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Nidec Traction expands global production with new auto-winding AC motor line in Mexico

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Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Traction has launched a high-capacity auto-winding AC motor production line at its Mexico plant. The new line, capable of producing 100,000 units annually, started production in early April. The expansion supports Nidec’s “region-for-region” strategy, aimed at aligning production and service capabilities more closely with local market demands, the company said…. Read more…

Samsung SDI starts production of 46-series cylindrical batteries

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South Korean battery and electronic material manufacturer Samsung SDI has started production of 46-series cylindrical batteries with a diameter of 46 mm. The modules will be initially supplied to an American customer for use in micro-mobility applications. Samsung SDI unveiled its 46-series lineup, consisting of four sizes—4680, 4695, 46100 and 46120—earlier this month. It plans… Read more…

Volvo CE debuts all-new mid-size electric wheel loader and updated electric excavator

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Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has introduced a new L120 Electric wheel loader and a refreshed 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator. The models are the first mid-sized machines in the Volvo CE electric lineup, joining three mini-excavators, two compact wheel loaders and an asphalt compactor. “The EC230 and L120 electric models give our customers options for applications… Read more…

XCharge and Hypercharge to deploy GridLink chargers across Canada

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High-power EV charging and battery-integrated systems provider XCharge North America has formed a strategic partnership with Hypercharge Networks, a North American EV solutions provider, to bring GridLink chargers to Canada. XCharge will supply GridLinks to Hypercharge, which will distribute the chargers to automotive dealerships and other customers across British Columbia and Ontario. As part of… Read more…

Xiaomi unleashes full power of SU7 Ultra after customer backlash

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The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the tech giant’s high-performance electric sedan, is now delivering its originally advertised power after the latest software update. Following its launch, some owners of the flagship EV discovered that a software setting limited the car’s output to 900 horsepower despite the vehicle’s capability to produce significantly more. This sparked immediate disappointment among buyers who had paid… Read more…

Chery is deploying an army of blonde humanoid robots called Mornine to sell its cars [Video]

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If you thought Tesla or XPeng’s bipedal humanoid robots were a creepy glimpse into the future, wait until you see what Chinese automaker Chery Automotive is deploying. Alongside business partner AiMOGA, Chery is encouraging its dealers to purchase a Mornine robot to help sell vehicles to customers. Mornine definitely won’t scare anyone away, right. Read more…

Pickering Interfaces launches high-speed PXI resolver simulation modules

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Electronic test and verification firm Pickering Interfaces has expanded its 41-670 (PXI) and 43-670 (PXIe) LVDT, RVDT and resolver simulator modules to include high-speed resolver simulation up to 130 kRPM rotation to provide precise testing of advanced servo systems in industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense. The updated module enables the simulation of multiple… Read more…

Henkel showcases new virtual adhesives, mica replacement safety coatings and structural adhesive debonding tech

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At the upcoming Battery Show Europe, German adhesive specialist Henkel will showcase its latest advances in adhesives, functional coatings, thermal management and sealing solutions, which the company calls “key enablers of safer, more efficient and more sustainable EV batteries.” “At Henkel, we are collaborating closely with industry partners to push the boundaries of EV battery… Read more…