Rheinmetall has secured a double-digit million euro order from a renowned North American truck manufacturer involving involves a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps being used in the manufacturer’s battery-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Rheinmetall will supply the customer directly from 2028 to 2035. The CWA 2000 is... Read more →

ZF’s CeTrax achieved a production milestone in May as the ten thousandth unit of the electric central drive rolled off the assembly line. ZF’s compact e-drive is particularly suitable for electrifying conventional bus model platforms. In addition to bus manufacturers, the drive has also attracted other customer segments such as... Read more →

Volvo Cars unveiled the new multi-adaptive safety belt—a world-first technology aimed to further enhance safety for everyone in real-world traffic situations. Debuting in the upcoming fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026, the new safety belt is designed to better protect people by adapting to traffic variations and the person wearing... Read more →

FUCHS Lubricants, the world’s largest independent lubricant supplier launched RENOLIT CX SWG 0-1, a sustainable, next-generation calcium grease specifically engineered for automotive gears, including electric power steering systems. This product is both PFAS and lithium-free. RENOLIT CX SWG 0-1 represents an advancement in sustainable lubrication, and meets the most stringent... Read more →

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs GmbH (SAL) have successfully completed a joint proof of concept for integrating a current sensor into a power module to be used in automotive applications such as traction inverters and DC-DC converters. This technology enables energy efficiency, as well as compact... Read more →

indiGOtech, a new mobility tech company based in Massachusetts, a{closed} a $54-million Series BB funding round, including investments from FedEx, Foxconn and FM Capital. These investments accelerate GO’s mission to provide sustainable local transport, leveraging its patented SmartWheels, Smart EVs and Smart Mobility Services. Mobility Network Companies (MNCs) today all... Read more →

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division unveiled a new and advanced air compressor for commercial vehicles. Designed as much for efficiency as it is for smooth operation, the e-comp Scroll is an oil-free, low-noise and minimal vibration air compression system for medium and heavy-duty hybrid, battery electric and fuel cell... Read more →

At Auto Shanghai 2025, MAHLE will present a radial blower for automotive air conditioning systems that improves efficiency while significantly reducing noise development. The development, which has been specially designed for vehicles with challenging installation space, has been guided by an example from nature. The aerodynamic shape of the fan... Read more →

Eaton launched a new EV Truetrac differential, engineered specifically for electric vehicles (EVs), for the Auto Shanghai 2025. The innovative design addresses challenges presented by EV propulsion systems, including shared low-viscosity oil environments, increased sensitivity to noise, and the demands of high and instant torque delivery. Eaton’s Detroit Truetrac, a... Read more →

Eaton introduced advanced pyro fuses, including a dual-trigger version that provides a significant safety and reliability advantage for electrified vehicles (EVs). Unlike traditional fuses that melt to interrupt a circuit during a fault, a pyro fuse operates similarly to an airbag, using an igniter and propellant to separate the main... Read more →

BASF’s Cellasto, a global provider of Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) components, is investing roughly €60 million to establish a second plant in Shanghai, China. This production expansion aims to capitalize on China’s booming electric vehicle market. The new facility will feature advanced mold lines, resulting in a capacity increase... Read more →

Vibracoustic, a leading global automotive noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) expert, has engineered solutions that significantly enhance the driving comfort and experience of a premium electric pickup truck. Air springs, jounce bumpers and hydro bushings tackle unwanted excitations and support the performance of the all-electric pick-up truck. Vehicle electrification presents... Read more →

ZF has further developed its ProAI high-performance computer for optical multi-gigabit Ethernet in automotive applications. Newly developed chips and connectors enable data to be transmitted via automotive-grade optical fibers according to the IEEE 802.3cz standard. This ultra-fast transmission is a key technology for future vehicle electrical systems of software-defined vehicles.... Read more →

For several decades, Magna has been a strategic partner to Mercedes-Benz. This collaboration has spanned multiple areas of the vehicle, including powertrain and drivetrain systems, ADAS technologies, body and chassis components, electrification, interior systems, vehicle assembly, and more. This long-term partnership includes the production of more than 500,000 iconic G-class... Read more →

ZF is equipping the electric flagship ET9 from Chinese manufacturer NIO with the latest generation of its steer-by-wire system. The technology group is supplying both the steering wheel actuator for steering and for displaying the steering feel as well as the redundant steering gear actuator and the associated software. The... Read more →

A study by the University of Southampton has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust. The open-access research, published in the journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology, shows that a higher concentration of copper in... Read more →

