Tag Archives: e-mobility

Schaeffler AG Strengthens Leadership Team to Drive E-Mobility Growth Amid Vitesco Merger

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG has made strategic appointments to its Executive Board as part of its preparation for a merger with Vitesco Technologies. Thomas Stierle, previously with Vitesco, will lead Schaeffler’s new E-Mobility division starting in October 2024. Dr. Jochen … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Welcomes 500+ New Trainees with a Focus on E-Mobility and Automation

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has welcomed 511 new apprentices and 27 dual students for the 2024 training year across its German production sites in Munich, Nuremberg, Salzgitter, and its service operations. This intake brings the total number of … Read the full press release

Škoda Unveils Epiq: A Compact City SUV Crossover Packed with Modern Design and Technology

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has announced the forthcoming release of its electric city SUV crossover, the Škoda Epiq, slated for unveiling in 2025. With an anticipated starting price of approximately 25,000 euros, the Epiq boasts a length of 4.1 meters, … Read the full press release

Driving Toward a Greener Future: Daimler Buses Launches Hydrogen-Powered Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses introduces the groundbreaking Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell at the mobility move 2024 conference in Berlin. This electric articulated bus, featuring NMC3 batteries and hydrogen fuel cell technology, offers an impressive range of up to 400 … Read the full press release

Irizar e-mobility Utilizes Recycled Aluminium Produced with Green Hydrogen in Electric Buses

(IN BRIEF) Irizar e-mobility, a Spanish electric vehicle manufacturer, has become the first company to incorporate recycled aluminium produced using green hydrogen into their products. Hydro Extrusions, their supplier, produced the recycled aluminium in Navarra, Spain, using green hydrogen, which … Read the full press release

SAE International Adopts MAHLE’s Positioning System as Global Standard for Wireless EV Charging

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE, a leading automotive technology company, has developed a groundbreaking positioning system, known as the Differential Inductive Positioning System (DIPS), for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EVs). This innovative technology automatically aligns an EV precisely above the charging … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Wins Key Contract for Electric Vehicle (EV) Bearings in E-Mobility Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a tech enterprise, has secured an order for plain bearings to be used in a planetary gear set for an electric vehicle produced by an international automaker with a focus on e-mobility. The order represents significant annual … Read the full press release

Vitesco Technologies and Infineon Deepen Partnership to Boost E-Mobility Efficiency with Billion-Euro Deal

(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies and Infineon Technologies are deepening their longstanding partnership to enhance efficiency and system costs in electrified vehicles. Under a multi-year agreement set to commence in 2027, Vitesco Technologies will integrate Infineon’s AURIX™ TC4x microcontroller family into … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ’s Advanced Rolling Mill to Boost ArcelorMittal’s E-Mobility Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a leading international technology group, has secured a major contract from ArcelorMittal in France to provide a cutting-edge reversible 6-high cold-rolling mill for processing high-grade non-oriented silicon steel strip (NGO) used in electric motors for e-mobility. This … Read the full press release

Elli by Volkswagen Group at IAA Munich: A Glimpse into Future Energy Innovations and Charging Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s e-mobility brand, Elli, is set to reveal innovative charging solutions and future energy innovations at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich. Highlighting their commitment to holistic energy solutions, Elli’s showcase will feature the groundbreaking Flexpole … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Steers Transformation with Impressive Strides in Tech Platforms at IAA Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s CEO, Oliver Blume, announces substantial advancements in the company’s four core technology platforms during the IAA Mobility conference in Munich. The Group’s shift from traditional automaker to integrated mobility provider is marked by achievements in sustainable … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and Audi Forge Strategic Partnerships with Chinese Automakers to Accelerate E-Mobility Expansion in China

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group is expanding its presence in the fast-growing e-mobility market in China through strategic cooperations with local automakers. The VW brand has signed a technological framework agreement with XPENG for joint development of two electric models in … Read the full press release

MAHLE Aims to Lead in E-Mobility as System Champion, Introduces Innovative Electric Motor Technology Kit

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE, an international technology group, aims to position itself as the system champion in e-mobility, according to Arnd Franz, Chairman of the MAHLE Management Board and CEO. The company presented a new technology kit for electric motors that … Read the full press release

ABB Formula E Showcases E-Mobility in Rome, Highlighting Commitment to Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is set to take place in Rome this weekend, showcasing the excitement of e-mobility. The circuit, located in the south of the city, is one of the longest tracks on the … Read the full press release

Etrel and Repower Italia Collaborate to Expand EV Charging Network in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Etrel, a subsidiary of Landis+Gyr, and Repower Italia have partnered to boost the growth of Repower’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Italy. Repower Italia, a trusted provider of electric mobility services, currently operates over 1700 charging points. … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Multimillion-Euro Order for High-Voltage Electric Coolant Pumps from Major Automaker

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a significant order worth millions of euros for high-voltage electric coolant pumps from a major international automaker. The pumps will be used in the customer’s 800V architecture and offer advantages such as low friction, long … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s Electric Cars Take Center Stage in “Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie” Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has partnered with ZAG and Mediawan Kids & Family for the upcoming “Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie.” The exclusive partnership will feature Volkswagen’s fully electric cars in the animated film. Characters like Ladybug and Cat … Read the full press release

E.ON and alpitronic Collaborate to Deploy 4,500 Fast-Charging Stations Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and alpitronic have partnered to accelerate the growth of e-mobility by deploying 4,500 additional fast-charging stations across Europe by 2025. With the goal of registering 15 million electric vehicles in Germany by 2030, E.ON is investing in … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Commits to E-Mobility Transformation with Battery System Production Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has announced the production of 500,000 battery systems at its plant in Mladá Boleslav, which are mounted in MEB vehicles and plug-in hybrid models by Volkswagen Group brands, including Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi and SEAT. The milestone … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Technology Focuses on Scalability and Competitiveness in E-Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group Technology has announced that it contributed around 40% of the total value added, including a new electric drive generation, for Volkswagen’s new flagship ID.7. The highly efficient drive generation, called APP550, has higher performance and improved … Read the full press release