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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NaaS Technology Inc., the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, today announced that it has joined the China ESG Alliance as the first member from China's electric vehicle charging sector. This strategic move highlights NaaS's dedication to advancing sustainable practices and enhancing green, low-carbon initiatives across the industry. "Joining the China ESG Alliance is a pivotal step for NaaS as we continue to drive sustainable practices acr

Pando Electric is introducing a new standard in EV charging for multi-family properties: a cost-effective solution to leverage existing NEMA 14-50 electrical sockets that minimize upfront set-up costs; compact, easy-to-install hardware to deliver high-speed Level 2 charging; and smart adaptive load management software that optimizes electricity usage. All combined, Pando Electric enables property owners to address today's EV charging demands while ensuring their infrastructure is prepared

Alongside the Ferrari F40 and Ferrari 288 GTO, the Ferrari Testarossa is one of the most legendary sports cars of the eighties. For the first time, KW Automotive has developed a road-legal KW V3 Classic suspension kit for the Ferrari Testarossa. The coilover suspension, which can be independently adjusted for compression and rebound, features stainless steel housings and an optional hydraulic lift system for the front axle. By pressing a button, ground clearance increases by 45 millimeters, a

Accuron Technologies (Accuron), in partnership with Hyundai CRADLE Hyundai Motor’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, is pleased to announce a strategic investment in Xnergy Autonomous Power Technologies (Xnergy), a Singapore-headquartered start-up developing contactless charging solutions for autonomous electrified mobility. This investment also heralds the formal launch of Accuron’s New Ventures pillar dedicated to fostering innovative technologies through targete

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today announced the extension of its agreement with Sonic Automotive, Inc. one of the nation’s largest automotive and powersports retailers, to provide its dealerships with the CDK Dealer Management System (DMS) and its Dealership Xperience Modern Retail Suite, a set of powerful software tools that connects the consumer-to-dealer buying journey into a single, unified transaction for a more satisfying experience. By continui

This partnership follows a larger global agreement between TotalEnergies and Point S. TotalEnergies Marketing USA is pleased to announce their commercial partnership with Point S North America and its retail shop network in the USA. As part of this agreement, TotalEnergies Marketing USA will offer its full range of premium Quartz Engine Oils through the Point S network. "We are delighted about this partnership with Point S North America, a company that we share so many values w