lp employees work more easily with new technology. Seats for all Munich-built models are produced at the plant and delivered directly to the assembly line in the correct order. A new battery assembly plant in Irlbach-Strasskirchen, Germany, about 90 minutes from Munich plant, produces high-voltage Gen6 batteries for the Munich plant and other German plants. These batteries will be used in BMW i3. Based on BMW press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

BMW introduces entry-level iX3 40 Neue Klasse SAV On March 31, BMW introduced the entry-level model BMW iX3 40, an all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle from its Neue Klasse lineup. BMW iX3 40 uses the new sixth-generation (Gen6) eDrive technology with 800-volt architecture. It has a rear-mounted electric motor which generates output of 320 hp and 500 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 km/h. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Daimler Truck North America introduces new heavy-duty diesel engine generation On February 23, Detroit, Daimler Truck North America’s powertrain brand and leading manufacturer of heavy-duty truck engines, announced its new Gen 6 heavy-duty engine portfolio, comprised of the DD13, DD15 and DD16. The Detroit Gen 6 engines are fully compliant with the EPA’s 2027 standard and will be available for all heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star truc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

GM to build next-generation V8 engine in St. Catharines Propulsion in Canada On January 30, GM confirmed that its next-generation V8 engine will be built at St. Catharines Propulsion in Ontario, Canada, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to ICE powertrains. The announcement was made as GM Canada outlined several updates to its manufacturing footprint, including production changes at Oshawa Assembly and continued investment in Canadi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

gy, and efficient energy recovery for daily use. The vehicle will feature four powerful computers, called “Superbrains,” which manage driving performance, automated driving, infotainment, and comfort features. BMW M Neue Klasse is built from the ground up with a new BMW M eDrive system based on Gen6 technology. Each wheel has its own electric motor, working with BMW M software to improve traction, safety, energy recovery, and responsiveness....

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

oline engine that achieves 48% efficiency in series production, marking a ‘breakthrough for range extenders.’ Toyota will introduce a ‘next-generation hybrid system for plug-in hybrid vehicles’. Volkswagen AG will present its latest hybrid generation. BMW will announce details of its new ‘GEN6’ battery-electric drive for the first time. Tata Group will present its new family of 1.5-litre four-cylinder gasoline engines. Audi will unvei...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

Aptiv secures Indian commercial vehicle OEM Deal for Gen 6 ADAS platform On January 6, 2026, Aptiv PLC announced that a commercial vehicle OEM has selected its Gen 6 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) platform for trucks and buses in India. The platform will scale across 14 models and more than 30 variants. This marks Aptiv's first collaboration with an Indian commercial vehicle OEM on ADAS. The Gen 6 ADAS platform uses a uni-voltage archit...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

BMW develops Gen 6 battery production with AI-driven processes On August 18, BMW announced that it has taken a big step forward with its Gen6 eDrive high-voltage batteries. They use new cylindrical cells that improve energy density, charging speed, and range. To produce these batteries, BMW developed an entirely new process supported by advanced IT and data analytics. The data science and IT teams manage Industrial IoT, software architectures, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

BMW Steyr plant, Austria begins production of Gen6 electric motors for Neue Klasse models On August 1, BMW announced that its Steyr plant, Austria started mass production of the new electric motor for the upcoming Neue Klasse models. This marks the plant’s first time producing a fully electric drive system, which will be shipped to other BMW production sites. The Steyr plant will produce all major parts of the new electric drive—rotor, stator...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

