ery at safe temperatures, allowing constant high-speed driving and fast charging. The high-performance battery, developed in Affalterbach, uses tall cylindrical NCMA cells. Each of the 3,000+ cells is cooled directly with a special oil, ensuring even heat control and repeatable high output. The 800-volt system reduces cable weight and enables ultra-fast charging. Thanks to the tech, the car can charge at over 850 kW, adding about 400 km of range ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

technotrans, Germany, unveils new battery thermal management system (BTMS) On August 26, technotrans announced its new battery thermal management system (BTMS) zeta.trax for on-road and off-road vehicles. It will be presented for the first time at this year’s Busworld in Brussels. BTMS is cybersecurity-ready and meets requirements for new type approvals of electric buses. In addition to the 24-volt DC connection, the new BTMS offers the option ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

MG IM6 Premium Long Range EV launched in Thailand Announced on August 22, 2025, SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales (Thailand) have introduced the MG IM6 Premium Long Range, the latest variant in the brand’s premium EV lineup. Promoted as offering “faster charging and the longest range in its class,” the model delivers up to 750 km per charge (NEDC standard). With its 800-volt high-voltage architecture, the IM6 supports DC fast charging up to 396 kW...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

IAA 2025: smart to debut smart #5 SUV built in China On August 19, smart announced that it will present its full vehicle line-up at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich from September 8–14, 2025, including the European debut of the mid-size SUV, smart #5. The smart #5 is powered by an 800-Volt platform, enabling longer range, fast charging, advanced driver assistance, and an intelligent cockpit. Its spacious, flexible interior is designed to meet varied...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

ship crossover HONGQI HS7 in Russia. The length of the car is 4,995 mm, the width is 1,960 mm, the height is 1,760 mm, and the wheelbase is 2,920 mm. The HONGQI HS7 cabin is designed for 7 passengers. The HS7 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine with direct fuel injection and a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Maximum power is 245 PS (180 kW), and torque is 380 Nm. The engine is paired with an 8-speed Aisin automatic transmission. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11

Iran Khodro to launch Foton Tunland V7 pickup truck On August 6, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro Company will introduce the Foton Tunland V7 pickup truck. It has a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine, paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The output of this pickup reaches 161 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

ds and 5 seconds for CLA 350 4MATIC. The models also introduce a new one-box brake system that focuses on regenerative braking, recovering up to 200 kW of energy, and extending range. Each car has an 85 kWh lithium-ion battery with high energy density because of silicon oxide in the anodes. The 800-volt system allows ultra-fast DC charging – adding up to 310 km of range in 10 minutes with a 320 kW charger. AC charging is supported up to 22 kW. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

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)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/07

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

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)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22