and premium coach tourism. The 14m ultra-luxury battery electric tourist bus T14E is available with 621 or 704 kWh batteries, offering a range up to 850 kilometers. It has 61 seats. The battery electric intercity coach IC12E launched globally at the Busworld. It has a new generation of high-energy-density batteries. It offers a maximum range of 675 kilometers. The 15m high-end city bus benchmark U15 has a maximum range of 850 kilometers under SO...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

PRO-NET opens bookings for Proton e.MAS 5, dubbed Malaysia’s most affordable EV On October 5, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) officially opened bookings for the all-new Proton e.MAS 5, Malaysia’s most affordable EV. This followed a high-profile livestream on October 4 that introduced the vehicle to the public. Priced between MYR 60,000 and MYR 80,000, the Proton e.MAS 5 has already captured strong interest. Despite its co...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

-edge autonomy stack including Lidar, GPS, AI-based obstacle detection (up to 6 meters), multi-sensor navigation, and remote safety controls. The initial rollout targets deployment at airports, technology parks, campuses, smart cities, and industrial hubs, with a production goal of 1,500 autonomous vehicles within 24 months. Pilot trials showcased Swayamgati’s ability to operate fully autonomously over a mapped 3-km route, handling 7 stops and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

CATL plans for volume supply of sodium-ion batteries in 2026 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) plans to achieve volume supply of sodium-ion batteries in 2026. According to the company, sodium-ion batteries deliver slightly lower energy density than lithium-ion batteries, yet boast advantages in low-temperature performance, carbon footprint, and safety. The CATL Naxtra sodium-ion power battery will help the company expand into cold-...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Ballard to launch FCmove-SC fuel cell at Busworld in Brussels On September 18, Ballard Power Systems announced it will unveil its new-generation transit fuel cell module, the FCmove-SC, at Busworld in Brussels on October 4–9. Designed for city transit duty, the FCmove-SC builds on Ballard’s market-leading FCmove family to deliver greater sustained power, simplified vehicle integration, improved in-service performance and lower lifecycle cost...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

mized package structure consisting of two connected “TO-247” packages. Compared to the TO-247, the company has reduced thermal resistance by about 15%, and inductance (electromagnetic forces generated by changing electric currents) by about 50%. As a result, the new DOT-247 has achieved a power density 2.3-fold higher than connecting two TO-247 modules in series. The DOT-247 also realizes the same level of power conversion circuitry with half...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

JAMA issues joint statement with Brazil to promote sustainable fuel use On September 12, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and the Brazilian Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers (ANFAVEA) released a joint statement regarding sustainable fuels prior to the International Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels to be held in September, the first to be held in Japan, as well as the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Nexperia, Netherlands launches first MLPAK MOSFET range for next-gen vehicle architectures On September 11, Nexperia launched its first range of 40–100 V automotive MOSFETs in micro-lead packages, aimed at applications i.e., body control, infotainment, reverse battery protection, and LED lighting. The launch includes 19 devices in MLPAK33-WF and the company’s first 40 V device in MLPAK56-WF. Both feature wettable flanks for reliable solder in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

IAA Mobility 2025: XING Mobility, Taiwan, presents immersion-cooled CTP battery On September 9, XING Mobility presented its latest IMMERSIO Cell-to-Pack (CTP) battery system at IAA Mobility 2025. It delivers unmatched thermal stability and exceptional energy density. The IMMERSIO CTP system featured in Project V is already in volume production at XING’s Paradigm Factory in Taiwan.  IAA 2025 also marks the public evolution of XING Mobility’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA Mobility 2025: QuantumScape and PowerCo present QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries On September 8, QuantumScape Corporation and PowerCo SE, the battery company of the Volkswagen Group, premiered the world's first live demonstration of QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering an electric vehicle. It was showcased in a Ducati motorcycle equipped with QSE-5 battery cells, produced using the QS Cobra production process, during the Volk...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

First six scientific research projects of HUST-DFMC Joint Research Institute signed On August 30, the first six scientific research projects of a joint research institute between Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) were signed. The six projects concern areas such as solid-state batteries, humanoid robots, intelligent vehicle control, and weight reduction. The development of solid-state batter...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

Schaeffler commences volume production of high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) has started the first volume production of its high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China, for a leading Chinese car manufacturer. The production ramp-up was completed within one year, and the product will equip the OEM’s new electric vehicle models. The inverter subassembly is the essential power device building block (brick) t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

FORVIA HELLA, and Tau Motors, US, partner to develop “Virtually Isolated Onboard Charger” On September 2, FORVIA HELLA and Tau Motors announced a strategic development cooperation to develop a "virtually isolated Onboard Charger (viOBC)" for electric vehicles. The development partnership also includes an investment in Tau via the venture capital arm HELLA Ventures. By eliminating the transformer, the viOBC achieves a very high power density o...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

GAC Group launches new ADiMOTION technology for REEVs On August 19, GAC Group launched the new ADiMOTION technology for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs). The technology fully enhances range extender efficiency, powertrain responsiveness, and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance, working in conjunction with an AI energy control platform to address the pain points of “fuel consumption surges, power attenuation, and vibration ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

tions (front- and all-wheel drive), both left- and right-hand drive, as well as a mix of internal combustion and electric powertrains. The initiative is positioned under the company’s Global Vision 2027 strategy. The NU_IQ platform features a flat-floor architecture for internal combustion engine vehicles, a design element uncommon in the segment. The vehicle mass density for the platform stands at 26.5 kg/m³, which the company states is lower...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

wered by Kioxia’s generation 8 BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory and in-house designed controller technology. Available in capacities of 128 gigabytes (GB), 256GB, 512GB, and 1 terabyte (TB), the new UFS 4.1 devices are designed to fit the needs of infotainment, ADAS, telematics, domain controllers, and vehicle computers. They meet AEC-Q100/104 Grade 2 standards, supporting case temperature up to 115°C. These devices are compliant with the UFS 4.1 Sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Broad-Ocean Motor launches Chongqing NEV powertrain project, introduces (U+X) PIN stator-rotor product According to multiple press releases, Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co., Ltd. (Broad-Ocean Motor) launched a Chongqing New Energy Vehicle (NEV) powertrain project and introduced a centripetal oil-cooled (U+X) PIN stator-rotor product. The first phase of Broad-Ocean Motor’s Chongqing site has an investment amount of over CNY 1 billion and a plan...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

s by the fiscal year that ends in March 2031 (FY 2030). The company has started discussions about production in the U.S. Daido Electronics manufactures hot-formed neodymium magnets by thermally forming a powder made with an ultra-rapid cooling method and thermally forming the powder to realize high density. The hot-formed neodymium magnets are mainly used for hybrid vehicle (HV) drive motors. Daido Electronics will invest about JPY 5 billion in i...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

PO-Rein participates in FCVC 2025 PO-Rein, an OPmobility SE subsidiary, participated in the International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress & Exhibition 2025 (FCVC 2025) held in Jiading, Shanghai with 54L and 390L type-IV high-pressure hydrogen vessels. With a lightweight carbon fiber integrated design at the core, the 54L 70MPa type-IV high-pressure hydrogen vessel tailored for hydrogen passenger vehicles balances high strength and safety....

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

EVE Energy launches eight new batteries EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy) hosted its first commercial vehicle battery technology event, where eight new batteries for microvans, light- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, and engineering machinery were launched. The 41.86kWh LF125P battery for microvans supports 2C constant current direct charging and delivers a charging time of only 18 minutes from 20% to 80% state-of-charge (SoC), with a warranty of 8 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22