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The Home Operating System: Toyota Introduces "Treehouse" for the Driveway

The Home Operating System: Toyota Introduces "Treehouse" for the Driveway

Discover how Toyota's new Treehouse OS transforms home EV chargers into smart, managed assets, removing barriers to EV adoption and making suburban charging seamless and efficient.

Why Your Electric Bill Keeps Rising — and What CREs and CPOs Can Do About It

Why Your Electric Bill Keeps Rising — and What CREs and CPOs Can Do About It

If your electricity bill feels higher every quarter, you’re not imagining it: Demand for power is rising faster than we can build power plants and power lines. This article summarizes key factors affecting energy prices...

How Battery Preconditioning Helps Combat Extreme Temperatures for Faster EV Charging

How Battery Preconditioning Helps Combat Extreme Temperatures for Faster EV Charging

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity, so does the need for efficient and reliable charging solutions. One of the factors that can influence an EV’s charging experience is the temperature.

Are Low Voltage Batteries the Achilles’ Heel of EVs?

Are Low Voltage Batteries the Achilles’ Heel of EVs?

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly sophisticated, much attention is paid to the development of high-voltage (HV) traction batteries that run the electric motors. Innovations like solid-state chemistries, advanced battery management systems (BMS), and improved thermal management have made significant strides

Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns of Disruptions from Proposed Tariffs on the Auto Industry

Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns of Disruptions from Proposed Tariffs on the Auto Industry

Ford CEO Jim Farley has warned that proposed tariffs on the auto industry could cause significant disruptions. This post examines how such tariffs might affect manufacturing costs, supply chains, and the transition to electric vehicles, as well as the potential ripple effects for consumers and the broader automotive market.

How Important are Wireless Technologies like 5G, WiFi, and Bluetooth to Autonomous Vehicles and Their Operations?

How Important are Wireless Technologies like 5G, WiFi, and Bluetooth to Autonomous Vehicles and Their Operations?

As the automotive industry moves rapidly toward the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs), the role of advanced wireless technologies like 5G, WiFi, and Bluetooth has become a critical aspect of ensuring their safe and efficient operation.