Automobile of the Future

The focus of concern in the expansion and adoption of electric vehicles into society has recently shifted from range anxiety to concern over charging speed and accessibility, which is driving the development and expansion of the EVs as well as their fast-charging station infrastructure.    What are some of the considerations that the designer should think about when creating the next generation of...

Not too long ago, electric vehicles were still a rare sight in the streets, seen as a luxury. Since then, electric cars have made significant steps toward mainstream acceptance as drivers are looking for lower energy cost per mile, a fun driving experience and reducing the carbon footprint. At the heart of every EV are power electronics systems. The performance of these systems will help define th...

The automobile is at a convergence of all the latest technologies, as vehicles continue to evolve into a smarter, connected system. To do this, they must integrate the latest in embedded electronic systems, especially when it comes to power. Developing and creating these advanced automotive systems is a challenging one, driven by both technology and societal expectations.   In this, the fourth epi...

Modern vehicles have evolved far beyond simply being a means of transportation. Cars are becoming even more a part of our extended identity. Every recent technological advancement, from wide band gap semiconductors to machine learning and artificial intelligence, is being harnessed in the service of creating the next generation of vehicles. What makes the car? What is it today? And what does the f...

he automobile has revolutionized the world, enabling us to live in ways that had previously been unimaginable. Vehicle electrification is at the core of today’s automotive revolution. The migration away from fossil fuel-based vehicle power systems has also launched a revolution toward more intelligent, connected vehicle systems. In this episode, Alix Paultre, editor at large for Electronic Design,...

Join us for the first episode of this special six-episode series produced in collaboration with Electronic Design and Texas Instruments. This podcast series will focus on the future of automotive technologies and their impact on our daily lives.   In Episode 1, Alix Paultre, editor at large for Electronic Design, sits down with Fern Yoon, Automotive System Engineering and Marketing Director for Te...