Nissan unveils all-new Leaf crossover EV On June 17, Nissan announced that it launched all-new Leaf, reimagined as a compact electric crossover. The third generation model will be assembled at the Tochigi Plant in Japan as well as at the Sunderland plant in England and scheduled to reach retailers in the United States from this autumn, with other regions to follow. It builds upon Nissan’s Timeless Japanese Futurism design language first introdu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Nissan unveils first video of all-new Leaf with improved aerodynamics On June 3, Nissan unveils the first video of all-new Leaf among three-part short videos. The third generation Leaf electric crossover will be launched later in June globally. The all-new model will balance emotional and rational appeal, ensuring it looks sleek and bold, whilst meeting the real-world needs of families with thoughtful design. The exterior design is anchored arou...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

BASF, Germany announces Ultramid Advanced N for high-voltage connectors in electric cars On June 2, BASF announced that it is now complementing its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio with Ultramid Advanced N3U42G6, a polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame-retardant, which minimizes electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics (E&E) parts for e-mobility.  The PPA increases the safety and durability of high-voltage (HV) connectors...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

Nexperia, Netherlands presents high speed optimized flip-chip package technology On April 9, Nexperia announced a new portfolio of high signal integrity, bidirectional electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes in innovative flip-chip land-grid-array (FC-LGA) packaging. This new package technology is optimized for protecting and filtering high-speed data communication links, which are increasingly used in modern cars. Applications like in-ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Audi introduces all-new A6 Avant in Europe On March 4, Audi introduced the all-new A6 Avant, a more dynamic, efficient, and technologically advanced model in the premium full-size segment. The model incorporates MHEV plus mild hybrid technology, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Engine options include a 2.0-liter TDI 4-cylinder producing 204 PS and a 3.0-liter TFSI 6-cylinder delivering 367 PS. The MHEV plus system integrates a 48...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

SABIC presents solutions for EV components at Battery Show North America 2024 On October 8, SABIC announced that it will present advanced material technologies and creative solutions for energy storage, particularly electric vehicle (EV) battery components and charging infrastructure at the Battery Show North America 2024. It will present a multi-material EV battery pack enclosure. This novel enclosure, an alternative to an all-aluminum design, r...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

Renault to showcase Emblème family vehicle prototype at Paris Motor Show 2024 On October 4, Renault announced that it will present the Renault Emblème, a family vehicle prototype at the Paris Motor Show, from October 14 to 20. The Emblème is designed to cut CO2 emissions by 90% throughout the lifecycle of the vehicle, achieving just 5 tons of CO2 equivalent, compared to current vehicles, by using recycled materials, renewable energy production...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/05

thyssenkrupp Steel to display latest innovations for e-mobility at Coiltech 2024 in Pordenone, Italy thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG, announced that it will present its latest technologies for e-mobility and energy efficiency, together with thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel, at Coiltech 2024 in Pordenone, Italy, from September 18 to 19. The highlights include non-grain-oriented (NO) and grain-oriented (KO) electrical ste...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/16

Porsche unveils new all-electric Macan 4S SUV On July 16, Porsche unveiled the new Macan 4S, positioned between the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo models. It features the electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (ePTM) system, enhancing drive power distribution. The Macan 4S is Porsche's entry into the electric SUV segment. The entry-level model is powered by a 100 kWh high-voltage battery and a rear-axle motor generating output of 250 kW. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/17

NIO to introduce EL8 SUV in Europe On June 14, NIO announced that the brand-new luxury SUV “EL8” will be offered to users in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and in Norway. Deliveries of the new EL8 begin on September 15, 2024, in 10 European markets. Its price starts from SEK 999,000.  With a length of 5,099mm, height of 1,750mm, width of 2,199mm and a well-proportioned wheelbase of 3,070mm, the EL8 offers generous space for six p...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/14

Skoda announces all-new Skoda Superb Combi estate On March 11, Skoda Auto presented the all-new Superb Combi estate. It is produced at the Volkswagen Group plant in the Slovak capital, Bratislava. The Superb Combi has grown by 40 millimeters in length and 5 millimeters in height. Luggage capacity has increased by 30 liters over the predecessor. Its dimensions are 4,902mm X 1,849mm X 1,482mm with a wheelbase of 2,841mm. The six modern, efficient p...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/11

thyssenkrupp commissions new slitting line in Motta Visconti, Italy for electric mobility portfolio thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp) announced that thyssenkrupp Steel has commissioned a new slitting line in Motta Visconti, Italy, since December 2023. The new line is part of the company’s investment in electric mobility and enables the production of high-efficiency electrical steel for use in electric motors for electric mobility. With the ability...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/04

Hirose Electric develops board-to-board connector with plug with floating function Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. (Hirose Electric), a manufacturer of automotive connectors and other products, announced that it has developed a new DF40F series board-to-board connector equipped with a plug with a floating function. The new connector is expected to be used in in-vehicle cameras and LiDAR laser scanners. The floating function makes it possible to absorb ...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/21

Weber Drivetrain, India opens manufacturing facility for Bldc Hub Motor and Controller On November 4, Weber Drivetrain announced the launch of its state-of-the-art automated manufacturing facility based in Chakan MIDC, Pune, Maharashtra. Weber Drivetrain has committed a total investment of INR 350 million in Phase 1 for the establishment of a manufacturing unit under the “Make in India” initiative for the future of E-Mobility. The manufacturi...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/04

SABIC develops resin for insulation film of EV batteries On June 20, SABIC introduced NORYL NHP8000VT3 resin, a product well suited for insulation film used in electric vehicle (EV) battery modules to help improve protection against short circuits and fire propagation. This high-performance, polyphenylene ether (PPO)-based resin is engineered with patented technologies to help meet the stringent demands of higher-voltage batteries (600-800 volts)...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/22

Petro-Canada doubles EV charging rates in Quebec, where EV sales highest As of June 1, Suncor-owned Petro-Canada has more than doubled its EV charging rates in Quebec, the province where EV sales are the highest in the country. Charging rates in Quebec are now at CAD 0.45 per minute, up from CAD 0.20.Since the company completed its coast-to-coast DC fast chargers (Level 3) in January 2020, it has raised pricing in Quebec by 225%. The current EV c...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/22

SAIC Motor to incorporate new subsidiary On October 30, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) announced that it plans to establish a new subsidiary.The registered capital of the subsidiary is alleged to be CNY 3.7 billion. SAIC Motor contributes CNY 3.45 billion, accounting for 93.24% of the registered capital. The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contributes CNY 0.25 billion, accounting for 6.76% of the registered capital. The subsidi...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/02

Nexperia announces new ESD protection devices for high-speed interfaces On April 20, Nexperia announced a new range of ESD protection devices aimed specifically at protecting the ever-increasing number of high-speed interfaces found in automotive applications, especially the in-vehicle networks (IVN) associated with infotainment and vehicle communications. The new PESD4USBx series comprises a total of twelve high-performance 4-channel ESD protect...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/23

RadSee, Israel launches automotive 4D imaging radar On February 16, RadSee Technologies Ltd. announced the availability of the automotive industry’s first 4D imaging radar for ADAS and autonomous vehicles able to deliver ultra-high performance and scalability to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers at up to one-third the cost of previous solutions. By combining the company’s algorithms and patented antenna and system architecture with 77GHz commercial ...

News  Updated at: 2021/02/19

American EV startup Faraday Future sets up new company in China According to various media sources dated December 21, the American EV startup Faraday Future set up a company named FF Automobile (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd. in China.As shown in the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System of China, the company was established on December 14, with a registered capital of USD 0.25 billion. It operates businesses including sales of new energy ve...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/25