Valeo is gearing up to unveil its next-generation vehicle technology at Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2025, highlighting innovations in hardware, software and AI aimed at enhancing safety, sustainability and personalization in mobility. The event, scheduled from Sept. 8 to 12 at Munich Messe, Germany, will feature Valeo's advancements in its software-defined vehicles (SDVs), encompassing enhanced updatability, upgradability and personalization. The display will focus o...

ZF has introduced an AI-based solution, called TempAI, that enhances temperature management in electric drives, increasing forecast accuracy by over 15% and therefore allowing for more precise thermal utilization of electric machines. TempAI operates on a platform that quickly generates physically based models from measurement data, requiring minimal computing resources and making it cost-efficient for series production. According to Stefan Sicklinger, head of AI, Digital Engineering ...

In a press release dated July 2, Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified negative temperature coefficient (NTC) immersion thermistor, designated as Vishay BCcomponents NTCAIMM66H. This thermistor features a compact design suitable for small spaces in liquid-cooled automotive systems, providing a rapid 1.5-second response time to temperature changes. It is built with a miniature NTC thermistor encased in a stainless-steel 316L housing and lead-free brass, offering traction...

Nissan Motor has unveiled the all-new 2026 LEAF, the third generation of its electric vehicle, offering a reimagined design with clean, dynamic body lines and a sport utility vehicle-like stance. The LEAF is set to reach US Nissan dealerships in the fall, with availability expanding to other markets thereafter. The new LEAF will be assembled alongside the Ariya at Nissan's Tochigi plant in Japan for the US and Canada markets. Key features of the vehicle include a new 3-in-1 powertra...

Geely has unveiled the second generation of its Leishen AI Hybrid (2.0) plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain in mainland China, highlighting its 47.26% thermal efficiency rate. The thermal efficiency of the Leishen AI Hybrid 2.0 PHEV powertrain surpasses that of BYD's DM-i system. Geely's new powertrain system includes EM-i, EM-P and Hydrogen variants. The first-generation Leishen plug-in hybrid system was introduced in 2021. It had a thermal efficiency of 43.32% and was integra...

Rimac Technology, a tier 1 technology supplier in the automotive industry, has played a significant role in the engineering and design of the Bugatti Tourbillon hyper-sports car by integrating its advanced battery systems, e-axles and electronic control units into the vehicle. The Bugatti Tourbillon, which utilizes Rimac Technology's revolutionary hybrid system, is set for deliveries in 2026 with production limited to 250 units. The Tourbillon showcases Rimac Technology's expertise ...

ZF has introduced TherMaS, an advanced thermal management system designed to enhance the range of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles by efficiently managing temperature without the need for larger batteries or more expensive drivetrains. This system uses propane as a refrigerant, which significantly improves cooling performance, thus resulting in a smaller and lighter design. It optimizes the use of waste heat from the drivetrain, enhancing electric range by up to 10% in winter and up ...

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) is advancing thermal management for e-mobility by introducing new materials aimed at facilitating rapid charging and enhancing battery capacity. These developments will be showcased at the Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 3–5. The company's new materials offer significant design flexibility for integration into various production processes. As the automotive industry evolves toward technologies enabling fast and safe battery chargin...

Lion E-Mobility AG, a manufacturer of battery packs for electric mobility, announced that its subsidiary, Lion Smart GmbH, has received a development order from a leading European original equipment manufacturer in the commercial vehicle sector. The order involves conducting a feasibility study for a fast-charging battery system for electric trucks, aimed at achieving short charging times and meeting the demanding technical requirements of heavy-goods vehicles. The focus of the project is on ...

MAHLE has completed the first year of its operations at the Global Biomobility Center, which is located at its Tech Center in Jundiaí, São Paulo. The center was established to utilize MAHLE's expertise and partner network in South America to support the global development of sustainable mobility solutions, focusing on biofuels and biomaterials. During its first year, the center has initiated eight projects in collaboration with customers and research institutes. It is actively monitori...

Autoneum developed a new impact protection plate for electric vehicle batteries made from thermoplastic composite material. This lightweight component provides protection against impact, fire and corrosion while also offering thermal insulation, which contributes to improved energy management and longer driving range. The transformation toward electrified mobility demands new shielding technologies for battery protection, and Autoneum's solution is designed to meet these needs with its high s...

EV maker Leapmotor has launched the 2026 model year variant of the C10 crossover, which is developed on the high voltage 800V platform, in mainland China with a price tag of 122,800 yuan ($17,000), according to a news report published by CarNewsChina website on May 15. The upgraded Leapmotor C10 is developed on new 800V platform, which helps in offering an extended driving range of 605 km per charge under the CLTC conditions. The earlier variant, which was launched in March 2024, was develope...

