ing patent applicant at the European Patent Office (EPO), filing 650 patent applications in 2025. It ranked first among all French companies across all technology fields. The patents focus on (i) Enhancing electric mobility with battery cooling systems, rare-earth-free electric motors, and advanced thermal management; (ii) Expanding driver-assistance and software-based capabilities, including sensors, cleaning systems, automated parking, and soft...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

SABIC presents materials for enhanced auto design, function, and circularity at PIAE 2026, Germany On March 18, SABIC launched at PIAE 2026 new LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds based on post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and a new LNP KONDUIT WTF2C compound that supports thermal management in ADAS components at PIAE 2026.  SABIC’s new LNP ELCRIN SLX2373RCC and SLX2375RCC compounds are made with 30% and 45% PCR content, respectively. They offer excel...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

ttery Co., Ltd. (Star Sodium) in Dazhou, Sichuan. Under the memorandum, the two parties will focus on the joint R&D of cutting-edge sodium-ion battery technologies, covering areas such as energy storage system parts and materials, battery pack module materials, and cell materials. The focus lies in thermal management, structural design, electrochemical performance improvement, and material system optimization with the aim is to accelerate the dev...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Henkel, India opens electronics application center in Bengaluru to co-develop advanced materials On March 17, 2026, Henkel opened a Customer Application Center in Bengaluru to act as a co-innovation hub where its engineers and customers can co-develop, test, and validate adhesive and thermal management solutions for next-generation electronics. The 5,000 sq ft facility, with about 2,400 sq ft of lab and testing space, is designed to replicate rea...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

sed seating surfaces, the addition of cooled front seats on select trims, and enlarged armrest storage. Functional updates to the 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid include:      •  A new 22.7 kWh battery delivers a 15% increase in capacity, but the combination of a new cooling system and improved thermal management delivers longer electric driving range and a 60% increase in power output.      •  Electric range is increased to 45 miles, t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

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

terBattery 2026 from March 11 to 13, 2026, in Seoul Special City to showcase its next-generation secondary battery solutions. The company’s exhibits this time will include 14 secondary battery materials, 2 power infrastructure materials, and 4 dispersion technology materials. The company’s core thermal management materials have high thermal conductivity and insulating properties, which effectively suppress battery overheating. The company is ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

to engage in the R&D of new DFMC vehicle models earlier to achieve synchronous development and joint verification, while enhancing product adaptability. Under the agreement, the two parties will strengthen joint investment and development efforts in core areas such as automotive electrical systems, thermal management, and lightweight chassis to establish an autonomous, controllable, safe, and efficient new supply chain ecosystem. Moreover, the tw...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

presented the MOTIX TLE9954QSW40-33, its first fully integrated motor control system-in-package (SiP) for the automotive sector. The new motor driver addresses the industry’s growing challenges related to extreme miniaturization.  The solution supports compact designs for applications such as EV thermal management systems (pumps, fans, valves) and comfort features like seat adjustment. The core of the MOTIX TLE9954QSW40-33 is a highly integrat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

. Coupled with automotive weight reduction and efficiency innovations, the Denza Z9GT SUV, a vehicle model powered by the Blade Battery 2.0, delivers a range of 1,036km. Furthermore, the Blade Battery 2.0 comes with the FlashPass lithium-ion transport system and an all-temperature-range intelligent thermal management system, which allow for less heat generation and more efficient, uniform heat dissipation to ensure that FLASH Charging has little ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Valeo Thermal Systems Global Innovation Center established in Jingzhou, China According to the Jingzhou Economic Development Zone, the Valeo Thermal Systems Global Innovation Center was recently inaugurated there. The center will primarily focus on the R&D of Valeo Thermal Systems’ standard product lines.To respond more agilely and efficiently to technological shifts while enhancing R&D synergy and innovation capabilities, Valeo has upgraded it...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

g of JV operations, end-to-end services for finished vehicle logistics and export operations, optimization of satellite storage yard operations, business cooperation with KD parts plants, and export of used vehicles. Foton Motor will provide customized products with advanced e-axles and intelligent thermal management systems to address high-intensity port operations, as well as optimized cockpit designs, multi-functional air-cushioned suspension ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Tsuyo Manufacturing, India launches e‑3W AMT and magnet‑less motor for commercial EVs On February 14, 2026, TSUYO Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. launched a new portfolio of EV powertrain technologies for electric three‑wheelers and light commercial vehicles, centred on its Gen 3.0 Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) motor and controller architecture designed for better thermal management, durability, and easier servicing. The Gen 3.0 platform adds ext...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

. The battery is reportedly undergoing further iterative upgrades, with the potential to push system energy density beyond 340Wh/kg, total pack capacity over 200kWh, and driving range past 1,600km. The project team has also developed an innovative five-fold battery safety protection system covering thermal, electrical, mechanical, gas, and fire, achieving zero thermal diffusion within the battery system. Combined with vehicle-cloud coordinated ba...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

mode can be used when required. Combining two major REEV functions into a single product is extremely beneficial to the vehicle architecture. Specifically developed for high-performance electric drive applications, BorgWarner’s platform is expected to deliver excellent electrical performance and thermal management capabilities, supporting the demanding high-voltage and high-current operating requirements.     (BorgWarner release on February ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

chnologies Limited announced that its battery intelligence platform, WATTSync, is ready to support India’s forthcoming Battery Aadhaar digital identity and traceability framework while remaining aligned with the EU Battery Regulation (EU BR 2023/1542). The platform enables seamless generation and management of the mandated 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN), using a QR-based digital identity to link static and dynamic battery data ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Tata AutoComp, India opens two new component plants in Sanand On 10 February, Tata AutoComp Systems Limited announced that it had inaugurated two new manufacturing plants in Sanand, Gujarat, on January 30, 2026, one for TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited and another for TACO Air International Thermal Systems Private Limited. The additions take the company’s footprint in Sanand to more than eight plants, supporting multiple OEMs, incl...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Beam Global, US, receives European patent for smart battery thermal management technology On January 29, Beam Global announced that it has been granted a new patent by the European Patent Office. The patent covers Beam Global’s Phase Change Composite (PCC) material for Lithium-ion batteries and is titled Smart Phase Change Composite for Passive Thermal Management. The material is designed to act as an intelligent thermal switch, insulating batt...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

Gentherm to acquire Modine’s thermal management arm in USD 1 billion deal On January 29, Gentherm and Modine announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Modine will spin-off and simultaneously combine its Performance Technologies business with Gentherm in a Reverse Morris Trust (RMT) transaction.  Modine Performance Technologies is a leading provider of highly engineered thermal management solutions, using both air-coo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

r-charging variant, focusing on last-mile logistic scenarios, offers a peak charging rate of 4C, a 60% SoC replenishment on a minimum 18-minute charge, and a 10km range on a 1-minute charge. The proprietary “high-temperature side reaction self-inhibition technology” not only streamlines vehicle thermal management designs, but also lowers vehicle energy consumption by an additional 5%. With this technology, the battery retains a cycle life of ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29