Ford Otosan facility in Turkey to get 700 KUKA robots
KUKA and Ford Otosan in Turkey have signed a new framework contract for supplying more than 700 robots for Ford’s next-generation electrical and connected commercial vehicle projects in Ford`s plants in Kocaeli. The contract marks a continuation of the companies’ partnership which has been in place for more than 20 years. The KUKA products and […]
Toshiba unveils new chip for BMS in battery and hybrid EVs
Toshiba Electronics Europe (‘Toshiba’) has launched a new normally open (NO) 1-Form-A photorelay that is intended for use in a multitude of battery- and hybrid-electric vehicle applications including within the battery management system (BMS), ground fault detection and identifying faults with mechanical relays. The new TLX9160T is said to be Toshiba’s first device with a […]
Volvo Trucks patents Active Grip Control for enhanced braking systems
Volvo Trucks launches a new, patented safety feature for electric trucks – Active Grip Control. As per reports, the new technology significantly improves stability, acceleration and braking in slippery conditions. The feature clearly improves acceleration in slippery conditions. Tests performed with the Volvo FH Electric on a low friction surface with a loaded trailer showed […]