, BMW announced that its Steyr plant, Austria collaborated with voestalpine Stahl GmbH for advanced electrical steel from voestalpine’s Linz site, which will be used in BMW’s next-generation electric motors. The advanced steel will be used in the rotors and stators of BMW’s sixth-generation (Gen6) electric drivetrain, which will power the upcoming "New Class" electric vehicles (EVs). BMW and voestalpine have worked together for many years ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

or its Neue Klasse vehicles. Before mass production, BMW tests and develops the batteries at its pilot plants in Parsdorf, Hallbergmoos, and at the Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich. BMW is setting up five battery assembly plants on three continents for its sixth-generation BMW eDrive (Gen6) batteries. These are located in Irlbach-Straßkirchen (Germany), Debrecen (Hungary), Shenyang (China), San Luis Potosi (Mexico), and Woodruff (U...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Aptiv receives Global Supplier Innovation Award from Nissan Aptiv PLC announced that its side radar technology had received the Global Supplier Innovation Award from Nissan. The side radar technology is used to support Nissan’s PrioPILOT advanced driver assistance system available in the Nissan Murano. Aptiv’s side radar technology is also a key element of the company’s sixth-generation ADAS (Gen 6 ADAS) platform. The side radar utilizes ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

the year at the BMW Debrecen plant in Hungary. The vehicle features a new driver-focused system that combines a Panoramic Vision display, 3D Head-Up Display, matrix-lit Central Display, and a Shy-tech steering wheel for a seamless digital experience. It runs on BMW Operating System X. It comes with Gen6 electric powertrain which claims up to 800 km range and 400 kW fast-charging, delivering 350 km of range in 10 minutes. The intelligent charging ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

SM and ASM motor types, showcasing BMW’s open approach to technology. Modular Production: enables greater flexibility in electric motor manufacturing. Integrated Expertise: BMW consolidates EV development, production, and recycling across Bavaria and Austria. The new sixth-generation BMW eDrive (Gen6) brings major improvements, including 30% faster charging and a 30% increase in range, with some models achieving even more. Gen6 uses 800V techn...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

AESC to start production of “Gen6” next-generation lithium-ion battery in 2026 AESC Group Ltd. (AESC, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City) will start the production of its “Gen6” next-generation lithium-ion battery (LIB) as early as 2026. The company, which has almost completed technical development, will start a demonstration for mass production. Compared to its “Gen5” nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, which is currently in volume product...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

Bharat Mobility 2025: Turntide launches power electronics series, and advanced axial flux motors On January 17, Turntide Technologies announced the launch of its low- and high-voltage power electronics series, along with its advanced axial flux motors in India.  Turntide’s Gen 4 series of inverters provide a compact, scalable solution for low-voltage applications (48 V to 80 V), making them ideal for two- and three-wheelers. The Gen 5 series o...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

BMW partners with SK tes, Singapore for battery recycling On January 13, BMW announced that it has formed a pan-European partnership with SK tes, a Singapore based tech lifecycle solution. The partnership will recycle cobalt, nickel, and lithium from used batteries. The closed-loop system will expand to the US, Mexico, and Canada by 2026. BMW is directly involved in the recycling process, providing insights to improve development. The plan is to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

CES 2025: Aptiv shows ADAS, power tech, AI in-cabin experiences for software-defined vehicles On January 6, Aptiv PLC announced it will showcase a fleet of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and associated software tools and solutions at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Featured technologies will include: •    Gen 6 ADAS Platform: Aptiv's open and scalable Gen 6 ADAS platform, powered by cutting-edge AI/ML, supporting various levels of autonomy, from co...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

Aptiv to present hardware and software solutions at IZB 2024 Aptiv PLC announced that its solutions for vehicle architecture, cockpit, perception, and on-vehicle software will be presented at the IZB 2024 in Wolfsburg, Germany, from October 22 – 24. These technologies will be demonstrated both at Aptiv’s pavilion and on the public roads, featuring scalable and connected solutions across its brands including Wind River and Intercable Automotiv...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/22

es a partially electrified drivetrain, capable of over 70 kilometers on electric power alone. BMW 7 Series will offer Level 3 highly automated driving starting in March 2024. BMW establishes local cell production for batteries which will enhance efficiency, with Gen5 production starting in 2026 and Gen6 in Bavaria from 2026. Based on BMW press release (1/ 2)...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22