Sterling Tools, partners AEM, UK to produce magnet free motors in India On May 13, Sterling Tools Limited, through its Sterling Gtake (SGEM) subsidiary, forayed into the development, manufacturing, and marketing of Rare Earth Magnet-Free traction motors for electric vehicles. It has signed a technology licensing agreement with Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) Ltd, UK, to manufacture these motors at its plant in Faridabad.  The patented AEM techn...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

oefficient, now under 0.3. The new model comes with three powertrains: a 145 hp 48V Hybrid, a 195 hp plug-in hybrid, and three fully electric (BEV) versions offering up to 650 km range and optional four-wheel drive. The top electric model offers 375 hp and all-wheel drive, thanks to a powerful rear motor that delivers 49 kW and 232 Nm of torque—translating to 3100 Nm at the wheels for strong off-road traction, even on steep 20% slopes. Charging...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

d its CoolSiC product portfolio, leveraging SiC TSJ technology. This expansion will encompass a diverse range of package types, including discrete, molded, and frame-based modules, as well as bare dies.  The first product based on the new technology will be 1200 V in Infineon ID-PAK for automotive traction inverters. It supports power levels of up to 800 kW. Key benefits of the technology include increased power density, achieved through an up t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Garrett Motion wins first major series production award for electric motors On May 1, Garrett Motion Inc. announced its first major series production award for a high-speed electric traction motor and matching inverter, which will be integrated into a fully electric axle for on-highway heavy-duty truck applications. Production is expected to begin in 2027. Based on Garrett Motion Inc. press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

BorgWarner showcases latest power module tech at Vienna Motor Symposium On April 29, BorgWarner announced it will showcase its latest technology at the 46th Vienna Motor Symposium from May 14-16, at the Hofburg in Vienna and will lead two presentations for its latest inverter technology.  The first presentation highlights BorgWarner's double-sided cooled (DSC) 800V SiC power module with next-gen Viper power switches, designed for efficiency and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Honda Vietnam launches upgraded HR-V SUV, featuring new e:HEV variant On April 4, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) held a product launch ceremony themed “Green in Motion,” unveiling the new Honda HR-V, which is now equipped with an advanced and optimized hybrid engine for the first time. HVN also announced sales and service policies for 2 electric motorbike models: the ICON e: and CUV e:. The upgraded version of the 2nd-generation Honda HR-V...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

Stellantis Tychy plant begins production of Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4 On April 7, Stellantis Poland announced that the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4 is now in production at Stellantis' Tychy plant, featuring all-wheel drive with automatic rear axle activation. Powered by a 48V hybrid system, it combines a 1.2L turbo engine of 136 hp with two 21 kW electric motors—one on the front axle (integrated with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox) an...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

GWM introduces voice control function in WEY 07 in Russia On March 25, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced that for the first time on the Russian market, the updated WEY 07 has a voice control function. The virtual assistant can perform various commands. WEY 07 became the first car in the WEY model range, which integrated the Yandex Auto services platform. For the convenience of the driver and passengers, the Yandex Navigator, Yandex Music, and Yand...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Toyota introduces Hilux Hybrid 48V to UK On March 24, Toyota UK introduced the new Hilux Hybrid 48V in the UK, marking the first electrified version of its renowned pickup. The pickup pairs a 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine with 201 hp and 500 Nm of torque with a 48V mild hybrid system. The setup includes a compact lithium-ion battery and an electric motor-generator that supports smoother acceleration, improved fuel efficiency, and regenerative bra...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

re fuel tank, offering 145 kilometers of electric range and more than 1,100 km of combined driving range. The PHEV powertrain features a 1.5-liter DHE direct-injection turbo engine with 44.5% thermal efficiency, delivering 105 kW of power and 215 Nm of torque. The transmission includes two electric motors, offering 165 kW of power and 390 Nm of torque, with dual-clutch technology. While a third motor on the rear axle, delivers 175 kW and 310 Nm t...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

