n has more space. Its wheelbase is 8 cm longer, giving extra legroom and headroom for passengers. The boot holds 570 litres of cargo, and folding the rear seats expands it to 1,740 litres. It also has a front trunk (frunk) that adds 128 litres, which can be opened by touch. A key feature is the 800-volt system that increases efficiency and cuts charging times. It can add around 260 km of range in 10 minutes. The GLC 400 4MATIC can fast charge at ...

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CLA in the Kamenz plant, Germany. Since this year, it has been supplying these batteries to the Rastatt plant, where the new CLA is built. Electric drive units and axles come from Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, and body parts are sourced from the Kuppenheim plant. The new batteries feature advanced 800-volt technology and innovative chemistry, allowing much faster charging. The CLA 250+ with EQ technology can gain enough power for up to 325 km in 10 ...

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ttery powering a 20 hp electric motor, with a top speed of 90 km/h and a range of up to 150 km. Its battery pack is designed for easy swapping, allowing for quick replacement with charged units. The Yoyo Pro is expected to compete with local electric models like the Coradir Tito, Sero Electric, and Volt Motors in the urban EV segment. Prices for the market haven’t been disclosed yet.  (Multiple sources on June 28, 2025)...

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Taiwan Semiconductor to strengthen operations in Japan Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Taiwan Semiconductor), which handles automotive semiconductors, will strengthen its operations for Japanese OEMs and tier 1 parts suppliers. Taiwan Semiconductor will make a full-scale entry into the metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) market in Japan in anticipation of the spread of 48-volt automotive electrical systems. The company will...

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ches, having ordered its dealers to stop demonstrations and deliveries of the electric sport crossover. Ford is recalling 316,911 Mach-Es worldwide, impacting 196,911 vehicles in the U.S., and about 120,000 vehicles outside the U.S., including 32,569 in Canada. Ford says that in the event of the 12-volt auxiliary battery being discharged below 8.4-volts at the time the car is turned off and if the driver or front passenger exit the front doors us...

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gy and software architecture." It all starts with the upcoming affordable MEB-based VW Every1, which will use an off-the-shelf version of the zonal architecture, and then trickle into newly-released models based on the Volkswagen Group Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) architecture. The SSP is an 800-volt architecture, unlike the Rivian R2, which uses a 400-volt architecture. Reports suggest an electric Audi A3 or A4 model could be the first to deb...

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tion investment, including USD 1 billion to upgrade the Spartanburg plant and USD 700 million for the battery assembly facility located in nearby Woodruff. Both models will continue using BMW’s cluster architecture (CLAR) but integrate tech from the Neue Klasse electric platform, including an 800-volt architecture and next-gen battery cells. BMW plans to produce at least six fully electric models in the U.S. by 2030. The all-new X5, codenamed G...

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n the plant and was sticking to the overall project, saying that construction would resume as soon as the situation had stabilized, but did not give a time frame.  The BMW assembly plants in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and San Luis Potosi, Mexico, which will build new class electric cars with 800-volt architecture and cylindrical cells from AESC, are to be supplied from the Florence site. BMW plans to install the cylindrical cells supplied by A...

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acility in Munich, Germany, it is now transitioning to on-road vehicle testing, a step closer to final validation and homologation. The Mullen FIVE RS is an ultra-high-performance EV featuring a top speed of 200 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds. The vehicle is equipped with 800-volt architecture, all-wheel drive, a two-speed gearbox, and over 1,100 hp. It expects to release the FIVE RS for sale in Germany in December 2025 and...

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ity, to the hardware specs and testing of adapters that have and will be deployed and, in the case of J3400/2, the hardware itself which will make charging quicker. The Chair of the J3400 Task Force, Rodney McGee shared the reason for that, "It has some material removed, so it increases the maximum voltage it can handle. They call that creepage and clearance, basically, so that you can have isolation between the positive and negative terminals on...

