Bridgestone has been announced as the exclusive tire partner for the all-new Lamborghini Temerario hybrid high-performance electrified vehicle (HPEV), scheduled to be launched in 2025, the company said in a press release on Aug. 19. The Japanese tiremaker has developed three custom-engineered tire fitments for the Temerario, including the Potenza Sport and Potenza Race tires for summer and track use and the Blizzak LM005 for winter conditions, using its proprietary Virtual Tire Development (VTD)...

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...

The Volkswagen Group’s Spanish car brand SEAT has upgraded its popular hatchback, Leon. Among others, the key upgrades include new engines, more advanced infotainment and matrix LED headlights. The new engines include a new 1.5 turbo-stratified injection (TSI) engine, which replaces the previous 1.0 TSI, and a new generation of e-Hybrid plug-in hybrid engine. Overall, SEAT is offering four engine options on the Leon: TSI petrol, eTSI mild hybrid, turbocharged direct injection (TDI) and e-Hy...

In parallel to the electrification push, Japanese automakers Subaru Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. have announced their commitment to develop new internal combustion engines (ICEs). These engines will be optimized for integration with electric drive units including motors and batteries. Under the collaboration, the three automakers will each work on a unique, signature engine. Toyota will develop the inline-four engine, which achieves both high output and high thermal ef...

Cummins Inc. has announced the launch of its next-generation X15 diesel engine, which is part of the company's Helm 15-liter, fuel-agnostic platform. The new engine is designed to be compliant with US EPA and CARB 2027-aligned regulations and will serve the heavy-duty, on-highway market in North America. The X15 engine features improved greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency benefits, while maintaining the same ratings as the current X15 (up to 605hp and 2,050 foot-pound [lb-ft] of torque). The e...

Japanese supplier Jatco Ltd. has announced the development of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) for small to medium front-wheel-drive vehicles, the Jatco CVT-XS, and production has begun for this unit at Jatco Mexico SA DE CV in Aguascalientes, Mexico, a company press release dated October 12 said. According to the company, the newly developed CVT-XS is an evolution of its Jatco CVT-X, which boasts 90% transmission efficiency. It has improved not only fuel economy, but ...

Indian startup Tresa Motors showcased the DAX-1 electric axle, which integrates Tresa’s FLUX350 motor, motor controller, AMT gearbox and differential into a single compact unit. The company says its medium and heavy electric truck platform Model V0.1 can carry a load capacity ranging from 18 to 55 tons. DAX-1 is powered by Tresa’s FLUX350 platform motors, and these can operate within the range of 150–350 Kw. Weighing just under 25 kg, the motor can deliver up to 350 kW of power, Autocar...

Magna has announced the start of production of a first-to-market, modular eDecoupling unit to support multiple battery-electric vehicle (BEV) programs for a German premium original equipment manufacturer, according to a press release dated August 1. A bolt-on stand-alone solution for BEVs, Magna’s electro-magnetic eDecoupling is an electromechanical device that disconnects the e-motor from the driveshaft in electric vehicles when propulsion power is not needed, reducing energy consumption a...

Leading German supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, Vitesco Technologies has unveiled an innovative electric drive for more sustainable and efficient performance, the company said on April 27. The drive solution, along with other products, are showcased by the company at the 44th Vienna Motor Symposium on April 27-28, 2023. Explaining the innovative electric drive concept, Vitesco said that as a result of life cycle engineering, it has broadened the fourth gene...

Volkswagen Group Technology, which is the central technology supplier for the electric vehicles (EVs) based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform, is currently working with Volkswagen Passenger Cars on the electric drive system of the future, the German carmaker said on April 27. “To this end, Volkswagen is taking further components into its own hands and is also developing the pulse inverter and thermal management itself,” the company said, adding that the first pulse inver...

Stellantis announced on March 31 that it plans to produce battery-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) at its Mangualde Production Center in Portugal, starting early 2025. The electric vehicles (EVs) scheduled for production at the said site include the Citroën ë-Berlingo, Peugeot e-Partner, Opel Combo-e and Fiat e-Doblò models, both in light commercial and passenger versions, Stellantis said, adding that Mangualde will become the first Portuguese plant to produce large-series fully...

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...

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...

Chinese automaker SAIC–backed MG Motor India has showcased a range of new energy vehicles at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023 in New Delhi including its third-generation hydrogen fuel cell technology–powered MPV Euniq 7, the company said in a media note on 12 January 2023. According to the company, the hydrogen fuel cell system was first launched as the Phoenix No. 1 fuel cell vehicle project in 2001. The fuel cell system, which is in its third generation and is also known as Prome P390, comes ...

