Last week Tesla’s entire Supercharger team was reportedly fired in a move that left many bewildered following the successful rollout of its leading EV charger infrastructure. Multiple employees have confirmed their departures from the division which had hundreds of employees and was responsible for designing the chargers and deploying them globally. Allegedly part of a …
WiTricity announced last week that it will be one of the founding members of the Japanese EV Wireless Power Transfer Council. The organization includes Daihen Corporation, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., Mitsubishi Research Institute, Ltd., Sinanen Corporation, and WiTricity. The Council was created to promote wireless charging technology and to pave the way for the …
Towards the end of 2023, Black & Decker announced its new line of more sustainable cordless power tools, featuring chemically recycled plastic content. Each of its Reviva cordless power tool range is made with Tritan Renew, a 50% recycled material developed via a partnership with chemical company Eastman. Every tool in the Reviva line is …
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On 4th April 2024, SolarEdge Technologies Inc. announced that it had completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Wevo Energy Ltd. Wevo is a software startup specializing in EV charging optimization and management for sites with large quantities of EV chargers such as apartment buildings, workplace car parks, and public charging locations. SolarEdge, renowned …
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Midea Unveils Next-Generation Home Appliances Midea unveiled two new home appliances at its European Trade Conference in Athens this week. Showcased at the event, the Midea TastePro Oven and Midea 2.0 Built-in Oven contain a host of functions and innovative features. Midea TastePro Oven Midea 2.0 Built-in Oven It’s clear from the feature sets that Midea …
On March 14th, Infineon Technologies announced it had filed a lawsuit against Innoscience seeking a permanent injunction for infringement of a US patent relating to gallium nitride (GaN) technology owned by Infineon. The patent claims cover core aspects of GaN power semiconductors encompassing innovations that enable the reliability and performance of Infineon’s proprietary GaN devices. The lawsuit …
Mediatek has announced four new SoCs (systems-on-chip) within its Dimensity Auto Cockpit portfolio, offering AI in-cabin experiences for next generation vehicles. Ten months on from the announcement that MediaTek and NVIDIA would partner to deliver a complete range of in-vehicle AI cabin solutions for the next generation of software defined vehicles, its Auto Cockpit CX-1, …
Arçelik and Whirlpool deal given the go-ahead by CMA. Following a provisional clearance in February, a deal between major domestic giants Arçelik and Whirlpool, two of the largest suppliers in the UK has been approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Whilst provisional clearance had been made, a Phase 2 review was required owing …
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This week LG Electronics showcased its fully integrated home experience at the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. The underlying theme was energy efficiency and sustainability with a strong focus on home electrification. Demonstrations of LG’s vision for the ‘Zero Labor Home’ via connected appliances, robotics and AI was also on …
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Samsung introduced its newest kitchen products at CES in January 2024, including those which include AI integration and its SmartThings connectivity to deliver an enhanced consumer experience. The most notable products in its lineup include: The 2024 Bespoke 4-Door Flex™ Refrigerator with AI Family Hub™ The updated refrigerator is packed with various innovative technologies including a …
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