Ono Sokki Co., Ltd. announced on October 26 that it has begun jointly developing ultra-compact electric powertrain technology with the Transmission Research Association for Mobility Innovation (TRAMI), targeting motor speeds exceeding 50,000 rpm. The project aims to improve the energy efficiency of electric vehicles
On November 3, Audi announced that its A2 e-tron is its most efficient model to date, because of its improvements in aerodynamics, battery technology, and electric drive systems. Upgrades to the power electronics, electric motor, and transmission work together to improve efficiency, extend driving range, and enhance
On October 23, Detroit News and other sources reported that GM has cancelled its long-term supply agreement with German rare-earth magnet maker Vacuumschmelze (VAC), triggering arbitration, according to SEC regulatory filings from this week and a source familiar with the matter.
VAC signed a deal with GM in 2023 to s
On October 5, Proterial and FEV announced that they had jointly validated a design concept for an electrified vehicle (xEV) traction motor using an amorphous alloy and high-performance heavy rare earth-free neodymium sintered magnets. Simulations indicated the potential to improve efficiency, increase maximum output
On September 24, FEV announced that it will showcase the latest technological developments and engineering expertise in software and AI, electrification, and humanoid robotics at the Aachen Automotive Colloquium from October 5 to 7, 2026.
FEV will showcase a battery module developed in cooperation with ProLogium. It
On September 23, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) announced that it jointly held the Forum on the Integration of Scientific and Industrial Innovation in Amorphous-Alloy Electric Drives and the Cooperative Achievement Release Event with the Dongguan Institute of Materials Science and Technology (DIMST)
South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has agreed with the Korea Environment Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company, and the Korea Automobile Dismantling and Recycling Association to conduct a pilot project aimed at establishing a domestic recycling system for rare-earth permanent magnets contained in
Jing-Jin Electric Technologies Co., Ltd (JJE) announced that it unveiled an oil-cooled large-diameter hairpin motor platform for heavy-duty commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany. The platform incorporates JJE’s in-house-developed Super Oil Cooling technology.
The technology directs coolan
Mitsuba Corporation (Mitsuba) is beginning the full-scale rollout of its rare-earth-free “WR20” brushless roof motor. The product, which follows the company’s rare-earth-free brushless wiper motor, is its second rare-earth-free motor and is used to open and close automotive roofs and shades. Mitsuba aims to sell 2 mi
On August 11, Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) announced that it will present Titan, its heavy-duty electric motor technology, at IAA Transportation 2026. It will present a detailed 3D concept of the new motor. The first samples will arrive in the third quarter of 2027. It is developed specifically for heavy-duty, co
In an investor update, Varroc Engineering Limited announced that it will start production for a new globally backed EV brand in Q2 FY27 (ending September). The company has started advanced commercial discussions with two additional non-Bajaj OEMs, with production launches expected to begin within FY 2027.
For intern
On August 11, YASA launched Project Resilience, a program to develop rare-earth-free and heavy-rare-earth-free axial flux motors for future electric and hybrid vehicles.
Supported by UK Government funding through the DRIVE35 programme, the project will explore two technologies aimed at reducing the use of rare-earth
On August 10, Turntide Technologies announced that it has been successful in its application for funding through the UK Government and Advanced Propulsion Centre U.K. (APC) DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund for its Project SUPREME. Project SUPREME is a GBP 17 million matched-funded project. It will accelerate the production of a
On August 5, Matel Motion and Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd. announced the closure of an INR 1.3 billion Series B funding round. It is led by UC Impower, an early-growth-stage fund investing in Climate Solutions and Financial Services. The round also saw Catamaran joining as a key new investor and continued participation
In its annual report for FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026), Igarashi Motors India Limited announced that it is partnering with leading global Tier-1 customers on eight new safety system programs slated for launch over the next three years. It has over 15 active programs across 10 global Tier-1 partners. These progra
On August 6, BMW Group announced that it has started series production of the new BMW i3, the second Neue Klasse model, at its Munich plant, Germany.
The launch follows a four-year transformation of the plant, including a new body shop, a new assembly hall, and logistics areas, preparing the site for BMW's next gener
On August 5, Sterling Tools Limited, in an investor update, announced that Sterling E -Mobility has 33 active customer programs. It has additional business confirmation from 4 OEMs. Its EV powertrain solution includes integrated motors and controllers, onboard and& offboard chargers, DC/DC converters, rare -earth mag
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