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) has unveiled an all-new compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) Fronx, which is aimed at pulling new-age buyers, at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023 in New Delhi on 12 January 2023. The unveiling of Fronx, along with the global premiere of five-door, off-road-capable Jimny, is part of Maruti Suzuki’s plan of strengthening its SUV lineup for the domestic market. “Featuring high-end powertrain technologies and the best of Suzuki’s SUV lineage, both Fr...

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...

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has unveiled the 5-door Jimny sport utility vehicle (SUV) for the first time on 12 January 2023 at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023. The Jimny SUV will be introduced in India first, followed by Suzuki’s global markets, the company said in its official note on 12 January 2023. The carmaker said that the Jimny SUV is built on a ladder frame chassis, 3-link rigid axle suspension and ALLGRIP PRO (4WD) with low range transfer gear (4L mode). The SUV comes loaded with s...

India’s second largest carmaker Hyundai Motor has launched its popular Ioniq 5 crossover in the subcontinent on the sidelines of the ongoing Auto Expo 2023, according to a news report published by Autocar India on 11 January 2023. The EV is launched at an introductory price of INR4.49 million (under USD55,100) for the first 500 customers. The company has commenced bookings for the Ioniq 5 crossover for INR0.1 million (USD1,225). The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is powered by a 72.6 kWh battery, which...

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)...

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has unveiled eVX electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept on 11 January 2023 at the ongoing New Delhi Auto Expo. The concept eVX is a mid-size electric SUV concept designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan offering futuristic SUV design elements with an upright posture and commanding high seating, the company said in an official note on 11 January 2023. The concept electric SUV eVX will be powered by a 60-kWh battery pack offering u...

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to manufacture electric vans based on its all-new VAN.EA electric platform across three continents from 2025, according to a news report published by the online news portal Electrive.com on 10 January 2023. The news report cited a German publication Automobilwoche. Citing Mercedes Vans boss Mathias Geisen, the report said that the company plans to build VAN.EA models at its manufacturing facilities in the US and China, among the chosen glob...

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is developing two electric vehicle (EV) models, with the first model being an electric midsized sedan estimated to be priced around CNY300,000 (about USD44,000), according to a news report published by CnEVPost on 6 January 2023. The report cited a local media outlet named LatePost. The report stated that Xiaomi's first model, which is an electric midsized sedan, is internally codenamed Modena and will be offered in two versions wherein the lower-priced version...

French automaker Renault is evaluating the possibility of developing a mass-market electric vehicle (EV) in India, according to a news report published by the news agency Reuters on 9 January 2023. The news report cited two people who are aware of Renault India’s plans. According to the report, Renault is considering the option of launching a made-in-India electric version of its Kwid hatchback. The carmaker is currently reviewing potential demand, pricing and the ability to build the EV wi...

Sony Honda Mobility is evaluating an SUV as well as an MPV in its electric car line up after it launches the electric sedan under the Afeela brand, according to a news report published by Autocar UK on 6 January 2023. “An SUV and even an MPV are candidates to follow the Afeela saloon as Sony and Honda flesh out the line-up of their new EV brand,” the report said, citing the company’s CEO Yasuhide Mizuno. The top company executive was speaking after the launch of the Afeela brand...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.7 electric sedan at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas, US, on 5 January 2023. The electric vehicle (EV), which is showcased by VW’s US arm—Volkswagen Group of America—is its first fully electric sedan based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform. The MEB platform powers all other models in the ID family. Notably, Volkswagen Group of America has participated in the CES 2023 after a six-year brea...

Offering a sneak peek into its upcoming all-electric Neue Klasse range, German luxury carmaker BMW has unveiled BMW i Vision Dee at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas, United States, on 5 January 2023. The BMW i Vision Dee is a futuristic midsize sedan with a new, minimalistic design language. The name ‘Dee’ stands for digital emotional experience. Interestingly, the concept electric vehicle (EV) features an innovative heads-up display, which extends across...

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) has announced a new brand named ‘Afeela’ on 4 January 2023 at the ongoing CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. SHM said that Afeela represents ‘feel,’ which is central to offering an immersive experience to the occupants. The company also unveiled a prototype of an all-electric sedan, which is equipped with a total of 45 cameras and sensors inside and outside the vehicle, together with 800 TOPS of maximum computing power for the ECU. The...

German luxury carmaker BMW Group has commenced the pilot production of its iX5 Hydrogen model, the company announced on 2 December 2022. Production of the small-series hydrogen-powered vehicle is taking place in the pilot plant at its Munich Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ), the company said, adding that the car featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology has already completed a rigorous testing program under demanding conditions during the development phase. Commenting on the development,...

