Bosch, Thai Industry Minister hold talks on EV component investment in Thailand Announced on June 17, 2025, Thailand’s Minister of Industry has met with executives from Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) to discuss the promotion of advanced automotive parts manufacturing, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs). Bosch plans to invest in the local production of key EV components in Thailand, such as traction motors and e-axle techn...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Rimac powers Bugatti Tourbillon with advanced 800V hybrid system and custom e-axles On June 12, Rimac Technology announced that it developed and integrated the advanced battery, e-axles, and control systems for the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar with Bugatti Rimac’s engineers. The hypercar features a high-tech 800 V hybrid system that pairs a naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 engine with electric motors for instant performance. At its core are thr...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Iveco unveils new electric lineup with S-eWay Artic, eJolly, and eSuperJolly at 50xBeyond event On June 12, Iveco unveiled several models at the 50xBeyond event in Turin (from June 12 to 15, 2025), expanding its eco-friendly lineup. These include the new Iveco S-eWay Artic heavy-duty electric truck, the eJolly and eSuperJolly electric light commercial vehicles, and a special S-Way Limited Edition Anniversario. The Iveco S-eWay Artic makes its fir...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Toyota UK reveals updated bZ4X electric SUV with better range On June 10, Toyota UK unveiled the updated bZ4X electric SUV, enhancing driving and charging performance, as well as interior and exterior design. The SUV now rides on an upgraded BEV platform with new eAxles, batteries, suspension, and chassis tuning. The vehicle now offers two battery choices: a 57.7 kWh pack (FWD only) and a larger 73.1 kWh option (FWD and AWD). A new 22 kW onboard ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Foton Motor commissions hydrogen powertrain plant in Beijing On May 30, Foton Motor commissioned the Foton Cavan Hydrogen Powertrain Plant in Beijing. The plant integrates operations on the manufacturing of products such as hydrogen engines, e-axles, and hydrogen storage systems. -          The hydrogen fuel cell engine production lines achieve integration among production, assembly, and testing. Specifically, the 300kW hydrogen fuel ce...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ositioned as a key export hub for markets including ASEAN, Europe, and Japan. Based on the eVX concept showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo and Japan Mobility Show, the e Vitara features a "High-Tech & Adventure" design theme, with a bold exterior, large tires, and a long wheelbase. It’s powered by an eAxle, an LFP battery, and built on the all-new HEARTECT-e platform. The e Vitara is expected to debut in Thailand alongside the Suzuki Fronx, a hybri...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Jatco to offer early retirement and outplacement assistance Jatco Ltd. (Jatco) has decided to implement an early retirement scheme, targeting its non-manufacturing workers who are 40 years old or older and have five or more years of service with the company. There is no set duration or goal in terms of the number of applicants to the program. Jatco will offer an early retirement bonus and outplacement assistance to the applicants. A company spoke...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Jatco to start supplying E-Axles in earnest Jatco Ltd. (Jatco) will start supplying E-Axles in earnest. The company’s plant in the Fuji area, which has been renovated, started as an E-Axle plant in April 2025. Jatco plans to start operations of an E-Axle plant in the U.K. in 2026 with an annual production of 340,000 units. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), which is hastening to revamp its performance, plans to launch a hybrid vehicle (HV) equipp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Toyota to revamp hybrid systems and adopt SiC power semiconductors for all-new Lexus ES Hybrid Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will adopt a next-generation hybrid system for the all-new Lexus ES Hybrid, which is scheduled to be launched in Japan in the spring of 2026. The power control unit (PCU) designed to control electric current and voltage will have silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors to dramatically improving energy efficiency. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Toyota to adopt Denso’s SiC power semiconductors for all-new RAV4 PHV Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will adopt Denso Corporation (Denso)’s silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the all-new RAV4 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV). This is the first time Toyota has used SiC power semiconductors in a PHV. Toyota will also use SiC power semiconductors in hybrid vehicle (HV) variants of the all-new Lexus ES and other models. The benefit of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Volvo Trucks to launch new FH Aero electric truck with 600 km range, launch set for 2026 On May 20, Volvo Trucks announced that it will launch and starts orders for its new long-distance electric truck, the Volvo FH Aero Electric with e-axle, in the second quarter of 2026. The new FH Aero Electric offers fast charging and can drive up to 600 km on a single electric charge. It also supports the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), allowing its batteri...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

