Nidec & Renesas partner on semiconductor solutions for next-generation EV E-Axles

Nidec and Renesas have announced a new collaboration focused on the development of semiconductor solutions for a next-generation E-Axle (X-in-1 system) that integrates an electric drive motor and power electronics for EVs. The companies have said that an increasing number of EVs are adopting the system, which more specifically integrates a motor, inverter, and gearbox… Continue reading Nidec & Renesas partner on semiconductor solutions for next-generation EV E-Axles

LG Energy Solution & Hyundai Motor Group to establish U.S battery cell manufacturing JV

LG Energy Solution (LGES) and the Hyundai Motor Group will establish a new EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the U.S. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to produce EV batteries in the U.S. and support the Group’s electrification efforts further across North America. The signing ceremony took place at the LGES headquarters… Continue reading LG Energy Solution & Hyundai Motor Group to establish U.S battery cell manufacturing JV

Ford announces new EV charging partnerships with Tesla

Ford has announced a new agreement with Tesla, through which the EV-focused OEM will provide Ford’s customers with access to its network of EV Superchargers across North America, from Spring 2024. A Tesla-developed adapter will enable the OEM’s F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit models with the Combined Charging System (CCS) port to access Tesla’s… Continue reading Ford announces new EV charging partnerships with Tesla

Archive:LG Energy Solution, Ford, and KOÇ Holding to establish a joint venture for battery cell production

LG Energy Solution, Ford, and Koç Holding signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a new joint venture subject to final agreement by all the parties to create commercial electric vehicle battery cell facilities near Ankara, Turkey for Ford’s electric vehicles in Europe. The new joint venture will be located in an organized… Continue reading Archive:LG Energy Solution, Ford, and KOÇ Holding to establish a joint venture for battery cell production

Akkodis partners with BMW Group for BMW i Vision Dee concept car

Akkodis, part of the Adecco Group, partners with the BMW Group to develop and produce the BMW i Vision Dee. BMW Group unveiled the BMW i Vision Dee to a global audience during the CES 2023 technology trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Working jointly with the BMW Group for the project in Germany, Akkodis contributed… Continue reading Akkodis partners with BMW Group for BMW i Vision Dee concept car

Mercedes-Benz launches new EQT electric van

The EQT by Mercedes-EQ (combined power consumption (WLTP): 18.99 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions (WLTP): 0 g/km) as a small van combines the equipment level of the T-Class with the advantages of all-electric drive. The electric small van will be orderable in the near future. Prices start at around 49,000 euros for the EQT with 90 kW… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz launches new EQT electric van

Mercedes-Benz launches electric eCitan van for inner-city delivery and service operations

Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched the eCitan, which will initially be available as a Panel Van with a choice of two lengths – a 14.75-ft long compact version and a 16.14-ft long version. The company confirmed that the longer counterpart will be launching at a later date. Depending on the customer’s selected model, the maximum electric… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz launches electric eCitan van for inner-city delivery and service operations

McLaren partners with Ricardo on future hybrid powertrains

McLaren has announced a new long-term, multi-year, partnership with Ricardo – a manufacturing company who will produce a new hybrid powertrain for future McLaren vehicles. Ricardo more specifically specializes in niche manufacturing and industrial engineering practices, which it will use to manufacture the next-generation V8 power unit. Designed in-house by McLaren, the unit will power… Continue reading McLaren partners with Ricardo on future hybrid powertrains

BMW launches Digital Key Plus for Android

The BMW Group has announced that its Digital Key Plus system has now been launched for select smartphones running Google’s Android OS. From today, BMW customers with compatible Samsung or Google devices will be able to use them to lock or unlock their BMW and start the engine. The feature was made available first on… Continue reading BMW launches Digital Key Plus for Android

Mercedes-Benz unveils the new EQE SUV with advanced features

Mercedes-benz unveils the EQE SUV with the new all-electric platform. The modular drive concept enables the EQE SUV to offer a wide range of maximum total outputs from 180 kW to 300 kW. Depending on the vehicle equipment and configuration, the European models achieve WLTP ranges of over 590 kilometres. In the EQE SUV, the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz unveils the new EQE SUV with advanced features