BYD Seal | X Shore PRO | LG Magna e-Powertrain in Hungary | Vitesco EV power module

Volume 3, Issue 17

BYD brings Seal electric sedan to Europe

The Chinese new-energy-vehicle leader adds the D-segment EV, shown at the IAA Mobility event in Munich, which breaks new ground with the advanced e-Platform 3.0, cell-to-body construction, in-house Blade battery, 8-in-1 powertrain, and “Ocean-inspired” design language.

X Shore launches electric boat for ‘professional sectors’

The new PRO model—based on the X Shore’s 8-m platform and aimed at accelerating the net-zero transition so organizations can reach their sustainability targets—follows news of X Shore 1 upgrades via a strengthened Bosch Engineering collaboration.

LG and Magna announce new e-powertrain facility in Hungary

The LG Magna e-Powertrain joint venture is expanding its operations with a new factory in Hungary, with plans to start production with e-motors in 2026 and offer a suite of electrified powertrain solutions in the future including inverters and onboard chargers.

Vitesco Technologies develops silicon-carbide power module for EVs

Combined with an overmolding process, it results in a more robust inverter module with increased power density, lower cost, and reduced weight to be supplied to a major global customer from mid-2025.

Digital Loop aims to streamline software homologation processes with simulation

The collaboration of Kontrol, dSPACE, FEV.io, TÜV SÜD, Microsoft Germany, T-Systems, and Berylls announced at the IAA Mobility event in Munich is developing a new digital solution for the approval of updates for software-defined vehicles.

Partner Content from Inside Autonomous Vehicles

Schaeffler and VDL to team on self-driving shuttles

SAE releases latest best practice for automated vehicle safety

Ghost aims to democratize consumer car autonomy using generalized AI

Deep Orange team creates off-road AV to aid in natural disasters

Bigger no longer always better for haul trucks if self-driven

Rivian sensor leader discusses importance of better localization sensors for Level 3

The Futurride enewsletter covers the latest trends and technology for sustainable mobility.

Please share this email with your connections so they can also join the movement and support our startup's content development.

Don't get left behind!