Hopium partners with Bridgestone to develop Hopium Machina tires
Hopium is partnering with Bridgestone to develop tires for its sedan, Hopium Machina. The goal of the partnership is to design bespoke tyres with low rolling resistance technology, a major factor to enhance the vehicle’s 1,000km (approx. 620 miles) driving range. The tires will be created using Bridgestone’s proprietary “Virtual Tire Development” technology. Under its
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
How important is wheel bearing choice in EVs?
Here’s a newsflash: EVs are heavy. So are hybrids. And the simple truth of it is that many of the components in these vehicles need to work harder simply due to the stresses of their environment. Not even many of the components that have been tried and true on ICE vehicles get a break here
American Battery Solutions re-launches manufacturing facility to meet li-ion battery demand
American Battery Solutions, Inc. has formally re-launched its upgraded 170,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, with critical added production capacity to meet the growing demand for lithium-ion batteries used in light electric vehicles and numerous industrial and recreational applications. The Springboro, Ohio facility, purchased from Robert Bosch Battery Systems in 2019, includes additional investment in equipment and
NRS highlights the importance of corrosion-resistant brake pads
NUCAP Industries highlighted the need for corrosion-resistant brake pads, especially after a long winter where corrosion-causing deicing chemicals cling to a vehicle’s underside can reduce brake pad life. The NRS galvanized brake pad features premium friction material backed by zinc-plated steel designed to outlast competitive brake pads. NUCAP says the use of galvanized steel helps
ZF Aftermarket releases full line of TRW Electric Blue brake pads
ZF Aftermarket has announced the full line availability of its TRW Electric Blue brake pads. Designed for electric and hybrid vehicles, the company says TRW Electric Blue offers copper-free replacement pads that reduce noise, vibration and dust emissions on carbon-reducing vehicles. ZF says TRW Electric Blue comes in 75 SKUs, covering most EVs and hybrids
EV graphite processor Urbix expands to the UK
Urbix Inc., a U.S.-based graphite processor, has announced the first stage of its global expansion program by establishing a UK entity. Urbix UK, Ltd. will be strategically crucial to accelerate deployment of local facilities to supply UK and European-based automakers and battery industries with Urbix’s advanced materials for anodes. The company aims to supply 30%
Kohler Engines joins eFuel Alliance
Kohler Engines is now a member of the eFuel Alliance, a European organization that represents the interests of companies producing synthetic fuels from renewable energy on an industrial scale. Its mission is to proceed on the path of synthetic or biogenic fuel production as an alternative to conventional fuels and, in this way, contribute to
What is the Mullen FIVE & what’s next for the EV maker – Q&A
After Mullen debuted the Mullen FIVE EV crossover at the 2021 LA Auto Show last year, The Buzz started hearing a … well, a buzz about it. Since November, that buzz has steadily evolved into something more like a chanting for more from a growing fanbase. Maybe demand stems from the vehicle’s 325-mile range, or
