lock (brick) to control the electric drive via logic signals. It uses cutting-edge silicon carbide (SiC) technology from Schaeffler’s development partner ROHM, enhancing efficiency and power density. Thanks to a modular and scalable design, the inverter brick can be easily integrated into a wide range of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and range extender vehicles. It provides RMS currents of up to 650 A and supports vehicles with 800 V archi...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Horse Powertrain unveils compact C15 range extender for EVs On September 3, Horse Powertrain announced that it will showcase its new Horse C15 range extender family at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany. Horse C15 belongs to the X-Range line of solutions, which adds combustion and hybrid tech to EV platforms. It combines an engine, generator, and inverter in a compact unit that can fit into most battery electric vehicles (BEVs) wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

sedan. Starting in 2028, Nissan will deliver up to five models on a new body-on-frame platform, including the next-generation Frontier pickup and a new midsize Xterra SUV, which was previewed at an August 20 dealers’ meeting in Las Vegas. The SUV is expected to have a V6 hybrid powertrain, with a range extender that can deliver about 75 miles of all-electric driving. Nissan also plans to switch its unibody Pathfinder and QX60 crossovers to the ...

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iCAUR showcases 03T and V23 at Festival of Motoring 2025, South Africa On August 29, iCAUR announced that it is showcasing its upcoming electric SUVs, the 03T and V23, at the 2025 Festival of Motoring. The company also confirmed plans to enter the South African market in 2026. iCAUR V23 and 03T offer up to 500 km of all-electric range with all-wheel-drive capability. The company will also add the iCAUR V27 to the South African line-up within the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

IAA Mobility 2025: DeepDrive, Germany to present MG 250 range extender generator On August 29, DeepDrive announced that it has developed a compact, efficient, and cost-optimised generator called MG 250 that brings DeepDrive’s patented Dual Rotor, Radial-Flux technology into a new range extender application. The MG 250 Generator will be presented for the first time at IAA Mobility 2025.  It comes with DeepDrive’s Dual Rotor machine. Its compa...

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Soroush Motor introduces Voyah Dream car in Iran On August 26, multiple sources reported that Soroush Motor has introduced the Voyah Dream car in Iran at the Mashhad International Automobile Exhibition. It is a seven-seater MPV REEV Range Extender. Voyah is a subsidiary of the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Group.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

CDMS 2025: Chery Exeed to hold global debut of Sterra E05 SUV On August 26, Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, announced that the Sterra E05 midsize SUV will make its global debut at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025 to be held from August 29 to September 7. The Sterra E05 measures 4,780mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,725mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,800mm. The Sterra E05 is powered by a 1.5T range extender, delivering a CLTC EV-mode range of 205km and a c...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Changan Deepal to present compact SUV S05 in Germany On August 22, IAA Mobility announced that Changan Europe will stage the German premiere of its all-new electric Deepal S05 in the event. Available purely electric or with a range-extender, the compact crossover features up to 235 hp, a 56.1 kWh CATL battery (510 km range) in EV form, or a combined 1,234 km range with the REEV’s 1.5-liter engine and 27.3 kWh battery. Based o...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

MAHLE Jet Ignition technology in 2-cylinder range extender engine to enter first mass production with Chinese manufacturer MAHLE Powertrain, the engineering services subsidiary of the MAHLE Group, announced that its customer’s 2-cylinder, 1.0L turbocharged range extender engine has achieved over 42% brake thermal efficiency using MAHLE Jet Ignition technology. The system uses a passive pre-chamber to create hot, partially burned jets that initi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