In a press release on May 14, Vishay Intertechnology announced the extension of its D2TO35 series of surface-mount thick-film power resistors with a new AEC-Q200 qualified device capable of higher pulse absorption, up to 15 Joules/0.1 second. This new device, the Vishay Sfernice D2TO35H, is available in the TO-263 (D2PAK) package and provides a high-power dissipation capacity of 35 W at a 25°C case temperature. The newly released automotive-grade device enhances energy absorption by 30% comp...

Aisin Corp. will present its advanced products and technologies at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025, scheduled to be held at Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan, from May 21 to May 23. During the exposition, Aisin will focus on showcasing its advancements in vehicle electrification aimed at supporting a carbon-neutral society, alongside safety, comfort and convenience technologies designed to enhance the mobility experience both inside and outside of vehicles. In the field of electrifi...

Sungrow Charging introduced the IDC480E-C, an ultrafast compact charger that represents a new approach to modular, high-performance charging, at the Power2Drive event in Munich on May 7. This charger is adaptable for both compact urban sites and large-scale depots, and it is designed to grow with business needs. The newly launched compact EV charger complements Sungrow's existing range of AC and DC charging solutions, such as the Satellite charger IDC480E, providing a scalable ...

Valeo and PanGood have announced their partnership to develop a high-efficiency integrated Axial Flux Generator System, marking a significant advancement in electric powertrain design. The new generator, revealed at Auto Shanghai 2025, integrates a motor and inverter into a compact, scalable solution suitable for all electric vehicles, particularly extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). This collaboration combines PanGood's expertise in axial flux architecture with Valeo's knowledge in inv...

Delta, renowned for its expertise in power management and smart green solutions, showcased its transportation electrification portfolio at E-Mobility Taiwan 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 23. The highlight of the exhibit was the innovative Megawatt Charging System (MCS) capable of delivering up to 1 MW, expandable to 3 MW, targeted at heavy-duty electric trucks and buses. Delta also introduced a new ultraslim 50-kW DC Wallbox electric vehicle charger designed for parking venu...

Lion E-Mobility AG (Lion), a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs specializing in e-mobility and energy storage solutions, announced the initial delivery of its NMC+ battery platform to select lead customers. The deliveries, conducted by Lion's subsidiary Lion Smart GmbH, mark the beginning of the operational phase for the NMC+ platform, transitioning into the final validation stage before the anticipated series production ramp-up. The NMC+ battery platform is designed as a scalable modu...

MAHLE has introduced bionic radial blower for automotive air-conditioning systems, drawing inspiration from nature to improve efficiency and reduce noise. The innovative blower has been designed for vehicles with challenging installation spaces, particularly electric vehicles. MAHLE is presenting this innovation at Auto Shanghai 2025, currently taking place at the National Center for Exhibition and Convention in Shanghai. The design of the fan blades is modeled after the fins of a penguin, wh...

Huawei announced the launch of a supercharger with a peak charging power of 1.5 MW, marking a significant development as mainland China's electric vehicle industry continues to intensify its focus on ultrafast-charging equipment. Huawei said that its all-new megawatt charger, which was unveiled in Shanghai, is the industry's first fully liquid-cooled, MW-class supercharging solution. Huawei said its charger is primarily targeted at charging electric heavy-duty vehicles (e-HDVs), although...

Schaeffler is set to participate in Auto Shanghai 2025, showcasing an expanded product portfolio resulting from its merger with Vitesco Technologies. The company plans to demonstrate a diverse range of solutions for electrification, including controllers, power electronics, thermal management systems, electric motors and drives. These solutions extend beyond chassis applications to include developments for the vehicle body, enhancing driving safety, comfort and intelligence. Schaeffler remain...

The Dauerpower inverter, a joint development by Fraunhofer IZM, Porsche AG and Robert Bosch GmbH, represents a significant advancement in the power electronics used within modern electric vehicles. Designed to convert electrical energy from batteries into usable power for engines, this inverter achieves peak efficiencies of 98.7% and is capable of managing approximately 600 kW (815hp) of continuous output, with short bursts up to 720 kW (979hp). This performance not only surpasses that of die...

Autoneum has developed an innovative E-Fiber flame shield that can provide flame protection and electrical insulation inside the battery housing, helping prevent risk of thermal runaways and EV fire incidents, the company announced on March 31. It is known that risk of fire in batteries remains one of the key concerns for potential consumers who consider adopting EVs globally. According to Autoneum, the innovative E-Fiber flame shield can withstand extreme temperatures, pressure and abrasi...