Hitachi Metals, a leading Japanese material supplier, is working with a number of automotive manufacturers to develop EV motors that use fewer rare earth metals, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on 8 December 2022. A majority of rare earth metals are currently obtained from China. The report mentioned that the company aims to replace magnets that use neodymium, the strength of which plays a crucial part in making high-performance motors. That said, Hitachi's alternative mag...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen (VW) plans to make significant investments in further developing its existing electric vehicle (EV) platform modular electric drive system (MEB) to MEB+, the company said in its official blog post on its website on 6 December 2022. With the development of MEB+, VW aims to improve the charging and storage technology, besides its digital infrastructure. “The MEB+ will use Volkswagen’s new generation of batteries—the so-called unit cell—and enable r...

Mercedes-Benz announced on 6 December 2022 that the company and its employee representatives plan to double the annual production capacity for electric drive units as part of a new works agreement. “The previously planned capacities will be doubled in the course of the new agreement: from 2024, the ramp-up will begin at the Untertürkheim location,” the company said in a statement Tuesday. It added that it targets to build an annual production capacity to produce one million electric driv...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen plans to make an initial investment of about EUR460 million (USD482 million) to ramp up the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity at its Wolfsburg plant by 2025, the company said on 7 December 2022. The plan was announced by the CEO Thomas Schäfer on Wednesday at an event in Wolfsburg. “The investment is primarily earmarked for preparations to produce the new ID.3,” VW said in a statement Wednesday, adding that the compact elec...

German supplier of powertrain, thermal, and electronic components MAHLE said on 29 November 2022 that the company has clocked a total order volume of about EUR1.4 billion (USD1.45 billion) for its electric A/C compressor, successfully establishing the company among the leading suppliers of electric mobility. “The technology group from Stuttgart has already secured numerous series orders in the passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors,” the company said, referring to its in-house ...

Finnish vehicle manufacturer Valmet Automotive has commenced the series production of the Lightyear 0, the solar energy powered electric vehicle (EV), at its Uusikaupunki plant in Finland, the company announced on 30 November 2022. The company said that the ceremony marking the start of production was attended by more than 100 guests, media delegates, and the top management of both Lightyear and Valmet Automotive at the Uusikaupunki plant. The series production of the EV is the result of the ...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen AG may partner Taiwan’s Foxconn to make electric pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in the US, a news report published by Bloomberg said on 29 November 2022. The news report, which cited undisclosed sources aware of the matter, was first published by German automotive news publication named Automobilwoche on Tuesday. According to the report, VW is in talks with Foxconn to produce EV models positioned under its Scout brand in the US. It also added...

German auto component major Schaeffler has inaugurated a new center of competence in software and electronics development in Pune, India, the company announced on 28 November 2022. The new technology center will help the company expand its capabilities in the areas of developing software and electronic solutions for electric mobility and chassis applications. Schaeffler said that the newly opened competence center in Pune will be a strategically important part of its strong international rese...

Announcing its midterm management policy on 22 November 2022, Japanese vehicle manufacturer Mazda Motor Corporation disclosed that it plans to invest USD10.6 billion in developing electric vehicles (EVs). The company said it is also considering investing in battery production. Mazda’s midterm policy entails the vehicle manufacturer’s goals and milestones spread until 2030. One of these goals include Mazda raising its EV sales target to achieve up to 40% of its total global sales by 2030. ...

Israeli startup EVR Motors has partnered with India’s EKA Mobility to design small, lightweight electric motors, according to a news report published by StartupHub.ai on 8 November 2022. The jointly developed electric motors will be used in light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and electric buses produced by EKA Mobility, which is an EV and technology company, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited.   According to the new commercial agreement, EVR will design and develop electric mo...

US carmaker General Motors Company estimates that its growing electric vehicle (EV) portfolio will become profitable in 2025 in North America as it will scale up its EV capacity in the region to more than 1 million units per annum, the company announced on 17 November 2022, on the sidelines of an investor meet in New York. GM said it plans to expand EV production capacity along with ramping up its software revenue opportunities while generating significant greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits and re...

General Motors (GM) plans to introduce its first Ultium-based electric vehicle (EV) in China under Buick brand later this year, according to a media note released by the carmaker on 23 November 2022. It added that the deliveries of the five-seat electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) developed on GM’s Ultium platform is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2023. The carmaker plans to launch its second Ultium-powered EV in the world’s largest EV market in 2023. “With the highly flexi...

