GAC Group, CATL forge comprehensive strategic partnership GAC Group signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). Under the agreement, GAC Group will launch Choco-SEB (Swapping Electric Block) variants of the Aion UT, the Aion RT, the 2nd-generation Aion V, and an upcoming A-class SUV. Going forward, GAC Group, the first automaker to fully cooperate with the Choco-SEB ecosystem, wil...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

6-in-line arrangement which generates output of 600 hp, and 2,850 Nm of torque, with emissions compliant to Euro VI Step E. The hydrogen/natural gas version offers 520 hp and 2,500 Nm of torque. F1C engine: is tailored for LCVs which delivers output of 207 hp and 470 Nm of torque, featuring best-in-class transient response through electronically controlled variable geometry turbochargers (eVGT) and a 4-in-line cylinder arrangement. FPT Industria...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

their current infrastructure without waiting any longer for the installation of upgraded electrical service or DC fast charging. CSI's 40 kW AC  EVSE and 40 kW On-Board Charger Combo is compatible with many standard and existing outlets (welders, appliances, vehicle lifts, etc.) with inputs of 208V, 220Vand 240 V. single phase power and full power output of 40 kW.  It uses a typical NACS charging connector and can fully charge a 600-kWh class ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28

can be found in the newly launched FCE300 and FCE150 fuel cell engines. Both offer increased power density for larger systems, improved system efficiency and advanced durability. •    Accelera’s 300 kW fuel cell engine will be on display at ACT Expo in addition to a Navistar RH International Class 8 heavy-duty truck equipped with two rail-mounted FCE150 engines and Accelera’s newest eAxle. •    The next-gen 14Xe is Accelera’s newe...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/21

Mack Trucks delivers LR Electric models with bi-directional charging in U.S. On May 7, Mack Trucks delivered the first of five ordered Mack LR Electric models to Evergreen Waste Services, making its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) the first fully electric Class 8 refuse vehicle in operation in the State of Delaware. Evergreen Waste Services plans to use bi-directional charging to charge the LR Electric battery during off-peak hours and push power ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/10

BorgWarner strengthens eMotor business with XPeng Motors On February 8, BorgWarner announced it has begun eMotor rotor and stator production for XPeng Motors.  The product will be used on the X9 MPV as well as XPeng’s next electric B-class sedan, with start of production planned for Q3 2024.  The high voltage hairpin (HVH) 220 eMotor offers high power and torque density, plus higher efficiency and durability at a competitive cost.  The HVH22...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/09

Forsee, France to provide battery system for BAE Systems’ Class 7 demonstration truck powertrain On February 1, Forsee Power announced that BAE Systems, a leading solution provider for heavy-duty electric powertrains, will equip a Class 7 demonstration truck Gen3 powertrain with the FORSEE ZEN PLUS battery system in North America.  The ZEN PLUS batteries offer an excellent specific energy of 180 Wh/kg. The Forsee Power battery system, composed...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicles powered by waste they collect On December 18, Mack Trucks customer WIN Waste Innovations, a leader in the recycling and waste industry, recently received two Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicles to become the first company in Massachusetts to power electric trucks exclusively by the waste collected by the trucks themselves. The two Mack LR Electric vehicles will each collect 150 cubic yards of waste pe...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/29

between charges to power its twin electric motors that develop 448 hp and 4,051 lb-ft of torque. Four NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) lithium-ion batteries, charged through a 150 kW, SAE J1772-compliant charging system, propel the vehicle and provide power for all onboard accessories through 12V, 24V and 600V circuits. The Mack MD Electric is in available in Class 6 and Class 7 ratings just as its diesel-powered MD model sibling.  The Class...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/23

EV version provides up to 420km (WTLP standard) range. For the first time in Toyota, the Proace Max features 270-degree-opening doors, maximizing loading space. Proace van EV version provides a 20 km increase in range, reaching up to 350km. It offers capacity of up to 6.6 cubic meters and a best-in-class payload of up to 1,400 kg. Proace City holds 4.4 cubic meters of load volume and up to 1,000 kg of cargo, providing a range of 330 km. The Toyot...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/15

