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The Drive
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Porsche Is Using AI To Catch EV Battery Problems Before They Happen
The latest car news, reviews, and features. I'm tired of AI getting shoved into every corner of life in 2025. But, the technology does have uses in cars beyond gimmicks like fake conversational personas. Like sifting through data and identifying trends to optimize an EV battery pack, for example. That's one of the things Porsche is using AI for, and the automaker recently pulled back the curtain on how it's implementing machine learning to make its electric cars better. In a press release from earlier this month, Porsche focuses on two particular aspects of the way it's using AI to monitor battery health. First, there's the component of predictive quality assurance, which boils down to making informed insights into how the battery will age, based on data from across the company's user base. But arguably more valuable than that is the system's ability to detect anomalies, which can stop a potentially serious battery defect before it starts. Porsche doesn't explicitly mention thermal runaway in this release, but that's where my head goes as I'm reading this. In a thermal runaway, a problem with one cell quickly propagates to others. But there may be signs beforehand that something's not right, and that's why it's especially valuable that Porsche says it can monitor battery health on a cellular level and proactively warn customers, with instructions relayed through the owners' app. Porsche recently set a record at Road Atlanta for the fastest lap for a series-production electric car with the Taycan Turbo GT. Porsche Like anything related to safety in the automotive realm, you hope you never have to encounter a situation like this with your vehicle. But knowing these safeguards are in place certainly offers peace of mind. And this kind of deep learning can be leveraged in other areas, too. State of charge and charging speed, for example, should be intelligently managed for any device that incorporates a lithium-ion battery, from your smartphone to your car, to extend the pack's lifespan as long as possible. It's encouraging that Porsche seems to be using AI not to develop an in-car chatbot that will pretend to care about your problems—or something else nobody's ever asked for—but to ensure the long-term performance and safety of its products. They sum it up well in this excerpt: 'For Porsche, AI is a tool that helps the team to understand complex relationships and take all relevant aspects into account.' Using new tech to better nail the fundamentals is the kind of future we can get behind. Got tips? Send 'em our way at tips@
Top Gear
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
This moon rover uses a battery management system from a super fast e-bike
This moon rover uses a battery management system from a super fast e-bike The ultra-quick Voxan Wattman lends its coding to a buggy aiming for the moon's south pole... Skip 7 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 7 Venturi Space has unveiled its latest moon rover, the Mona Luna. Sporting 'hyper-deformable' wheels, smart batteries and a battery management system also used in the Voxan Wattman, (aka the world's fastest electric motorbike), it's part of a European effort to go to the moon's south pole... by 2030. That aforementioned fancy coding to manage the super fast bike's battery – and specifically heat management – has been adapted to give the moon rover special powers to cope with its unusual environment. Advertisement - Page continues below These energy powerhouses – developed and tested in Monaco – have to withstand extreme temperatures, intense solar radiation and be protected against shocks, short circuits and shunts from a potentially rough landing. Nothing akin to a tussle at your local charging station point, but still. The lunar rover's wheels might not be as blue as these Michelin ones, but the 'hyper-deformable' circles need to not only be able to negotiate potholes (literally) the size of moon craters, but also work without atmosphere. Like the devices used in the Apollo missions and 2011 Curiosity rover, the wheels are puncture-proof and radiation-resistant. Unlike those earlier models though, these new wheels support a monster two tonnes, won't freeze in -240*C temps and last over 3,100 miles. Neat. Mona Luna is the third rover in Venturi Space's range. There's the FLIP and the Flex, both due to head out for some celestial fun with SpaceX in 2026 and 2027. Venturi Space also have designs on a rover for Mars, too. Advertisement - Page continues below You might recognise the Venturi name from its humble 1980s beginnings, persistent attempts at world record EV speeds, the sub-zero Venturi Antarctica or its Formula E team. Reckon it'll get to the lunar south pole, too? Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
EHang and Gotion High-Tech Join Forces to Power the Future of Low-Altitude Economy
GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) ('EHang' or the 'Company'), the world's leading Urban Air Mobility ('UAM') technology platform company, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. ('Gotion'), a leading innovator in power battery solutions. Building on a power system framework agreement signed in December 2023, this enhanced collaboration marks a significant step forward in powering the electric vertical take-off and landing ('eVTOL') aircraft. Under the upgraded partnership, the two companies will jointly advance the development of power systems for EHang's flagship EH216 series of pilotless eVTOL aircraft, with plans to extend their collaboration to future aircraft models. By leveraging cutting-edge battery technologies, the partnership aims to accelerate the advancement of a safe, intelligent, and sustainable low-altitude transportation ecosystem and contribute to the high-quality development of the low-altitude EHang and Gotion Cooperation Signing Ceremony As part of the agreement, Gotion will deliver a customized battery solution tailored to the EH216 series. At the core of the solution is Gotion's newly developed 46-series cylindrical battery cell, which offers high energy density and robust power output. The next-generation battery system is expected to significantly enhance the EH216 series aircraft in flight range, thrust performance, and operational safety -- further improving the aircraft's efficiency across a variety of use cases and strengthening its readiness for future scaled commercial deployment. Beyond the product – level improvements, the partnership marks a strategic step toward building an integrated eVTOL energy ecosystem. EHang and Gotion plan to broaden their cooperation across EHang's future aircraft lineup, jointly advancing battery innovation aimed at delivering safer, more efficient, and cost-effective eVTOL solutions. These efforts will help accelerate the commercialization of UAM and low-altitude