s and marketing both in Japan and overseas, with Mitsui Kinzoku ACT as a strategic partner. Specifically, in terms of technology and development, HI-LEX expects to integrate functions and share development resources in the development of electronic control technology required for the development of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, & Electric) and software-defined vehicle (SDV) products. Similarly, in terms of sales and marketing, the two comp...

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ing 14 jobs. BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, and Bentley developed industry-wide design guidance to support reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions introduced mobile triage and remanufacturing units along with a battery testing process. Connected Energy built a strong business case for large-scale energy storage using second-life batteries. WMG at the University of Warwick advanced lithium recovery from black mass and rapid ...

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o-called reciprocal rate on most EU exports to 10% from 20% while the negotiations are taking place. The new EU proposal will be the subject of consultations with member states and other stakeholders through June 10 and could change before it’s finalized. The Commission also said it will launch a case before the World Trade Organization against Washington’s so-called “reciprocal” tariffs, temporarily set at 10%, and the 25% additional lev...

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Rheinmetall’s Curb Chargers ready for market after successful pilot project in Cologne, Germany Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall), the City of Cologne, and TankE GmbH have concluded their pilot project of four Curb Chargers in the public road space at 2 locations in Cologne-Lindenthal, Germany. The pilot project started in April 2024. The comprehensive case study proves that the Curb Charger is ready for the market. With more than 2,800 successful c...

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km and fast charging capability (20% to 80% in 70 minutes). It also features advanced safety systems. The EB 6 comes in 2 variants—urban and school bus—built on the same platform, chassis, and drivetrain. The key differences lie in seat configurations and interior amenities tailored to each use case. The urban bus version accommodates up to 30 people, with 11 passenger seats, 1 wheelchair space, 17 standing places, and a driver’s seat. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Aurora begins commercial driverless Class 8 trucking in Texas On May 1, Aurora Innovation announced it has successfully launched its commercial self-driving trucking service in Texas. Following the closure of a recent safety case, Aurora has begun regular driverless customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston.  To date, the Aurora Driver has completed over 1,200 miles without a driver, making Aurora the first company to operate a commercial s...

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Toyota launches commercially focused hydrogen business website On April 28, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced the launch of a new commercially focused Toyota Hydrogen Solutions webpage as a business hub for those interested in Toyota’s hydrogen-related products, services and solutions. The new website will offer product information, provide case study examples, and offer contact information to help customers find products that offer t...

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apability in electrical/electronic (E/E) production. thyssenkrupp Bilstein will provide its expertise in shock absorbers. The solution will offer all relevant components for an innovative suspension system including hardware, surroundings, and software. The customers could also remain flexible on a case-by-case basis, either sourcing the bundle from both parties together or selected components separately. (From a press release dated April 23, 202...

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ustry’s highest power density. In a power factor correction (PFC) circuit generally used in on-board chargers for electrified vehicles, the new SiC molded module makes it possible to decrease the operating temperature by a maximum of about 37% and reduce the footprint by about 52% compared with a case in which a top-side heat dissipation discrete is used. This helps electric powertrains to achieve an increase in output and a reduction in size. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

tinguishing agent when a battery cell catches fire. That can prevent heat from being transferred to adjacent cells, causing thermal runaway. The battery system developed by Hyundai Mobis consists of a battery management system (BMS), hardware consisting of a fire extinguishing device, and a battery case. The battery system analyzes battery temperature, voltage, and the pressure inside the system based on the real-time data collected by the sensor...

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ission with a two-chamber torque converter, available in both two-wheel and HTRAC four-wheel-drive configurations. The newly-offered hybrid option features a 2.5-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine producing 258 hp. Two electric motors mounted in the six-speed automatic transmission’s case add up to 90 hp for a combined total system output of 329 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque. Palisade HEV’s high-efficiency powertrain is expected to ...

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the U.S. Commerce Department to open a national security investigation that would lay the groundwork to impose tariffs on critical minerals. Known as a Section 232 investigation, the probe will determine the impact on national security of imported processed critical minerals.  The order makes the case that importing critical minerals has led to “significant” dependence on foreign countries for those materials. “The dependence of the Unite...

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nt is defined as “the value of parts “wholly obtained, produced entirely, or substantially transformed in the United States.” For vehicles not compliant with the USMCA and imported from Canada or Mexico, additional 25% tariffs stack on top of existing tariffs, raising the total to 50% in some cases. 25% tariffs on a number of automotive parts – including engines, transmissions, powertrain and electrical components – will go into effect ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

49.6 GWh, 38.2% share), BYD (up 81.0% to 21.9 GWh, 16.9% share), LG Energy Solution (up 8.5% to 12.7 GWh, 9.8% share), SK On (up 38.6% to 6.1 GWh, 4.7% share), Panasonic (up 0.0% to 5.1 GWh, 3.9% share). LG Energy Solution’s battery was mainly used by Tesla, followed by VW, Chevrolet, and Kia. In case of Tesla, the sales decline of models equipped with LG Energy Solution’s batteries led to a 35.7% decrease in Tesla’s usage of LG Energy Solu...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

Hyundai WIA starts mass producing electronic 4-wheel-drive (4WD) product: 2-speed ATC Hyundai WIA Corporation (Hyundai WIA) announced that it has begun mass producing its new electronic 4-wheel-drive (4WD) product, which is the 2-speed Active Transfer Case (ATC). The 2-speed ATC is designed to distribute the driving power of rear-wheel-drive vehicles between the front and rear wheels, depending on the driving conditions, to offer optimized drivin...

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Elektrobit to present SDV innovations at Auto Shanghai 2025 On April 7, Elektrobit announced that it will showcase, at Auto Shanghai 2025, a range of groundbreaking software solutions. It will present EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications. It is a functional safety-compliant open-source OS solution. It will showcase a sleek pillar-to-pillar curved display powered by Google Gemini Gen AI, Unreal Engine, Android, and Elektrobit’s Theming Engine...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

of around EUR 458 million for participating in a long-lasting cartel concerning end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling. Mercedes-Benz was not fined, as it revealed the cartel to the Commission under the leniency programme. All companies admitted their involvement in the cartel and agreed to settle the case. An ELV is a car that is no longer fit for use, either due to age, wear and tear, or damage. These vehicles are dismantled and processed for recy...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

president”, and that New York prosecutors were a “a vicious group of people.” Milton was sentenced in December 2023 to four years in prison after being found guilty on one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud, though he had not yet been incarcerated pending an appeal of his case. Milton and his wife donated more than USD 1.8 million to a Trump re-election campaign fund less than a month before the November 2024 election, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/29

ket to align with the new SAE J3277 standard designed to evaluate non-destructive water intrusion testing for Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (RESS) used in electrified vehicles (EVs).  Eaton’s 3-in-1 battery vent valve combines three critical functions, passive and active venting, a battery case leak-check mechanism and resealing technology, into a single solution.  The SAE J3277 standard introduces a precise, non-destructive method for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

livers a range of up to 1,645km; works normally at minus 35 degrees Celsius; has a waterproof performance 96 times that of China’s national standard; is thermal diffusion-free; uses 1,300MPa high-strength hot-formed steel in the bottom; passed 31 safety tests; and rapidly cuts off high voltage in case of collision when the vehicle is running or being charged. (From a Gotion High-tech press release dated March 12, 2025)...

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