025. The all-new MICRA, based on the AmpR shared EV platform, measures under 4 meters in length and less than 1.8 meters in width, with a wheelbase of 2.54 meters. It is offered only in a five-door configuration with two battery options, 40kWh and 52kWh. The 40-kWh battery option delivers a maximum power of 90 kW, maximum torque of 225 Nm, and a driving range of 310 km. The 52-kWh variant offers a maximum power of 110 kW, maximum torque of 245 Nm...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

l launch 3 models and exhibit 29 models. The models to be launched are the G 580 Edition One battery electric SUV, the new EQE battery electric SUV, and the 2025 GLC coupe SUV. Positioned as a luxury hardcore battery electric off-road vehicle, the G 580 Edition One is priced at CNY 2.17 million and powered by four standalone wheel-side motors, four 2-speed electric transmissions, and a 122kWh high-voltage battery. It adopts an intelligent torque ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

LDC) motors in automotive applications. Toshiba's TB9083FTG includes 9 gate drivers, 6 for controlling BLDC motors up to 1000 W and 3 for external MOSFETs used in system control or safety relays, supporting ASIL-D, the top safety level for automotive applications. It also features a built-in charge pump, adjustable current sense amplifiers, an oscillator, and an SPI interface for MCU configuration. The Brushless 30 Click board supports a wide pow...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/08

rned off. NHTSA has nine complaints of engine fires from owners including one that caused an injury. A majority of reports say that fires began in the passenger side of the engine compartment. NHTSA contacted Jeep maker Stellantis and was told of several other “thermal events” that started at a power steering pump electrical connector. The agency said it's opening the investigation to determine the cause and scope of the problem and how often...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

nced Accessory Module (AAM) for commercial EVs at North America's largest Advanced Commercial Vehicle Technology Conference (ACT EXPO) on May 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  CSI's Advanced Accessory Module (AAM) is compact and incorporates all EV advanced accessory electronics including the high-voltage power distribution unit (PDU+), battery thermal management brake air compressor, the 3-4kW electric steering pump, 3kW cabin compressor, 12kW cabin he...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/15

Toyota Camry pairs the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5) with a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine that produces a combined 225 hp on Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), and 232 hp on Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) equipped models, equipped with a dedicated rear electric motor that supplies power to the rear wheels when needed for additional traction. Toyota engineers tuned the new THS 5 system to provide a more natural acceleration feel ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/19

JTEKT sells its hydroelectric pump manufacturing site in France JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) has decided to sell its hydroelectric pump manufacturing business in France to ACI Groupe, as part of its European business structural reform. JTEKT is working to eliminate deficits in its European business by continuing to carry out structural reforms such as consolidation of bases and selection and concentration of businesses. The sold site is the Blois Pl...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/03

IAA Mobility 2023: Schaeffler to present new mobility concepts Schaeffler AG announced that it will exhibit a whole range of new technologies for sustainable, efficient, and comfortable mobility. These include solutions for inner-city goods delivery using e-cargo bikes, a new type of steering system, high-efficiency electric and hydrogen drives, new mobility concepts, and more at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich. Schaeffler is also developing solu...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/29

C) at 22 kW and an 80 kW DC charger, in which case the charging time is 38 minutes from 10–80%.The space-saving installation of the battery in the underbody, with a favorably low center of gravity, offers almost the same variability and functionality in the interior as T-Class.The EQT uses a heat pump to be particularly energy efficient, to reduce the power requirement, and to provide most of the energy for a stable vehicle range through active...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/10

all-new Kangoo E-Tech Electric will be revealed at Paris Motor Show. Customers can place orders starting in November, and deliveries will arrive at the early beginning of 2023.It comes with a 90 kW motor delivering 245 Nm of torque. An Eco mode limiting the vehicle’s maximum speed (110 km/h) and power (56 kW) optimizes its range. The new lithium-ion battery has 45 kWh of fully usable capacity and comprises 8 standalone and easily repairable mo...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/13