German automotive component supplier ZF unveiled the latest generation of electric drives for light duty electric vehicles, including passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, on the sidelines of a corporate and technology presentation the company leadership gave to the media and analysts on 21 November 2022. The company said that it has developed a new electric drive platform that delivers outstanding power density and energy efficiency, thanks to the new innovations at component as well...

onsemi has launched a series of new MOSFET devices with top-side cooling, it said in a press release on 15 November. It will assist designers in challenging automotive applications such as motor control and DC/DC conversion systems. “Cooling is one of the greatest challenges in high power design and successfully addressing it is the key enabler to reducing size and weight, which is critical in modern automotive design. With excellent electrical efficiency and having eliminated the PCB from ...

Melexis has introduced a new series of integrated pressure sensors that can be used in automotive engine management, it said in a press release on 17 November. The MLX90824 determines the absolute pressure and delivers a digital output signal. “Access to stable and accurate data on pressure as well as temperature enable long-term engine management across the full lifetime of vehicles. This positively influences fuel saving and emission reductions. The MLX90824 and MLX90822 are optimized for...

Toyota’s new bZ compact SUV concept has just made its global debut at the ongoing 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the company said on 17 November 2022. The all-new compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept provides a glimpse into how Toyota plans to extend the company’s vision under the "bZ" or "Beyond Zero" umbrella. According to the company, the bZ compact SUV concept is designed as a zero-emission vehicle made of low-impact, sustainable materials. At the same time, the concept also ...

Vitesco Technologies has been awarded a contract to supply electric vehicle (EV) components to China’s Human Horizons, the company announced on 10 November 2022. Vitesco said that the company will supply its new zone controllers, plus cell supervising circuits for battery management, and high voltage current modules to a new E/E architecture developed by Human Horizons. The component supplies will address the Chinese market, it clarified in its official statement last week. Human Horizon...

Chinese EV maker NIO plans to roll out five new electric cars in the first half of 2023 and by June 2023, the company will have a total of eight EV models in its portfolio, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on 10 November 2022. The disclosure came on the sidelines of the third quarter financial results reported by the company last week. Nio’s total EV deliveries were at 31,607 units in third quarter 2022, comprising of 22,859 units of its electric SUVs and 8,748 uni...

The Foxconn-initiated MIH Consortium announced Project X, an open and agnostic electric vehicle (EV) Platform, on 8 November 2022. The project is part of MIH’s larger aim of making it easier for partners and potential customers to understand the open and agnostic nature of the work done by the consortium members. According to the official note, MIH released the Project X timeline and exterior design for the first time. The project, an A-segment three-seater demo car, is expected to be ...

Taiwan’s technology company Hon Hai Precision Industry, more popularly known as Foxconn, has partnered with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to build electric vehicles in the middle east country, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on 4 November 2022. The development is seen as part of Saudi Arabia’s larger strategy to create new industries while reducing its economic dependence on oil. According to the announcement by the Saudi Public Investment Fund on Thursday, the ...

Tokyo-based Hitachi Astemo Ltd. plans to supply inverters and motors to Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO Ltd), which will supply electric axles to Nissan for the carmaker’s future hybrid and battery electric vehicles (PHEVs and BEVs), the company said in a media note released on 31 October 2022. Notably, JATCO is a tier-1 systems integrator that supplies transmission systems to its parent companies, including Nissan and Mitsubishi. According to the company website, Nissan has a 7...

Sony Honda Mobility, the electric vehicle (EV) joint venture between Sony Group and Honda Motor, plans to offer multiple EV models and its product introduction will begin with a high-end flagship electric car that could compete with the likes of Tesla and Porsche, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on 1 November 2022. Citing Sony Honda Mobility president and COO Izumi Kawanishi, the news report said that the company “will start with a model that incorporates cutting-ed...

Saietta VNA, the joint venture between UK’s Saietta Group plc and India’s Padmini VNA, plans to commence volume production of its electric drive (eDrive) in India in 2023, the company said in a media note on 31 October 2022. Saietta VNA has developed a new electric motor targeted specifically at the Indian market. The company said that its plans to locally produce the high-tech eDrives in Delhi, India, are on track. In addition to that, the company has appointed a new managing director to...

The biennial Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'Automobile in French) alternates with the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 2022 edition, which took place from 17–23 October 2022 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, returned in four years after the last one planned in March 2020 was canceled due to the pandemic. The 2022 edition of the show also indicated that automotive shows are becoming a diminishing affair. The list of no-shows included Stellantis’s Fiat, Maserati and Alfa-Romeo brands; VW and ...

