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BorgWarner’s high-voltage coolant heater betters battery efficiency for Zeekr 001 

BorgWarner has entered into a partnership with Zeekr Intelligent Technology Co, owned by Geely. BorgWarner plans to supply its advanced High-voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) to Zeekr’s new Zeekr 001 electric sedan. The HVCH technology was developed to meet the demand for fast-acting solutions as the thermal management systems of vehicles increasingly become decoupled from the internal… Continue reading BorgWarner’s high-voltage coolant heater betters battery efficiency for Zeekr 001 

Simple Energy plans million e-scooters capacity plant in Hosur

EV start-up Simple Energy, which is set to launch its electric scooter ‘Simple One’ on August 15,  will be setting up its production plant at Hosur, Tamil Nadu. As per the EV maker, the first phase will see the factory develop around 200,000 square feet and will have a production capacity of up to million units annually. Simple… Continue reading Simple Energy plans million e-scooters capacity plant in Hosur

Simple Energy’s Hosur plant to have production capacity of million e-scooters in Phase 1

Bangalore-based Simple Energy, which is set to launch its tech-laded sporty electric scooter christened ‘Simple One’ on August 15, has announced that it will be setting up its production plant at Hosur, Tamil Nadu.  The Simple One will be available in phased-manner starting with Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad followed by other cities in the coming… Continue reading Simple Energy’s Hosur plant to have production capacity of million e-scooters in Phase 1

Brose likely to supply Bajaj Auto with powertrain for Husqvarna EVs

Germany-based Brose, which ranks in the top 40 global automotive suppliers, is bullish on electric mobility worldwide. In early September, Brose will showcase its new drive concepts for electric scooters at the 2021 IAA Mobility trade fair to be held in Munich. “While 2.2 million battery-powered scooters, mopeds and motorcycles were sold in 2019, sales… Continue reading Brose likely to supply Bajaj Auto with powertrain for Husqvarna EVs

LG and Magna to manufacture electric powertrain components

LG Magna e-Powertrain headquarters in Incheon, South Korea LG Electronics and Magna International have signed a transaction agreement to set up a joint venture between the two companies. The new company, to be called LG Magna e-Powertrain, is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea and will be led by a strong management team. Leading the new company will… Continue reading LG and Magna to manufacture electric powertrain components

Benteler develops pioneering door concept without B-pillar

German metal processing specialist company Benteler has developed a new door concept that removes the need for a B-pillar. This production-ready product is even lighter than existing solutions on the market and offers improved safety and material features. It not only makes mobility lighter, safer and more sustainable but also more convenient and makes vehicle… Continue reading Benteler develops pioneering door concept without B-pillar

CATL unveils sodium-ion batteries, claims 80% charge in 15 minutes

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) has unveiled its first-generation sodium-ion battery, together with its AB battery pack solution, which is able to integrate sodium-ion cells and lithium-ion cells into one pack. Sodium-ion batteries are billed as a new solution for the use of clean energy and transportation electrification, aimed at early realisation of the… Continue reading CATL unveils sodium-ion batteries, claims 80% charge in 15 minutes

Mercedes-Benz extends contract with Capgemini for software development till 2024

French multinational information technology company Capgemini has been awarded a contract extension by Mercedes-Benz until 2024 for the development and maintenance of the core Electric/Electronic Product Data Management (EE-PDM) application in an R&D environment. The EE-PDM application is used for the development and documentation of electronic vehicle components and was implemented by an international team… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz extends contract with Capgemini for software development till 2024

Dana to supply e-drivetrain components to Switch Mobility, also takes 1% stake

Dana, the global leader in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, and Switch Mobility, the electrified commercial vehicles company and subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, have announced a strategic agreement. Dana is to 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… Continue reading Dana to supply e-drivetrain components to Switch Mobility, also takes 1% stake