On November 3, Mercedes Benz Trucks announced that its accident research team conducted real-world crash tests of eActos 600.
In a recent side-impact test in Neumünster, the eActros 600’s high-voltage battery and electrical systems remained intact despite heavy impact. The cab’s reinforced structure and energy absorp

On October 30, BorgWarner announced that, building on previous collaboration, it has secured two additional dual inverter programs with Great Wall Motor, with mass production expected to begin in 2026.
BorgWarner’s dual inverter adopts a highly integrated design, enabling the synchronous control and drive of two moto

On October 30, multiple sources reported that Shiran Volt, an import division of Shiran Motor Company, will introduce Xpeng cars in Iran. It will launch the Xpeng G6 in Iran. XPeng G6 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV. It has a range of 625 km. The car has a wheelbase of 2,890 mm.
Based on multiple sources

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) unveiled the industry’s first Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) battery management chipset featuring hardware-based nanosecond-level synchronization of all cell measurements within a single high-voltage battery pack.
The solution integrates EIS measurement directly into three

On October 23, Melexis presented the MLX80124, a highly configurable, code-free LIN LED driver. With its pre-defined, proven functionality and an intuitive graphical user interface, it is designed to radically simplify the development of dynamic RGB-LED automotive ambient lighting applications. It has a working tempe

On October 27, WattEV unveiled its new Solid-State Transformer (SST), a compact medium-voltage power conversion system (MV-PCS) designed to accelerate the rollout of megawatt charging systems (MCS) for heavy-duty electric trucks. Developed with partial funding from the California Energy Commission, the SST replaces m

On October 16, 2025, Lyten announced that it completed the acquisition of the Northvolt Dwa production facility in Gdańsk, Poland. The Northvolt Dwa plant spans 25,000 square meters and produces battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hosts research and development operations. The plant opened in 2023 and includes

On October 27, BMW announced that its operations in the Parsdorf plant, Germany, are now registered under EMAS – the European “Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.” This includes the Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC), test-parts logistics, and, for the first time, the pilot plant for high-voltage batteries. EMA

On October 27, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) announced it has developed, tested, and validated rare-earth-free ferrite-assisted synchronous reluctance motors (FeSynRM) specifically for electric three-wheelers and light commercial vehicles. These motors do not use rare earth magnets and are designed

On October 20, Infineon Technologies AG announced the expansion of its XENSIV magnetic current sensor lineup with the introduction of the new TLE4971 and TLI4971 sensors, available in a 300-mil package. These sensors deliver greater accuracy with a total error of just 0.7% over temperature and lifetime, making them i

Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas) inaugurated a joint innovation lab with Dongguan Aohai Technology Co., Ltd. (Aohai Tech). By combining Renesas’ technology accumulation in key areas such as gallium nitride components, microcontrollers units, and optocouplers with Aohai Tech’s experience in power supply devel

On October 23, Porsche announced that its new all-electric Cayenne model will debut in a few weeks, introducing advanced high-voltage technology for top-level performance. With an integrated battery, dual cooling system, and smart thermal management, it sets a new benchmark for electric efficiency.
The model is built

On October 23, Melexis launched MLX80124, a code-free LIN LED driver that lets engineers configure functions through a GUI instead of programming. This makes setup faster and removes the need for software development skills.
It is designed as a smart LIN RGB ambient light controller, it offers high-voltage outputs wi

On October 20, Chery Russia announced that Tiggo 8 crossover has earned a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, confirming its strong passive and active safety features. It scored 82% for adult protection, 85% for child protection, 80% for vulnerable road users, and 78% for driver assistance systems.
Its safety is built on

On October 21, Automobili Lamborghini announced the completion of the expansion of its photovoltaic plant at the Sant’Agata Bolognese facility.
This announcement marks a new milestone in its decarbonization strategy, reinforcing the site’s energy independence. The expansion, coinciding with World Energy Day, adds ove

On October 16, Elmos Semiconductor SE acquired the remaining shares of DMOS GmbH from the two minority shareholders under customary closing conditions. Following the completion of the transaction, Elmos Semiconductor will thus hold 100% of the shares in its Dresden-based subsidiary.
DMOS GmbH is an IC design center p

On October 15, Archer Aviation announced that it has won the competitive bid process to acquire Lilium GmbH’s portfolio of ~300 advanced air mobility patent assets for EUR 18M, including patents relating to key innovations in high-voltage systems, battery management, advanced aircraft design, flight controls, electri

On October 15, Infineon announced the launch of its CoolGaN Automotive Transistor 100 V G1 family for production and began supplying samples of its pre-production range qualified for automotive use under AEC-Q101 standards. The lineup includes high-voltage CoolGaN Automotive Transistors and bidirectional switches.
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On October 14, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for September 2025.
In September, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 76.0GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 39.5%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteri