ZF reveals more details to hybrid drive

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ZF has already received orders worth billions from BMW and Fiat Chrysler for the new eight-speed hybrid module automatic transmission. The supplier is now providing further details on the transmission. A modular system makes it possible to implement mild, full, and plug-in hybrid drives with peak outputs of 24 to 160 kW. The power electronics […]

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Tesla engineer admits uploading Autopilot source code to iCloud before leaving for competitor

Tesla is currently suing a former Autopilot engineer who they claim stole the source code of the autonomous driving system for a Chinese competitor, Xpeng.
Now the former employee has admitted to uploading the Autopilot source code to his iCloud at a …

SpaceX fan spots sooty Falcon 9 Block 5 booster at Kennedy Space Center

On July 2nd, Twitter user Sideralmente (@astroperinaldo) spotted a sooty Falcon 9 Block 5 booster arriving at SpaceX’s Pad 39A hangar facilities, currently operating as a sort of defacto refurbishment hub. Likely a prelude to a near-term launch, SpaceX has several missions scheduled over the next few months. More likely than not, all of them […]

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Israeli startup Ree puts the motor in the wheel

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The Israeli startup Ree has developed a new space-saving architecture for future electric cars that will give designers more room to design the vehicle interior. The concept presented here is based on the idea of accommodating all the components necessary for locomotion in the wheel and wheel arch. This applies not only to the engine […]

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CAM: Germany overtakes Norway in BEV sales

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Electromobility continues to gain momentum globally, as the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) states in its latest industry study. In the second quarter, sales of electric cars increased in many places against the overall trend. For the study, the team at the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) headed by Stefan Bratzel compiled the new registration […]

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Porsche Taycan wheel and tire size revealed in pre-production prototype sighting

Porsche has stated that one of the Taycan’s primary characteristics will be its capability to be driven hard on the track. In order to do this, the upcoming all-electric four-door would have to be equipped with powerful motors, a well-balanced, hefty battery, and capable, high-performance wheels. It takes some serious rubber, after all, to ensure […]

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