customers in the U.S., with at least 20 GWh of annual production capacity starting in late 2027. Its flagship product, the Ford Energy DC block, is a standardized 20-foot containerized battery energy storage system designed around 512 Ah LFP prismatic cells, liquid-cooled thermal management, and a battery management system, to be offered in 2-hour and 4-hour configurations.  (Ford release on May 21, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/23

Munich Electrification presents battery management disconnect unit On May 20, Munich Electrification introduced the Battery Management Disconnect Unit (BMDU), a highly integrated solution. The BMDU integrates the battery management unit (BMU), dual-pole HV contactor with switching device with integrated, repeatable, short circuit breaking capability functionality, a dual shunt current sensor, a precharge circuit, wiring harnesses, and a cooling i...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

are Service Pack (HSP), and a web-based user interface. The company will showcase an end-to-end toolchain covering key Motion Domains, including applications for electrified powertrains, brake systems, steering, chassis, and centralized architectures with microprocessor-based Vehicle Control Units, battery management systems, and Motion ECUs. It will also display the combination of ES570 and ES166 that enables non-invasive real-time access to Gig...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

motion applications between 2017 and March 2026, spanning EV production, batteries, components, and charging systems. The discussion also highlighted the global shift toward ACES mobility (autonomous, connected, electric, and shared systems), reshaping industry competition as software, electronics, battery management systems, and Intelligent Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) gain importance over traditional mechanical components. (From Thailand BO...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Ford officially enters battery energy storage system business On May 11, Ford officially announced that it entered the battery energy storage system (BESS) business with the introduction of the Ford Energy DC Block stationary battery, a standardized 20-foot containerized system that integrates advanced LFP prismatic battery technology, liquid-cooled thermal management and battery management system.  The 5.45 MWh stationary battery uses 512-Ah LF...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

MaxVolt Energy, India launches IoT-Enabled Smart BMS for EV battery packs On May 5, MaxVolt Energy Industries Ltd announced the integration of an IoT-enabled Smart Battery Management System (BMS) into its lithium battery packs, targeting electric two-wheelers, e-rickshaws, cargo vehicles, and solar street lighting applications. The Smart BMS uses IoT technology and Bluetooth connectivity to enable real-time monitoring of battery health, charging ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Government of India tightens PMP localization rules for N2/N3 e-Trucks under PM E-DRIVE scheme On April 29, the Ministry of Heavy Industries amended the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) for N2 and N3 category e-Trucks under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. The amendment introduces stricter domestic manufacturing requirements for three key components, i.e., Battery Management System (BMS), DC-DC Converter, and Vehicle Control Unit (VCU). From September ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

BorgWarner extends controller business with global off-highway manufacturer On April 21, BorgWarner announced it has secured a seven-year contract extension to supply eight families of engine, machine, power module, and battery management system controllers to a global off-highway manufacturer, running through December 2032. The extension spans a broad range of applications, from construction vehicles and marine platforms to stationary power syst...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

FORVIA HELLA debuts low-voltage battery management system solutions in China Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) unveiled new low-voltage battery management (LV BMS) solutions at the Supply Chain Innovation Technology Exhibition of the Intelligent Electric Vehicle Development Summit Forum in Beijing, China, on April 11–12, 2026. The new products include the company’s first sodium-ion LV BMS solution, first cross-platform universal 48V BMS so...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

cycle lanes. Key features of the zero-emission Fastport eQuad include:  •  Easily swappable, rechargeable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries   •  Regenerative braking system to capture and reuse energy   •  Software-Defined Vehicle capabilities for powertrain optimizations, expanded battery management and diagnostic data sets, API-ready integration, over-the-air (OTA) updates and full fleet and service platform compatibility  (Ho...

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6 km ARAI range at INR 448,303. In the cargo segment, the C9009 and C9012 are built for last-mile goods movement, with ARAI ranges of 149 km and 207 km, priced at INR 387,371 and INR 434,128, respectively.  The WEGO platform runs on an electric drivetrain with a 2-speed auto transmission, advanced BMS, and regenerative braking. Common features across the range include Bluetooth connectivity, digital LCD cluster, hill hold, climb mode, increased ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

MaxVolt Energy, India launches L3 LFP Battery Pack for electric three-wheelers and cargo vehicles On April 14, MaxVolt Energy Industries launched its L3 Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) battery pack, a 51.2V-105Ah system designed for electric three-wheelers, cargo vehicles, and light electric mobility platforms. The battery integrates an advanced Battery Management System (BMS) monitoring voltage, temperature, and current, with cell balancing, sma...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

ring systems, and computing power in modern electrified vehicles. There is also potential for increased battery-related localisation, demand for which is set to more than triple by 2030, with significant spending across battery packs, modules and cells, alongside supporting systems such as casings, battery management software and thermal management. Existing automotive manufacturing remains central to the UK’s value proposition. The growing con...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

ware-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) takes shape, SDVerse has evolved into a trusted digital hub that enables comparison and accelerates innovation. LGES offers five core battery software solutions:    • Battery Platform software analyzes key battery status indicators, integrating LGEnergy Solution’s BMS technologies into an SDV-optimized architecture.    • The Safety Diagnostic Calibration Tool enables diagnostics and simulation validation bas...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

a range of +/- 2000 A. It integrates temperature compensation and CAN bus communication for State of Charge (SOC) determination. The Q-SMART elevates current measurement to the highest safety standards. It is ASIL-D certified. It maintains <0.5 % accuracy and +/- 2000 A range. It communicates with BMS to deliver highly integrated data essential for accurate State of Charge (SOC) calculations.  The Q-SMART NEXT is designed for high-voltage (HV) ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/06

Li Auto inaugurates key lab for super charging power batteries On March 30, Li Auto inaugurated a key laboratory for intelligent super charging power batteries in Beijing. With focus on the research of super charging technology, the laboratory will be committed to tackling technologies for high-density fast-charging solid-state batteries, all-state intelligent battery management, and Level 4 autonomous driving-oriented high-safety batteries to pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Visteon inaugurates new High-Voltage Electrification Laboratory in Palmela, Portugal Visteon Corporation announced that its new High-Voltage Electrification Laboratory at the Visteon Technology and Innovation Center in Palmela, Portugal, was formally inaugurated on March 16, 2026. The new facility will accelerate the development and validation of key EV technologies, including wired and wireless battery management systems, power conversion units,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

nts business to cover a wide range of new automotive and EV-related product categories. The amended Memorandum of Association (MoA) now allows the company to design, manufacture, and trade traction motors, including permanent magnet synchronous, axial flux, and radial flux types, motor controllers, battery management systems, e-drive systems, radars, lidars, ADAS components, telematics boxes, infotainment systems, HPDC components, and precision-m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

obē’s presence beyond its existing U.S. and Canadian school bus and transit projects. The acquisition combines Zenobē’s global electrification expertise with Revolv’s U.S. commercial fleet capabilities, enabling end-to-end services including vehicles, charging infrastructure, financing, and battery management. It reflects growing momentum for Zenobē to scale fleet electrification across North America. Zenobē now supports multiple EV fle...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

e Park, Mahon. The new office has capacity for growth as the Cork team expands. This is part of a EUR 60 million investment plan announced in 2024 by Infineon for its Irish operations. This R&D hub will focus on Infineon’s innovations in the automotive and consumer microelectronics space, such as battery management, motor control, and touchscreens. It is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. It will include senior and junior po...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13