German luxury carmaker BMW Group plans to expand the production capacity of electric vehicle (EV) components at its Leipzig-based manufacturing plant, the company said on the sidelines of the Green Day organized at the BMW Group Plant Leipzig on 20 October 2022. To expand capacity, the carmaker plans to add another eight production lines to manufacture EV components at its Leipzig facility by 2024. Over the next year, the plant’s two existing battery module lines will be complemented by a f...

Taiwan’s Hon Hai Technology Group, popularly known as Foxconn, unveiled two new in-house concept prototype electric vehicles at its third annual Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD 2022) on 18 October 2022. The new concept electric vehicles (EVs) are the Model B crossover hatchback and the Model V all-terrain, electric pickup. In addition to that the company also showcased the production ready avatar of the Model C, which was first displayed at the Tech Day last year. The Model C, an electric SUV, is sl...

Chinese automaker BYD announced on 17 October 2022 that it has launched three battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) at the ongoing Paris Motor Show at the Parc des Expositions in Paris. BYD’s newly launched BEV range includes the BYD Atto 3, a C-segment sport utility vehicle (SUV), the BYD Tang, a 7-seater with variable all-wheel drive and the sleek and sporty sedan BYD Han. Commenting on the new launches, Michael Shu, general manager and managing director, BYD Europe and International Cooperati...

Germany based supplier of powertrain technologies and electric mobility solutions Vitesco Technologies had organized Capital Market Day 2022 for investors and analysts on 11 October 2022 wherein the company gave updated about its current strategy and disclosed projected business performance through 2030. Vitesco, which is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since September 2021, announced at the event that it expects to see its electrification business generate sales of around EUR5 billion...

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM), the joint venture between Japan’s electronics major Sony Group and carmaker Honda Motor Company, announced on 13 October 2022 that it plans to begin accepting orders for its debut electric cars in 2025, with the first customer deliveries expected in early 2026 in the US. The JV company has put US deliveries ahead of its home market Japan, which is slated to see customer deliveries in the second half of 2026. "The first delivery is expected to be in North Amer...

Japanese carmaker Honda revealed the first look of the exterior and interior styling of its all-electric Prologue battery-electric vehicle (BEV), which is slated for commercial launch in the North American markets in 2024, the company said on 6 October 2022. The electric SUV is the first EV that Honda has developed using General Motors’ (GM's) Ultium platform, which includes powertrain and the battery architecture developed by the largest US automaker. This also means that the Honda Prologue w...

After revealing the Model C, Model E, and Model T at its annual technology day last year and Model V last month, Foxconn has revealed a teaser of its fifth EV model, which is also the fourth electric car from its stable, on its Twitter handle on 6 October 2022. The third electric passenger car is called Model B, the company said on the microblogging website last week. “Model B – the new masterpiece of our open EV platform is ready to take center stage,” the Taiwan-based electronics...

Taiwanese electronics giant Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with California-based EV startup IndiEV, Inc. to produce the latter’s INDI One prototype EVs at its Ohio manufacturing plant in the US, Foxconn said on 6 October 2022. The company said that further details of the potential collaboration, beyond the prototype build, will be disclosed at a later stage as the companies continue to hold discussions on future collaborations...

Stellantis-owned French automobile brand Peugeot plans to offer all models with an electrified powertrain from the second half of 2023, the company announced on 4 October 2022. The move is aligned with the brand’s target to offer only zero-emission vehicles in Europe by 2030. According to a press note issued by Stellantis on Tuesday, the new hybrid powertrains will be introduced in 2023, initially on the Peugeot 3008 and the Peugeot 5008. The company also plans to expand its battery-electri...

French vehicle manufacturer Renault Group plans world premieres of its iconic models the Renault 4 and its first electric Kangoo E-Tech at the upcoming Paris Motor Show 2022, which scheduled from 17 to 23 October 2022, the company said on 9 September 2022. In addition to that, to conclude the year of celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Renault 5, the carmaker also plans to unveil a sporty and offbeat show car. Renault will also be exhibiting its C-segment reconquest models with the new...

US automaker General Motors plans to ramp up the production volumes of its electric cars, including the Chevrolet Bolt EV and other models, according to a news report published by Reuters on 3 October 2022. The news report cited GM as the original source of the information. The Detroit-based carmaker plans to boost the production of Bolt EVs for global markets to more than 70,000 units in 2023 from about 44,000 units in 2022, the report said, citing a note issued by GM on Monday. In 2021, the...

Ohio-based manufacturer of electric light duty vehicles focused on commercial fleet market Lordstown Motors Corporation announced on 29 September 2022 that the company has commenced the production of its Endurance full-size pick-up truck. The electric pick-up trucks are produced at the Ohio-based electric vehicle (EV) plant, which is now owned by Taiwan’s Foxconn. “Lordstown is pleased to announce that our first two commercial release production (CRP) Endurance vehicles have rolled off th...