Honda Europe presents all-new ZR-V C-segument SUV On May 12, Honda Motor Europe revealed all-new C-segment SUV ZR-V, available in Autumn 2023. Lining up between HR-V and CR-V, the ZR-V is aimed at young, image-conscious buyers.It has Honda’s full hybrid technology that shares DNA with the all-new Civic e:HEV. Optimized for the ZR-V, the e:HEV’s efficient yet powerful 2.0-liter, four-cylinder direct injection Atkinson cycle engine works in con...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/15

Mack Trucks partners with Heliox, Gilbarco for EV charging support On February 14, Mack Trucks announced that it has entered partnerships with Heliox and Gilbarco Veeder-Root to help encourage customer adoption of battery-electric vehicles (BEV) such as the Mack LR Electric, Mack’s first fully electric Class 8 refuse truck.“Partnering with these two well-known companies is a game-changer for Mack in the sense that we can now support our cust...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/15

Torc Robotics, US partners with Foretellix, Israel for safe deployment of autonomous trucks On January 3, Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, announced a multi-year strategic collaboration with Foretellix. The collaboration delivers to Torc the best-in-class virtual verification & validation (V&V) solution, capable of testing the millions of driving scenarios required to ensure the safe deployment of Level-4 autonomous ...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/04

re, based on current and expected BEV truck adoption, customer charging requirements, and availability of federal and state funding, while Pilot Company will install high-performance charging infrastructure at select Pilot and Flying J travel centers across the U.S. Mack Trucks currently offers the Class 8 Mack LR Electric refuse model, launched in March 2022, which has twin electric motors that produce 448 hp and 4,051 lb-ft of torque, and a 376...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/16

karta, marking its first presence in the small SUV segment in Indonesia. The WR-V has been developed from the Honda SUV RS Concept, a compact SUV with a sportier character typical of the RS variant. In Indonesia, the Honda WR-V aims to complement the previously successful SUV models such as the CR-V, HR-V, and BR-V. Like other Honda SUVs, The WR-V comes with a high ground clearance, powerful engine performance, spacious cabin, and sophisticated ...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/02

All-new 2nd-generation Honda BR-V SUV launched in Thailand Announced on July 27, 2022, Honda Automobile Thailand launched the 2nd generation all-new Honda BR-V, a 7-seat multi-utility SUV with a premium sporty design that combines solidity and versatility in the perfect style of a SUV in every dimension. Compared to others in its class, it offers more superior and powerful performance with a 1.5-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine and a continuously variabl...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/27

ne 2021, the worst result of any OEM. Honda lost 2.6 pp of market share, accounting for just 7.5% of US sales – its weakest performance in 20 years. Sales of only two vehicles grew. It sold 5k units more of the Honda HR-V and 63 units more of the Acura NSX, while it lost 97k units of the Honda CR-V, its bestseller with 117k units. On the other hand, Hyundai’s most popular vehicle, the Hyundai Tucson, totaled 84k. Helped by a much wider portfo...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/20

Mack Trucks launches Vehicle-as-a-Service program for Mack LR Electric On February 8, Mack Trucks and Mack Financial Services (MFS) announced the launch of an all-inclusive Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) program for the Mack LR Electric, the company’s first Class 8 battery electric vehicle (BEV).As a way to help alleviate the concern of investment and associated maintenance costs of a battery electric vehicle, the VaaS program is offered as a fiv...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/12

Ricardo develops silicon carbide inverter for electric class 8 trucks On January 13, Ricardo announced that it is leading a US Government’s Department of Energy (DOE) funded project to deliver a high power, high efficiency, silicon carbide inverter and integrated compact electronic drive unit (EDU) for a US industry benchmark Class 8 truck: a heavy-duty commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 14969 kg. Ricardo is drivin...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/13

Mack begins serial production of LR Electric at Lehigh Valley Operations On December 20, Mack Trucks announced that the LR Electric, the compay’s first fully electric Class 8 vehicle, is now in serial production at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania.LVO is where all Class 8 Mack vehicles for North America and export are assembled.Equipped with four NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) lithium-ion batteries...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/22