Different parts of the world are contributing to the global transition towards EVs by exploring diverse educational approaches and regional differences, says Samudrapom Dam. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is rapidly transforming the automotive industry and transportation landscape. To meet the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions, a skilled workforce well versed in EV engineering is crucial. Transportation is one ...

If the consumer appeal of electric vehicles is to be maximised, keeping down the total cost of ownership is imperative, urges Till Wagner. One of the key areas where a real difference to increasing consumer appeal can be made is an electric vehicle’s (EV) energy storage reserves. The battery pack is an essential element of any EV design and one ...

The progress made in the electrification for passenger vehicles has led to an examination of batteries and charging technology for HGVs, observes Mark Patrick. Good progress has been made with passenger vehicles offering multiple electric models in a variety of categories, ranging from ‘ultra-compacts’ to sedans and pick-up trucks. Recently, the automotive industry began to electrify vans and similarly sized ...

Challenges faced by automotive chip designers include longer than average expected lifespans and rigorous functional safety standards, explains Paul Martin. The expected lifetime for the vast majority of chips is typically a few years, but chips for automotive use have an expected lifespan of 10 to 15 years, to match the lifespan of the average car, and a supply lifetime ...

Nature provides the model for integrating sensors for a distributed edge AI system, say Bartosz Boryna and Zuzana Jirankova. The horseshoe crab (limulus polyphemus) is recognised by scientists as an interesting model for vision research because the animal’s body is large enough to study and its retina neurons are quite easily accessible. The crab has several compound eyes distributed over ...

There are three phases in the ‘hype cycle’ before market enlightenment leads to full production. The path to market for flexible electronics is a textbook example, says Dan Cathie. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle there is a natural progression that all new technologies face when first presented to market. It starts with the ‘Innovation Trigger’ when a new buzz ...

Electronic design automation tools have a role to play in designing secure options for the IoT, says Samudrapom Dam. The IoT has revolutionised different industries, enabling advanced industrial systems, autonomous vehicles and smart homes. As IoT devices become increasingly prevalent, ensuring their security has become crucial. IoT devices are more susceptible to attacks and security threats because security solutions compatible ...

CRT display technology is well-established and is still prevalent in maintaining effective flight operations. Dave Ketchum looks at the science behind CRT display technology in aircraft. Being able to pilot an aircraft requires having confidence in the onboard technology. One type of technology that is frequently used for this purpose, and has been for many years, is the cathode ray ...

Organic thin-film transistors offer a new route to making MicroLED displays accessible, says Simon Ogier. One of the major themes for displays at CES 2024 was the demonstration by a number of vendors of new, large sized MicroLED TVs and signage. Samsung, for example, showcased its range of MicroLED TVs starting at 76in and moving up to a huge 140in ...

The connected world and Industry 4.0 have undoubtedly improved our lives, but they have also come with a substantial price, says Emma Armstrong. The impact of technology on our lives in modern society cannot be denied. The emergence of industry 4.0, the automation of manufacturing, has undoubtedly improved our lives, but it also comes with a substantial price. The main ...