Yuchai YC6MK engines power 142 Ankai buses for export to Saudi Arabia Yuchai Group announced that 142 Ankai buses equipped with Yuchai YC6MK engines have recently been exported to Saudi Arabia and used to support transportation services during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The Yuchai YC6MK engine is a 10-liter power platform featuring high-efficiency combustion and advanced thermal management technologies, enabling stable performance under the high-t...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

iX3 Long Wheelbase prototypes are being tested in real conditions. Engineers are focusing on battery performance, cooling, energy use, charging, and ride comfort. Thin air, steep roads, and quick climate changes put extra pressure on the car’s systems, helping engineers improve cooling and energy management. The system has also been fine-tuned in areas with large temperature changes to improve efficiency in all weather.  The new iX3 is built i...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Nexperia, Netherlands, presents 1200 V SiC MOSFETs in QDPAK packaging for thermal management On June 9, Nexperia announced the release of 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in QDPAK packaging. These devices enable the electrical performance of Nexperia’s SiC technology with simplified thermal management and mechanical integration, enabling higher output power, increased efficiency, and improved thermal performance in compact designs. It is av...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

up to 800V, the platform enables full charges in under 30 minutes. EMO's AI intelligence layer SENS, which continuously monitors cell behaviour, anticipates degradation, and dynamically optimises charging and discharging in real time.  The integrated system brings together advanced battery packs, thermal management, charging architecture, battery controls, and AI intelligence into a single solution for commercial mobility. It offers battery lif...

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Kautex wins new Pentatonic battery enclosure order from leading automaker Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) has secured a new business award for its Pentatonic battery enclosure solution from a leading automotive OEM. The contract covers the full battery enclosure system, including the top cover, bottom tray, and thermal management solution, engineered for a multi-vehicle platform supporting next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. Producti...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

NXP launches SAF8444 automotive radar SoC for next-generation ADAS NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) has unveiled the SAF8444, a new radar system-on-chip (SoC) that enables advanced L2 and L2+ ADAS functions across a wide range of vehicles, including economy class and entry-level models. The chip helps reduce power consumption and overall system costs by simplifying thermal management and system integration, making it suitable for electric vehicles (...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Sharda Motor, India, updates about new patents and capacity expansion In an investor update, Sharda Motor Industries Limited announced that during the last quarter of FY 2026 (ending March 31, 2026), it filed two additional patents, bringing the total number of patents filed to 22 and the total awarded patents to 4. Its R&D efforts are focused across emission and thermal management, lightweighting and suspension, and global business products. It...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

Schaeffler presents integrated energy management solutions at 13th Automotive Symposium in Buhl, Germany Schaeffler AG announced that it will showcase its integrated solutions for managing electrical and thermal energy in electrified vehicles as part of the Energy Management technology cluster at its 13th Automotive Symposium in Buhl, Germany, in June 2026. The company will present high voltage (HV) powernet and charging components, thermal manag...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

iving systems. Through its partnership with NVIDIA, the company enables SDV-ready intelligence powered by advanced AI compute for conversational AI and MPU workloads. Its flexible architecture delivers scalable central compute, along with efficient high-performance computing optimized for power and thermal management. (Astemo Americas release on June 8, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

MAHLE advocates technological diversity for Africa’s automotive transition On June 3, MAHLE stated that Africa’s vehicle market requires a practical mix of technologies rather than a single route to lower-emission mobility. MAHLE advocates a diverse technology approach, with electric, hybrid, hydrogen, and efficient engine solutions supporting Africa’s mobility transition. Thermal Management is particularly relevant in African operating con...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

LTC range of 501km, a power consumption level as low as 9.9kWh/100km, and a fast-charging time of no more than 21 minutes from 30% to 80% state-of-charge. Additionally, the battery charging version supports V2L (Vehicle to Load) and V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) functions, and comes with a smart battery thermal management system. The battery swapping version is also equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, delivering a maximum power output ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

ry among all car manufacturers' applications. Aligned with China’s technological priorities and targets for NEVs, the laboratory will conduct research on core NEV technologies and carry out R&D activities independently. It will formulate relevant quality standards and create an innovative quality management system. With an R&D staff of over 4,000 specialists, the laboratory owns multiple state-level innovation platforms, including a national en...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Valeo signs strategic cooperation agreement with Cornex Automobile, China Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Cornex Automotive, a subsidiary of Cornex New Energy Co., Ltd., in Wuhan. The two parties will carry out cooperation around sectors including intelligent headlamps, powertrains, full-vehicle thermal management systems, and intelligent systems for . Specifically, regarding intelligent systems...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/30

Horiba develops EV thermal management evaluation system to support development of safe and comfortable vehicles Horiba, Ltd. (Horiba) announced that it has developed an evaluation system for "thermal management" that integrally controls the battery, motor, and air conditioning in electric vehicles (EVs). It appropriately evaluates thermal management, which is essential for maintaining cruising range, accelerating rapid charging, and ensuring comp...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

industrial and commercial customers in the U.S., with at least 20 GWh of annual production capacity starting in late 2027. Its flagship product, the Ford Energy DC block, is a standardized 20-foot containerized battery energy storage system designed around 512 Ah LFP prismatic cells, liquid-cooled thermal management, and a battery management system, to be offered in 2-hour and 4-hour configurations.  (Ford release on May 21, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/23

Munich Electrification presents battery management disconnect unit On May 20, Munich Electrification introduced the Battery Management Disconnect Unit (BMDU), a highly integrated solution. The BMDU integrates the battery management unit (BMU), dual-pole HV contactor with switching device with integrated, repeatable, short circuit breaking capability functionality, a dual shunt current sensor, a precharge circuit, wiring harnesses, and a cooling i...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

DFCV launches T1 new energy platform for commercial vehicles On May 20, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) launched the T1 new energy platform for commercial vehicles in Wuhan. Forward developed by DFCV, the T1 platform covers six core modules, namely, fuel cells, hydrogen storage systems, power batteries, central domain controllers, integrated thermal management systems, and e-drives. Compatibility with technology routes, such as pure ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

h with wheelbase of 2,840 mm. The model adopts a revised “Tech Fluid” exterior design, but the main changes focus on core engineering systems. It introduces a Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture with a Central Vehicle Computer (CVC) for faster system processing, along with an Integrated Thermal Management (ITM) system that improves battery, motor, and cabin temperature control for better efficiency, charging, and durability. The VF 8...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

u. The two companies will launch in-depth strategic cooperation in areas such as commercial vehicle brakes by co-developing key technologies such as air compressors, steering pumps, electric power recirculating ball steering gears, electronic water pumps, cockpit electrical appliances, e-axles, and thermal management systems. Furthermore, they exchanged views on the establishment of an after-sales system, plus projects such as fixed-scenario unma...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

ntainerized energy storage system with a rated capacity of 5.45 MWh per unit. The system, which utilizes 512 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic cells, is available in 2-hour and 4-hour discharge configurations, with an operating voltage range of 1,040–1,500 VDC and integrated liquid-cooled thermal management. (Ford release on May 18, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19