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The 2026 Lexus ES will get Toyota’s Arene software platform. It brings a comprehensive native route planning feature and a new infotainment system. The ES is now a fully electrified nameplate, with hybrid and electric versions on offer. Road tripping in the 2026 Lexus ES will be a breeze, thanks to a new feature…
Continue readingPorsche has taken electric performance to a new level with the introduction of a Manthey-developed track kit for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package. For the first time, a Manthey upgrade has been engineered specifically for a fully electric sports car, delivering measurable gains in aerodynamics, power, and lap-time performance. The result…
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BorgWarner has secured three electric motor contracts with Asian OEMs—one in South Korea and two in China—spanning battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle applications. Production across the three programs runs in phases from June 2026 through September 2027. In South Korea, BorgWarner will supply a stator assembly for a new battery-electric B-segment SUV,…
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Rocsys’ new charging robot can plug in a robotaxi without needing a human. The company’s first-of-its-kind solution is brand-agnostic, meaning that it could be used across virtually any charger or EV. Its robot boasts an impressive 99.9% plug-in success rate. Whether you like it or not, the robotaxis are coming. And all those self-driving…
Continue readingLynk & Co has taken a bold step into the high-performance segment with the debut of its first-ever Gran Turismo concept, “Time to Shine,” at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The two-door GT signals a major milestone for the brand as it celebrates a decade of innovation, combining design evolution, motorsport pedigree, and future-focused…
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Sponsored by Chroma. Lithium-ion batteries face increasingly severe challenges regarding safety and lifespan under high-rate charging. One of the most critical concerns is the phenomenon of lithium plating—when the charging current is too high or the temperature is too low, lithium-ions fails to intercalate effectively into the anode and instead deposit as metallic lithium…
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The funky, retro-looking Renault 4 electric crossover is getting a new feature that harks back to the original. The addition is part of a minor technical upgrade that comes just one year after the car went on sale in Europe. New stuff includes a water-to-water heat exchanger that can significantly reduce charging times in…
Continue readingNissan Rogue is entering a new chapter as Nissan prepares to launch an all-new hybrid version of its best-selling compact SUV. Previewed during the brand’s global vision event, the next-generation Rogue will introduce Nissan’s innovative e-POWER hybrid system to North America for the first time in this nameplate. The move marks a major milestone…
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Fraunhofer IISB has developed a 750 kW permanent-magnet traction motor for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, hitting 8 kW/kg power density through a combination of thin-lamination electrical steel, hairpin windings and direct oil-spray cooling. The machine uses NO15 (0.15 mm) electrical steel—a thin-lamination grade that reduces eddy current and AC losses at high rotational speeds—to support…
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Mercedes-AMG shows how easy it is to slide its new electric GT four-door on ice and tailor its handling. It has a new driving dynamics control system called AMG Race Engineer that allows the driver to tailor the car’s behavior through three settings. Between its tri-motor powertrain and simulated V-8 sound, this should feel…
Continue readingTesla has kicked off 2026 with modest growth, signaling stabilization after a turbulent 2025—but not yet a full recovery. The EV giant reported 358,023 deliveries and 408,386 vehicles produced in the first quarter, reflecting a 6.3% year-over-year increase in deliveries and nearly 13% growth in production. While those numbers mark a clear improvement over…
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Off-the-shelf controllers with safety certifications are giving e-mobility engineers a false sense of security. An off-the-shelf BMS with a third-party functional safety certification sounds like a solved problem. SIL-rated, ASIL-rated, ready to drop into your e-mobility battery pack. But according to Rich Byczek, Global Chief Engineer for Batteries at Intertek, that certification probably doesn’t cover…
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