Eaton, a leading intelligent power management company, has announced its groundbreaking 3-in-1 battery vent valve, marking a significant advancement in electric vehicle battery safety and testing. This innovative product is the first to comply with the new SAE J3277 standard, which focuses on non-destructive water intrusion testing for Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (RESS) utilized in EVs. The valve integrates three crucial features: Passive and active venting, a leak-check mechanism for th...

Ford Motor plans to equip every electric van with its innovative vapor-injected heat pump (VIHP) technology, which is designed and developed to provide an efficient way to warm the cabin by capturing heat energy from the air outside — even at temperatures far below -10°C, Ford UK announced March 3. The heat pump will be offered as a standard feature on every Ford Pro EV, including every Ford E-Transit Custom, E-Tourneo Custom and enhanced range E-Transit. The patented heat pump technolo...

ROHM Semiconductor announced Feb. 27 its latest development, the GNP2070TD-Z 650-V gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs), housed in a TO-Leadless (TOLL) package. The TOLL package, designed for high-power handling, is set to benefit various applications particularly in industrial equipment and automotive systems due to its compact nature, efficient heat dissipation, high current capacity and superior switching performance. ATX Semiconductor (Weihai) Co. Ltd., ...

Stellantis has developed an electric vehicle exhaust system aimed at preventing the risk of battery fire, according to a news report published by the Green Car Reports on Feb. 4. The report cited a Jan. 16 filing by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which published a patent from Stellantis for an EV exhaust system. While thermal runaway poses the risk of battery fire, several such fire incidents involving EVs over the last years have cost billions to carmakers and battery...

Lumileds has introduced a new multicolor LED, the Luxeon C ES, designed to tackle the challenges of creating small, high-output, complex LED arrays. The new LED aims to address key issues in multicolor LED fixtures, such as maximizing light output, reducing array size, achieving excellent color mixing, and delivering efficiency, complex electrical routing and thermal management. The Luxeon C ES features a large die within a small package, enhanced by a dome and a novel three-stripe pad design, w...

South Korean tier 1 supplier Hyundai Mobis has developed a novel battery-cell cooling technology designed to mitigate the problem of battery overheating during ultrafast charging of electric vehicles, the company announced in a press release on Dec. 17. This innovation, named the Pulsating Heat Pipe (PHP), consists of an aluminum alloy and refrigerant system positioned between battery cells to effectively lower their internal temperature amid rapid charging sessions. The PHP technology is par...

Autoneum is enhancing its sustainable product offerings for commercial vehicles with the introduction of new polyester-based side and rear wall panels. These panels utilize Propylat PET, a technology that is eco-friendly and made of 100% polyester, offering a fully recyclable material option compared to the less recyclable composite or thermoset resin panels traditionally used in trucks. This choice not only supports better recycling possibilities but also improves acoustic and thermal manage...

At the 2024 CTI Symposium in Berlin, Marelli unveiled an innovative advancement in battery management systems (BMS) specifically designed for automotive applications. This new BMS, utilizing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), is poised to set a new standard in battery-cell management by ensuring optimal operation and enhanced performance. The system aims to monitor the state of battery pack cells to ensure safe operation within certain limits, focusing on the degradation issues of lit...

In a press release dated Nov. 26, Eberspaecher announced the launch of its new High Voltage Electrical Water Heater designed specifically for electric buses. This innovative product aims to make local public transport more sustainable by providing efficient on-demand heating for the internal space of vehicles and their batteries. The heater's design allows for quick temperature control, contributing to increased vehicle range through continuous output control. Its modularity supports the comb...

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has launched a specialized battery for hybrid vehicles, which are witnessing a sharp surge in global demand as consumers are staying away from battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) owing to concerns around range anxiety, slow charging and lack of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. At a high-profile event organized in Beijing on Oct. 24, CATL launched its Freevoy Super Hybrid battery, which it c...

Advent Technologies Holdings Inc., a company specializing in fuel cell and hydrogen technology, has announced advancements in its membrane electrode assembly (MEA) technology, known as Advent MEA G2. This technology, developed in collaboration with US Energy Department's Los Alamos National Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory and National Renewable Energy Laboratory through the L'Innovator program, has been tested with strategic partners in the automotive and aerospace industries. The ...

Ennovi, a firm specializing in mobility electrification solutions, has introduced a new battery-cell contacting system named ENNOVI-CellConnect-Pouch, expanding its offerings beyond prismatic and cylindrical battery systems. This innovation, revealed Oct. 7 in Singapore, is aimed at manufacturers that prefer the pouch-cell format. The ENNOVI-CellConnect-Pouch system is designed to enhance cost-effectiveness and manufacturing efficiency by utilizing Ennovi's vertically integrated production pr...

