article thumbnail

Dongfeng Motor launches the E70 and Voyah Zhuiguang with ProteanDrive in-wheel motors

Green Car Congress

China-based Dongfeng Motor (DFM) has launched two new passenger cars powered by ProteanDrive Pd18 in-wheel motors. Unveiled at the event was the E70, the world’s first fully homologated passenger car equipped with ProteanDrive, alongside the Voyah Zhuiguang, a luxury sedan built on a new vehicle platform using in-wheel-motors.

Motor 417
article thumbnail

Protean Electric enters new partnership with Dongfeng Motor to advance market adoption of in-wheel motor technology

Green Car Congress

Protean Electric, a leader of in-wheel motor (IWM) technology for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and future transport solutions, announced a new partnership between Dongfeng Motor Corporation Technical Center and Protean’s joint venture in China, Wuxi Weifu Electric Drive Technology (WFDT).

Motor 259
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz electric motor subsidiary YASA appoints Jürgen Banken as new CEO

Green Car Congress

YASA’s axial-flux electric motor technology offers the greatest efficiencies and highest power densities in class for the smallest size and weight. Since 2016, Banken has been responsible for delivering Mercedes-Benz electric propulsion systems, including the EQS from concept to delivery of its Electric Drive Unit.

Mercedes 243
article thumbnail

Hyundai Motor Group takes a stake in AI semiconductor firm Tenstorrent

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor Group announced a strategic investment in Tenstorrent , an artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor company based in Toronto, Canada, which will allow the Group to integrate AI into future Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles, and other future mobilities, including robotics and advanced air mobility (AAM).

Hyundai 150
article thumbnail

NTN to supply in-wheel motors to EV startup FSAT in China

Green Car Congress

Japan-based NTN, a leading global supplier of hub bearings and driveshafts, will supply in-wheel motor technology to EV startup Changchun Fawsn Auto Tech (FSAT), established in October 2017 by FAW Group. FSAT will exhibit a prototype vehicle at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. NTN’s latest in-wheel motor.

Motor 292
article thumbnail

Hyundai Motor to sell only all-electric vehicles in Norway from 2023

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor Norway will sell only fully-electric zero-emission cars in the Norwegian market from 2023 onwards. After eight years of continuous growth, Hyundai has established itself as one of the biggest automotive brands in the Norwegian market.

Norway 143
article thumbnail

CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

Our RAV4 EV had a range of only 103 miles per charge and had no fast charging mode, so when Tesla announced their 310 mile range Model 3 in 2016 and its $35,000 price. The first Bolt displayed at the annual National Drive Electric Event in 2016 in Los Angeles. The Bolt debuts at the 2016 LA Car Show. Installing the 5.2