Exide Industries, India updates about key R&D advancements in EV and AGM battery technologies in FY 2025 In its FY 2024–25 annual report, Exide Industries Limited reported key developments in its automotive battery R&D initiatives. Its major advancements during the year were the development of auxiliary (Aux) batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the SLI AGM (absorbent glass mat) battery range for exports and domestic OEMs. With technical s...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

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

icon carbide (SiC)-based components, microcontrollers, and integrated circuits. The solutions will address critical automotive safety standards, such as ISO 26262 compliance at Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL-D). Together, the companies will develop high-voltage inverters for traction and auxiliary systems, scalable battery management systems (BMS), bi-directional onboard chargers, and thermal management solutions. These developments ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Hexagon Purus, Norway signs new agreement for zero-emission technology with Hino Trucks in U.S. On June 16, Hexagon Purus signed a long-term agreement with Hino Trucks for the production and supply of Class 6 and 7 battery electric straight trucks for the US market. The vehicles will be based on Hino’s chassis and upfitted with Hexagon Purus’ proprietary zero-emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, and power modules...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Moura unveils 12V and 48V lithium batteries for EVs at Automec 2025 in Brazil On April 25, Moura unveiled its new 12V and 48V lithium batteries at Automec 2025 in São Paulo, aiming to meet the rising demand for electrified vehicles in South America. The 48V battery, which stores energy from vehicle braking to boost acceleration and power auxiliary systems like air conditioning even when the engine is off, has been homologated by manufacturers in...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

CALB breaks ground on 2nd phase of project in Chengdu CALB Group Co., Ltd. (CALB) broke ground on the second phase of a project in Chengdu. With a total investment amount of CNY 12 billion, the second phase of the project is for the construction of a range of production and auxiliary facilities. It is expected to be commissioned in Q2 2026 and achieve an annual power battery and energy storage system production capacity of around 30GWh upon compl...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Leoni presents battery junction box for EVs Leoni AG (Leoni) has introduced its battery junction box developed to enhance performance and safety of EVs. It connects and disconnects the battery pack with the vehicle's HV wiring system, including the power train, and auxiliary devices, as well as the AC/DC charging devices. The system features electro-mechanical parts, such as relays, melting and pyro fuses, resistors, busbars, PCB, and shunt. All ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

GS Yuasa to strengthen BCP measures at four lead-acid battery plants in Japan GS Yuasa International Ltd. (GS Yuasa) will strengthen BCP (business continuity planning) measures at its four plants, which manufacture automotive lead-acid batteries. GS Yuasa will put a system in place to manufacture batteries to be supplied to OEMs at two or more plants and bolster production capacity primarily at its Gunma Plant (Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture). Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

16.5 tons, the OF 1621 can accommodate bodies up to 12.5 meters length with space for up to 48 seats. The chassis can also be equipped with the Mobile Seat Device for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility. It can also accommodate a 300-liter fuel tank, a 25-liter ARLA tank, or a 170 Ah battery. The chassis is also equipped with an engine brake, an exclusive Top Brake auxiliary engine brake, an ABS anti-lock braking system, hill start...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/01

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses to introduce Actros Evolution at Fenatran fair in Brazil On October 17, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Brazil announced that it will present the Actros Evolution at Fenatran Brazil, which will take place from November 4 to 8 in Sao Paulo. The Actros Evolution offers a high-cycle 230 Ah battery with fast recharging capabilities. It also features a more powerful coalescing filter, a new air compressor in the OM 460 en...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/01

for automakers and product design engineers as they navigate the transition from traditional 12V to 48V electrical systems. By quadrupling system voltage, 48V technology advances automotive features and functionality, including electric turbocharging, regenerative braking, infotainment systems and battery preconditioning for auxiliary charging. The delivery of higher current and voltage also increases power efficiencies in the sensors, actuators...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

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

ctuator and the central clutch are highly integrated to offer a more compact structure for easier structural arrangement. The system is designed with a lightweight all-aluminum-alloy housing, delivering a transmission weight of 180kg and lower fuel consumption. In terms of reliability, the main and auxiliary transmission dual intermediate shaft structure and the full grinding gear design result in a system efficiency of over 99.8%. The product re...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24

IAA Transportation 2024: ElringKlinger, Germany to present expertise in battery technologies ElringKlinger announced that it will present its expertise in the field of battery technology at IAA Transportation 2024 under the motto of “transformationpioneer”.  At the event, ElringKlinger will present an all-electric light commercial vehicle named Evum, developed with EVUM Motors GmbH. It will also present a battery system that stands out on a...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

a 7,000 sq. mt area in Pune for power electronics products. It will deliver an on-board power supply 3-in-1 combination unit, comprising an on-board charger, DC-DC converter, and power distribution unit. The combination of these 3 products helps in component saving and component sharing between the battery, OBC, and DCDC units and in terms of cooling panel, HV cables, signal connector, and housing.The on-board charger (OBC) is the system built i...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

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

ich will allow it to showcase the FCEV (fuel cell electric vehicle) in the United States, Mexico, South America, and particularly Europe.  Its FCEV completed four trials in the UK. The FCEV demonstrated its’ capability for demanding duties, such as carrying heavier payloads, towing, and powering auxiliary equipment. There was no decrease in vehicle performance or range when operating in colder temperatures.  Drivers from the trials noted the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/26

loping SLI-AGM (starting, light, and ignition-absorbent Glass Mat) batteries in collaboration with its overseas technology partner.  SLI-AGM is the preferred choice for the latest generation of vehicles, equipped with energy-saving features like regenerative braking, which stores energy within the battery instead of dissipating it. EIL has also engineered state-of-the-art EFB batteries for premier automobile OEMs and extended this technology to ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/08

veloping SLI-AGM (starting, light, and ignition-absorbent Glass Mat) batteries in collaboration with its overseas technology partner. SLI-AGM is the preferred choice for the latest generation of vehicles, equipped with energy-saving features like regenerative braking, which stores energy within the battery instead of dissipating it. EIL has also engineered state-of-the-art EFB batteries for premier automobile OEMs and extended this technology to ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/05

Volgabus, Russia presents electric trolleybus "Peresvet T" On June 26, Volgabus presented the autonomous trolleybus "Peresvet T" at the Expocentre Fairgrounds. The Peresvet autonomous trolleybus was developed in partnership with Russian research and production enterprises, which supply sets of traction and auxiliary electrical equipment, battery systems, and other components. The battery pack for the trolleybus was completely created in Russia. I...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27