The eAxle, jointly developed by BluE Nexus Corporation, Aisin Corporation, and DENSO Corporation, will be installed in Suzuki’s first mass-produced battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, the e VITARA. The newly adopted eAxle uses a small motor and inverter to achieve high power density and high dynamic performance. Moreover, its loss... Read more →

In a new report, IDTechEx forecasts that more than 880 million liters of coolant fluid wil be required for electric cars in 2035. Early trends in the market largely revolved around the adoption of active cooling for the battery pack, this now being the industry standard. However, batteries, motors, and... Read more →

At CES 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the completion of Phase 1 construction of Toyota Woven City, its test course for mobility. The launch of Phase 1 is planned for fall 2025 or shortly thereafter. Toyota first announced its transformation into a mobility company at CES 2018 and, at CES... Read more →

ZF has secured a significant business win with a global manufacturer. The deal emphasizes the importance of the company’s recently created Chassis Solutions Division that is enabling the Software Defined Vehicle with by-wire solutions. ZF has reached an agreement that includes planned volume production of brake-by-wire technology along with cutting-edge... Read more →

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, introduced its new LNP ELCRES CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins featuring exceptional chemical resistance. These specialty materials are well suited to help customers in the mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure markets address increased exposure to harsh chemicals that can cause environmental stress... Read more →

​ ​Brembo—a global leader in the design, development, and production of braking solutions—and Michelin—a leading tire manufacturer and innovative expert in composites—signed a global agreement to exploit the full potential of their intelligent solutions to revolutionize vehicle performance and offer drivers the highest safety and comfort standards. For this partnership,... Read more →

ZF is an industry leader with 25 years of experience in electronically controlled chassis damping system development. A new era of damping technology has begun as sMOTION from ZF is now bringing stability and dynamics together for improved comfort and driving performance. This system adapts damping force exactly to the... Read more →

Toyota Motor will enter the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Fuji, to be held from 16 to 17 November, with the #32 ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 Concept, a hydrogen-powered GR Corolla running on liquid hydrogen. Toyota will also be exhibiting a... Read more →

Rivian and Volkswagen have finalized their joint venture, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies. VW will invest up to $5.8 billion by 2027, 16% more than the initial $5 billion first announced. The JV will be headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. The joint venture is intended to create next-generation electrical architecture... Read more →

Mercedes-Benz Trucks will start series production of the eActros 600 at the end of November this year at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth. The first eActros 600 customer vehicles will be manufactured and registered before the end of 2024. Key components from the Mercedes-Benz plants in Gaggenau and Kassel will... Read more →

Ceer Motors, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand, a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn), has signed a partnership with Rimac Technology for the supply of high-performance, fully integrated electric drive systems (EDS) for its upcoming flagship range of EVs.... Read more →

ZF has produced a total of 250 million Electric Park Brake (EPB) units. This achievement solidifies ZF’s position at the forefront of the industry, becoming the first company to reach this significant figure while maintaining its commitment to enhance overall brake system performance and driver safety and comfort. Developed primarily... Read more →

At the IAA Transportation 2024, ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division unveiled its latest addition to its e-mobility portfolio, a new Hydrogen Recirculation Blower. Designed to optimize hydrogen levels for fuel cell-powered vehicles, ZF’s Hydrogen Recirculation Blower recirculates unused hydrogen to improve hydrogen consumption and performance. Highly efficient, the system... Read more →

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division secured a long-term supplier agreement with Ford Trucks for e-mobility technologies. The agreement will see Ford’s only heavy commercial vehicle brand, Ford Trucks, equip its upcoming lines of electrified heavy trucks with ZF’s latest electric drives. ZF will first supply the CeTrax 2 dual... Read more →

At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, MAHLE is presenting a bio-inspired high-performance fan which makes commercial vehicles significantly quieter. The fan was developed for particularly demanding fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. When optimizing its ventilation blades with the use of AI, the MAHLE engineers took inspiration from the... Read more →

ZF Aftermarket, a full systems aftermarket provider, has released 25 Electric Axle Drive Repair Kits for cars and SUVs in the US and Canada (USC). The kits enable independent workshops to perform repairs without removing electric axle drives, making it faster and easier for shops to service electric vehicles. The... Read more →

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is realigning its structures to increase its competitiveness and respond to the changes in the mobility sector, particularly in the field of electromobility. In line with the strategic guiding principle of “Strengthening strengths,” the company will further increase its investments in its Commercial Vehicle Technology, Chassis Solutions,... Read more →

Toyota West Virginia has started production of the fifth-generation hybrid transaxle, a core part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification. Assembly of the new transaxles is a result of more than $300 million in investments at the plant announced in 2021 and 2022. The fifth-generation hybrid transaxle is part of... Read more →

