ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has reached an agreement with its general works council and the IG Metall union on comprehensive measures to restructure its Electrified Powertrain Technology division (Division E), aiming to strengthen long-term competitiveness.
The initiatives are expected to generate over EUR 500 million

On September 23, Kiepe, Germany announced that it is showcasing advanced traction solutions for electric buses up to 36 meters long at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. A key highlight is the new KIEPE Traction Inverter (KTI), featured in e-buses from Turkish manufacturer BMC.
The KTI is the central drive component,

In an investor update, Minda Corporation (Spark Minda) announced that the commercial production of several electric three-wheeler components, including traction motors, MCU assemblies, wiper motors, DC-DC converters, and an updated BLDC motor with fan assemblies, will begin in FY 2026 (ending March 31, 2026).
From 20

On September 19, Equipmake announced that it has received a GBP 5.45 million order from Agrale S.A. ("Agrale") to supply electric drivetrain systems for 50 Agrale buses of varying types, including coverage of the Company's non-recurring engineering costs.
 This order follows Agrale's initial order for five zero emiss

On September 19, Stellantis and Saft (a TotalEnergies subsidiary) developed a prototype vehicle with IBIS technology, a French research project focused on more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy storage and conversion. Real-world testing has already begun.
The first working car with IBIS technology is

On September 19, Nexperia launched its new AEC-Q101 qualified 100 V MOSFETs, in compact CCPAK1212 (12 x 12 mm) copper-clip packaging. These devices deliver ultra-low conduction losses with on-resistance (RDS(on)) as low as 0.99 mΩ, and enable safe current above 460 A. 
This makes them ideally suited for thermally dem

On September 16, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it will begin sales of the all-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) e VITARA in Japan from 16 January 2026. The e VITARA electric subcompact SUV is Suzuki’s first global strategic BEV model which was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in India in J

On September 12, Atom, in a social media post, announced that it has decided to use an integrated electric drive (IED) 3-in-1 as its power plant in its upcoming electric car to optimize the architecture of the electric motor and reduce the overall weight of the electric vehicle. The solution is developed with the par

On September 11, Nexperia launched its first range of 40–100 V automotive MOSFETs in micro-lead packages, aimed at applications i.e., body control, infotainment, reverse battery protection, and LED lighting.
The launch includes 19 devices in MLPAK33-WF and the company’s first 40 V device in MLPAK56-WF. Both feature w

On September 10, CARIAD and Volkswagen Group Technology developed their first in-house pulse inverter over the last three years, redesigning both hardware and software. The inverter acts as the brain of an electric drivetrain. It is the most complex and expensive part of the E-Drive and key to improving overall perfo

On September 9, Ferrari unveiled the 849 Testarossa Spider, the successor to the SF90 Spider model. It is a plug-in hybrid supercar combines a mid-rear twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors, a high-voltage battery, and an inverter delivering total output of 1,050 CV i.e. 50 more than the previous model.
The re-eng

On September 9, Infineon Technologies AG and Lingji Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Ninebot, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further drive gallium nitride (GaN) technology in light electric vehicles (LEV). Infineon provides GaN products supporting Lingji to develop high-performance elec

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) is presenting its latest innovations in software-defined vehicles, electrification, and safety at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
Highlights include by-wire chassis technologies, with series production orders for its steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from Chinese, European, and

Hyundai Mobis Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) announced that it will participate in the IAA Mobility 2025 to be held from September 9 to 12, 2025, in Munich, Germany.
First of all, in the public space, the company will exhibit Kia Corporation's flagship electric vehicle (EV), the EV9, equipped with Hyundai Mobis' Holographic Wi

On September 4, DeepDrive announced that it will present CD 450, a compact and lightweight central drive unit built on its patented Dual Rotor, Radial-Flux technology, at IAA Mobility. It has a peak efficiency of more than 97% for the motor including inverter, up to 300 kW of peak power, and a planetary gearbox with

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) has started the first volume production of its high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China, for a leading Chinese car manufacturer. The production ramp-up was completed within one year, and the product will equip the OEM’s new electric vehicle models.
The inverter subassembly is the essen

On September 3, Horse Powertrain announced that it will showcase its new Horse C15 range extender family at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany.
Horse C15 belongs to the X-Range line of solutions, which adds combustion and hybrid tech to EV platforms. It combines an engine, generator, and inverter in a compact unit that

On August 28, ROHM announced that it will exhibit at electronica India 2025, South Asia's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems, applications, and solutions. ROHM will showcase its latest SiC and GaN technologies. It will also showcase analog solutions such as power ICs for industrial equipment and au

On August 28, Teknia announced that it had taken on a project to produce a key product for Steer-by-Wire steering systems: the servohousing. Teknia uses aluminum die casting for the development of the housing used in the steering system electronics. Teknia carries out aluminum die casting at its plants in Ampuero (Sp