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MARKETS

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES

AmpR Small – the Platform for Small Electric Cars

🚗 Ampere is advancing the accessibility of electric vehicles in Europe with its AmpR Small platform, tailored for B-segment cars like the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric. This platform prioritises affordability while integrating advanced electric and digital technologies.

• The AmpR Small platform reduces costs through modular battery designs, fewer components, and powertrain optimisation.

• Its scalable design accommodates various models, including the 5 E-Tech, 4 E-Tech, and the Alpine A290, with future offerings like a Nissan compact EV and an electric Twingo.

• SWEET400 electronic architecture ensures optimal interior space and efficiency, delivering up to 400 km WLTP range.

• Localised manufacturing in France minimises costs and environmental impact, with 75% of suppliers within 300 km.

• The platform prepares for software-defined vehicles, integrating systems from Qualcomm, Google, and others.

By combining cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and innovation, Ampere is headed to redefine electric mobility in Europe, with the AmpR Small debuting in 2026.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Honda Expecting 1000km of Range from Solid-State EV Batteries

🔋 Honda is accelerating its electric vehicle strategy with the development of solid-state battery technology, aiming for ranges of up to 1000 km by 2030 and 1250 km by 2040. This innovation seeks to redefine EV standards, addressing key adoption barriers such as range, weight, and cost.

• Solid-state batteries are projected to be 50% smaller, 35% lighter, and 25% cheaper than lithium-ion counterparts, with faster charging and improved safety.

• While competitors like Toyota and Volkswagen are also pursuing this technology, Honda’s focus on sustainable, scalable production sets it apart.

• Challenges include scaling prototypes 100 times their current size, preventing ceramic separator cracking, and addressing dendrite formation.

• To overcome these, Honda has established a pilot facility, employing advanced methods like roll-pressing and climate-controlled environments to improve efficiency and reduce energy usage.

Honda envisions solid-state batteries as transformative, promising enhanced EV practicality and affordability.

CLEAN ENERGY

Hitachi Energy Investing in a New Renewable Energy Plant

☀️ Hitachi Energy is enhancing its sustainability efforts with a renewable energy plant near its Figeholm factory in Sweden, as part of its Sustainability 2030 Strategy.

• The facility will power the Figeholm factory, which produces cellulose-based insulation materials for transformers, by replacing heavy oil with sustainably sourced wood pellets.

• This transition is expected to significantly cut Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the carbon footprint of transformer insulation materials.

• A new steam boiler will supply energy to factory presses, improving environmental performance and aligning with long-term sustainability goals.

• The factory’s 120 employees will be trained to adapt to the new system, which is set to be operational by summer 2026.

This initiative highlights Hitachi Energy’s commitment to reducing emissions and advancing sustainable energy solutions worldwide.

TECHNOLOGIES

Neonode and Epicnpoc Reinforce Partnership on AI-Powered Automotive Solutions

📱 Neonode and Epicnpoc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate Neonode’s Driver and In-Cabin Monitoring System into Epicnpoc’s BOWL no-code prototyping platform. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of in-cabin automotive experiences using real-time image processing technology.

• Neonode’s MultiSensing AI software, powering advanced monitoring features, will be showcased in a simulated cockpit at Maison de l’Intelligence Artificielle, France, this month.

• Epicnpoc’s BOWL platform combines modular hardware and software, enabling rapid prototyping of features such as digital clusters, lighting, and touchless interactions with Neonode’s zForce technology.

• The integration of Neonode’s DMS adds sophisticated safety capabilities like gaze tracking, hand position detection, and driver alertness monitoring.

• The DMS is hardware-agnostic and compatible with various vehicle types, offering flexibility and long-term update potential.

• Both companies emphasise the role of AI and privacy in creating innovative, secure in-cabin experiences.

This partnership underlines the growing focus on integrating advanced AI-driven features into vehicles to improve safety and enhance the overall driving experience.

WATT ELSE?

• Porsche and Audi facing delays due to battery shortage

• First MAN eTruck starts with Duvenbeck in emission-free VW plant logistics

• QuantumScape releases Cobra – a next-generation solid-state battery separator

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