IAA 2022: ZF to present new eMobility Solutions for Commercial Vehicles ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has presented the latest eMobility technologies ahead of IAA Transportation 2022. ZF has unveiled its new CeTrax 2 electric central drive for heavy-duty vehicles and eWorX, an electrified commercial vehicle Power Take-Off system. And it has also presented its advanced new Electric Power ...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/09

BYD launches new concept car Ocean-X developed based on e-platform 3.0 On September 8, BYD unveiled concept car Ocean-X, which is developed based on e-platform 3.0. Positioned as a mid-size sporty sedan with high performance, it adopts the design of fully integrated blade batteries in the car body, featuring an 8-in-1 electric powertrain, and an all-wheel-drive architecture.BYD e-platform 3.0 is a dedicated BEV platform, featuring intelligence, e...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/15

Aisin Drivetrain plans USD 55 million Indiana plant expansion for Toyota EV axles Aisin Drivetrain Inc. (ADI), a Japan-based manufacturer of automotive and heavy equipment parts, announced it is investing USD 55 million to expand its operation in Crothersville, Indiana, creating up to 141 jobs by the end of 2024. ADI, which manufactures industrial transmissions, commercial transmissions and power steering columns, will renovate and purchase new e...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/11

for Mars, while the numeral “3” implies “everything”, which is inspired by a quote (three begot the ten thousand things) from Laozi’s Tao Te Ching. “X” signifies infinite possibilities.   As an optimized version of the M3X architecture, the M3X PRO architecture features upgrades in power performance, safety technologies, intelligent functions and user experience. Specifically, there are 13 upgraded customer interests and 63 produ...

News  Updated at: 2021/08/24

ZF Steering Gear India updates about new products and expansion In its annual report for FY 2020-21, ZF Steering Gear India announced that during the year, new CNC machines installed for mechanical steering gear, mistake proofing implemented by interlocking of leak test with marking in mechanical steering gear, High pressure leak testing introduced for power steering gear. The phase-wise expansion at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh is in progress. New ...

News  Updated at: 2021/08/20

Concentric, Sweden wins business for EHS system in North America On June 2, Concentric AB announced another important contract with a North American OEM of its electro-hydraulic steering (EHS) system for use on a new series of medium-duty battery electric trucks.This OEM only develops medium and heavy electric trucks that are used from transport hub to final destination.Production will start in 2021 with the delivery of e-pumps for their medium-d...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/03

iciency with a host of improvements and new features, achieving an overall reduction in fuel consumption of up to 3%.The new engine line-up meets Euro VI/E emissions standards and is type-approved for 100% second-generation bio-diesel, such as HVO. The Cursor 13 range has been extended with two new power ratings, 490 hp and 530 hp. The efficiency of the Cursor 11 and Cursor 13 engines has been improved through increased compression ratios and a n...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/02

Concentric, Sweden to supply EHS Pumps to USA based OEM On March 10, Concentric AB announced that it has been awarded a strategically important contract for its electro hydraulic steering (EHS) pump by a major global US OEM which will be used in their new electric refuse truck. These trucks will be deployed across the US starting in New York, the world’s largest municipal sanitation department. Production will start in 2021 and sales revenues f...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/15

Chevrolet previews Bolt EV powertrain package for retrofits at SEMA show On October 29, Chevrolet announced plans to offer its newly-developed Electric Connect and Cruise package for retrofit to ICE vehicles in the second half of 2021.As part of the SEMA show this year, which is virtual due to the coronavirus epidemic, Chevrolet is showcasing a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion, with approximately 90% of the eCrate package parts...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/04

2021 Toyota Hilux facelift launched in Malaysia, with power upgrade for 2.8L Reported on October 8, 2020, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has officially launched the 2021 Toyota Hilux facelift in Malaysia. Prices ranging from MYR 92,880 to MYR 146,880, the refreshed pick-up truck comes in 5 variants, namely the Single Cab 2.4 MT 4×4, the 2.4E AT 4×4, the 2.4G MT 4×4, the 2.4V AT 4×4 and the 2.8 Rogue AT 4×4. The vehicles ‘prices include sales tax,...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/08