ETCO introduces connectors for EVs
Custom-engineered interconnects for EV battery packs and battery management systems (BMS) that resist high vibration, shock and extreme temperatures are being introduced by ETCO Incorporated. ETCO connectors for EVs are manufactured to precise OEM specifications with regard to form, function, materials, packaging and production methods, the company says. Designed to resist high vibration, shock, and
BorgWarner to provide eMotors, inverters for Chinese EVs
BorgWarner says it has been selected to provide high-voltage hairpin (HVH) eMotors for “a leading electric vehicle brand in China.” BorgWarner wasn’t specific as to which company it is referring to. The company says the eMotors will be used in the company’s second-generation 800V propulsion system platform. The vehicle model equipped with this platform is
Pirelli ‘P Zero Elect’ tire will come OE on the all-electric BMW iX
Pirelli will supply its P Zero Elect tires as original equipment to the new BMW iX, a 100% electric SUV. Pirelli says P Zero Elect tires are available for the BMW iX xDrive50 version in 255/50R21 109Y XL and 275/40R22 107Y XL sizes, with the latter size also available for the sportier M60 version. All
Hankook Tire to release new family of EV tires
In May, Hankook Tire will launch iON, its first family of tires specially designed for high-performance, premium electric vehicles. The company says characteristics of the new iON tires include further reduced rolling resistance, notably lower rolling-noise characteristics and high resilience. The iON products will initially be available in three designs at launch, in sizes between
UK car sales leap 28% in January thanks to surging EV demand
UK car sales jumped 28% in January 2022, the biggest rebound in seven months thanks to rising demand for battery-powered vehicles. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, one in five buyers opted for a car with a battery, with shipments of fully electric vehicles more than doubling and plug-in hybrids rising 47%.
Tesla records the highest R&D per car sold at $2,984
Tesla spends more on R&D than any other automaker, according to data presented by StockApps.com. The data indicates Tesla spends $2,984 on R&D per car produced, thrice the industry average and higher than the collective R&D budgets of Ford, General Motors and Chrysler per car. While Tesla spends $0 on advertising per car, the industry
EV charging infrastructure may surpass $62B by 2025
The global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is poised for an unprecedented boom, according to a recent MoneyTransfers.com analysis that shows that the global EV charging market will surpass $62 billion in 2025. What’s driving investments in EV charging? MoneyTransfers’ analysis cites several factors pushing the expected growth in investments in charging infrastructure. One of
Proterra introduces ZX5 electric bus with 738 kWh of energy
Proterra Inc. is increasing the amount of energy onboard its purpose-built ZX5 electric transit bus – delivering more battery storage to help transit agencies scale zero-emission bus fleets with electric vehicle technology. Starting in 2023, the 40-ft. Proterra ZX5 Max electric transit bus can be equipped with up to 738 kWh of onboard energy. With
Is faster EV charging worth the price?
Charging speeds for electric vehicles vary, from as little as 15 minutes using an ultra-rapid 350 kW charger, to as much as 24 hours when relying on a domestic wall outlet. OEMs are working on extending the charging rate up to 3 C (or even beyond), such as by using optimized cell cooling to allow
Bentley calls for engineers to implement ‘Five-in-Five’ EV plan
Bentley Motors has announced a recruitment drive for 100 engineers as the company accelerates its “Five-in-Five” plan, which commits Bentley to launch a new electric vehicle model each year from 2025. The open positions cover multiple disciplines of engineering and research and development, but approximately 50% are focused on electrical competencies as Bentley says it
Penske adds Orange EV electric terminal trucks to its fleet offering
Penske Truck Leasing is adding Orange EV electric terminal trucks for use with customers across the U.S. The vehicles are designed for trailer-handling operations in truck yards, warehousing and distribution centers, container terminals and related operations where short-distance moves are required. These units will be leased and maintained by Penske. Charging will take place in
Mahle supplies EV battery diagnostic tools to independent shops
Mahle Aftermarket has provided independent workshops with the means to run battery diagnostics on electric vehicles by equipping its TechPro diagnostic tool with new software. The software will initially be available free of charge. As part of the further expansion of the diagnostic function, Mahle Aftermarket says it plans to develop suitable licensing models for