GAC Group launches new ADiMOTION technology for REEVs On August 19, GAC Group launched the new ADiMOTION technology for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs). The technology fully enhances range extender efficiency, powertrain responsiveness, and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance, working in conjunction with an AI energy control platform to address the pain points of “fuel consumption surges, power attenuation, and vibration ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Changan Auto launches 2026 Deepal L07 intelligent sedan On August 18, Changan Auto launched the 2026 Deepal L07 midsize intelligent sedan. The model is available in two range-extended electric (REEV) and four battery electric (EV) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 135,900 to CNY 159,900. The 2026 Deepal L07 REEV is equipped with a 1.5L super range extender, the next-generation Force Super-Integrated Electric Drive system, and an RWD layout, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

sales were 7,183 units (6.7% share). In passenger vehicles, gasoline-engine vehicles decreased 15.7% to 36,967 units (43.9% share), diesel-engine vehicles decreased 8.0% to 7,605 units (9.0% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEV and MHEV increased 46.3% to 21,656 units (25.7% share), EVs including range extender EV increased 193.7% to 17,437 units (20.7% share). Turkiye’s production of 128,416 units in July was up 10.1% YoY. Vehicle imports we...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

IM Motors launches Hengxing super range extender On August 1, IM Motors, an SAIC Motor sub-brand, launched the SAIC Motor in-house developed Hengxing super range extender. The Hengxing super range extender innovatively adopts a 66kWh 800V battery solution for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), which comprises an 800V ultra-fast-charging platform and a production 66kWh Super Freevoy Max battery developed with CATL, delivering a CLTC EV-mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

IAA Mobility 2025: MAHLE to present new technologies for sustainable mobility MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that it will present its technologies in three strategic areas to accelerate electrification and reduce CO2 emissions at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, from September 9 to 14, 2025. It will present a new range extender that boosts the range of electric vehicles (EVs), with a rated continuous output of 85 kW. It consists of the 800 V g...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

tion sedan built on the Xiao Yao architecture, an all-domain integrated NEV architecture developed by Buick specifically for the Chinese market. The model measures 5,032mm long, 1,952mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The Electra L7 is powered by a full-stack in-house developed range extender, a 252kW motor, and a 115kW/230Nm 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine. Employing a Momenta advanced intelligent driver assistance system, the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Leapmotor launches new C11 SUV On July 10, Leapmotor launched the new C11 midsize SUV. The model is available in three battery electric and two range-extended electric variants, with prices ranging from CNY 149,800 to CNY 165,800. Adopting an exterior design based on the natural aesthetics of technology, the new C11 offers six exterior and two interior color options. It measures 4,780mm long, 1,905mm wide, and 1,658mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

les were 7,348 units (6.2% share). In passenger vehicles, gasoline-engine vehicles decreased 31.8% to 39,391 units (42.1% share), diesel-engine vehicles decreased 51.7% to 5,174 units (5.5% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEV and MHEV increased 107.3% to 22,506 units (24.0% share), EVs including range extender EV increased 209.9% to 25,828 units (27.6% share). Turkiye’s production of 107,927 units in June was up 7.8% YoY. Vehicle imports wer...

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Horse unveils Range Extender technology to boost EV range in Brazil On July 2, 2025, it was reported that Horse unveiled its Range Extender technology, designed to boost the autonomy of electric commercial vehicles nearly sixfold. Presented at the Energy Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the system uses a compact 1.0-liter turbo flex engine to supply energy directly to the electric motor or recharge the battery. The system, developed in Brazil and under ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

thium-ion batteries, with 4 to 6 battery packs offering up to 588 kWh capacity. These batteries use nickel, manganese, and cobalt. Starting in 2025, the eCitaro fuel cell bus will offer a new "H2 Mode," allowing it to run fully on hydrogen in certain cases. In this mode, the fuel cell will act as a range extender which charges the battery while driving, so there's no need to plug in during stops. From 2026, all eCitaro models will get NMC4 batter...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

ct is worth in the upper tens of millions of euros. Rheinmetall will upgrade its Pierburg plant in Kunshan, China to meet enhanced product requirements and to begin production in 2026. The components are crucial for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency. They are optimized for hybrid and range extender electric vehicle engines. (From a press release dated June 23, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24