logistics networks. Gotion's expertise in standardized, platform-based battery systems is expected to be a key enabler of EHang's long-term competitiveness in the global market. Changqing Yan, Chief Operating Officer of Gotion's Asia-Pacific Business Division, commented: "Gotion is committed to advancing transportation electrification through cutting-edge battery technology. The low-altitude economy is a strategically important and rapidly emerging sector, and EHang's pioneering position and remarkable achievements in the eVTOL space are widely recognized. This partnership enables the deep integration between our high-performance battery system and EHang's advanced aircraft — addressing current upgrade needs while laying a solid foundation for next-generation air mobility solutions. We look forward to exploring this expansive blue-sky market'. Shuai Feng, Senior Vice President of EHang, commented: 'We are excited to join hands with Gotion, a partner distinguished by its cutting-edge technology and a forward-looking vision. Their advanced 46-series cylindrical cell technology will significantly enhance the performance of our EH216 series, pushing the performance boundaries even further. This is not just an upgrade in energy — it opens up disruptive possibilities for the next generation of eVTOL aircraft. We are confident that our collaboration will help set new industry benchmarks in both performance and safety in the future of low-altitude aviation." EHang remains committed to developing safer, more efficient and sustainable energy solutions that meet the demands of pilotless eVTOL aircraft — including high energy density, extended range, and enhanced reliability. This partnership with Gotion marks an important milestone in EHang's continued innovation in aircraft power systems. Looking ahead, EHang will further drive collaborative progress across the UAM ecosystem through technological innovation, contributing to the safe and sustainable growth of the low-altitude economy both in China and globally. About EHang EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading urban air mobility ('UAM') technology platform company. Our mission is to enable safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with unmanned aerial vehicle ('UAV') systems and solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. EHang's flagship product EH216-S has obtained the world's first type certificate, production certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for pilotless eVTOL issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China ('CAAC'). In 2025, EH216-S eVTOL operators have been granted the first batch of Air Operator Certificates for human-carrying pilotless eVTOL flight services for mass consumers issued by the CAAC. As the forerunner of cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit About Gotion Gotion is a global leader in power battery technology and product solutions, specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of lithium power batteries and energy storage batteries. The company has built strong capabilities in battery materials, system integration, and the development of cutting-edge technologies. It is at the forefront of the industry in the cutting-edge fields of solid-state and quasi-solid-state battery. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute 'forward-looking' statements pursuant to the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as 'will,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'aims,' 'future,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'likely to' and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to those relating to certifications, our expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, our products and solutions and the commercialization of UAM services, our relationships with strategic partners, and current litigation and potential litigation involving us. Management has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While they believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management's control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause EHang's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Media Contact: pr@ Contact: ir@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
EHang and Gotion High-Tech Join Forces to Power the Future of Low-Altitude Economy
GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) ('EHang' or the 'Company'), the world's leading Urban Air Mobility ('UAM') technology platform company, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. ('Gotion'), a leading innovator in power battery solutions. Building on a power system framework agreement signed in December 2023, this enhanced collaboration marks a significant step forward in powering the electric vertical take-off and landing ('eVTOL') aircraft. Under the upgraded partnership, the two companies will jointly advance the development of power systems for EHang's flagship EH216 series of pilotless eVTOL aircraft, with plans to extend their collaboration to future aircraft models. By leveraging cutting-edge battery technologies, the partnership aims to accelerate the advancement of a safe, intelligent, and sustainable low-altitude transportation ecosystem and contribute to the high-quality development of the low-altitude EHang and Gotion Cooperation Signing Ceremony As part of the agreement, Gotion will deliver a customized battery solution tailored to the EH216 series. At the core of the solution is Gotion's newly developed 46-series cylindrical battery cell, which offers high energy density and robust power output. The next-generation battery system is expected to significantly enhance the EH216 series aircraft in flight range, thrust performance, and operational safety -- further improving the aircraft's efficiency across a variety of use cases and strengthening its readiness for future scaled commercial deployment. Beyond the product – level improvements, the partnership marks a strategic step toward building an integrated eVTOL energy ecosystem. EHang and Gotion plan to broaden their cooperation across EHang's future aircraft lineup, jointly advancing battery innovation aimed at delivering safer, more efficient, and cost-effective eVTOL solutions. These efforts will help accelerate the commercialization of UAM and low-altitude logistics networks. Gotion's expertise in standardized, platform-based battery systems is expected to be a key enabler of EHang's long-term competitiveness in the global market. Changqing Yan, Chief Operating Officer of Gotion's Asia-Pacific Business Division, commented: "Gotion is committed to advancing transportation electrification through cutting-edge battery technology. The low-altitude economy is a strategically important and rapidly emerging sector, and EHang's pioneering position and remarkable achievements in the eVTOL space are widely recognized. This partnership enables the deep integration between our high-performance battery system and EHang's advanced