April 2022

SemiQ launches SiC 1,200 V, 80 milliohm MOSFET modules in SOT-227 packages

Semiconductor supplier SemiQ has launched a new generation of its MOSFET modules, which are designed for EVs, power supplies and data centers. The second-generation SiC 1,200 V, 80 milliohm MOSFET module is housed in the SOT-227 package, and is available in a 10 A parallel diode version as well as without a parallel diode. The […]

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Honda will drop Insight hybrid sedan to make room for Civic Hybrid

Production of the Honda Insight hybrid sedan will cease in June to make room for a new Civic Hybrid and other hybrid models, Honda announced Thursday in a press release. The Insight is based on a previous-generation Civic body shell, but positioned as a dedicated, more upscale hybrid model with unique styling. Honda said it

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Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai to resume production on Monday, April 18: report

It appears that the wait for Gigafactory Shanghai’s return to production is almost over. If recent reports prove accurate, Tesla’s massive Model 3 and Model Y plant in Shanghai may restart its operations on Monday, April 18, 2022.  Gigafactory Shanghai has been shut down since March 28, following the city’s implementation of its stringent anti-Covid

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Twitter employees not “held hostage” by Elon Musk’s takeover offer: CEO

During an all-hands meeting yesterday, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal highlighted that the social media platform was not being “held hostage” by Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s offer to purchase the company for over $40 billion. Musk had made his intentions clear with Twitter on Thursday, noting in a filing that he believes the company’s potential could

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Boombox recall redux: Teslas now keep to pedestrian alert rules when summoned

Tesla earlier this week recalled 594,717 vehicles for an issue with its “Boombox” feature that left it potentially noncompliant with federal pedestrian safety requirements. The recall—and over-the-air fix—are essentially a “do-over” for Tesla, now making the cars compliant as long as they’re moving… Source: Green Car Reports Read More

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Tesla China refutes rumors that Gigafactory Shanghai will reopen in mid-May

A few days ago, rumors emerged that Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai would be reopening around the middle of May. The news was particularly bearish since Tesla relies on Giga Shanghai for the exports of the base Model 3 and Model Y to territories such as Europe. Fortunately, Tesla China has clamped down on the rumor, declaring

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