Taiwan-based Xing Mobility, a leading supplier of immersion-cooled battery technology, plans to make its debut at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, with plans to showcase a comprehensive range of immersion-cooled battery solutions, including the groundbreaking IMMERSIO cell-to-chassis (CTC) battery prototype, the company announced Oct. 10. Following the launch of its Paradigm Factory, which is the world's first production line dedicated to immersion-cooled batteries, Xing Mobility said that the comp...

Prestone Products Corp., recognized for over a century for developing high-quality fluid products offering advanced corrosion protection, has launched three new solutions for thermal management in electrified vehicles at The Battery Show. The company emphasized the critical role of thermal management fluids in extending driving range and maximizing battery life through optimal operating temperatures. Among the showcased products was a new silicate organic inhibitor technology electr...

Hyundai Mobis has unveiled 65 new innovative technologies that are expected to be commercialized within the next two to three years on the sidelines of its R&D Technology Day in Seoul, South Korea, on Oct. 4. Hyundai Mobis organized the 2024 R&D Tech Day at its Uiwang Research Center in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea on Friday (Oct. 4). The company said that it was able to develop multiple new innovative solutions for vehicles due to its record-high research and development investment...

LG Chem’s Platform Technology research and development team has developed an innovative material designed to suppress thermal runaway in batteries, the company announced Oct. 1. LG Chem calls its all-new innovative material as the temperature-responsive Safety Reinforced Layer (SRL). The company said that the innovative thermal resistant material was analyzed in collaboration with Professor Lee Minah’s team from the Department of Battery Science at Pohang University of Science and Technol...

Asahi Kasei has launched LASTAN, a new flame-retardant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric designed to improve electric vehicle battery safety, the Japanese supplier said in a press release on Sept. 19. This innovative material could be an excellent alternative to traditional thermal runaway protection materials, finding its applications in top covers, busbar protection sleeves and other components within the EV battery pack. LASTAN, made by air-baking a special acrylic fiber, boasts of high ...

In a press release dated Sept. 12, Hongqi, the luxury automotive brand, announced that it will debut its new TianGong Electric Platform at Paris Motor Show 2024. The TianGong Electric Platform is one of the three core technologies in its high-end electric intelligent super architecture, named FMEs. The TianGong platform is a modular electric platform designed to support the creation of Hongqi's all-electric vehicles. Its modularity allows for the development of various veh...

Xing Mobility, a renowned player in the immersion-cooling battery technology sector, is set to unveil its latest product, the IMMERSIO XM28, at the IAA Transportation 2024 event. The IMMERSIO XM28 boasts an impressive two times improvement in energy density over lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, owing to advanced ternary lithium chemistry and an optimized space utility immersion-cooling system. This leap in technology promises double the range, extended battery lifespan and ...

At the Heat Tech Day event, held in Seoul, South Korea, Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. unveiled three advanced technologies aimed at enhancing vehicle interior temperature control for improved passenger comfort and energy efficiency. The technologies included Nano Cooling Film, Radiant Heating System and Metal-Coated Heated Glass. Each offers distinct benefits, from significantly reducing interior temperatures and rapidly warming passengers, to quickly removing frost or moisture from ...

Dismissing claims that overcharging electric vehicles could be the potential reason for a fire incident, South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor and its subsidiary Kia emphasized the fire-safety capable battery management system (BMS), according to a news report published by The Korea Herald on Aug. 15. The news comes at a time when recent EV fire incidents are spreading fear among buyers in South Korea, with many pointing fingers at overcharging as one of the reasons behind the accidents. Cit...

Modine, a diversified global company recognized for its thermal management technology and solutions, recently announced the release of its new EVsantage electric compressor and valve product lines, specifically designed to meet the demanding operational needs of heavy-duty electric vehicles. These components, which include the EVsantage High Voltage (HV) Electric Compressor and the EVsantage 3-Way Coolant Valve, are tailored for optimizing thermal management in various aspects of heavy-duty EVs,...

At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Germany, Mahle is set to introduce a groundbreaking bionic high-performance fan for commercial vehicles, with a design inspired by the owl's wings, known for their quietness. This fan stands out for significantly reducing noise levels in fuel cell and battery-electric vehicles, slashing fan noise by up to 50% or approximately 4 decibels A (dB[A]). The design, optimized with AI, improves upon traditional fans by offering a 10% increase in ef...

Hanon Systems, a company specializing in automotive thermal and energy management solutions, has announced the development of the world's first 4th-generation heat-pump system designed for electric vehicles. This innovative system distinguishes itself through several key advancements aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of thermal management in EVs. One of the new system's primary features includes refrigerant and coolant components modularization, which not only reduces the over...