Ultraviolette, India unveils Tesseract electric scooter and shockwave motorcycle On March 5, Ultraviolette unveiled two new electric two-wheelers – the Tesseract electric scooter and the Shockwave electric motorcycle. The Tesseract electric scooter offers an IDC range of 261 km, a peak power of 20 bhp (15 kW), and 34 liters of under-seat storage. It features a 7-inch touchscreen TFT display, multi-colour LED displays, 14-inch wheels, dual proje...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

s-Benz, reinforcing their shared commitment to innovation in the automotive industry. The collaboration now includes engineering and production support for the all-new electric version of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic off-roader. A key highlight of this partnership is Magna’s eDS Duo, an advanced dual-motor electric drive system. Manufactured in Lannach, Austria, the eDS Duo offers up to 240 kW of power, exceptional traction, and innovative features...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

Bharat Mobility 2025: Turntide launches power electronics series, and advanced axial flux motors On January 17, Turntide Technologies announced the launch of its low- and high-voltage power electronics series, along with its advanced axial flux motors in India.  Turntide’s Gen 4 series of inverters provide a compact, scalable solution for low-voltage applications (48 V to 80 V), making them ideal for two- and three-wheelers. The Gen 5 series o...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

BYD launches BYD Sealion 7 in Mexico On January 14, BYD announced the launch of the BYD Sealion 7 in Mexico. The vehicle is built on the e-Platform 3.0. It can travel up to 456 km (WLTC) thanks to its 82.5 kWh battery that powers the electric motor with 230 kW and 380 Nm of torque. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 215 km/h.   It features a 2,930 mm wheelbase, a front trunk space of 58 liters, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will arrive at dealerships across the U.S. in fall 2025. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is powered by a next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid powertrain that integrates a 2.5-liter Atkinson/Miller-cycle Subaru Boxer engine and transaxle paired with an electric motor generator and electric traction motor.  Rated at 194 combined hp, the system uses the electric motor, engine, or both to power the 2026 Crosstr...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Toyota unveils all-new Urban Cruiser at Brussels Motor Show 2025 On January 10, Toyota unveiled the all-new Urban Cruiser at the Brussels Motor Show 2025, marking its debut as a B-segment battery-electric SUV designed to compete in the growing European BEV market.Built on a new, lightweight BEV-dedicated platform, the Urban Cruiser accommodates two battery options using durable lithium-iron phosphate technology. The 49-kWh battery delivers 106 kW...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/14

ist, 180-degree obstacle detection, kick-to-open functionality, and tailgate/liftgate protection, as well as the in-cabin monitoring radar, which offers features such as child presence detection, seat occupancy detection, intrusion alerts, and proximity alerts. It will also present its high-voltage motor inverter for light vehicle applications, which enhances energy efficiency and performance in EVs, and its electronic locking differential assemb...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

Honda launches Accord HEV in Argentina On January 2, it was announced that Honda has begun selling its Accord Hybrid model in Argentina, imported from the United States. The vehicle had not been imported since late 2019 due to government-imposed import restrictions at the time. The new Accord Hybrid features Honda’s e:HEV technology, which includes a 1.05-kWh lithium-ion battery, a motor producing 184.5 hp and 34.1 kgf.m of torque, and a 2.0-li...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

significant modifications to the e-Platform 3.0, that was originally designed for battery-electric vehicles, to accommodate ICE engines and related components. Both models will likely feature the 1.5 DM-i naturally aspirated flex-fuel engine, delivering 98 hp and 12.4 kgfm of torque, paired with a traction electric motor and 8.3-kWh Blade batteries. This setup offers an electric-only range of approximately 50 km, as certified by Inmetro. The Dol...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/25

Hyundai launches all-new SANTA FE PHEV in Italy On December 4, Hyundai launched the new Hyundai SANTA FE plug-in hybrid version in Italy. The PHEV is equipped with a 160 hp 1.6 T-GDI turbo gasoline engine, a 98 hp electric motor. The vehicle is powered by a 13.8 kWh traction battery, delivering a maximum system power of 253 hp and torque of up to 367 Nm, with HTRAC 4WD all-wheel drive. It offers an electric range of up to 54 km in EV mode and aut...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05