LG pulls out of RM37bil Indonesia EV battery project
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has pulled out from a Rp142 trillion (RM36.9 billion) deal it signed with the Indonesian government in 2020 - called Indonesia Grand Package - to develop EV battery …
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CATL launches Naxtra – new sodium-ion battery brand
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) has launched a new brand for its sodium-ion batteries - Naxtra - as well as a second generation of its fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) battery, Reuters …
Horse Powertrain Future Hybrid Concept – ICE-hybrid modular powertrain to fit battery-electric vehicles
Horse Powertrain, a Geely-Renault joint venture has unveiled its Future Hybrid Concept, a modular powertrain concept that is designed to hybridise battery-electric vehicle platforms to yield an internal-combustion hybrid powertrain that fits …
Proton eMas 7 OTA update fixes radio memory issue
Proton distributor for the eMas 7 EV, Pro-Net has rolled out the Flyme Auto S version 1.1.4 firmware update over-the-air earlier this week, paultan.org has learnt. Some progress has been made, specifically …
Hyundai to roll out next-gen interior design in 2026; buttons to stay, infotainment screens may get smaller
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift cabin Hyundai will begin rolling out its next-generation cabin designs for models that will debut next year, with physical buttons set to stay in a bid to …
BYD unveils “God’s Eye” DiPilot ADAS suite; to roll out in all BYD, Denza, Yangwang models sold in China
BYD has announced its DiPilot suite of driving assistance systems, also known as "God's Eye" (天神之眼), which will be deployed in all new BYD models in China across three tiers, free of …
Hyundai may unveil solid-state battery next month
Hyundai may unveil its first solid-state battery, called the 'dream battery', next month, with longer range and faster charging compared to similarly-sized lithium-ion batteries, Autocar writes, citing an ET News report. March …
Toyota to use Nvidia Drive AGX Orin supercomputer, AI-enabled DriveOS for next-gen autonomous vehicles
Toyota (2019 LQ Concept pictured) is among the companies that will use Nvidia's Drive AGX Orin supercomputer and DriveOS operating system to power its next-gen autonomous vehicles, Nvidia has announced at the …
BMW Panoramic iDrive to be shown at CES 2025 – production version of infotainment, instrumentation
BMW will be showcasing its Panoramic iDrive at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 that returns to Las Vegas next year, which is the manufacturer's display and operation concept for production …
CATL announces new EV skateboard platform capable of withstanding 120 km/h impact without catching fire
CATL CIIC skateboard platform from 2023 Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world's biggest EV battery maker, has launched a new electric vehicle chassis that has safety as its key selling point. According …
MGTC commences EV bike battery swapping project in Malaysia – 40 units to be trialled over two months
The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) has commenced its electric motorcycle battery swapping systems project. Starting tomorrow, December 10, 2024, the EV bike demonstration runs for a duration of …
Waze can now show EV charging points in Malaysia
In March last year, Waze announced that it had added an option to display electric vehicle (EV) charging station locations in the app. The feature was not available in Malaysia then, but …
CATL unveils Freevoy hybrid battery with over 400 km EV range; to feature in 30 hybrid models from 2025
Battery manufacturer Contemporary Amprex Technology Limited (CATL) has unveiled its latest product, the Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery that is claimed to be the world's first hybrid vehicle battery to offer a pure …
Honda begins joint research on AI tech with Indian IITs to refine driver assistance, automated driving systems
Honda has announced that it has started joint research with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) on Honda Cooperative Intelligence (Honda CI). Honda …
Tesla Bot ‘Optimus’ in Malaysia – Gen 1 robot shown
Alongside its electric vehicles, Tesla is also deep in development of autonomous and robotics technologies, among which is the Optimus autonomous humanoid robot. The example that was put on display in Pavilion …
JuiceUP open payment system for EV public charging launched at EVx 2024 by DPM Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof
JuiceUP, the open payment system for EV public charging has been officially launched today at the paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo (EVx) in Setia Alam, Selangor by the deputy prime minister of Malaysia, …
Geely Aegis LFP battery – higher energy density, more compact; to debut in Geely Galaxy E5, Proton eMas EV
Geely has unveiled its latest-generation 'short blade' lithium iron phosphate battery dubbed Aegis, which boasts of energy density of 192 Wh per kg along with host of improvements over the manufacturer's existing …
DC Handal 400 kW DC fast charger now at WCE Taiping Selatan, highest in Malaysia yet; RM1.50/kWh
Electric vehicle users now have another charging location along a highway, and this one is located along the West Coast Expressway (WCE) at the Taiping Selatan toll plaza (southbound). Operated by DC …
ZF shows new steering wheel airbag design allowing smartphone-like functions with touchscreens, sensors
The airbag is now a staple of passive safety equipment in a passenger vehicle, with the component assembly having been introduced to cars in the 1980s. The steering wheel has since been …
EV fire blanket demonstrated by Fire and Rescue department of Malaysia – suitable for most vehicles
Of the several concerns regarding electric vehicle operation and ownership, the risk of fire is rare but nonetheless present. Given that thermal runaway is one of the key concerns, this poses a …
