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BMW to start series production of fuel cell systems in 2028
The third generation of the BMW Group’s hydrogen drive system will be manufactured in Steyr from 2028, and the company’s competence centres in Munich and Steyr are already building the first prototypes. Further drive system components will come from the technology hub in Landshut.
Rimac Technology Powers the Bugatti Tourbillon with Cutting-Edge Battery and Powertrain Tech
Rimac Technology, a Tier 1 technology supplier to the automotive industry, engineered, designed and seamlessly integrated the cutting-edge battery system, e-axles and electronic control units for the Bugatti Tourbillon hyper sports cars.
New ZF thermal management system increases range by up to 10 percent
Highly efficient thermal management systems can extend the range of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles without the need for more expensive drivetrains or larger batteries.
Factorial Delivers First Solid-State Battery Cells to Avidrone Aerospace for Drone Deployment
Massachusetts-based solid-state battery technology company Factorial announced the shipment of its first solid-state lithium-metal battery cells for drone use to Avidrone Aerospace, a Canadian developer of long-range, dual-use unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
CATL Achieves Breakthrough in Lithium Metal Battery Endurance
CATL has announced a breakthrough in lithium metal battery (LMB) technology through quantitative mapping, venturing into previously uncharted territory in electrolyte strategy.
GM and LG Energy Solution to pioneer ‘groundbreaking’ LMR battery cell technology
GM is targeting the new LMR prismatic battery cells to be used in full-size electric vehicles such as its Chevrolet Silverado and Escalade IQ beginning in 2028.
ZF further develops electric range extender systems; production starts in 2026
ZF pushes range extender technology to the next level: a boost for the electric range. Longer range, lower emissions: range extenders make electrified mobility attractive to more buyers
Stellantis and Factorial Energy validated solid-state battery cells with 375Wh/kg energy density
Automotive giant Stellantis and Massachusetts-based solid-state battery technology company Factorial Energy today announced the successful validation of Factorial’s automotive-sized FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state battery cells.
CATL’s new EV battery can add 520 km of range in five minutes
CATL, the world's leading EV battery manufacturer, has unveiled an upgraded version of its flagship Shenxing battery cell, boasting charging speeds that could significantly shrink a major hurdle for EV adoption: range anxiety.
Horse Powertrain reveals hybrid conversion for electric cars
The Future Hybrid Concept is a hybrid powertrain, designed to be retrofitted into electric cars. It integrates an internal combustion engine (ICE), electric motor, and transmission into a single, compact unit.
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