Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit) will present its open-source and virtual development solutions designed to accelerate software-defined vehicles (SDV) innovation at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
The company will highlight its cloud-native, hardware-independent in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and SDV appl

On August 5, Nanotherm, a leader in advanced carbon-based thermal management solutions, announced it is partnering with global R&D powerhouse Battelle to launch Novara, a new company that will accelerate the development and commercialization of next-gen heating solutions for the automotive, industrial and consumer se

On August 5, BMW announced that its Regensburg plant is shifting from natural gas to renewable energy by gradually electrifying its paint shops. A pilot project shows how this can be done quickly using thermal oil technology.
The key change involves using thermal oil to transfer heat instead of relying on gas. This s

On July 31, BorgWarner announced it has secured contracts with two major, global OEMs to supply high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) platforms.
One of the wins marks BorgWarner’s first eHeater for a hybrid program with the respective legacy automaker, expanding its

Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it has developed automotive air-conditioning systems, including air-conditioners and heaters, and begun mass production. The company’s air-conditioning systems will be fitted on Kia Corporation’s PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). For the Kia PV5, Hyundai WIA will also supply inte

On July 21, Tesla opened its first retro-themed diner at 7001 West Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles, California, to the public. 
The diner location includes 80 V4 Superchargers, a drive-in movie theater with two 45-foot LED screens, the audio of which can be synced inside the Tesla vehicle, and Tesla owners can orde

MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that it will present its technologies in three strategic areas to accelerate electrification and reduce CO2 emissions at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, from September 9 to 14, 2025.
It will present a new range extender that boosts the range of electric vehicles (EVs), with a rated

On July 10, Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025.
IONIQ 6N produces up to 650 PS of power and 770 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 257 kmph. The vehicle is 4,935 mm long, 1,940 mm wide, and 1,495 mm high, with a whee

On June 5, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published Ford’s patent for an active heat sharing system.
The patent, “Active Heat Sharing Between Cabin and High Voltage Battery”, was first filed on December 29, 2023, and assigned serial number 0178400.
As electric vehicle (EV) battery packs tend to

On June 12, Infineon Technologies AG expanded its PSOC 4 HV microcontroller (MCU) platform by introducing the PSOC 4 HVMS product family. Designed for space-constrained sensing and actuator applications, the new MCUs integrate high-voltage functionality and advanced analog sensing.
It supports a broad range of automo

On June 11, HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced its new display will launch in the all-new Tata Harrier.ev, marking the first in-vehicle integration of Samsung’s proprietary Neo QLED technology, exclusively licensed to and optimized by HARMAN for automotive applications.
The display deliv

On April 21, BorgWarner announced it will showcase its latest commercial vehicle solutions at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 from April 28 to May 1, 2025. The company will highlight its comprehensive portfolio of highly efficient eCV technologies, including the innovative iM-575 integrated inverter

Canatu Plc signed a one-year joint development agreement (JDA) with DENSO Corporation to improve the performance of Canatu carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNTs). DENSO is one of Canatu’s largest shareholders.
This JDA builds on the MoU signed by Canatu and DENSO last year for enhancing CNT performance, developing advanced r

At the Auto Shanghai 2025, Webasto will exhibit a highly technological future intelligent cockpit and solutions to electrification, intelligentization, comfort, and carbon reduction. The Webasto cockpit features a large openable soft-top folding sunroof for the feel of a convertible, a roof theater system for unique

Webasto SE (Webasto) has presented the new optimized 24-volt Thermo Top Pro 50 water heater designed for commercial and specialty vehicles, including trucks and vans.
With up to 5 kW of heating power, this parking heater has a new blower module and a more efficient coolant fluid pump with an increased flow rate and s

On March 25, California-based Coulomb Solutions Inc. (CSI) announced that it is launching its next generation Super Long Life (SLL) commercial vehicle battery systems, with an industry leading 900,000-mile, 15-year warranty. These systems have been specifically designed by CATL for commercial vehicle applications suc

Whether lithium-ion, solid-state, or sodium-ion, all types of current and future battery cells will produce heat when charged or discharged. There is the potential that solid-state cells might be so thermally robust and efficient that high performance cooling may not be required, but we are still yet to see this tech

On January 17, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) launched the Hyundai CRETA Electric at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.
Its dimensions are 4,340 mm long, 1,790 mm wide, and 1,655 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,610 mm.
Hyundai CRETA Electric is available with two battery packs, 51.4 kWh battery pack offering 47

Valeo Group (Valeo) has supplied several parts for the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, which was named “Car of the Year 2025” at the Brussels Motor Show.
These components include (i) front headlamps featuring a unique signature 3D effect, produced in Angers (France), (ii) full LED rear lights with a retro-futuristic touch