Nissan is conducting trials of an innovative paint that helps to reduce the ambient cabin temperature in summer, and to reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system, the Japanese automaker said in a press release on Aug. 6. The company has developed this paint with Radi-Cool, a specialist in radiative-cooling products. The innovative paint includes metamaterial, synthetic composite materials with structures that exhibit properties not usually found in nature. This innovative pa...

StoreDot, the Israel-based extreme fast-charging (XFC) battery technology company, expects that its innovative XFC silicon technology will initially debut as a premium offering in high-end electric vehicles, before eventually becoming a mainstream feature required by all EV customers, the company said in a press note on July 24. The company said that customer expectations of shorter charging times and longer driving ranges from their EVs will drive the demand for its XFC battery technology, w...

Cooper Standard has introduced the eCoFlow Switch Pump to support the automotive industry's transition toward electrification by simplifying and enhancing the efficiency of thermal management systems. The innovative product, developed in collaboration with Saleri Group, integrates the functionalities of both an electric water pump and an electrically driven valve into one coolant control module. The integration will help automakers in efficiency improvement, part consolidation, electrical wire h...

In a press release dated July 11, the international automotive supplier Forvia Hella announced the development of the Coolant Control Hub max (CCH max), an advanced system for the centralized thermal management of electric vehicles. The CCH max enhances EV performance through innovative coolant distribution, enabling the use of environmentally friendly refrigerants, simplifying thermal management and thereby reducing system complexity. This innovation builds upon the original Coolant Con...

Modine, a diversified global leader located in Racine, Wisconsin, has announced the expansion of its EVantage™ portfolio through the launch of the Cabin Climate System (CCS), engineered to enhance thermal management in commercial, off-highway and specialty electric vehicles (EVs). The CCS aims to provide optimal passenger comfort with its ability to deliver immediate heating and cooling with 12-kW cooling and 10-kW heating capacities. This system is designed with a lightweight, modular layo...

Novosense Microelectronics has unveiled a new collection of chips designed to enhance automotive lighting, powertrain, battery management systems, and thermal management systems. Among the new offerings is the NSL21916/24, a 16/24-channel driver IC for LED applications in automotive lighting. This product stands out for its compact design, high integration, and compliance with the AEC-Q100 Grade 1 standard, making it ideal for dynamic automotive lighting effects and reliable cross-board communic...

Technotrans, a technology company, has introduced a flexible and energy-efficient cooling system with a decentralized design for electric vehicles. The company is poised to showcase its innovative cooling system at the Battery Show 2024 in Stuttgart from June 18 to 20. The cooling system, which operates on a supply voltage range from 24 to 850 volts DC, is available with refrigerant R1234yf (low GWP) and will also be available with R290 (natural refrigerant) in the future. The modular kit sol...

US electric vehicle-maker Rivian has launched the second generation of its flagship vehicles, the R1S sport utility vehicle (SUV) and R1T pickup truck. The vehicles feature numerous hardware improvements, performance upgrades, a fully redesigned software experience and evolved in-house drive systems. Pricing for the second-generation R1S starts at $75,900 and R1T starts at $69,900. The vehicles are manufactured in Normal, Ill., and are now available for delivery. The new R1 platform...

Marquardt, a Germany company specializing in battery management systems (BMS), has developed a new Cell Module Controller (CMC) intended to optimize electric vehicle battery performance and safeguard against failure. The CMC can be used in both mobile and stationary energy systems, and is designed to protect against overcharging and overheating, thereby increasing the safety and longevity of batteries. The CMC is designed to be directly attached and welded to the battery pack, and is compatib...

NTN Corp. (NTN) has developed a special heat-treatment technology named HA-C. This technology is designed to contribute to the downsizing and lightening of drive units for automobiles, including e-Axles used in electric vehicles. The HA-C technology allows for a higher load capacity of bearing, meaning NTN can create more compact and lighter bearings compared to traditional ones. The technology uses a large number of hard and fine precipitates to disperse, resulting in extremely high surface ...

Vitesco Technologies and Sanden International have joined forces to develop an integrated thermal management system for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), Vitesco announced on April 25. Both companies plan to contribute their expertise in the project, with Sanden developing the compact refrigerant unit with the natural refrigerant propane (R290), while Vitesco developing the heat energy distribution system realized by a coolant distribution unit with water/glycol. According to Vitesco, the ...

