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Rivian rushes to ramp production as it prepares to launch 3 EV models

Bringing a new vehicle into production is an undertaking that has bankrupted many a would-be automaker. EV trend-setter Tesla started out with just one low-volume model, and narrowly survived the experience. Electric truck startup Rivian Automotive plans to launch three new vehicles in the space of a few months. Rivian-watchers say the company is counting… Read more »

Chip shortage forces Tesla to briefly idle Model 3 production line

Driving home the point that cars are computers, the global auto industry is reeling from a global shortage of microchips. Several major automakers have announced shutdowns or slowdowns because of the supply bottleneck. The shortage appears to have forced Tesla to briefly shut down its Model 3 production line at Fremont. An unnamed source told… Read more »

2022 Bolt EUV model that Chevy calls an SUV joins an updated Bolt EV priced from $31,995

For 2022, the Chevrolet Bolt lineup will expand from one to two models, with a new, so-called SUV version added alongside the original hatchback. Importantly, the Bolt siblings will take on a new role as the most affordable entries in a lineup of Chevrolet electric vehicles expected to grow significantly by 2025. Chevy dubs its… Read more »

Refreshed Tesla Models S and X to ditch lead-acid for Li-ion 12 V battery

Elon Musk and Sandy Munro covered a lot of ground in their recent video chat, discussing a great number of advances and improvements to Tesla’s vehicles and manufacturing processes. Here’s just one tidbit that many may have overlooked: beginning with the upcoming Model S/X refresh, Tesla plans to abandon the century-old lead-acid battery technology in… Read more »

Model S refresh includes completely revamped interior, powertrain updates and more

Over the past couple of years, as Tesla rolled out a seemingly endless stream of new features for Models 3 and Y, folks have been saying that the two elders of the line-up were overdue for an update. Now Tesla has announced a sweeping new refresh for Models S and X, featuring an entirely new… Read more »

Battery Modeling and Simulations Using COMSOL Multiphysics

The COMSOL Multiphysics® modeling and simulation software contains various tools for creating and running battery models. The level of detail ranges from single-reaction lumped cell models, used for simulating temperature distributions on large-scale battery modules and packs, to multireaction high-resolution electrode geometries on the nm-level, used for capacity fade, and design optimization of the various… Read more »

Battery Modeling With GT-SUITE For Faster Time to Market

With GT-SUITE, Engineers and Managers can achieve significant cost/time savings by utilizing Battery Modeling in conjunction with their testing efforts. GT-SUITE offers a user-friendly solution for most engineers to develop detailed Battery Models used for BMS, Charging Strategies, Aging, etc. studies. This webinar will go over various Battery Models and their uses in the engineering… Read more »