Report: Fully electric "baby Jeep," hydrogen fuel cells possible in off-road brand's future

2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392An all-electric “baby Jeep” could be in the works as part of the brand’s goal to have a full lineup of EVs by 2025, according to an Auto Express report. The EV would be positioned below the current Jeep Renegade, a market niche the off-road brand believes could be worth filling, in Europe at least, Jeep design boss Mark Allen indicated in comments…
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Tesla Autopilot brings car to a stop after drunk driver becomes unconscious at the wheel

A Tesla driver in Norway decided to get behind the wheel of his Model S while intoxicated and visibly fell asleep during the drive while Autopilot was activated.

The driver-assist system managed to safely bring the electric vehicle to a stop.

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Switched reluctance motor-maker Enedym secures $15 million in new financing round

Enedym, a developer of  electrified powertrains, has secured $15 million in new financing from an international group of investors. The company will use the new investment to accelerate its motor development and increase its footprint in the electric motor market, focusing on OEMs in the automotive, micromobility, wind farm and industrial markets.

Enedym builds switched reluctance motors (SRMs), which require no rare earth permanent magnets. According to the company, its SRMs are potentially  as much as 40% less expensive than competing designs. They also feature high efficiency at high speeds, fault-tolerant operation, and the ability to operate in harsh environments and at high temperatures. SRMs have traditionally faced challenges in the areas of acoustic noise, torque ripples and power density, but Enedym claims to have addressed these problems.

“Having the financial and strategic support of these sophisticated investors both validates our market opportunity and strengthens our momentum as a company,” said Dr. Ali Emadi, founder and CEO of Enedym. “This investment will help us ramp up our operations and grow our team.”