Hyundai has developed a window tint that claims to help keep vehicle interiors cooler and reduce energy consumption on air conditioning. The tint, called Nano Cooling Film, is made up of three layers that work together to block external heat and radiate internal heat towards the outside of the vehicle. The company recently tested the film on 70 customer cars in Lahore, Pakistan, where temperatures can reach over 122 degrees Fahrenheit. According to Hyundai, interior temperatures in the test vehi...

Mainland China headquartered technology company Huawei aims to increase EV charging speeds to the tune of achieving one kilometer of driving range in just one second of charging, according to a news report published by CarNewsChina on February 28. The report cited a company presentation given by Huawei’s President of Digital Energy, Hou Jinlong on the sidelines of the company’s annual China Digital Energy Partner Conference held on February 27. Huawei’s senior leadership shared their vi...

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has introduced a new series of inrush current limiting positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors, designed to enhance performance in active charge and discharge circuits for automotive applications, as reported in a press release on March 6. The PTCEL series features a wide range of resistance at 25°C (R25) values with high voltage and energy-handling capabilities. The devices are AEC-Q200 qualified and self-protecting, providing overload protection in AC...

The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University and its spin-off PEM Motion have entered into a partnership with Dutch startup Nanoloy to develop innovative electrodes and manufacturing technologies for batteries, a press note released by RWTH Aachen University said Jan. 26. The collaboration will focus on a novel production concept that will allow previously unusual cell chemistries to work with new innovative electrodes and manufacturing technolo...

BorgWarner is showcasing its latest electrification products at the ongoing Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2024, in Pune, India, the company announced Jan. 23. The SIAT is being organized at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Center between Jan. 23–25, 2024. BorgWarner is showcasing its high-voltage drivetrain innovation including eMotors, inverters, drive modules and battery systems. Also on display are its advanced thermal-management products...

US-based battery technology company 24M has unveiled an innovative battery separator — 24M Impervio — that can enhance safety in batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems (ESS) and consumer applications, 24M announced Jan. 8. According to the company, the new proprietary separator technology enables unprecedented safety advancements for lithium-ion (Li-ion) and lithium-metal batteries, aimed at facilitating the prevention of catastrophic fires and massive recalls ca...

Taiwan-based Xing Mobility, a leading provider of advanced battery-cooling systems, has unveiled its next-generation immersion cooling technology at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, the company announced Jan. 6. According to Xing Mobility, its showcase at CES 2024 features three global firsts: a) Immersio Cell-to-Pack (CTP) architecture: This innovative design boasts a gravitational energy density of up to 200 Wh/kg and a volumetric energy density of up to 400 Wh/L, the highest i...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen has teamed up with HagerEnergy GmbH to launch a pilot project in Sweden, where an entire housing estate is being supplied with vehicles and the corresponding charging infrastructure, VW announced Dec. 6. The pilot project is focusing on demonstrating the practical aspects of bidirectional-charging capabilities in an electric vehicle, using a home power station and the integrated home energy management system (HEMS). The customers involved in the said pil...

Marelli has developed a hydrogen fuel system that includes specific injectors with a patented design and an advanced engine control unit, according to a company press release on Dec. 5. The system also features a pressure reducer with an integrated regulator and is designed to meet the strict requirements of hydrogen engines, which produce no CO2 emissions. The fuel system uses Marelli’s high-pressure direct injection technology and features injectors with a double actuation, a magneti...

Mahle announced Nov. 23 that it has developed a positioning system that allows an electric vehicle to be simply, reliably and precisely aligned above the charging coil used in a wireless EV charging system, installed on the floor. The German component supplier said in a statement that SAE International has chosen the Mahle positioning system as the global standard solution for wireless charging. Inductive or wireless charging of EVs is understood to be more convenient as there is no n...

Xiaomi’s first electric car will be produced by the Chinese state-owned vehicle manufacturer Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC Group), according to a news report published by the website Pandaily on Nov. 15. The report cited a public disclosure made by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which shared model information of the upcoming electric car developed by the consumer electronics major Xiaomi. Citing the publicly available information, the report stated that...

Niron Magnetics, the company known for pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare-earth-free permanent magnets, announced Nov. 8 that it has raised $33 million in additional funding, with new investments coming from General Motors Ventures and Stellantis Ventures as well as some previous local investors, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) and the University of Minnesota (UMN), among others. Niron said that the new financing will allow it to expand its current pilot product...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover PLC (JLR) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the licensing of JLR’s Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform for a royalty fee, Tata Motors Ltd. announced Nov. 2. TPEM and JLR are 100% subsidiaries of Tata Motors. TPEM plans to use JLR’s EMA platform, which includes its electrical architecture, electric drive unit (EDU) and battery pack and manufacturing know-hows for the development of its...

