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54 PCB007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2023 ity these EVs need without the weight and cost of lithium batteries. As this industry contin- ues to grow, I'm sure we'll see a flurry of new ideas take shape in the next few years. Whether Foxconn succeeds in dominating that process remains to be seen. References 1. "About Foxtron," FoxtronEV.com, 2023. 2. "Smart Open Electric Vehicle Platform," Hon- Hai.com, 2023. 3. "Zhen Ding Technology Holding Limited," Yahoo! Finance profile, 2023. 4. "FIH Mobile Limited," LinkedIn.com profile page, 2023. 5. "Electric Vehicles to Accelerate to 54% of New Car Sales by 2040," by BloombergNEF, July 6, 2017. 6. "Our Technical Service" section on main page, FoxtronEV.com, 2023. 7. GMC CES Press Package, 2021. 8. "Lordstown Motors and Foxconn Close Asset Purchase Agreement and Enter into JV Agreement for MIH Based EV Development," LordstownMotors. com, May 11, 2022. 9. "Foxconn working with Fisker & Lordstown Motors to produce 2 EVs at Ohio factory," by Lurah Lowery, RDN, RepairerDrivenNews.com, May 17, 2022. 10. "Top 10 Electric Car Startups," EnergyStartups. org, Jan. 5, 2023. Happy Holden has worked in printed circuit technology since 1970 with Hewlett-Packard, NanYa Westwood, Merix, Foxconn, and Gentex. He is currently a contrib- uting technical editor with I-Con- nect007, and the author of Automation and Advanced Procedures in PCB Fabrication, and 24 Essential Skills for Engineers. To read past col- umns, click here. I-Connect007 is thrilled to announce the release of the sixth edition of Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO Show & Tell Magazine, an exclusive review of IPC's annual trademark event. In this issue, you'll find insightful articles, inter- views with authors of cutting- edge technical papers, inter- views with award winners, and reviews of the speakers, con- ferences, and courses. You'll also learn more about the IPC Design Competition and gain insights from our show reviewers. Experience IPC APEX EXPO 2023 through our hundreds of high-quality images, hear from our many technical experts, and watch fun videos that capture the fla- vor of the entire event. "We specifically designed this issue so that whether or not you attended the event, you would be able to get a compre- hensive feel for the whole show," says Michelle Te, managing editor of Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2023 Show & Tell Magazine. "There is so much to see and do while you're there, it's impossible to experience it all. We wanted to provide an immersive experience through words and images. There's definitely something for everyone." To read this issue of Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2023 Show & Tell Magazine, click here. Our comprehen- sive coverage of this event is the perfect resource for anyone looking to learn about the latest trends and develop- ments in the electronics man- ufacturing industry. We have enjoyed putting this issue together and truly hope you will enjoy it as well. Please share it with your col- leagues and friends! Real Time with... Show & Tell 2023 Now Available for Download