and electric drive technology. The bus can travel around 600 km and uses a 60 kW fuel cell mounted on the roof to extend driving range. In certain situations, the bus can operate only with hydrogen energy. The eCitaro fuel cell uses NMC3 lithium-ion batteries (nickel-manganese-cobalt). Each battery module has 600 cells and is cooled to keep the temperature around 25°C. Nine modules form one battery pack with 5400 cells and about 98 kWh capacity....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ng FC vehicle technology from 2029. At the “H2&FC EXPO” that started in Tokyo on March 17, Toyota announced that its Honsha Plant (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) will introduce a water electrolysis system and start full operations in early May. Honda is steadily developing a third-generation FC module, and plans to actively sell it as a stationary FC power unit to other companies for non-automobile applications. Honda started a joint demonstr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Diodes Inc. introduces SPI boost controller for adaptive front lighting systems On March 12, Plano, Texas-based Diodes Inc. announced that it was strengthening its power management portfolio with the introduction of the AL8859Q, and automotive-compliant multi-phase SPI boost controller designed to meet the power density, efficiency, EMI, and functional safety requirements of advanced headlight control units.  The device serves as the primary con...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Bosch presents new fuel-cell solutions for buses On March 10, Bosch presented the fuel-cell power module (FCPM) C100, a new version of its fuel-cell unit, at the Mobility Move trade fair in Berlin. The easy-to-integrate system is designed for city buses with a length of 12 to 18 meters and offers the usual CAN and diagnostic interfaces. It covers a power spectrum of 100 to 300 kilowatts. With its flat design and a height of only 40 centimeters, t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explains that the ignition startup process initiates a diagnostic test in the Electronic Throttle Chamber, which rotates a set of internal gears to the fully closed position, causing them to push against a fixed stopper. The Engine Control Module (ECM) in the affected vehicles is running software that can cause the internal gearing on the ETC assembly to weaken or fracture over time. If ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

moulding machines (2,000–2,700 tonnes), making it the first plant in India capable of producing edge‑to‑edge single‑piece long lighting parts, including full‑length daytime running lights and rear combination lamps, as well as localising what the JV calls the country’s slimmest headlamp module. The plant incorporates rooftop solar power and plans to source additional open‑access green power.  Based on Samvardhana Motherson Internat...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

BorgWarner to supply integrated drive module, generator module for North American REEV trucks, SUVs On February 11, BorgWarner announced it has secured a contract with a major North American OEM to provide a powerful and efficient 800-volt secondary integrated drive module (iDM) and a generator module incorporating a dual inverter. The BorgWarner solutions will be integrated into a series of the OEM's REEV trucks and large-frame SUV models, with ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

e supercapacitor based on dual-functional porous graphene carbon nanocomposite (PGCN) electrodes. The supercapacitor can operate at 3.4V, overcoming the 3.0V limitation of conventional supercapacitors. The PGCN-based supercapacitor stores 33% more energy than conventional devices while delivering a power density of up to 17,000 W/kg. The innovation addresses electrolyte instability and simplifies module design through reduced cell stacking. The e...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

UAES achieves mass production of next-gen dual-inverter controller platform United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES) achieved mass production of a next-generation dual-inverter controller platform. With a TPAK power module-based modular architecture, the platform offers flexible power configurations. Modular customization: The TPAK packaging technology enables adaptability to various heat sink substrate material solutions such as AMB...

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MinebeaMitsumi’s Chairman, Yoshihisa Kainuma, aims to make JPY 10 billion-scale business through collaboration with Sanken On January 27, Minebea Power Semiconductor Device Inc. (MPSD, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture), a subsidiary of MinebeaMitsumi Inc., and Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. (Sanken) announced that they will collaborate in the power module field for consumer and industrial products. During an interview with the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

UAES achieves mass production of next-gen 400V oil-cooled e-axle United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES) achieved mass production of a next-generation 400V oil-cooled e-axle, its first 3-in-1 oil-cooled e-axle assembly with the next-generation, in-house developed PM6 power module. The UAES e-axle delivers a peak output torque of 3,900Nm and a maximum output power of 200kW. An integrated housing design allows for a product weight not...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

Betterfrost develops innovative rapid defrost system for EVs On January 20, Betterfrost Technology announced it has developed breakthrough technologies to solve the defrosting problem in EVs. Using proprietary algorithms and high-density power conversion modules to deliver pulsed power, car and truck windows can be defrosted in 60 seconds using 20x less energy than existing HVAC defrost systems. Many windshields and glass roofs use low-emissivity...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

, vehicle electrification, and software-defined vehicles. As such, the development and prevalence of systems such as cockpit domain controllers, integrated cockpit-driving controllers, and zonal controllers have significantly grown. Combined with increased sensor usage, larger demands for computing power, and growth in software complexity, Yang Hongze said that traditional domain-based architectures are reaching the limits of their capability. Cu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

that "production models" of the 0 Series SUV and Saloon will arrive in 2026. Honda’s EV Hub in Ohio consists of the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), the East Liberty Plant (ELP) and Anna Engine Plant (AEP). The lead site for the assembly of electric models, the Marysville plant builds the EV battery module and its controlling hardware, and EV battery pack for EV assembly at both MAP and ELP. AEP does the megacasting of the aluminum EV battery case...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/17

mpany Builder program, four external startups advanced via the ZER01NE Accelerator, and five companies collaborating with Hyundai CRADLE, focused on the Group’s key growth areas of AI, energy and robotics. CES 2026 startups include:    • aiOIa: Voice-agentic workflows solution    • CaPow: Power-in-Motion solution for automation fleets    • DataKrew: Power-in-Motion solution for automation fleets    • DeepInsight: Embedded AI-dri...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/10

nce architecture, and G-ASD (Geely Afari Smart Driving), Geely’s newly launched intelligent driving system designed to accelerate the transition to high-level autonomous driving. Full-Domain AI 2.0 marks a significant evolution from Geely’s previous Full-Domain AI 1.0, shifting from fragmented, module-based intelligence toward a unified vehicle-wide AI architecture. Geely has achieved deep integration of vehicle-level computing power with a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

imately 30 unique building blocks. It will help developers to right-size their designs for many individual implementations while preserving feature headroom for future models. This reduces the bill of materials and shortens development cycles. The design platform allows OEMs to realize well over 50 power distribution, 40 connectivity, and 10 load control channels.  A dual MCU plug-on module is available for high-end ZCU implementations where hig...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05

Fuji Electric and Bosch partner on SiC power semiconductor modules for EVs with mechanical compatibility Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Fuji Electric) announced an agreement with Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) to collaborate on SiC (silicon carbide) power semiconductor modules for electric vehicles (EVs) that feature package compatibility. Both companies will develop SiC power semiconductor modules with mechanical compatibility in terms of package outer dim...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/24

On the autonomous driving concept car mockup, 20 components for autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have been installed, covering both interior and exterior vehicle functions such as sensing, communications, and lighting. The newly launched 'Under‑Display Camera Module' will be displayed, as well as its Next‑Generation Digital Key Solution featuring child presence detection (CPD) that integrates multiple tec...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

ext-generation Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It enhances connectivity experience for media streaming, real-time navigation and over-the-air updates. Affordable 5G RedCap is a streamlined version of the 5G technology. It offers faster data transmission, lower latency, reduced hardware complexity, and minimal power consumption. It also provides an affordable alternative to traditional 5G for the upcoming phase-out of 4G networks. Marelli is partnering with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10