eMobility nEVs - July 2024
As summer travel season heats up, stay charged up with the latest EV news and trends in this edition of our EV bulletin:
???Say hello to the CarPlay by Apple
?? Tesla Robotaxi: Clean yourself!
?? Do it yourself with Watt Electric Vehicle Company
?? European Commission, China, and EV tariffs
?? Top 10 EV safety features by EV.Magazine
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?? Next generation of CarPlay
苹果 promises that their next-generation CarPlay will allow "each automaker to express their vehicle's character and brand." Dynamic content, layouts, and gauges are customisable and adaptable, and the system seamlessly adjusts to various screens.
Watch the session from the recent Apple Worldwide Developers Conference for more details:?https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10112/
?? Automatic sanitation system by Tesla
We learned that in February, Tesla filed a patent application with the World Intellectual Property Organisation for technology that includes sensors to detect the car's state of hygiene. Based on the data gathered from the sensors, a processor would generate a "sanitation routine" to disinfect the entire vehicle or just certain areas, such as the seats, the touchscreen, or the dashboard. So, are no more humans needed to clean a car? Let’s see.
?? Off-the-shelf EV platform
WATT Electric Vehicle Company has developed its aluminium Passenger and Commercial EV Skateboard Platform (PACES), which can be customised to fit nearly any size or shape for low-volume passenger EVs. It promises to be cost-effective, efficient, and precise.
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If that sounds revolutionary, keep reading:?https://www.wattelectricvehicles.com/services/platform-services
?? China wants EU to scrap EV tariff plans
As the deadline looms for the European Commission to impose provisional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, automakers are preparing to face billions of dollars in new costs that could impact their European growth plans. The EU is expected to announce additional duties on July 4 to prevent an influx of subsidised China-built EVs into the European market. Why do EU tariffs matter to China EV makers?
Read the Reuters news: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-ev-makers-brace-tariffs-beijing-eu-engage-talks-2024-07-03/#:~:text=The%20bloc%20is%20set%20to,Xing%2C%20founder%20of%20consultancy%20AutoXing.
?? Top 10 EV safety features by EV.Magazine
According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), passengers in EV crashes are less likely to be injured than those in gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles. EV Magazine lists the top 10 safety features, with the top three being:
Read the complete list here:?https://evmagazine.com/top10/top-10-safety-features
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Volkswagen pranks cinema viewers with its brilliant advertisement. Watch it (unless you’re behind the wheel – then keep your eyes on the road!).
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