Valeo, India inaugurates e-Axle manufacturing line for Mahindra's Born Electric platform On March 30, Valeo inaugurated a new electric powertrain manufacturing line at its Pune plant in Lonikand, producing fully integrated 3-in-1 e-Axles combining the motor, inverter, and reducer for Mahindra's Born Electric vehicle platform. The line features automated U-Pin/Hairpin winding stator assembly, reducer assembly, inverter manufacturing, and final e-A...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Infineon and Zenergize, India partners for power electronics in solar, EV charging and storage On March 19, Infineon Technologies entered a technology partnership with Indian power‑electronics OEM Zenergize to supply wide‑bandgap power semiconductors, including silicon carbide devices, and microcontroller platforms for India‑designed solar inverters, EV fast‑chargers, and energy‑storage systems. The collaboration, announced at the Bhara...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

cept evaluation of its “Power Neuron” battery-integrated architecture within an automotive system developed with Valeo. The distributed “Power Neurons” are compact, software-controlled modules that convert and manage power at the edge of each battery pack. The system integrates the modular inverter, On-Board Charger (OBC), and DC-DC converter functions, with battery cells within the modular architecture, replacing conventional systems th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

cks by amending the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) under the PM E‑DRIVE scheme. The Gazette notification (S.O. 1331(E)) revises items 8, 9, and 10 of the PMP to phase in domestic assembly and manufacturing of traction motors, integrated motor–transmission units, and motor controllers with inverters.​ From September 1, 2025, integrated traction motor–transmission systems and their controllers, along with software flashing, must be as...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Suzuki launches all-new mini-commercial BEV van e Every in Japan On March 9, Suzuki Motor announced the launch of its first mini-commercial battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e Every, in Japan. It is equipped with a BEV system, jointly developed by Suzuki, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor. The model is supplied on an OEM basis by Daihatsu. With an eAxle, which integrates the motor, inverter, and transaxle, it delivers torque exceeding that of a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Government of India launches 30 kW WBG integrated drive system for EVs On March 2, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched an indigenously developed 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based integrated drive system for electric vehicles, designed by C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with IIT Madras and Lucas TVS under the NaMPET programme. The motor–inverter unit integrates into a single high-power-density package ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

s to several industries, including automotive.  The company will recruit 120 engineers for this center. The scope encompasses software, hardware, systems, testing, quality assurance, project management, and a laboratory. Technical focus areas include sodium-ion batteries, BMS, supercapacitors, and inverter and power-electronics work. Based on updates from Piaxo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

oth the Indian domestic market and global exports. Compared to its predecessor, the e-axle delivers up to 20% greater energy savings efficiency, helping operators lower operating costs, reduce battery capacity requirements, and extend vehicle range. It features dual PSM hairpin motors, an 800 V SiC inverter, and advanced oil cooling, enabling up to 360 kW continuous power and peak torque of 36,800 Nm. The fully integrated low-floor axle combines ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

BorgWarner to supply integrated drive module, generator module for North American REEV trucks, SUVs On February 11, BorgWarner announced it has secured a contract with a major North American OEM to provide a powerful and efficient 800-volt secondary integrated drive module (iDM) and a generator module incorporating a dual inverter. The BorgWarner solutions will be integrated into a series of the OEM's REEV trucks and large-frame SUV models, with ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

le (iDM) supporting a Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV), with mass production scheduled to begin in 2029. The iDM is a highly integrated system incorporating BorgWarner’s innovative single-electric-machine design with generator and drive functionality. The system works in conjunction with an inverter, two clutches, dual-mass flywheel, and is system-level paired with the internal combustion engine of the customer.  In addition to energy-ef...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

structural rigidity, improved aerodynamics and enhanced sound insulation. The SUV measures (LWH) 4,275x 1,800x 1,640 mm, supported by a 2,700 mm wheelbase. Power is supplied by a 61 kWh Lithium Iron-Phosphate (LFP) battery, paired with a front-wheel-drive eAxle system that integrates the motor and inverter, delivering 128 kW and 193 Nm of torque. The e VITARA also supports DC fast charging, allowing the battery to recharge from 15% to 80% in app...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

direct implications for model cadence and market projections. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) remain central to automakers’ strategies, but discussions suggested that the next wave of launches will be more disciplined and platform-driven than earlier efforts. Focus areas such as battery safety, inverter durability, power electronics localization, and functional safety compliance indicate that manufacturers are engineering EVs for higher-volum...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

pto-emulators and optocouplers, offering high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI), a robust output stage, and more precise timing than currently available solutions. It is ideal for demanding applications where fast, reliable, and SiC-capable gate drivers are required, such as motor drives, solar inverters, electric-vehicle chargers, and energy-storage systems. The 1ED301xMC12I product family includes three variants designed to support Si MOSFE...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

Equipmake, UK, to supply electric drivetrain systems for Agrale buses On January 28, Equipmake announced that it has received a further GBP 2.4 million order from Agrale S.A. ("Agrale") to supply electric drivetrain systems for 23 Agrale buses of varying types. Equipmake is supplying Agrale with a fully integrated electric drivetrain system combining an electric motor, inverter, control systems, and battery pack, utilising both the Company's prod...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

Airtificial, Spain secures new contract to build assembly line for electric motor power inverters On February 2, Airtificial Group signed a EUR 6 million contract to design and manufacture an automated assembly line for electric motor power inverters for a direct US supplier of a US vehicle manufacturer. The line is designed to assemble power inverters and includes protocol and data service units. It will support production of a new-generation e...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

rces of revenue. The company plans to eventually develop the segment to a size that accounts for around 10% of its Japanese operations. Through integration with former Vitesco Technologies Group AG, Schaeffler put a system in place to enable the provision of a wide range of products such as motors, inverters, and control software. The company believes that by combining bearing and gear technologies it has cultivated over many years, it can integr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

plant covering the full manufacturing cycle. A compact electric vehicle plant producing EVs under the AMBERAVTO and EONYX brands, including adapted models for people with limited mobility.  An electronic control systems plant will manufacture ERA-GLONASS devices, telematics systems, control units, inverters, and charging equipment.  A traction motor plant with a capacity of up to 60,000 units per year will produce electric motors ranging from 7...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

UAES achieves mass production of next-gen dual-inverter controller platform United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES) achieved mass production of a next-generation dual-inverter controller platform. With a TPAK power module-based modular architecture, the platform offers flexible power configurations. Modular customization: The TPAK packaging technology enables adaptability to various heat sink substrate material solutions such as AMB...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

MINI Countryman SE All4, set to launch in March 2026. These models introduce major technology upgrades and improved efficiency. The MINI Countryman E offers a driving range of up to 501 km, while the Countryman SE All4 delivers up to 467 km. The extended range comes from a new silicon carbide (SiC) inverter for better energy efficiency, a larger 65.2 kWh battery, and low-friction front wheel bearings that reduce energy loss. An aerodynamic design...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

BMW announces model updates for Spring 2026 On January 28, BMW announced model updates for spring 2026. BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 electric models will receive new silicon-carbide (SiC) inverters, which improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and increase driving range by over 40 km. The update applies to BMW iX1 eDrive20, BMW iX1 xDrive30, BMW iX2 eDrive20, and BMW iX2 xDrive30. From spring 2026, BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé will feature tw...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28