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Toyota India launches Fortuner and Legender Neo Drive with 48V tech On June 2, Toyota Kirloskar Motor unveiled the new Fortuner and Legender models under the Neo Drive name. These models now feature a 48-volt system that improves fuel efficiency, driving performance, and comfort in both city and off-road conditions. The Neo Drive variants use Toyota’s powerful 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine paired with a 48-volt system. This system in...

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er three-wheeled EV, in the Africa and Middle East (MEA) markets. It is designed for small businesses, TRIS comes in 3 versions i.e., chassis-cabin, flatbed, and pick-up—offering flexibility for different professional needs. Designed in Centro Stile, Italy, and built in Morocco. TRIS runs on a 48-volt electric motor with 9 kW of peak power and 45 Nm of torque. It can reach speeds of up to 45 km/h, making it perfect for short trips in busy city ...

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ger Daytona Scat Pack four-door and two-door models both have a maximum range of 241 miles with ability to recharge from a 20% to 80% charge status in just 24 minutes on a Level 3 charger. All Dodge Charger models are built on STLA Large multi-energy platform with capability for an all-electric 400-volt dual motor system or an all-wheel-drive internal combustion engine system. (Stellantis release on May 21, 2025)...

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ned for heavy-duty long-distance transport. These new models will keep the key features of the second-generation eActros, including advanced drive technology and high energy efficiency. The eActros 600 includes an in-house developed electric axle, durable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, 800-volt system, a new digital cockpit, and advanced safety features. Orders for the new variants will start in autumn 2025, with production beginning at ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Mercedes-Benz all-new electric CLA available to order in Germany On April 30, Mercedes-Benz launched the all-new electric CLA, now available for order in Germany and select European markets. The CLA 250+ delivers 200 kW and the CLA 350 4MATIC provides 260 kW, with both models offering a range of up to 792 km (WLTP) and ultra-fast charging, adding 325 km in 10 minutes. Powered by an 800-volt architecture and an 85-kWh lithium-ion battery, both sup...

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line engine, with a close coupled 800V generator and a 50-gallon fuel tank. The range extender engine is used to recharge the vehicle's 140 or 175 kWh battery system, depending on customer selection. Harbinger's electric powertrain delivers up to 1,140 lb-ft of torque and 440 hp. The platform's 800-volt electrical architecture allows rapid charging at DC Fast Charger locations, up to 80% in one hour. Harbinger's range extender EV chasis features ...

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American Battery Solutions to supply TICO commercial EVs in California On April 28, American Battery Solutions (ABS) announced it has signed a partnership with TICO, the only terminal tractor manufacturer in North America that also owns and operates its own fleet. ABS will provide its Proliance Intelligent Battery Series 700-volt lithium-ion batteries to power TICO’s fleet of Pro-Spotter Electric terminal tractors initially through fiscal year ...

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pm and 265 Nm of torque between 1500 and 4500 rpm. This engine is coupled with a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) that contributes an additional 47.7 kW and 264 Nm of torque, resulting in a combined system output of 232 horsepower and 367 Nm of torque. Supporting the hybrid system is a 270-volt lithium-ion battery with a 1.49 kWh capacity. The Tucson Hybrid comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission, multiple terrain modes, dual 12.3-in...

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ntry by the importer “Emotions”, that submitted the 01 and 06 plug-in hybrids, and the 02 electric models for tax-exempt import. BYD registered the import of 1,300 units that include the Seagull, Dolphin Mini, Dolphin and Song Pro models. Enoreve is expected to import 5,000 units, mainly of the Volt and ME5 hybrid models while MG submitted the import of 3,000 units that include the ZS electric model. (Multiple sources on April 23, 2025)...

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e, comfort, style, intelligence, and efficiency. It is the first model built on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) and runs on the new in-house MB.OS software, making it the brand's first software-defined vehicle. The electric version features a rear motor, two-speed transmission, 800-volt system, and a CLTC range of up to 866 km. Mercedes Benz also unveiled the Vision V show car, previewing a new class of luxury vans at Auto Shangh...

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