The technology group Rheinmetall has received a major order for several million electric coolant pumps from a well-known international car manufacturer. The order value is in the low three-digit million euro range. The pumps will be used in the manufacturer’s hybrid-powered vehicles. Production has already started and will continue until... Read more →

Transphorm has released a new 300 W DC-to-DC GaN reference design for 2- and 3-wheeled electric vehicle battery chargers. The TDDCDC-TPH-IN-BI-LLC-300W-RD design uses TP65H150G4PS 150 mOhm SuperGaN FETs in a TO-220 package to power a high performing, high efficiency energy harvesting and distribution battery charging system. The new board notably... Read more →

Microchip Technology announced an On-Board Charger (OBC) solution that uses a selection of its automotive-qualified digital, analog, connectivity and power devices, including the dsPIC33C Digital Signal Controller (DSC), the MCP14C1 isolated SiC gate driver and mSiC MOSFETs in an industry-standard D2PAK-7L XL package. This solution is designed to increase an... Read more →

MAN Cryo has been contracted by Torghatten Nord A/S, the Norwegian ferry company, to work on a project encompassing the design and engineering of two hydrogen-powered newbuild RoPax ferries. The project stems from a Norwegian government initiative for major vessels operating on the challenging mainland-Lofoten Islands crossing to become emission-free.... Read more →

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation (collectively “Mitsubishi Electric Group”) and AISIN have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint venture company to handle products for next-generation electric vehicles. The JV will succeed to part of Mitsubishi Electric Mobility’s business, and will develop, produce and sell traction motors,... Read more →

Hexagon Purus will be supplying a full hydrogen storage system and high voltage battery pack to Toyota North America (TMNA) for serial production of its heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kits. Hexagon Purus’s collaboration with Toyota started in 2017 as Toyota began development of the fuel cell electric powertrain kits... Read more →

ENNOVI, a mobility electrification solutions partner, has introduced the new ENNOVI-MB2B multi-row board-to-board (BTB) connector platform featuring a proprietary snap-in biscuit design, allowing multiple connector units to be stacked together without solder. This cost-effective approach enables different pin count requirements to be accommodated via the same basic interconnect platform, without... Read more →

Eaton is now offering a portfolio of fuses for commercial electrified vehicles (EVs). Eaton Bussmann series fuses can handle up to 1,400 amps and 900 volts and can be tailored to customer specifications. Eaton can increase current capability by either design modifications or paralleling multiple fuses. We have adapted our... Read more →

Audi’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE), developed jointly with Porsche, is a key component for the expansion of the global portfolio of all-electric Audi models. For the next generation of electric vehicles from Audi, the company has redeveloped the electric motors, the power electronics, the transmission, as well as the high-voltage... Read more →

Aeonsemi, a leader in high-speed Ethernet ICs, is entering the automotive market with the introduction of Nemo, a complete IEEE 802.3ch-compliant multi-gigabit Ethernet chipset for In-Vehicle Networking (IVN) applications. Nemo features the first automotive switch with integrated 10GBASE-T1 PHYs and the industry’s lowest power 10GBASE-T1 PHYs for symmetric and asymmetric... Read more →

Eaton has been selected by a leading manufacturer of electrified vehicles to supply a unique ELocker differential system for use on a new plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) SUV. Unlike traditional PHEVs, which use an electric motor and internal combustion engine to power all the drive wheels, the new model leverages... Read more →

Molex has introduced its MX-DaSH family of data-signal hybrid connectors that unify power, signal and high-speed data connectivity in a single connector system. These wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connectors are designed to support the transition to zonal architecture and address the full range of emerging applications requiring reliable data transmission. These... Read more →

Rheinmetall has won two new independent orders for its plug-and-play heat pump solution. The first new order is a major contract in the high single-digit million euro range from an international expert in electric bus conversions, while the second order is from a German expert in off-road electric vehicles and... Read more →

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, have completed the establishment of their joint venture in the field of passenger car chassis systems on 30 April. The acquisition of a 50% stake in ZF Chassis Modules... Read more →

Eaton has been chosen to supply an electromechanical actuation system (EMAS) that can deliver an early intake valve closing (EIVC) to the China-based automaker Great Wall for use in a line of hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV). The Eaton EMAS is a discrete valvetrain-based technology that allows manufacturers to select the intake... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Company launched the first application of Nano Cooling Film, a vehicle window tint that offers a significant improvement in interior cooling performance compared to conventional tint films. Nano Cooling Film maximizes heat dissipation by incorporating a nanostructure with excellent heat transfer characteristics. This innovative transparent film is expected... Read more →