g on the model. It also supports fast DC charging up to approximately 150 kW. The front-wheel drive model produces a maximum output of 224 DIN hp (165 kW), while the all-wheel drive bZ4X Touring delivers 380 DIN hp (280 kW), making it the most powerful Toyota BEV to date. It features Toyota’s new eAxle with silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, offering higher efficiency, more power, and a lighter, more compact design. The bZ4X Touring is sche...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Japan around spring 2026. It measures 4,830 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,620 mm high, with a 2,850 mm wheelbase. The new bZ Woodland uses lithium-ion batteries with a total power capacity of 74.7 kWh to ensure a cruising range of approximately 260 miles (AWD model), due in part to the highly efficient eAxle. The new bZ Woodland features luggage space with a generous capacity of 30 cu.ft. (Toyota release on May 15, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

UAES launches deeply integrated all-in-one coaxial e-axle United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES) developed a deeply integrated all-in-one coaxial e-axle. Deeply integrating UAES’ X-pin motor, planetary gear reducer, small inverter, GaN CharCON, PDU, and VCU, the product features small size, light weight, high power density, and high integration. The e-axle contains a side-laid controller to reduce height in the Z axis, freeing up...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

UITP Summit 2025: ZF to present technologies for cleaner, safer, and smarter buses ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) will present its technologies for cleaner, safer, and smarter city and intercity buses at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg, Germany, from June 15 to 18. ZF’s electric central drive, CeTrax 2, and its electric air compressor, e-comp Scroll, will make their premieres at the event. The CeTrax 2 delivers 210 kW of continuous output and a pea...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Vienna Motor Symposium 2025: Garrett Motion to present latest E-Powertrain solution Garrett Motion Inc. (Garrett Motion) will present further details of its high-speed, high-power density Electric Powertrain at the 2025 Vienna Motor Symposium in Austria from May 14-16. The solution was unveiled to the public at 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. This scalable solution features electric motors up to 35,000 rpm, high switching frequency inverters, and a spec...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Auto Shanghai 2025: GAC Commercial Vehicle exhibits new product lineup, holds global debut of GAC Pickup 01 concept pickup truck On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, GAC Commercial Vehicle exhibited a matrix of fully in-house developed technologies and a lineup of forward-looking products and held the global debut of the GAC Pickup 01 concept pickup truck. With the design concepts of “all-domain technology aesthetics, all-domain adaptability...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Nidec plans to reduce fixed costs to increase operating profit by 50% Nidec Corporation (Nidec), which has enjoyed rapid growth through its aggressive merger and acquisition strategy, will shift its business strategy. While the company’s sales target for the fiscal year that ends in March 2028 (FY 2027) is only a 10% increase from FY 2024 to JPY 2.9 trillion, the company plans to accelerate reorganization of its businesses and integration of it...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

isplay at ACT Expo 2025. Built on the foundation of the diesel-powered RH Series, the eRH comes with lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery configuration options ranging from 300 kWh to 500 kWh usable battery capacity, providing high energy density in a compact space.  The tandem and single eAxle configurations reduce the complexity and maximize efficiency of the vehicle drivetrain. The eRH offers three levels of driver-selectable regener...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Auto Shanghai 2025: ZF presents connected chassis and range extender for e-drives ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented its products and solutions for the passenger car and commercial vehicle (CV) industry at Auto Shanghai 2025. It displayed the connected chassis concept, Chassis 2.0, that features by-wire technologies and ZF’s chassis-specific cubiX software, ensuring all actuators, such as steering, brakes and dampers, work together smoothly i...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24