tput of 180kW.  Toyota Motor Corporation announced on November 30 the introduction in Japan of the RZ300e, a FWD model of the Lexus RZ, the brand's first battery electric vehicle (BEV)-only model. Like the AWD model RZ450e launched in March, the RZ300e adopts the BEV-exclusive e-TNGA platform. The inverter that drives the front motor uses a silicon carbide (SiC) element to minimize power loss, enabling a cruising range of 599 km. On December 19,...

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system. Customer deliveries will start in September. The UK order bank will open on July 5, 2022.The e-POWER system is comprised of a high-output battery that is complemented by a variable compression ratio 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine generating 156 hp, a power generator, inverter, and 140 kW electric motor of similar size and power output as found in Nissan’s electric vehicles. On September 26, Nissan UK announced th...

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d manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (7DCT). The HEV (hybrid) version combines a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine (80 kW) with two electric motors, delivering 115 kW of total power output. It also includes a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, a power electronics unit with inverters and converters, and a smart multi-mode gearbox that adjusts to road conditions for better performance. On November 18, Randstad RPO started ...

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BMW Motoren GmbH, Steyr Plant 3-, 4- and 6-cylinder diesel engines, 3-, 4- and 6-cylinder petrol engines; Crankcases, Crankshafts, Connecting rods, Cylinder heads; Electric drive housing for BMW iX3 (2019-); Electric drive housing for BMW iX and BMW i4 (2020 -) ; Electric drive (e-drive), Electric drive parts (rotor, stator, transmission, inverter (2025-); Fuel cell systems (2028-planning); Power electronics (planning); Engine assembly plant - Nu...

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. They will work together on product development and technological research. For example, they will develop high-efficiency internal combustion engines with zero emissions in accordance with China 6b emission standards and cooperate in terms of 400V and 800V electric drive systems, silicon carbide inverters and electric drive axles. In addition, they will set up teams to investigate the potential for equipping JAC vehicles with fuel cells of Bo...

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torque, and a compact and lightweight design, the CX central electric drive system can improve electric drive efficiency to over 96% and boasts a power-weight ratio. The system also features a number of high-end technologies such as hairpin motors, an innovative cooling system, and silicon carbide inverters, and has been adapted for the Chinese market. On June 1, Foton Motor announced the recent holding of a ceremony for deepening industrial coo...

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Tesla, Fremont Plant EV: Tesla Model S (2012-2026), Model X (2015-2026), Model 3 (2017-), Model Y (2020-), Roadster (planning); Traction motor, Inverter, Battery pack assembly, Body panels; Optimus humanoid robots (2026-planning) Tesla started the production in 2012. Former NUMMI closed in April 2010. - Number of Employees : 20,000 (as of January 2024) - Year production started: 2011 - Year opened: 2010 Tesla con...

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HAOS) in Turkey set the goal of achieving RE100 by 2025, HAOS procures 51.7% of its total electricity from renewable sources, and it has also implemented a variety of process improvements and introduced state-of-the-art equipment, such as reducing compressed air usage and installing high-efficiency inverters, to minimize unnecessary power consumption. On February 11, Hyundai Assan announced that it is changing its commercial title from "Hyundai A...

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axle, transmission, motor and controller, and achieves the shortest transmission path and the lowest system loss. The HDU35 compact high-efficiency transverse hybrid transmission boasts the industry’s shortest axial length of 376mm and features for the first time a medium-voltage silicon carbide inverter and a multi-layer flat-wire oil-cooled motor, reducing the assembly weight by more than 10kg compared with other products in its class. In te...

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include renovation of the painting facility at the Cambridge Plant. Toyota Motor Corporation and Tesla Motors, Inc. have entered into an agreement, under which Tesla will supply Toyota with an electric powertrain system for the RAV4 EV. The powertrain system will include a battery, charging system, inverter, motor, gearbox and associated software. Toyota will pay approximately 10 million dollars for the deal by 2014. Toyota said it will launch tw...