Japanese automotive supplier Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has received an order from Honda Motor Company to supply electric axle (e-Axle) systems for latter’s mid-size and large-size battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) that are slated for a global roll out in 2026, the company announced on 26 September 2022. As a systems integrator, Hitachi Astemo said that the company will deliver a high-performance, integrated drive unit with the e-Axle system, which will combine a highly efficient, silicon carbide ...

The 2022 edition of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) featured a redesigned layout, with the main exhibits and many events indoors at Huntington Place, and other events outdoors in nearby Hart Plaza. Participation was limited this year, with hometown automakers—Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis—carrying the show. Other major exhibitors were Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz. With many other big automakers and brands keeping away from the show, the ma...

Tata Motors, India’s largest electric car manufacturer, has launched the Tiago.ev, an electric hatchback, with a starting all-India ex-showroom price point of INR849,000 (about USD10,400), the company said in a media release on 28 September 2022. The Tata Tiago.ev, the newest electric vehicle (EV) model in the carmaker’s portfolio, is powered by the company’s in-house-developed Ziptron technology, which is a high-voltage architecture designed for unique Indian driving and weather condition...

Düsseldorf-based supplier of propulsion parts and electric mobility solutions Rheinmetall AG has won a new EUR20.0 million (USD19.5 million) order to supply advanced divert-air systems from a leading automaker in Europe, the company said on 29 September 2022. While the company refrained from disclosing the name of the automaker, it said that the new order is the result of previous engagement with the said customer. “The new order expands Rheinmetall’s role as a top supplier to a well-kno...

UK-based supplier of electric drive units Saietta Group has unveiled a fully integrated eDrive solution for lightweight commercial vehicles (LCVs) of up to two tons of gross vehicle weight (GVW) for the first time at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany, the company said in a media release on 20 September 2022. According to the company, its all-new eDrive solution for LCVs integrates into a single compact unit its acclaimed Axial Flux Technology (AFT) motor, in-house developed power e...

Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars has stopped sales of pure combustion engine powered vehicles in Denmark, including mild hybrids, according to a company media release issued on 20 September 2022. “Volvo Car Denmark stops all sales of cars that run exclusively on petrol or diesel,” the company said in a statement Tuesday, adding that Denmark becomes the second market where Volvo will focus solely on Recharge cars, which are electric and plug-in hybrid cars. The Danish announcement is an impo...

German automotive component supplier Bosch has started volume production of a new electric drive unit for electric light commercial vehicles, including vans, the company announced on 15 September 2022. The all-new electric drive unit consists of an electric motor and an integrated inverter wherein the inverter controls the electric motor and provides the connection to the high-voltage battery, it said. Commenting on the new product, Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and...

Ford Motor Company has revealed the seventh-generation Mustang models with powerful engine options at the ongoing North American International Auto Show in Detroit, US on 14 September 2022. Referring to their new powertrains as the most advanced and athletic engines ever, Ford’s Mustang GT is powered by the fourth-generation 5L Coyote V8 engine, which features an innovative dual-air intake box and dual-throttle body design, that helps minimize induction loss by enabling higher air flow rates. ...

Stellantis-owned Jeep brand plans to introduce four all-electric SUVs in the North American and European markets by the end 2025 as part of its vehicle electrification strategy, it said on 8 September 2022. The iconic SUV brand aims to achieve at least 50% of overall Jeep sales in the US from fully electric models by 2030. That said, in Europe, the brand is gunning for EVs to account for 100% of its sales in Europe by the end of the decade. “The plan is in full support of the net-zero carbo...

General Motors has revealed its all-new 2024 Equinox electric vehicle (EV) on 8 September 2022. The electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) will be positioned as an affordable EV developed to help in the mass adoption of EVs across the US, the company said in its statement Thursday. GM has unveiled the 2024 Equinox EV shortly after introducing the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Blazer EV models earlier this year. The EV will be offered in five variants with a starting price tag of around USD30,000 (...

UK-based electric drive company Equipmake has unveiled its Ampere-220 electric axle drive designed for manufacturers of high-performance electric vehicles, according to a news report published by the news website electrive.com on 7 September 2022. The report stated that Equipmake’s all-new Ampere-220 electric axle drive combines either one or two 220-kW motors with all power electronics, including silicon carbide (SiC) inverters and gearboxes, in a single unit. The unit weighs 20 kg an...

