Pirelli introduces its first replacement tire for EVs
Pirelli has introduced its first replacement tire developed specifically for electric vehicles in North America: the P Zero All Season Plus with an “Elect” marking. The Elect marking shows consumers the tire is low rolling resistance, designed to increase the driving range while reducing consumption. Compared to a non-elect P Zero All Season Plus product,
Amsted Automotive Group supplies E-axle disconnect technology to Rivian EVs
Amsted Automotive Group says it has developed an E-axle solution that launched in the new electric vehicle lineup from Rivian Automotive. The Dynamic Controllable Clutch (DCC), an electro-mechanical E-axle disconnect system, addresses the need for new torque-management solutions for EVs, providing seamless shifting technology and performance, while significantly extending the battery range, the company says.
MAE delivers first of three BEV test stands
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), a manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, has announced that the company delivered the first of three functional test stands for a “major original equipment manufacturer of battery electric vehicles (BEV).” The company says the BEV manufacturer contacted MAE to design and build three different pieces of testing equipment:
Jaguar Land Rover gives second life to I-Pace EV batteries
Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Pramac to develop a portable, zero-emission energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries. Called the “Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System” (ESS), Pramac’s technology – which features lithium-ion cells from Jaguar I-PACE batteries taken from prototype and engineering test vehicles – supplies zero-emission power where access to
Gogoro unveils swappable EV solid-state battery prototype
Gogoro Inc. has revealed its prototype of a solid-state lithium ceramic battery for two-wheel battery swapping. Jointly developed by Gogoro and ProLogium Technology, the new Gogoro solid-state battery prototype integrates with Gogoro’s existing vehicles and swapping network. Gogoro says solid-state lithium ceramic batteries are expected to replace traditional lithium-ion batteries and become the mainstream power
Goodyear launches tires for last-mile delivery, including EV tire
At this year’s Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla., and Work Truck Week summit in Indianapolis, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. showcased two new tires for the growing last-mile delivery sector: the Endurance RSA ULT and Fuel Max RSA ULT. The “ElectricDrive Ready” Endurance RSA ULTis Goodyear’s first tire equipped for
Continental supplies OE tires for the new Kia EV6
Continental Tires has been chosen to supply OE tires for Kia’s new all-electric Kia EV6. As a result, the tiremaker supplies two types of tires to Kia plants: the PremiumContact 6 and the CrossContact RX. Specially engineered for safe and comfortable driving, the PremiumContact 6 tires offer low rolling resistance, thus helping the Kia EV6
REE tests ultra-modular EV truck & bus chassis
REE Automotive Ltd. announced it is commencing trials of its P7 platform designed for commercial delivery vehicles and walk-in vans. The P7 platform, targeted to a U.S.-based delivery van program, was designed based on functional and operational specifications from one of the world’s largest delivery companies, the company says. The company says the P7 modular
Nikola, Proterra agree to battery supply for zero-emission Class 8 trucks
Nikola Corporation and Proterra Inc. have announced a strategic, multi-year supply agreement to power Nikola zero-emission semi-trucks with Proterra’s battery technology. Proterra product is expected to be incorporated in the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle and Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The first Proterra Powered Nikola semi-trucks are expected to be produced in the fourth
Pirelli tire designed for Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Ed.
Pirelli is spec’ing tires for the new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition. A new technical collaboration between the two companies has resulted in a specific Pirelli P Zero tire, part of a family of UHP tires that offer the right balance between driveability and comfort, the companies say. The tires developed for the
Magna all-electric powertrain to debut in 2022
The EtelligentReach achieves a range increase of up to 90 miles, or 30% compared to certain production BEVs in this segment, the company says.
Hybrid and all-electric vehicle powertrain testing
The technology is out there to ensure proper testing and realization of the energy efficiency benefits promised by hybrid and electric vehicles.
