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News Nissan Announces

Nissan Announces "X-In-1" E-Powertrains To Cut Costs By 30%

3-in-1 EV and 5-in-1 e-Power drive units will be produced on the same line.
By Mark Kane Mar 9 2023
News Hitachi Astemo's Powertrain Components To Power Honda And Nissan xEVs

Hitachi Astemo's Powertrain Components To Power Honda And Nissan xEVs

The Japanese company intends to expand its electrification business.
By Mark Kane Dec 31 2022
Sales Top 10 EV Models By Battery Capacity Deployed: October 2022

Top 10 EV Models By Battery Capacity Deployed: October 2022

Production of the top EV models consumes a few GWh of new batteries monthly.
By Mark Kane Dec 27 2022
Commercial Vehicles Tesla Semi:

Tesla Semi: "It's A Beast" With Tri-Motor System

It has three times the power of any diesel truck on the road.
By Mark Kane Dec 2 2022
Manufacturing / Production Nidec To Build Large EV E-Axle Factory In Mexico

Nidec To Build Large EV E-Axle Factory In Mexico

It's expected that production will exceed 1 million units annually.
By Mark Kane Nov 22 2022
Manufacturing / Production GM's Toledo Propulsion Systems To Produce Ultium EV Drives

GM's Toledo Propulsion Systems To Produce Ultium EV Drives

The facility will be transformed for EV-related production through a $760 million investment.
By Mark Kane Sep 25 2022
China China: Nidec Will Build A Huge Factory For 1 Million E-Axles Annually

China: Nidec Will Build A Huge Factory For 1 Million E-Axles Annually

Nidec's target is to expand its global output to several million by 2025.
By Mark Kane May 28 2022
News Hyundai Motor Group Orders Vitesco EMR4 Axle Drives For New EVs

Hyundai Motor Group Orders Vitesco EMR4 Axle Drives For New EVs

It's expected to be used in new global B/C-segment electric vehicles.
By Mark Kane May 7 2022
Battery Tech Rivian Announces New Tech Under Development

Rivian Announces New Tech Under Development

From a heat pump to LFP batteries, new drive units, 800 V systems, bi-directional charging and more.
By Mark Kane Mar 12 2022
Industry China: Magna's JV Starts Production Of eDrives For Volkswagen's MEB

China: Magna's JV Starts Production Of eDrives For Volkswagen's MEB

The company will supply 80 kW front drive units for the Volkswagen ID.4.
By Mark Kane Feb 1 2022
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid Hub Dyno Tests Reveals Up To 1,101 HP

Tesla Model S Plaid Hub Dyno Tests Reveals Up To 1,101 HP

Tesla said the car has a peak power output of 1,020 HP.
By Mark Kane Jan 24 2022
Manufacturing / Production GM Plans Electric Motor Components Production In Western New York

GM Plans Electric Motor Components Production In Western New York

The company will invest $154 Million in its Western New York Lockport Components plant.
By Mark Kane Jan 22 2022
China Nidec's First In-Wheel EV Motor Will Be Used In Yadea Scooters

Nidec's First In-Wheel EV Motor Will Be Used In Yadea Scooters

The 2.8 kW motor has been selected by the China’s largest electric two-wheel vehicle manufacturer.
By Mark Kane Jan 3 2022
Manufacturing / Production Nidec Builds Electric Motor Factory In Serbia

Nidec Builds Electric Motor Factory In Serbia

The Japanese company intends to become a major EV motor supplier.
By Mark Kane Jan 2 2022
Manufacturing / Production GM Secures US Rare Earth Magnet Sourcing For Ultium EVs

GM Secures US Rare Earth Magnet Sourcing For Ultium EVs

The company entered into a partnership with MP Materials and Vacuumschmelze (VAC).
By Mark Kane Dec 9 2021
Industry Watch Dissection Of Tesla Model S Plaid Front Drive Unit

Watch Dissection Of Tesla Model S Plaid Front Drive Unit

Inside is the rotor with carbon fiber overwrap.
By Mark Kane Oct 26 2021
Industry Nidec Celebrates Launch Of Its Third E-Axle Traction Motor System

Nidec Celebrates Launch Of Its Third E-Axle Traction Motor System

The Nidec Ni200Ex model is installed in the newly launched Zeekr 001 in China.
By Mark Kane Oct 20 2021
Industry See The Tesla Plaid's Dual-Motor Rear Drive Unit

See The Tesla Plaid's Dual-Motor Rear Drive Unit

It has a lot in common with the Model 3's drive unit.
By Mark Kane Oct 14 2021
Industry Meet Volkswagen's MEB-Small Platform

Meet Volkswagen's MEB-Small Platform

The one for the small and affordable electric cars for the masses.
By Mark Kane Sep 6 2021
Aftermarket / Tuning SEMA: Ford Performance Teases

SEMA: Ford Performance Teases "Eluminator" Electric Crate Motor

The Eluminator will go on sale this fall after the SEMA show unveiling.
By Dan Mihalascu Aug 20 2021
Industry Sandy Munro Examines Ford Mustang Mach-E's Rear Drive Unit

Sandy Munro Examines Ford Mustang Mach-E's Rear Drive Unit

Let's see the teardown of electric motor, single-speed gearbox and inverter.
By Mark Kane Aug 8 2021
Official LG And Magna Officially Launch LG Magna e-Powertrain

LG And Magna Officially Launch LG Magna e-Powertrain

It will manufacture e-motors, inverters and on-board chargers.
By Mark Kane Jul 30 2021
Industry Mercedes-Benz Acquires YASA

Mercedes-Benz Acquires YASA

The company will develop ultra high-performance electric motors for Mercedes-Benz’s AMG.EA electric-only platform.
By Mark Kane Jul 28 2021
Industry Check Out Tesla Model 3/Model Y's Modular Electric Drive Units

Check Out Tesla Model 3/Model Y's Modular Electric Drive Units

The overview of electric motors, gears, inverters and auxiliary components reveal smart engineering.
By Mark Kane Jul 7 2021
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