Apple won a new patent for the liquid cooling system for electric vehicles
According to foreign media news, recently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (hereinafter referred to as the USPTO) granted Apple a patent for the Titan project, which can be used for the thermal management system of Apple's electric vehicles in the future.
"Titan" is the name of Apple's electric vehicle project.
The liquid-cooled circulation system circulates in the system through the liquid medium to achieve heat transfer, so as to achieve the purpose of cooling.
However, during system assembly, such as when filling a liquid medium, air mixes into the liquid medium. Bubbles in liquid media can cause corrosion to some parts of the system, and will also reduce the heat dissipation effect of the system.
Apple's patent this time covers a thermal system that includes an exhaust. The unit achieves an exhaust effect at high flow rates, thereby increasing the efficiency of the heat dissipation system.
Apple drew a prototype of the device in the patent.
More prototypes of this exhaust are shown below.
Editor's comments: Previously, there were rumors that Apple terminated the electric vehicle project. Of course, this new patent does not prove that Apple's car is about to be released, but it can be seen that Apple has not given up on this project. Can Apple make a big move in the electric vehicle industry? Xiaobian knocked out and waited.
Ford will announce a restructuring plan, with oil and electricity operating separately
According to foreign media reports, Ford is about to announce a restructuring plan to let its electric vehicle (EV) and fuel vehicle (ICE) businesses operate separately.
It is reported that Ford's electric vehicle and fuel vehicle businesses will have different names, but will remain under the Umbrella of Ford.
Ford spokesman Reed (T.R. Reid) declined to comment on the report: "We are focused on executing our Ford + plan, transforming the company and thriving in this new era of electric and connected cars."
In fact, Ford CEO Jim Farley just said at the Wolf Research Conference last Wednesday that Ford has no plans to spin off the electric vehicle or internal combustion engine business.
In an interview last week, Farley also stressed that Ford still has the potential to cut costs for its internal combustion engine business.
Apparently, Farley is unhappy with the profitability of Ford's electric vehicle and internal combustion engine businesses.
Industry experts say that by splitting the electric vehicle business into a separate division, Ford can prepare for a possible future spin-off.
Editor's comments: At least in the Chinese market, over the years, Ford's sense of existence has become lower and lower. But Xiaobian feels that these operations are actually secondary, and pulling out powerful products is the last word.
Luminar 2021 revenue surges 129%
Recently, lidar company Luminar released its 2021 Q4 and full-year financial results.
According to the data, its Q4 revenue surged 408% year-on-year to $12.3 million; full-year revenue increased by 129% year-on-year to $32 million, and completed the annual target.
Luminar's Q4 net loss was $73.9 million; full-year net loss was $238 million, narrowing 34.3% from the same period last year.
Luminar has been called a disruptor in the lidar industry.
In January, Luminar said it had entered into a partnership with Mercedes-Benz to accelerate the development of future advanced autonomous driving technologies for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars.
Specifically, Mercedes-Benz plans to use Luminar's lidar on next-generation automotive platforms to enable semi-autonomous driving on highways.
It is worth mentioning that 7 of the top ten automakers in the world have become Luminar customers. Luminar previously struck an agreement with Volvo Cars, which plans to use Iris lidar technology on the XC90 launched this year. In addition, SAIC motor said that Iris will be equipped with the extraordinary R7.
Editor's comments: This year, as the first year of the application of vehicle-mounted lidar, there should be more car companies launching models equipped with lidar. So in the field of autonomous driving, which is better, the multi-sensor fusion solution or the pure vision solution that Tesla has always insisted on? Some of the answers should be available this year.
Jeep's first pure electric SUV was exposed
On March 2, Stellantis Group (PSA+FCA) officially announced the "Dare Forward 2030" strategic plan at the press conference, which mentioned that Jeep will launch a series of pure electric SUVs.
According to the plan, Jeep's planned pure electric model will be based on the electrification platform, rather than "oil to electricity".
It is reported that the new car may become the electrified successor of the Free Man.
In terms of appearance, the new car, as a pure electric model, the overall design follows the Jeep family language, but replaces it with a closed front grille.
On the side of the body, a hidden door handle design is adopted at the rear doors. The blackened "X" taillights at the rear of the car are very conspicuous.
The new car will be built on the Stellantis Group's STLA Small platform and will support 82kWh of battery capacity and 300 miles of range.
Editor's comments: The traditional veteran off-road brand, Jeep has also entered the pure electric. The excellent torque output characteristics of electric motors can actually bring more possibilities to off-road vehicles. Expect pure electric Jeep's real car performance.
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