aircraft — addressing current upgrade needs while laying a solid foundation for next-generation air mobility solutions. We look forward to exploring this expansive blue-sky market'. Shuai Feng, Senior Vice President of EHang, commented: 'We are excited to join hands with Gotion, a partner distinguished by its cutting-edge technology and a forward-looking vision. Their advanced 46-series cylindrical cell technology will significantly enhance the performance of our EH216 series, pushing the performance boundaries even further. This is not just an upgrade in energy — it opens up disruptive possibilities for the next generation of eVTOL aircraft. We are confident that our collaboration will help set new industry benchmarks in both performance and safety in the future of low-altitude aviation." EHang remains committed to developing safer, more efficient and sustainable energy solutions that meet the demands of pilotless eVTOL aircraft — including high energy density, extended range, and enhanced reliability. This partnership with Gotion marks an important milestone in EHang's continued innovation in aircraft power systems. Looking ahead, EHang will further drive collaborative progress across the UAM ecosystem through technological innovation, contributing to the safe and sustainable growth of the low-altitude economy both in China and globally. About EHang EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading urban air mobility ('UAM') technology platform company. Our mission is to enable safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with unmanned aerial vehicle ('UAV') systems and solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. EHang's flagship product EH216-S has obtained the world's first type certificate, production certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for pilotless eVTOL issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China ('CAAC'). In 2025, EH216-S eVTOL operators have been granted the first batch of Air Operator Certificates for human-carrying pilotless eVTOL flight services for mass consumers issued by the CAAC. As the forerunner of cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit About Gotion Gotion is a global leader in power battery technology and product solutions, specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of lithium power batteries and energy storage batteries. The company has built strong capabilities in battery materials, system integration, and the development of cutting-edge technologies. It is at the forefront of the industry in the cutting-edge fields of solid-state and quasi-solid-state battery. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute 'forward-looking' statements pursuant to the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as 'will,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'aims,' 'future,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'likely to' and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to those relating to certifications, our expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, our products and solutions and the commercialization of UAM services, our relationships with strategic partners, and current litigation and potential litigation involving us. Management has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While they believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management's control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause EHang's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Media Contact: pr@ Contact: ir@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chinese company unveils new tech that could revolutionize electric vehicles: 'Truly amazing'
New electric vehicle battery technology that could put an end to range anxiety has been unveiled at the 2025 Shenzhen International Battery Fair in China. Among Chinese battery manufacturer SEVB's announcements was its Star Chaser 2.0 battery system that delivers over 93 miles of range from just one minute of charging, according to a report by Interesting Engineering. Electric vehicles are a major component in shifting the world away from dirty fuels and adopting clean energy alternatives. These machines don't produce any tailpipe emissions and can run on electricity generated by sustainable sources. Unfortunately, charging an EV takes significantly longer than filling a tank with gasoline. DC fast chargers, which are some of the fastest, still take between 20 minutes and an hour to get a battery up to 80%. Battery charging speeds are graded with a "C" rating. SEVB's original Star Chaser, which was launched in 2022, was groundbreaking at the time with 4C charging rates. The company's new Star Chaser 2.0 uses a combination of liquid cooling, flexible printed circuits, and added safety features to achieve the incredible feat of charging at 12C, the report explained. The Xinxingchi 2.0 Kiloamp Extreme Charging Edition is essential to the technology, allowing the battery to be charged with a record 1400 A current when paired with a vehicle that has a 1,000-volt system. The resulting 1.4 megawatt flash-charging succeeds in making EV charging as fast as refueling a traditional vehicle, which could tilt the scales in favor of EVs for consumers who have been on the fence about upgrading. The company also announced the Xinxingchi 2.0 Long Range Edition, which charges at 6C but offers over 500 miles of range. Being able to charge quickly can make electric vehicles far more appealing, but there are already inherent benefits to the technology that make them better than more typical cars powered by internal combustion engines. Would you buy an EV if it only took 5 minutes to charge? Sign me up No way Depends on the cost Depends how much range it has Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. EVs are extremely energy efficient, converting up to 91% of the energy from the battery and regenerative braking system into forward motion. Gasoline-powered vehicles only get about 25% energy efficiency from burning dirty fuels. That efficiency also means that the annual costs to fuel an electric car will be significantly lower. A 2018 study from the University of Michigan found that EVs cost around $485 to fuel every year, compared to $1,117 in annual fuel costs for a gasoline vehicle. Plus, homes with a solar panel system and battery storage allow EV owners to charge their vehicles with clean energy and reduce those costs even further. EnergySage offers expert advice and quote comparisons to help consumers who are interested in upgrading. Interesting Engineering added that SEVB is also trying to keep their products at a competitive price, so that the three-year cost of EV ownership will be lower than that of a gasoline-powered car. Commenters on the Interesting Engineering report seemed hopeful for the future of this technology. "Sounds like truly amazing technology," one person said. "Let's hope this battery can be manufactured at scale." Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
