Renault enhances full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp for its SUV lineup On June 16, Renault announced the launch of its two new full hybrid E-Tech powertrains. The new full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp 1.8L powertrain delivers more power with even lower fuel consumption. It is available on Captur and, as of this year, Symbioz. The powertrain comprises a powerful combustion engine along with two electric motors powered by a new 1.4 kWh battery and an intelligent mu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Toyota India launches Fortuner and Legender Neo Drive with 48V tech On June 2, Toyota Kirloskar Motor unveiled the new Fortuner and Legender models under the Neo Drive name. These models now feature a 48-volt system that improves fuel efficiency, driving performance, and comfort in both city and off-road conditions. The Neo Drive variants use Toyota’s powerful 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine paired with a 48-volt system. This system in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

ased on the popular PLUS trim. The limited-edition C4 will be available with two powertrains: a 145 bhp hybrid and a 156 bhp electric version with a 415 km range. The hybrid model combines a 1.2L 3-cylinder gasoline engine which generates output of 136 bhp and 230 Nm of torque with a 21 kW electric motor and a 48V lithium-ion battery. It features a 6-speed ë-DCS6 dual-clutch gearbox and a belt starter for quick engine starts. The electric versio...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

hree trims: Evolution, Techno, and Esprit Alpine. Built on the CMF-CD platform at the Palencia plant in Spain. It will launch in several European countries before summer. It offers a mild hybrid 160 hp powertrain which includes a 1.3-litre turbo gasoline engine with direct injection, supported by a starter-generator and a 12V lithium-ion battery. It comes with a CVT automatic gearbox. It also comes with a full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain whic...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

738 mm. New Espace ships with a full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain mated to an intelligent clutchless automatic multi-mode dogbox. The full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain comprises a 3-cylinder 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol engine delivering 130 bhp (96 kW) for 205 Nm of torque, and two electric motors. The main electric motor, which has a capacity of 50 kW (70 hp and 205 Nm of torque) and is powered by a 2 kWh/400V lithium-ion battery, is for...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

nsions are 5,040 mm x 1,955 mm x 1,925 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm.  It has a 2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 163 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle has "mild hybrid" technology. The engine is supplemented by a 10-kW electric motor, which acts as a starter, facilitating the engine's operation. The all-wheel drive is implemented according to the Part-Time2 principle. To star...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

Renault introduces Arkana E-Tech Hybrid SUV in Argentina On January 6, Renault Argentina introduced the Renault Arkana E-Tech Hybrid SUV, the first hybrid model of the brand in the country, during the Renault Summer Experience 2025. The vehicle is equipped with a TCe 1.3-liter turbo engine and a BSG 12V micro hybrid motor, delivering 140 hp and 260 Nm of torque. It also features a 7-speed EDC automatic transmission with paddle shifters in the ste...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

925 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. The SUV will be equipped with a 2-liter diesel offering 163 hp of power and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The SUV uses mild hybrid (MHEV) technology, combining a traditional engine with a 10-kW electric motor that acts as a starter. Based on BAIC Russia press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/06

s. 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 vectoring system to enable maneuvers s...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

ed to a 7 speed CVT transmission, designed to boost fuel efficiency, in the urban cycle, Fastback had a reduction in fuel consumption of 11.5% in gasoline (9.8% in ethanol), and in Pulse the percentage is 10.7% in both gasoline and ethanol. The hybrid system also features a multifunctional electric motor that replaces the alternator and starter motor. The dual-battery hybrid system can generate additional torque for the engine and energy to recha...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/12

SEG Automotive opens assembly line for starter motor technology in Spain On October 10, the Minister of Industry and Tourism, Spain inaugurated a new electronics assembly line of SEG Automotive in Treto (Cantabria), specializing in vehicle starter motor technology.  The line was built with an investment of EUR 20 million. SEG Automotive has received more than EUR 10.5 million within the Moves Singulares II program for three sustainable mobility ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine from HORSE, produced at its Valladolid, Spain plant. The engine delivers up to 107 bhp and is the first entirely in-house designed and produced engine by HORSE. The HYBRID 155 powertrain in Dacia’s All-New Bigster also features a 50 bhp electric motor, a high-voltage starter/generator, and a 1.4 kWh 230V battery. It features a clutch less gearbox with four gears for the combustion engine and t...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

rid system built to take on tough terrain. A phased rollout across various regions is scheduled to begin in late 2024. To preserve the LX's legendary reliability, durability, and off-road performance during the transition to electrification, Toyota adopted a parallel hybrid system that integrates a motor generator (MG) with a clutch positioned between the 3.5L V6 twin-turbo engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. This configuration maintain...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

es. It is built on the CMF-B platform. The vehicle is 4.57 meters in length, 1.81 meters in width, and 1.71 meters in height. The all-new Dacia Bigster Hybrid 155 is the first Renault Group model to gain the all-new HYBRID 155 powertrain, combining a 107 bhp 4-cylinder gasoline engine, two electric motors (a 50 bhp motor and a high-voltage starter/generator), a 1.4 kWh battery (230V) and an automatic electric gearbox. It has four gears for the IC...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

Mitsuba to consolidate automotive starter motor production to Japan by 2030 Mitsuba Corporation (Mitsuba) plans to consolidate production for automotive starter motors to its plants in Japan by around 2030. The company currently produces automotive starter motors in Japan, the U.S., and India. Mitsuba, which decided that there will be inevitable declines in mid- and long-term demand due to electrification, aims to improve business efficiency by c...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

TVS Motor Company, India launches 2024 Jupiter 110 scooter On August 22, TVS Motor Company (TVSM) launched the 2024 TVS Jupiter 110 scooter for a starting price of INR 73,700. It is powered by a new -generation 113.3 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine which generates a power of 5.9 kW at 6,500 rpm and a torque of 9.8 Nm at 5,000 rpm (with iGO Assist) and 9.2 Nm at 5,000 rpm (without assist). The scooter can achieve a 10% increase in mileage com...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/22

is equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) as standard, with components that include a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine, a hybrid transaxle, and a bi-polar Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery that delivers 240 net system horsepower. The hybrid transaxle houses four components: two electric motor-generators (MG1 and MG2); a single planetary gear; and a reduction gear to the final drive.  MG1 serves primarily as a generator, driven by the...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07

Ford eliminates belt starter, improves performance in F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid On June 4, Ford announced improved powertrain smoothness in its 2024 F-150 PowerBoost hybrid pickup compared to the previous model year, due to over 300 software enhancements, and hundreds of thousands of development test miles.  These upgrades enabled the elimination of the belt starter, simplifying the powertrain and providing a refined system solution for the compan...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

s-Benz India today launched the Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV and the Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Edition 1 sedan for INR 33.5 million and INR 38 million respectively. The AMG S 63 E Performance with AMG performance hybrid technology comes with a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine paired with an electric motor and generates an output of 590 kW and a maximum system torque of 1,430 Nm. It has a battery capacity of 13.1 kWh and a WLTP electric range of 33...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/22

zes electric driving. The vehicle is available in Esprit Alpine and Atelier Alpine versions, starting from autumn 2024. Renault Rafale E-Tech 4x4 300HP features a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces output of 150 hp and 230 Nm torque. E-Tech technology combines this with electric motors to produce a total output of 300 hp. It offers a range of up to 1,000 km with a full 55-litre gasoline tank and a fully charged battery and wit...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/16