South Korean companies LG Chem and LX Hausys have jointly developed an innovative material, which delays battery-thermal runaway and can withstand a flame at 1,500°C for over 20 minutes, LG Chem announced October 27. The landmark material, called the Special Flame-Retardant Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic (Special Flame-Retardant CFT), is characterized by its capacity to withstand strong flames and high pressure for more than 14 times longer than existing thermoplastics, the two companie...

Contemporary Amperex Technology GmbH (CATL), the German subsidiary of the leading Chinese battery-maker CATL, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS are jointly developing models that can predict the lifetime of batteries, according to a press note published by the institute on October 23. The mode, which is being developed at the industrial site in Erfurter Kreuz, Germany, aims to serve as a basis for optimized battery production. The cooperation, which s...

Solvay has developed Xencor XTreme, a new line of long glass fiber polyphthalamide (PPA) solutions specifically designed for battery applications, it said in a press release dated October 9. The solutions are for batteries that require resistance to thermal runaway and propagation. These materials are engineered to withstand direct flame exposure at 1,000°C for over 10 minutes, providing ample time for passengers to safely exit a vehicle in the event of a thermal runaway. Additionally, ...

Swedish electric car company Polestar announced on September 26 that the company is nearing the completion of its upcoming model Polestar 3 as the team wrapped up two weeks of extreme hot weather testing of the model in United Arab Emirates. The company plans to launch the production of the Polestar 3 in the first quarter of 2024. Once the Polestar 3 has been commercially launched in the market, the company will have three models on the road, including two new sport utility vehicles (SUVs), P...

Volkswagen of America has announced multiple technological enhancements to its 2024 model year (MY) lineup, in a press release dated August 21. Every Volkswagen model with automatic transmission now offers standard IQ.Drive driver assistance technology. The full-feature set outside of Emergency Assist is also standard on all models with manual transmission. The German automaker said that Volkswagen Car-Net Safe & Secure will be available without extra cost for five years for MY 2024 vehic...

Leading German automotive component supplier Mahle has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Taiwan-based battery manufacturer ProLogium Technology for jointly developing and evaluating thermal-management solutions for next generation solid-state batteries, Mahle announced July 13. Both the companies plan to cooperate on tailored thermal-management solutions, which account for the specific properties of ProLogium’s technology. “This will support competitive battery systems with ...

TDK Corp. announced that it has expanded its Micronas embedded motor-controller family high-voltage contactors (HVCs) with the new HVC 5223C, in a company press release dated July 20. The new devices are Automotive Grade 1 qualified, fully integrated motor controllers to drive small-brushed (BDC) or brushless (BLDC) motors. The devices can be used in hybrid and electric vehicle thermal systems, automotive actuators, small fans and pumps, and passenger climate systems. Significance: ...

Leading German automotive component supplier ZF has developed an ultracompact, lightweight 800-V electric drive, which is optimized to deliver increased driving range in cold temperatures, ZF said in a press note June 29. The company demonstrated its all-new innovative electric driveline equipped in a concept car — EVbeat — on the sidelines of its Global Technology Day in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The electric drive, named EVSys800, weighs just 74 kg and has a torque density of ...

Webasto will introduce two new rooftop air conditioners with variable compressors, it said in a press release June 29. The thermal solutions are meant for touring electric vehicles as well as a fuel-powered retrofit solution for extending the range of electrically powered camper vans. The two units can deliver a cooling output of 2.8 and 3.6 kW, can heat the cabin and are designed for use at outside temperatures of between -5°C and 50°C. The air conditioners will be available from Sept...

Düsseldorf, Germany-based supplier of propulsion parts and electric-mobility solutions Rheinmetall AG has developed an all-new heat pump, which works as a plug-and-play solution, the company said June 19. The company said that while the heat pump as a compact component comes completely preassembled and filled, the new coolant system can increase the range of vehicles and lifespan of materials, thanks to its intelligent thermal management. According to Rheinmetall, the thermal solution was de...

Germany-based Technotrans SE (Technotrans) has won an order from electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment-maker ADS-TEC Energy GmbH (ADS-TEC Energy) to develop and supply thermal management solutions for the latter’s battery-based EV fast-charging stations. To this end, Technotrans has developed a bespoke cooling solution for the ChargePost battery-buffered fast-charging station developed by ADS-TEC Energy, the company announced May 5. Technotrans said that its thermal soluti...

In a press briefing hosted by the Beijing-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Li Auto Inc. on the sidelines of the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition on April 18, the company disclosed its roadmap for autonomous driving and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). On self-driving technology, the company plans to release its City Navigation on ADAS (NOA) for beta testing in its full-stack self-developed Li AD Max 3.0 in the second quarter of 2023, and targets to roll out in 100 ...

