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.
How much do electric trucks get out of regenerative braking?
Rather than using the foundation brakes to slow the vehicle, regen braking means the powertrain absorbs the energy and recharges the battery.
New rubber could make longer lasting, safer EV batteries
For EVs to become mainstream, they need cost-effective, safer, longer-lasting batteries that won’t explode during use or harm the environment. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology may have found a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries made from a common material: Rubber. Elastomers, or synthetic rubbers, are widely used in consumer products and advanced
Allison Transmission completes eAxle assembly line installation
This production line integrates automated assembly features and will manufacture Allison’s eGen Power series of fully integrated electric axles.
EV material and component opportunities outside battery cells
Now is the time to prioritize material developments and strategies to take advantage of this rapidly growing market.
Bridgestone named tire supplier for Audi Q4 e-tron
Bridgestone says it developed custom-engineered, ultra-low rolling resistance summer tires with Enliten Technology.
BorgWarner gets grant to grow EV business
BorgWarner Cadillac will manufacture advanced HVCH systems that will be used to manage cabin and battery temperatures in EVs.
Goodyear releases ElectricDrive GT EV replacement tire
The company says the tire has an asymmetric tread pattern and a tread compound that provides enhanced all-season traction.
EV batteries are big business
Despite the advances in power and range in the past few years, range anxiety, cost and charging speed could all be improved.