Munich-based luxury carmaker BMW has commenced production of Hydrogen fuel-cell systems for a pilot fleet of its iX5 sport utility vehicles (SUVs), the company said on 31 August 2022. The start of fuel-cell system production at the BMW’s competence center for hydrogen in Munich was inaugurated by the chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Oliver Zipse and Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development. The fuel-cell systems produced in Munich wil...

Mercedes-Benz has commenced the production of its all-electric EQS SUV at the Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama, US, the company announced on 25 August 2022. The production of the EQS SUV marks a key step in Mercedes-Benz’s global initiative to produce eight all-electric vehicles at seven sites on three continents this year. The car factory in Tuscaloosa serves as a key production location for Mercedes-Benz EQ luxury electric SUVs, Mercedes-Benz said, adding that the company plans to add the EQS and...

Taking the performance of its already popular electric sedan Lucid Air, the US electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid Group has introduced a new ultra-high-performance brand Sapphire, led by the new Lucid Air Sapphire model, the EV maker announced on 19 August 2022. At the heart of the Lucid Air Sapphire lies a three-motor powertrain, which features a new twin motor rear-drive unit and a single motor front-drive unit—a first from Lucid Motors. According to the company, these technically innovati...

UK-headquartered GKN Automotive has developed a ‘real-time’ test rig that is capable of handling the unique requirements of electric vehicles, the company said on 17 August 2022, adding that the research and development (R&D) equipment can help in developing advanced and efficient EVs tailor-made to the requirements of the market. The company said that its newly EV-dedicated test rig, which is installed at GKN Automotive’s Offenbach facility, can handle extreme dynamics and higher t...

Swedish premium electric car company Polestar plans to put its electric roadster concept into production as the Polestar 6 and aims to commercially launch the model in 2026, the company announced on 16 August 2022. The Volvo Cars-backed performance brand has also begun accepting online reservations from customers from 16 August, the company said. “With the overwhelming consumer and press response, we took the decision to put this stunning roadster into production and I am so excited to make...

Indian electric vehicle (EV) startup Ola Electric plans to launch its first electric passenger car in 2024, a news report published by the Economic Times on 16 August said, citing a company announcement. Ola Electric’s debut electric car will have the ability to accelerate from a standstill to 100 kmh in four seconds and a range of more than 500 km per charge. According to the report, Ola Electric aims to manufacture one million electric cars per year by 2026. “So far electric mobility ha...

Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has unveiled five electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) concepts that will be launched under two electric vehicle (EV) brands in the mid-term, the company announced on 15 August 2022. The company has launched two new brands created to position its upcoming EV line up—XUV and electric-only BE marques. M&M said that while the iconic XUV brand will host a range of products that will build upon the Mahindra legacy, the all-new BE brand wil...

German luxury carmaker BMW Group plans to start the mass production and sales of fuel cell vehicles jointly developed with Toyota as early as 2025, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on 12 August 2022. BMW’s plan was disclosed by the company’s Sales Chief Pieter Nota, who told the news agency in an interview that the German automaker has several ongoing projects with Toyota on the fuel cell technology. “We see that hydrogen fuel cell technology is particularly relevant ...

Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has released a new teaser video that shows five new electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) slated for official unveil on 15 August 2022, a news report published by Autocar Professional said on 23 July 2022. The automaker plans to organize its big-ticket event at its newly opened Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (MADE) studio in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The design studio is headed by M&M’s chief designer Pratap Bose, who ...

About 54% of the 13,000 pre-bookings recorded by India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki for its recent launched Grand Vitara sport utility vehicle (SUV) are for the two strong-hybrid variants—Zeta+ and Alpha+ CVT, according to a news report published by Autocar Professional on 22 July 2022. Maruti Suzuki had commenced bookings of its 4.3-m-long SUV on 11 July 2022. Maruti Suzuki is relying on its in-house developed hybrid technology, as well as the one sourced from its alliance partner...

The Munich-based solar car developer Sono Motors has unveiled the series design of its Sion solar electric car, including the design of the exteriors and interiors, according to a report filed by news website ELECTRIVE on 25 July 2022. While nothing has changed in the specifications for the electric vehicle (EV) technology, the company plans to start the production of the Sion solar EV in the second half of 2023, the report mentioned. It further stated that the vehicle unveiled at a...

Volkswagen has commenced the production of its all-electric ID.4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, US, the automaker said on 26 July 2022, adding that the model is VW’s first electric vehicle (EV) assembled in the United States. VW said that the consumers can expect ID.4 EVs to be delivered as early as October 2022. While the EV will be available in either rear-wheel- or all-wheel-drive 82 kWh battery form initially, the carmaker plans to launch a rear-wheel-dri...