Volkswagen’s ID.7 features front seats with an optional adaptive seat Climatronic solution, it said in a press release dated April 17. It cools and heats as required and also has a drying function. This option is available for the first time in the ID.7. A massage function with a seal of approval from the German Campaign for Healthier Backs (AGR) is also available. A new operating and display concept is introduced in the ID.7. This includes a 38-centimeter (15-inch) infotainment system...

Guangzhou, China-headquartered electric car manufacturer XPeng Inc. has unveiled its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) architecture, which would set the foundation for future production models, the company said on April 16. XPeng calls its new EV architecture SEPA2.0, which stands for "Smart Electric Platform Architecture". SEPA2.0 brings a series of more advanced architectural solutions, including the in-house developed autonomous driving software to vehicle engineering, the company...

South Korean carmaker Kia Corporation has revised its medium-to-long-term business strategy with a focus on increasing the previous sales targets for calendar year 2030, the company announced on the sidelines of the Kia CEO Investor Day event on April 5 in Seoul, South Korea. Kia’s revised 2030 annual sales target is 4.3 million units, which includes the increased proportion of electrified car sales to 55% or 2.38 million units. “This is an increase of 7.5% or 300,000 units...

Ford Motor Company announced on March 24 that it plans to produce its second-generation electric truck, code named Project T3, at its upcoming manufacturing site at BlueOval City in Tennessee, US. With construction on track, the planned electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility is scheduled to begin production operations in 2025 and will be capable of rolling out 500,000 EV trucks a year at full production. “With its F-150 Lightning, Ford already has shifted people�...

Tesla has issued a new software update with several new features that improve the driving experience, Teslarati reported on March 24. The software version 2023.6.9 offers park-assist capabilities without ultrasonic sensors, using occupancy network to predict high definition (HD) outlines of objects surrounding the vehicle, with audio-visual alerts. The automaker is also releasing its “Climate System Warming Up” feature which enables the air to be heated to the desired temperature bef...

Volkswagen Group Technology is developing an electric drive system of the future, it said as a part of its presentation on Tech Day on 20 February. Volkswagen is taking care of all the central components itself and, in addition to batteries and electric motors, is now developing pulse inverters and thermal management systems internally. “Our goal is to achieve technological leadership, also in electric mobility. That’s why here, too, we rely on our internal competencies, and, after batter...

Revealing its global electric vehicle (EV) strategy for fiscal year (FY) 2030 on 26 January 2023, Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation said it plans to achieve carbon neutrality in Japan and Europe by 2050 and in India by 2070, based on the target set by the respective governments. To achieve the same, the company said that it plans to focus on creating solutions that are unique to Suzuki, which are to develop products and services focused on the customer and grow along with the operat...

German automotive supplier Webasto has launched its innovative electrical battery thermal management (eBTM) module for traction batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) and machines, the company said on 18 January 2023. Webasto claims that the all-new eBTM is a compact and scalable thermal management solution that increases the performance and service life of traction batteries in EVs and machines. The company said that eBTM complements its product portfolio with a compact and scalable system tha...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen (VW) has stopped offering the optional heat pump in its electric cars under the ID range, according to a news report published by online news portal ELECTRIVE on 19 January 2023. The report said that VW has dropped the heat pumps from its ID series for the time being due to the persisting shortage of semiconductors. Interestingly, the automaker has also confirmed the reason to the publication. Citing VW’s response, the report said, “Due to the ongoin...

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has confirmed that the company will launch its electric sedan Seal by the fourth quarter of 2023, with deliveries also scheduled to commence around the same time, according to a news report published by Autocar India on 11 January 2023. The BYD Seal is based on the company’s e-Platform 3.0 and comes with two battery packs—a 61.4kWh unit and an 82.5 kWh unit. While the former has a claimed driving range of 550 km, the latter battery variant can provi...

India’s leading automaker Tata Motors plans to expand its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio with new models and higher price points, according to a news report published by Reuters on 11 January 2023. The report cited the company managing director Shailesh Chandra, who said that Tata Motors aims to cement its position as the top selling electric car company in India. Chandra also told the publication that the carmaker plans to develop and offer EVs to address the needs of a range of buye...

Tata Motors Ltd has unveiled the Harrier electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept on 11 January 2023 at the ongoing Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Harrier electric vehicle (EV) has been unveiled in a close-to-production guise and is slated to go on sale in India in 2024, according to a news report published by Autocar India on 11 January 2023. The report stated that the Tata Harrier EV concept carries over the Land Rover-derived Omega architecture used by the internal combustion engine (ICE)...