Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation unveiled a universal wheel drive system — called Uni Wheel — at “Uni Wheel Tech Day” in Seoul, Korea. The companies said Uni Wheel is a functionally integrated wheel drive system that improves available space inside an electric vehicle (EV) by moving the main drive system components to the…

Toyota said its new 2025 Toyota Camry will be an exclusively Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). Powering the Camry is Toyota’s first-ever sedan pairing of its 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine and fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5). Combining the engine’s power with two electric motors, Toyota said this new HEV has a standard 225 net combined horsepower…

Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, said its Gemini dual-chemistry battery achieved 608.1 miles of range in a BMW iX on a single charge. This was achieved using a WLTP test cycle, the European standard for determining the range of fully electric vehicles. …

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles in the United States to implement enhanced safety measures within its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system. This action follows safety concerns raised by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This extensive Tesla recall encompasses nearly every vehicle currently operating…

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) said it is advancing the transformation of the transportation sector toward carbon-neutral propulsion systems by integrating battery electric trucks into its own logistics operations. The deployment of the Freightliner eCascadia trucks in DTNA’s inbound logistics network demonstrates that potential within the company’s fleet, DTNA said. …

The U.S. House of Representatives announced that it will vote on the “Choice in Automobile Sales (CARS) Act” (H.R. 4468) this week, SEMA said. The SEMA-supported bill would prohibit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing the agency’s proposed federal emissions standards for light- and medium-duty motor vehicles model years ’27 to ’32, which…

Toyota said its new 2025 Toyota Camry will be an exclusively Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). Powering the Camry is Toyota’s first-ever sedan pairing of its 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine and fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5). Combining the engine’s power with two electric motors, Toyota said this new HEV has a standard 225 net combined horsepower…

ZF Aftermarket said it is taking its range for the electric drivetrain to the next level. Following products from the maintenance area, such as the ZF Lifeguard e-Fluids developed especially for EV and hybrid vehicles, the first products from the repair area are now available. With the new repair kits, independent shops now have access…

Range Energy (Range) released preliminary third-party testing results showing its technology enables up to 36.9% fuel efficiency gains (+3.25 mpg) for semi-trucks. Testing was conducted on a 25.5-mile urban/highway loop at approximately 59,000 lbs. GVW and 60 mph top speeds across multiple scenarios including stop/go and steady-speed portions. The fuel economy testing conducted by Mesilla…

Cadillac confirmed the fourth vehicle to join its expanding global electric vehicle (EV) portfolio: The Optiq. Optiq will act as the entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America, slotting in below Lyriq, a luxury compact SUV, Cadillac said. Optiq’s “spirited driving dynamics” are designed to appeal to global luxury customers, the company says. …