Mentech, China to acquire 60% stake in ChargeDot, ABB’s charging business On August 4, ABB E-mobility and Dongguan Mentech Optical & Magnetic Co., Ltd. (Mentech) announced that Mentech has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 60% majority stake in ChargeDot, ABB E-mobility's AC home-and-workplace charging business. ABB E-mobility will retain a 40% share. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. This transaction ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

LYRIQ. The CT5-V is powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine producing 360 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. The CT5-V Blackwing, Cadillac’s most powerful production sedan, features a 6.2L supercharged V8 delivering 668 horsepower and 893 Nm of torque. Both models come with performance features like magnetic ride control, Brembo brakes, and optional carbon-fiber packages. The Cadillac LYRIQ features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that deliver...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

first processed in Linz into thin strips, then formed into laminated cores at the Steyr plant, where they become part of efficient electric motors. These motors will be installed in vehicles at the BMW Debrecen plant, Hungary. The key features of the electrical steel strip are low energy loss, high magnetic efficiency, and lightweight design. In short, the high-efficiency steel helps to increase electric vehicle performance, increase range, and c...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Transmission (3DHT) Triple-Motor technology, with a 34.46 kWh battery. It delivers a total range of 1,400 km, an EV-only range of up to 180 km, and 0–100 km/h acceleration in just 5.4 seconds. Built on the advanced T2X Platform, the J8 SHS ARDIS is equipped with the intelligent ARDIS system, CDC magnetic suspension, massage and ventilated seating, and electric steering adjustment, offering a blend of dynamic handling and premium comfort. Safet...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

panding its business areas, will actively propose it as the company’s first product for EVs, aiming for adoption around 2029. The newly developed core reduces loss by combining a material that is a blend of iron, silicon, and aluminum with an insulating coating of alumina. The new core has a high magnetic flux density compared with ferrite cores and can be halved in size. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 18, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Infineon presents third generation of XENSIV 3D magnetic Hall-effect sensor family On July 11, Infineon presented the third generation of the XENSIV 3D magnetic Hall-effect sensor family, comprising three product series: TLE493D-W3B6-Bx, TLE493D-P3B6, and TLE493D-P3I8. In automotive applications, they enable control in the interior and under the hood, leveraging three-dimensional measurement functions and high-temperature resistance.  They are w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pennsylvania-based Horizon Technology Inc. to jointly market and manufacture powder metal products under a contract manufacturing and licensing arrangement. As per the MoU, Sintercom will have exclusive manufacturing and supply rights for Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) stators and parts designed for electric vehicle range (EVR) motors used in automotive and industrial applications. The agreem...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

ent sensors. It enhances the efficiency of traction inverters that require operation over a wide current range. AKM collaborated with the SAL to conduct a joint technical verification, using EZ232L to develop a power module that integrates a current sensor to address the limitations of conventional magnetic core-based current sensing. AKM will present the results of the joint research with SAL at PCIM Europe 2025.  Based on Asahi Kasei Microdevi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Infineon launches XENSIV TLE4960x magnetic switch for autonomous driving safety On April 24, Infineon Technologies AG introduced the XENSIV TLE4960x magnetic switch family, to support functional safety in autonomous driving applications. These switches are the only ASIL B-compliant devices currently available that can serve a broad range of automotive uses, such as window regulators, sunroof actuators, and seat adjustment systems. The TLE4960x ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

NXP presents new S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers On March 11, NXP Semiconductors N.V. unveiled its new S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers (MCU), the automotive industry's first 16nm FinFET MCU with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM). The S32K5 MCU family will extend the NXP CoreRide platform with pre-integrated zonal and electrification system solutions for scalable software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The S32K5 will begin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Toda Kogyo and Sanyo Chemical jointly develop urethane-based magnetic resin Toda Kogyo Corp. (Toda Kogyo) and Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Sanyo Chemical) announced a joint development of Kiraopus two-component curing urethane-based magnetic resin. The material will achieve higher thermal conductivity and lower electromagnetic noise in electronic devices. It will contribute to making electronic devices smaller and thinner, stabilizing their o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

NXP launches new S32K5 MCU family for zonal SDV architectures NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) unveiled its new S32K5 family of microcontrollers (MCU) at Embedded World 2025. This automotive industry's first 16nm FinFET MCU with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM) will extend the NXP CoreRide platform with pre-integrated zonal and electrification system solutions for scalable software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. It features Arm Cortex CPU cores ru...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Melexis, Belgium presents DMP variant of MLX90425 magnetic position sensor On February 27, Melexis expanded its magnetic sensing integrated circuit (IC) range with a Dual Mold Package (DMP) variant of the MLX90425. It offers Melexis’ latest magnetic position sensing technology in a legacy package. It offers a straightforward upgrade path for automotive Tier 1 suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) needing 360° magnetic rotary de...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

charging and a 30% increase in range, with some models achieving even more. Gen6 uses 800V technology and will debut in the Neue Klasse before expanding across BMW’s fully electric lineup. BMW's Gen6 power unit continues using the electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM), where the rotor’s magnetic field is created by windings. Additionally, the Gen6 powertrain includes an asynchronous motor (ASM) for more compact and cost-efficient desi...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

thyssenkrupp starts new annealing and isolating line at Bochum site in Germany for e-mobility thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp) announced that thyssenkrupp Steel has started the operation of the new annealing and isolating line for e-mobility at the Bochum site in Germany. The new EUR 150 million line enables the plant to produce up to 0.2 mm thin electrical sheets with homogeneous mechanical and magnetic properties for efficient motors and generato...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

Antolin supplies sunvisor with magnetic closure for the Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) announced that it has supplied its sunvisor for the Xiaomi SU7, electric sedan. Designed with minimal thickness, the sunvisor features an expansive mirror, backlighting, a suede cover, and a magnetic closure similar to an iPad. It is manufactured in one of Antolin's joint ventures in China. (From Antolin social media updates on J...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

ation international standards for wireless charging. PAS’s moving coil technology uses a proprietary algorithm to automatically detect the device's coil and align it with the charger's coil, improving the accuracy of alignment. This, even without magnets, provides alignment accuracy comparable to magnetic systems. PAS’s in-vehicle wireless chargers offer fast charging at a maximum of 15 watts. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

l units. In touch panel operation, it ensures intuitive usability while maintaining cabin quietness. The new model is significantly smaller than the previous model, eliminating the issue of installing in touch-panel steering wheel and air conditioner controls. Also, by optimizing the mechanical and magnetic design, sufficient vibration force was secured while keeping the compact size. (From a press release dated December 25, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/27

lution Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlights by individually controlling thousands of pixels leading to reduced glare for other drivers when in high-beam mode.  Other exhibits will feature next-gen capacitive sensors, AS8579 and AS8580, for touchless vehicle door entry in all weather. The AS5200L magnetic rotary sensor for gear shift applications in hybrid, electric, and conventional vehicles. Additionally, two new Open System Protocol (OSP)-ba...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

t-gen electric motors. Designed for both 400V and 800V battery EVs, the powerbox ensures better performance, greater range, and faster charging, with 800V enabling a 10%-80% charge in 15 minutes. The powerbox features three SiC-based power modules, an excitation module for controlling the motor’s magnetic field, and a cooling baseplate to manage heat dissipation, simplifying thermal management. Based on Ampere press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03