Press Releases
16 October 2024
Hyundai Motor Company is proud to announce the launch of its original digital series, ‘Cities in Motion’. The series highlights the innovative solutions that various cities are implementing to tackle urban environmental challenges and promote sustainability. Watch the series on the Hyundai Worldwide YouTube channel at: Ep 1. London, Ep 2. Frankfurt, Ep 3. Jakarta, and Ep 4. LA. ‘Cities in Motion’ underscores how urban areas, despite occupying only 2 percent o
Read more...Nissan Formula E Team is excited to announce a four-year global partnership with Petromin Corporation, a leading mobility solutions provider in the Middle East. The partnership will be primarily focused on the company's EV charging subsidiary, Electromin, as the business looks ahead to a wider adoption of electric mobility in the region. This partnership builds on the strong relationship between Nissan and Petromin, notably through Petromin Nissan, an innovation partner in previ
Read more...15 October 2024
InductEV, a global leader in high-power wireless charging solutions for commercial electric vehicles, today recognized the country's leading EV manufacturer for its decision to implement low-power inductive wireless charging in the Tesla Robotaxi. The news highlights the industry's growing acceptance that wireless charging is a key technology driving the future of electric mobility across all vehicle types. While the Robotaxi isn't expected to be available until 2027, In
Read more...15 October 2024
Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, has issued a new report on the growing traction of 48-Volt electrical system technology, which is poised to fuel major improvements in vehicle performance, efficiency, functionality and comfort. Molex's Rewiring the Road: Harnessing the Power of 48V addresses 48V momentum while offering pragmatic advice for automakers and product design engineers as they navigate the possibilities and pitfalls of transitioning from traditional
Read more...Down4Sound Unleashes the DVX Subwoofer Series: Dominate Audio Any Way You Crave With 1700W RMS Power
14 October 2024
Down4Sound, a pioneer in high-performance car audio, proudly introduces the DVX Subwoofer Series—a new standard in sound designed to dominate audio any way a customer craves. Available in 12-inch, 15-inch, and 18-inch models, the DVX subwoofers deliver an explosive 1700W RMS of bass, offering unmatched sound and precision for every audio enthusiast. "We built the DVX Series for true bass lovers," said Jacob Scott, Chief Marketing Officer at Down4Sound. "Whether
Read more...10 October 2024
Nuvve Holding Corp. a global leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, today released its white paper, “A 2025 Outlook on the U.S. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Market Opportunity.” This comprehensive report examines the pivotal role V2G technology will play in the U.S. energy landscape next year, addressing key drivers such as the electric grid crises, rising utility rates, government mandates, the electrification of school bus fleets and improved charging station infrastruct
Read more...10 October 2024
Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, announced a strategic investment in Altris, a pioneer in sustainable sodium-ion battery technology, with the aim of manufacturing low-voltage, sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries for the automotive sector. This equity stake builds on a joint development agreement (JDA) between Clarios, producer of one in three of the world's low-voltage car batteries, and Altris, a leader in sodium-ion cathode material and battery cell technolo
Read more...9 October 2024
Hon Hai Technology Group, the world's largest technology manufacturer and service provider, announced two, new reference electric vehicles at the fifth annual Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD), extending its automotive range with the MODEL D, a lifestyle multipurpose utility vehicle, and the MODEL U, a midi-sized electric bus. At the same time, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, the publicly-listed Foxconn subsidiary responsible for the newly unveiled reference designs, also showcased the firs
Read more...AVL has launched the AVL Cell Tester ECO, a compact air-cooled, multi-channel battery cell cycler. The announcement was made today at The Battery Show in Detroit. The AVL Cell Tester ECO is available in 12A, 50A, 100A, 300A or 600A power classes with 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 and 72-channel cabinet configurations. This is significant for battery labs because it allows the user to appropriately size the equipment to fit their project. The AVL Cell Tester ECO can be easily integ
Read more...8 October 2024
Nissan has entered into an agreement to invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture equally owned by BMW, Ford and Honda focused on electric vehicle-grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% investor in ChargeScape and will roll out ChargeScape's services to its EV drivers across the U.S. and Canada. Last month, BMW, Ford and Honda announced the launch of ChargeScape, whose software wirelessly connects to electric vehicles and manages the flo
Read more...The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion will introduce 10 leading Taiwanese brands to attendees of the OEM-focused Automotive USA 2024 on October 22 and 23 at Huntington Place in Detroit. This year’s theme “Accelerating Progress: Forging the New Automotive Era through Technology and Partnerships” is designed to draw interest and discussion with automotive leaders and potential partners. Beginning the week on Monday, Oct. 21, executives from five of 10 leading Taiwanese bran
Read more...CTEK, the world's leader in battery charging solutions, is celebrating the official Charge Your Car Day 2024, as the company shines a spotlight on the need for regular battery maintenance to keep us on the road. In the United States, about 36% of Americans drive daily, which has decreased from pre-pandemic levels, when more people were behind the wheel every day. Additionally, approximately 89% of Americans aged 25 and older hold a driver's license, meaning the majority of U
Read more...Panasonic Connect North America today announced the launch of Syncora Digital Manufacturing Platform (SyncoraDMP), an end-to-end manufacturing execution system (MES) solution designed to accelerate digital transformation of EV battery manufacturing in the U.S. SyncoraDMP is modular, scalable, and adaptable to enable manufacturers to keep up with the requirements of EV battery manufacturing. With comprehensive traceability, quality management, process monitoring, and advanced analyti
Read more...Eaton, the intelligent power management company, announced it has partnered with Munich Electrification to develop and market a Battery Configuration Switch (BCS) for electric vehicles. The innovative 400-volt/800-volt bi-stable device for dual-string battery packs enables parallel and series reconfiguration, allowing 800-volt vehicles to charge efficiently with 400-volt chargers. Additionally, the new solution offers several advantages over previous technologies: "At Eaton, we
Read more...4 October 2024
Bridgestone Americas today announced the debut of Firestone's latest tires featuring the ENLITEN™ technology, the all-new Transforce HT3 and CV2. Engineered specifically for hardworking commercial highway vehicles, Firestone's latest fleet tires are designed to deliver wet-weather performance, low-speed refinement, confident high-speed handling and exceptional wear life. Both Transforce HT3 and CV2 maximize wear performance to help improve sustainability over the life of the tir
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