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has unveiled a new midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV), the Grand Vitara, which comes with multiple powertrain options, including a strong hybrid propulsion system, a news report published by Autocar Professional said on 20 July 2022. According to the news report, Maruti’s new SUV offers a distinct exterior design, sophisticated interiors, segment-leading features as well as an industry defining fuel-efficiency, thanks to its hybrid powertrain. It is...

Geely Group-backed British sports car brand Lotus has rolled out its Eletre electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) from the production line at the company’s new factory in Wuhan, making the luxury model the first Lotus car to be produced in China, a news report published by CarNewsChina said on 18 July 2022. The report further mentioned that the Lotus Eletre has also become one of the fastest made-in-China electric SUVs. The Lotus Eletre SUV was first unveiled on 29 March 2022 and is the firs...

South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Company has revealed two high-performance concept cars RN22e and N Vision 74 on 14 July 2022, giving a glimpse of its N sub-brand vision for electrification in the future. According to Hyundai, while the RN22e combines all-new IONIQ 6 and its Electric-Global Modular Platform (E‑GMP) with an intent of setting a new standard in high-performance EVs, the N Vision 74 represents a combination of EV technology with an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system, making ...

In an attempt to revive its ‘Crown’ brand, the Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled four new models at a world premier on 15 July 2022. The four new models designed and developed by the company include a sedan, an SUV, a crossover and a sport type, which focuses on offering sporty driving experience. Toyota said that the new Crown series will be rolled out in about 40 countries and regions with the Crown Crossover as the first vehicle slated for launch in Japan in November�...

Geely Group, one of the largest vehicle manufacturers in China, has launched its electric lifestyle vehicle brand named Radar Auto alongside the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV), the RD6 pickup truck, the company announced on 12 July 2022. The company said that the Radar brand is launched as an independent brand within the Geely Holding Group, which plans to provide the new EV brand with full vehicle technologies and shared components. The Radar Auto brand will also have its own Research...

China-based consumer electronics company Xiaomi may reveal its first electric car prototype in August 2022, a news report published by CnEVPost on 15 July 2022 said, citing a local media outlet named Sina Tech. It added that Xiaomi’s first engineering prototype would be unveiled by its founder Lei Jun, who sources close to the company said is heavily invested in the Xiaomi Auto project. The company’s car concept is expected to undergo a series of tests after its debut, including its first...

Düsseldorf-based supplier of propulsion parts and electric mobility solutions Rheinmetall AG has bagged a major contract to supply fuel cell components, specifically cathode valves, the company said on 13 July 2022. The order is from a Europe-based maker of fuel cells and is a mid-double-digit-million-dollar business, the company said without disclosing the actual order size. According to Rheinmetall, the order received in this contract is for the flap systems with integrated ...

AVATR Technology, which is a premium smart electric vehicle brand jointly created by Changan Automobile, Huawei and leading battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), had launched an all-new smart electric vehicle (EV) architecture called CHN as well as its first model AVATR 11 at the 24th Chongqing International Auto Show, CATL said on 25 June 2022. The high-profile event was attended by Huarong Zhu, chairman of Changan Automobile, Zhijun Xu, rotating chairman of H...

US electric vehicle (EV) startup Canoo has signed a definitive agreement with retail major Walmart to supply 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with the option of supplying up to 10,000 units, Canoo said in a media note issued on 12 July 2022. The all-electric delivery vehicles will be deployed to deliver online orders in a sustainable way and will contribute to Walmart’s goal to achieve zero-emissions by 2040, it said. Even as the all...

Leading global automotive supplier of powertrain, thermal, and lighting components, Marelli, has developed a new platform of 800 Volt Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverters, the company announced on 7 July 2022. It said that the new 800V SiC inverter ensures improvements in terms of size, weight, and efficiency, which is a critical parameter for powertrain in electric vehicles. Marelli unveiled the 800V inverter platform for the first time at the International VDI Congress Dritev, also known as Driv...

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is working to launch its first mass market electric vehicle (EV) in the local market in 2025, according to a report filed by news publication Economic Times (ET) on 4 July 2022. The company, which had stopped manufacturing diesel cars when India shifted to Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI) emission norms in April 2020, plans to phase out vehicles that run purely on the gasoline engines, the report said. The move is part of the automaker’s...

French carmaker Renault has inaugurated a new ‘ePT-160kW’ electric motor production line at its Cléon-based plant in France, the company announced on 5 July 2022. The event, which marked a new step in the carmaker’s transformation towards electrification, was attended by Jose Vicente de los Mozos, Industrial director of the Renault Group, and other company employees. Renault said that it has invested EUR620 million (over USD633 million) at its Cléon-based plant since 2018 in order to ...