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l undergo planned downtime the week of May 12. On May 12, GM presented the all-new Cadillac VISTIQ all-new three-row electric SUV, which is arriving at dealers from GM’s Spring Hill plant with Cadillac’s first augmented reality head-up display and new segmented motor magnets and silicon-carbide inverters that minimize energy loss and maximize power transfer. On June 11, General Motors announced plans to invest about USD 4 billion over the nex...

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 Dana Incorporated (Dana) to make a minority investment in Switch. Dana will make a strategic investment in Switch Mobility and will also be a preferred supplier of electric drivetrain components for the company’s e-bus and EV commercial vehicle offering – including e-Axles, gearboxes, motors, inverters, software and controls, and electronics cooling. On November 12, Ashok Leyland (AL) announced the transfer of its electric vehicle (EV) bus...

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m, supporting both hybrid and electric powertrains, and can be adapted for markets worldwide. It comes with a T-Gen3 hybrid system: a 1.2 litre, 3-cylinder turbo engine which generates output of 110 hp, paired with a 48V Li-ion battery and a 6-speed eDCT dual-clutch gearbox. A 21 kW electric motor, inverter, and control unit work together for smooth, efficient, and quiet drives. On August 21, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Kragujev...

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en built on the All-New EV platform, the HEARTECT-e, based on 3-key pillars. This platform offers a long wheelbase (2,700mm) and a compact 5.2m turning radius. Vehicle dimensions are 4,275mm x 1,800mm x 1,640mm. The electric powertrain consists of a highly efficient 3-in-1 system integrating motor, inverter, and transmission. It is available in two options - 61kWh and 49kWh. It has a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. The 61kWh variant generat...

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nd CUPRA Tavascan. Compared to earlier versions, the APP550 uses 20% less energy while delivering more power up to 240 kW (up by 40%) and 560 Nm of torque (up by 75%), improving range, acceleration, and noise levels. The Kassel plant helps to bring key technologies such as electric drives and pulse inverters into large-scale production. Looking ahead, the new APP290 electric motor uses silicon carbide technology to improve range and everyday perf...

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stock exchange. - In September 2017, after the signing of the contract, the first car model NIO ES8 cooperated by NIO and JAC starts mass-production in JAC's Hefei Plant. - In the latter half of 2016, it plans to bulit the E-powertrain related parts plants such as battery pack, motor, ESS, EDS and inverter in Nanjing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu Province. The total investment is CNY 3 billion. - Established in May 2015. ...

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m, supporting both hybrid and electric powertrains, and can be adapted for markets worldwide. It comes with a T-Gen3 hybrid system: a 1.2 litre, 3-cylinder turbo engine which generates output of 110 hp, paired with a 48V Li-ion battery and a 6-speed eDCT dual-clutch gearbox. A 21 kW electric motor, inverter, and control unit work together for smooth, efficient, and quiet drives. On June 9, multiple sources reported that Stellantis is starting a n...

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turbo-diesel engines, in 2.2-litre and 2.0-litre capacities. Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that plug-in hybrid models of Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 mid-sized sedans are scheduled for release in 2015. Both models will be almost entirely made of Korean-made automotive parts including engines, inverters and batteries. Thus, the automaker expects the plug-in hybrid models to have strong price competitiveness. Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group will...

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mid KRW 40 million level in Korea in the latter half of 2014. Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that plug-in hybrid models of Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 mid-sized sedans are scheduled for release in 2015. Both models will be almost entirely made of Korean-made automotive parts including engines, inverters and batteries. Thus, the automaker expects the plug-in hybrid models to have strong price competitiveness. Hyundai Kia Automotive Group has ...

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nal floor layout adjustments were also done to allow for new procedures like the assembly of AdBlue tanks and special exhaust systems. The Volvo Trucks plant has also recently installed a new solar power system to generate renewable energy for the facility. A total of 440 solar panels and two solar inverters will generate 243kW of power - approximately 60% of the energy needed for the plant. On March 17, Volvo Trucks South Africa announced that i...

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