e. Along with the previously launched Evo Grand and Evo Grand Lite, these new models, Vero X, Feliz, and Feliz Lite, complete VinFast’s dual-battery lineup, supporting Vietnam’s shift to green mobility. All three new models have a fixed 2.4 kWh battery under the footrest and an optional 2.4 kWh auxiliary battery in the trunk, increasing range from 134 km (single battery) to 262 km (dual batteries). The removable battery costs VND 5 million an...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

ct technology, manufacturing engineering, and research. The company's efforts were directed toward import substitution, environmentally friendly materials and operations, manufacturing upgrades, and the development of alternative battery chemistries. During the year, it introduced a next-generation auxiliary battery for electric vehicles and made enhancements to enhanced flooded battery (EFB) and absorbent glass mat (AGM) technologies for hybrid ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

having ordered its dealers to stop demonstrations and deliveries of the electric sport crossover. Ford is recalling 316,911 Mach-Es worldwide, impacting 196,911 vehicles in the U.S., and about 120,000 vehicles outside the U.S., including 32,569 in Canada. Ford says that in the event of the 12-volt auxiliary battery being discharged below 8.4-volts at the time the car is turned off and if the driver or front passenger exit the front doors using t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

rque converter-equipped automatic transmission. This is the first system to feature both an alternator and a starter as standard components for Lexus parallel hybrid models. In the event of a hybrid system failure, the starter enables independent engine ignition, while the alternator powers the 12V auxiliary battery, allowing the vehicle to continue driving using only the engine. The vehicle features a waterproof structure that encases the hybrid...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

Kia Brazil launches EV5 as first fully electric vehicle On August 27, Kia Brazil introduced its first fully electric model in the country, the EV5 SUV. The EV5 provides a range of 402 km (Inmetro) or 550 km (WLTP) thanks to its high-voltage lithium iron phosphate blade battery with a 88.2 kWh capacity, along with a low-voltage 12V lead-acid auxiliary battery. The main battery powers the electric motor, delivering 217.5 hp and 31.6 kgfm of torque....

News  Updated at: 2024/08/30

In automotive secondary battery markets, Fuji Keizai predicts steady growth of drive batteries and decline of auxiliary battery market Fuji Keizai Co., Ltd. (Chuo Ward, Tokyo) has summarized the results of a survey on the global market of automotive secondary- batteries. The global market of automotive secondary batteries will quadruple to JPY 74.36 trillion in 2050 compared to 2022, due to the global expansion of xEVs, including electric vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/18

nd, in particular, the excellent progress its Manzanares, Spain, plant has made over recent years to meet the understandably high standards that JLR sets. Exide Technologies supplies AGM batteries for almost the entire JLR vehicle line-up.  Since 2017, Exide Manzanares is supplying a 12V lead-acid auxiliary battery for the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace. (From a press release dated May 30, 2023) ...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/30

tem features an advanced battery pack offering high range, while the bi-directional charging plug allows the high-voltage battery to power various electronic appliances. The E-GMP platform also features an integrated charging control unit (ICCU) that charges both the high-voltage battery as well as auxiliary battery.With an inherent modular DNA, E-GMP can form the underpinnings of vehicles with different body types. Through its low-mounted batter...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/10

he floor to save space) allows longer journeys, with a driving range of up to 322 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. Using 100 kW of direct current (DC), it takes around 48 minutes for the battery to reach 80% state-of-charge. To preserve the energy in the traction battery for driving, an onboard 95 Ah auxiliary battery provides electricity for lighting, a cool box, and a USB socket for charging other consumers such as smartphones or cameras. All Cr...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/25

Toyota Industries’ new DC-DC converter adopted for Toyota Noah/Voxy Hybrid Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Industries) announced that its newly-developed DC-DC converter has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s all-new Noah/Voxy Hybrid. The new DC-DC converter is designed to convert 200 - 400 volts of a drive battery into 12 volts and supply the converted-voltage power to an auxiliary battery and electrical parts. The new DC-DC c...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/17

FIAMM updates auxiliary battery business activities FIAMM Energy Technology announced that it is consolidating its leadership in AGM auxiliary batteries for Start&Stop systems with almost eight million units produced and has added a new OEM supply for hybrid applications to its already extensive customer portfolio. In 2010, FIAMM launched the BTX12 and BTX14 batteries with AGM technology developed maintaining the size of the original GTX auxiliar...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/28

tise for ideal in-vehicle temperatures for Rinspeed autonomous vehicle “microSNAP”. Thanks to the heating and cooling solutions, the microSNAP can be used both flexibly and conveniently. In all application cases, the energy supply originates from an independent Energy Storage System (ESS). This auxiliary battery ensures that the range of the vehicle is not impacted negatively by the additional components. Depending on the application and the ...

News  Updated at: 2018/12/10

Eberspaecher to present innovative solutions at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 Eberspaecher announced that it will be presenting innovative solutions for the mobility of tomorrow at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018, which will be demonstrated using their test and laboratory vehicle. The new Eberspaecher platform networks on-board components such as the auxiliary battery or vehicle heater as well as offering many additional functions to fleet managers a...

News  Updated at: 2018/07/16

GS Yuasa's EN battery selected for new Prius GS Yuasa Corporation announced that its European Norm (EN) standard compliant automotive lead-acid battery has been selected for Toyota Motor Corporation's fourth-generation Prius. The new auxiliary battery has been improved for the Japanese market. Since the EN-compliant battery improves driving performance, the company will actively promote sales of it in Japan and other global markets. The EN standa...

News  Updated at: 2016/03/28

esigned next-generation Prius to be launched in November 2015. Toyota will rearrange components of the hybrid system while reducing the size and weight of each component. For example, the power control unit (PCU) will be positioned above the transaxle to provide space in the engine compartment. The auxiliary battery will be consolidated into the engine compartment. The auxiliary battery of the current Prius is fitted on the luggage room in the re...

News  Updated at: 2015/09/03

owertrain product. Cummins, Eaton and Peterbilt Motors Co. are partners on the SuperTruck project, which includes the development and demonstration of a highly efficient and clean diesel engine, an advanced waste heat recovery system, an aerodynamic tractor and trailer combination and a lithium-ion auxiliary battery power unit to reduce engine idling. Eaton has supplied advanced transmissions for the project. (From a press release on May 15, 2014...

News  Updated at: 2014/05/16