CONTENTS
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CHARGING CHALLENGES Finding the right solutions to EV charging infrastructure challenges
SPEEDING TO MARKET How traditional automotive technologies remain relevant to EV design
POWERING UP Enhancing power density and fl exibility for greater range and faster charging
NEED TO VENT Preventing thermal runaway with fast and controlled venting solutions
LIGHTWEIGHTING
LIGHTEN THE LOAD Giving thought to material selection and component design for lighter vehicles
TEST, SAFETY & SYSTEMS
TESTING TIMES Providing a modular and fl exible testing environment for EV technologies
SAFE SENSORS How are sensor solutions being deployed for vehicle safety testing?
SHOW PREVIEW
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GEARING UP What to expect at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover
FUTURE MOBILITY Cenex Expo returns to UTAC Millbrook for its 2024 edition
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LASTING BONDS Off ering an eff icient and reliable solution to demanding assembly challenges
ELECTRONICS
ELECTRIC TAKES FLIGHT Simplifying the aviation industry’s transition to more electric aircraft
SIC SHIFT Evaluating SiC adoption in EV power electronics
AUTOMOTIVE AMBIENCE Introducing a new smart LED driver IC for ambient lighting
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