with traditional access methods. Keys are so easy to misplace or forget that they are not a practical option when more advanced methods […]

Monday - November 8, 2021

Redundant Wireless Communication for V2X Systems

Autonomous vehicle sensor technology is improving and cars need a reliable method to share all of that critical information with their environment. Vehicles will need to communicate with other vehicles, pedestrians and bikers, traffic infrastructure and more if we are to realize true autonomy. Most automotive OEMs understand the importance of sensor redundancy in self-driving […]

Monday - September 27, 2021

What’s in Store for Next Generation EV Charging Stations?

Recent extreme weather events have highlighted the need to shift towards more renewable sources of energy. We have also seen how this extreme weather can significantly impact outdated power grids, leaving cities in the dark for extended periods. The new administration has ambitious plans to tackle climate change threats and aging infrastructure in order to […]