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Mahle secures orders for thermal management modules

Mahle said the modular design approach enables smaller installation spaces and drastically reduces assembly expenditures.

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LG Energy Solution’s $5.5B battery facility to be completed by 2026

LG Energy Solution said the cylindrical battery plant, called LG Energy Solution Arizona, will produce 46-Series batteries for EVs.

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Why a 12-volt battery is still essential in EVs

A device similar to an alternator, called a DC-DC converter, charges the 12-volt battery from the high-voltage battery pack.

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How important is regenerative braking for EVs?

Regenerative braking helps to increase the overall efficiency and range of the EV, increasing the range of an EV by up to 20%.

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Eaton to open Dominican Republic assembly plant to meet EV demand

The company said this project will increase supplies of Eaton’s Bussmann series fuses, which provide safety functionality in EVs.

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BorgWarner begins eMotor rotor and stator production for XPeng Motors

The product will be used on the X9 MPV, as well as XPeng’s next electric B-class sedan beginning in Q3 2024.

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Denso works to improve the range of EVs in extreme temps

The collaboration with Betterfrost aims to develop a low-energy defrost and defog system for electric vehicles.

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Recycled Rubber Coalition white paper examines EV impact on scrapped tires

The Coalition estimates there will be a 12% increase in the number of scrap tires that will be produced as drivers transition to EVs.

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Fortescue to establish advanced manufacturing center in Detroit

The facility will produce automotive and heavy-duty batteries, fast chargers and electrolyzers.

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BorgWarner forms joint venture with Shaanxi Fast Auto Drive Group

BorgWarner said bringing together its expertise with Shaanxi Fast Auto Drive Group will support the accelerated growth of electrification.

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Transtar Holding Co. Acquires Arch Auto Parts

Arch Auto Parts, which has 21 locations throughout New York City and surrounding areas, will become part of Transtar’s NexaMotion Group.

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Hyundai and Kia unveil integrated wheel drive system for EVs

The new concept moves drive components inside the wheel hub to optimize interior space in electric vehicles.

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