from 70 kW for small cars to 120 kW (turbocharged) for larger cars and small vans. This helps OEMs easily turn BEVs into range-extended EVs (REEVs). It can run on gasoline, ethanol, methanol flex fuels, or synthetic fuels. Future Hybrid System: all-in-one hybrid unit combining engine, transmission, motor, and power electronics. It replaces a BEV’s front drive unit, allowing affordable conversion to HEVs, PHEVs, or REEVs with minimal platform ch...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy announces AV framework to modernize safety standards On September 4, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching three rulemakings to modernize Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for vehicles with automated driving systems.  These changes will deliver on the agency’s Automated Vehicle Framework, which is part of Duffy’s i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Dacia expands powertrain lineup with Hybrid-G 150 4x4 for Duster and Bigster On September 4, Dacia introduced a new hybrid-G 150 4x4 powertrain for both the Duster and Bigster models. This combines hybrid tech, LPG bi-fuel, and all-wheel drive. It uses a 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine of 140 hp on the front axle and a 31 hp electric motor on the rear, delivering a total output of 154 hp. Torque is 230 Nm from the gasoline engine and up to 87 Nm...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Varroc Engineering, India forms ICE powertrain group, unveils three-year tech roadmap In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Varroc Engineering announced the formation of its ICE powertrain group, integrating expertise across starter motors, integrated starter generators (ISG), alternating current generators (ACG), valves, transmissions, and electronics. The group rolled out a 3-year technology roadmap focused on system-level innovation. Its key...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

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

Renault unveils new 160 hp full hybrid powertrain for Captur and Symbioz models On May 6, Renault announced that it has introduced a new 1.8L full hybrid E-Tech powertrain with 160 hp, now available in both the Captur and Symbioz. The hybrid setup uses a 1.8L direct injection gasoline engine (109 hp), two electric motors (36 kW and 15 kW), a new 1.4 kWh battery, and an improved clutchless dog box gearbox for quick, smooth gear shifts and higher r...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

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

Varroc Engineering, India updates about its new-age product launches On November 13, Varroc Engineering Limited updated about the new age products SOP (start of production) in H1 FY 2025 ending September. It initiated the production of its Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) system, which integrates engine cranking, electrical generation, and rectification, replacing traditional components like starter motors and clutches. A two-stage soft coverin...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

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