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

and a market-leading 3,300 Nm of torque. It also features electric or electromechanical power take-off, lower noise emissions, and enhanced acceleration and handling. The truck is designed for long-distance operations, offering zero emissions and advanced capabilities. With a maximum gross combined weight of 55 tons, it supports fast charging of up to 375 kW. Equipped with high-capacity nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries totaling 624 kW, the BEV 3...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

-mounted single-motor, 17.7 kWh battery pack, and two high-pressure hydrogen tanks. The CR‑V e:FCEV is hand-built at the Honda Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio.  For competition, the only modifications from stock are a 1-inch lowered suspension, racing brake pads, light weight 18-inch wheels, seats, and 265/45R18 Yokohama Advan A052 tires.  Hydrogen fueling for the CR‑V e:FCEV will be provided by Zero Emission Indu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

he battery’s lifecycle. The team unveiled for the first time the critical depletion pathways driving cell failure and discovered that 71% of the LiFSI electrolyte salt was consumed by end of life. Based on these insights, CATL optimized the electrolyte formulation by introducing a lower molecular weight diluent to double the cycle life to 483 cycles. The optimized prototype can be incorporated into state-of-the-art designs to achieve an energy ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

d by Rimac’s 5th-gen Battery Management System (BMS), built to the highest auto safety standards (ASIL D, ASPICE Level 2). The complete rear powertrain i.e., V16 engine, electric motor, 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, and torque-vectoring differential, weighs 430 kg. The front axle adds minimal weight while delivering instant torque and advanced torque control. The electric motors do more than drive the wheels—they also serve as starters, g...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

ytes in 2027, relying on its technology and its network of strategic alliances. The electrolyte developed by Basquevolt enables a 50 %+ increase in energy density compared to current batteries. This translates into electric vehicles with a 50 %+ additional range, with no increase in battery size or weight. The electrolyte has been designed to be integrated into existing cell production lines in Europe.  Based on Basquevolt press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Kamaz, Russia to export all-wheel drive heavy duty truck On June 9, Kamaz announced two special heavy-duty trucks: the all-wheel-drive KAMAZ-65958 and KAMAZ-65959. These trucks have already attracted interest from buyers from Turkey, Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other countries. KAMAZ-65959 has a 6x6 wheel arrangement, a gross weight of 35 tons, and is equipped with an R6 engine with a capacity of 460 hp. The production of a pilot batch of th...

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OPmobility partners with startup AIRY Automotive on composite material 3D printing for lightweight battery casing OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has partnered with Danish startup AIRY Automotive to develop a new generation of lightweight battery casing using continuous composite material 3D printing technology. Their collaboration was honored with the Plug and Play Global Innovation Award 2025 in the “Manufacturing” category at START...

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ACEA urges swift action on EU Weights & Dimensions reform to enable zero-emission trucks On June 5, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) expressed serious concern over the lack of progress in revising the EU's Weights & Dimensions Directive. The revision is key to helping zero-emission trucks and buses enter the market in large numbers. Updating rules on vehicle weight, axle weight, and length limits is vital so that electr...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

g development accuracy and reliability in real-world use. Besides known causes of battery ageing, AI can uncover hidden factors. By combining data analysis and physical models, Porsche can forecast battery wear and adjust the operating strategy. This helps improve range, charging time, performance, weight, lifespan, and efficiency. Porsche uses "explainable AI" methods to ensure the insights can be trusted and used effectively by engineers. Toget...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

off-roading. GM notes that it would enable the “large electric motor of a hybrid transaxle to be selectively disconnected, allowing the electric motor to have a larger gear ratio and thus, be smaller than would otherwise be possible, without including in the hybrid transaxle the number, size, and weight of components necessary to provide multiple gear ratios or a variable drive ratio for the electric motor.” The packaging of this hybrid syste...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Zotefoams, UK to present lightweight materials for battery packs at Battery Show Europe On May 28, Zotefoams announced that it would make its debut at The Battery Show Europe in Germany, presenting high-purity and lightweight materials for various applications in battery packs. Zotefoams ECOZOTE PP, ZOTEK T, and Plastazote LD FR provide a range of benefits for battery packs that include temperature regulation and impact and vibration protection, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Ampere focuses on Power Electronics to increase EV efficiency and cut costs On May 28, Ampere announced that they see power electronics as key to improving vehicle performance and cutting costs. Ampere uses a smarter, compact design by combining components such as the charger and DC-DC converter. This reduces parts, cost, size, and weight—improving range and cabin space. However, cost savings also depend on a stable supply chain. Given global t...

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ring the entire charging system, from charging cables connecting stations to vehicles, including liquid-cooled HPC (High Power Charging) cables for fast charging, high-voltage charging cables from the charging port to the battery, and Hivocar liquid-cooled high-voltage cables, which offer up to 75% weight reduction and 30% smaller diameter compared to conventional cables. The company will also unveil “exMW”, a new generation of winding wires ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

7,200 rpm. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the standard M2. The top speed is 302 km/h (188 mph) with the M Driver’s Package, included as standard. Visually, the M2 CS stands out with CFRP components and exclusive design touches. BMW has cut about 30 kg of weight using carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts inside and out. These include a carbon roof, rear diffuser, boot lid with ducktail, and cent...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

stem will be developed based on a hybrid system (e-axle) mounted in the front part of the all-new RAV4 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV). The new system will be a 4-in-1 system that integrates a motor, reduction gear, DC-DC converter and inverter to offer a 15% decrease in height and an 18% reduction in weight compared to conventional systems. Although the all-new ES Hybrid will combine the new hybrid system with the current engine model, the new hybr...

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New Energy Vehicle powertrains and intelligent control. DAAE will be deeply involved in all phases of the project and establish a normal collaboration mechanism. Through collaboration, the company is committed to developing an aviation-dedicated hybrid system with higher energy efficiency, lighter weight, and lower costs as a power support for XPeng AeroHT’s next-generation flying car. In July 2023, DAAE was designated by XPeng AeroHT for the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

veloped a large module component for mass-market vehicles that uses a hot stamped (hot pressed) material that can compete with “gigacast” integrated aluminum die-casting technology for automotive body frame parts. The new material features high strength, and reduces the number of components and weight. It can be processed with existing facilities, which also dramatically cut costs. The module was developed with cooperation from Nippon Steel C...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

Kanagawa Prefecture), a company that manufactures aluminum die-cast products. Ikuyo will sign a share transfer agreement with Tamadai’s Chinese parent company, Dalian Jinwen Metal Products Co., Ltd., to acquire a 100% stake on May 31 in exchange of JPY 303 million. Needs for the reduction of the weight of vehicles is expected to increase with the popularization of electrified vehicles. Ikuyo aims to develop new products and find new markets by...

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in effect since 2022. A RIZON truck will qualify for approximately CAD 75,000 at the point of sale, and may qualify for additional provincial incentives of up to CAD 75,000 in British Colombia. The class 4-5 medium-duty battery-electric vehicles will range from 15,995 to 18,850 lb. in gross vehicle weight (GVW) for Canadian customers and can run up to 177 km (for M-size variant with 2 battery packs) and up to 257 km (L-size variant with 3 battery...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24