Title: Automotive Engineering: March 2021
text: Engineering Ford's future Product platform and operations chief Hau Thai-Tang on navigating the microchip shortage, compact-unibody trucks, EV and AV challenges, and driving engineering efficiencies amid the lockdown. NAWA aims for 5-minute EV charge A new nano-based carbon electrode is key to reducing electric-vehicle charging time. Hemphill's mission: Support the innovation ecosystem Schaeffler America CTO Jeff Hemphill brings impressive technical chops and well-honed communication skills to his new role as 2021 SAE International president. Editorial The legacy of the pioneering, controversial EV-1 SAE Standards News Help wanted: SAE tech standards committee, task force seeks new members SUPPLIER EYE Electrification and the Two-Cycle Imperative Electrified Corvettes in development German OEMs flex 3D manufacturing muscle ZF builds 'middleware' to address vehicle software escalation TDK unveils power-generating wheel sensor Bosch consolidates computing talent in new mobility division Ford F-150 Raptor goes 4-door only; R version next year Q&A Celina Mikolajczak, VP of battery technology for Panasonic Energy of North America, discusses The relentless pace of EV battery development and manufacturing