Automotive

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Littelfuse high-precision TMR angle sensors for electric and off-highway mobility

Littelfuse has introduced two new magnetic angle sensors, the LF53466 and LF53464, to their portfolio, aimed squarely at demanding industrial, automotive, and consumer applications where precise angle measurement is paramount.

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Fasteners for EV assembly

Peter Donaldson assesses the relative strengths of the fastening techniques used in EV fabrication. Nuts, bolts and screws with standardised sizes and thread pitches were one of the most important technological developments in the history of manufacturing. Without them – and the wider field of fasteners that they represent – it is more than likely that mass production as we know it would not exist.

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Munro Series-M 4×4

Peter Donaldson reveals the wizardry behind a tough 4x4 utility EV platform that promises unlimited variation Munro Vehicles’ Series-M is a family of rugged 4x4 EVs emphasising high off-road performance with on-road manners good enough to be accepted in polite company. However, the use of 24 V bus and truck ancillary components reveals that it is intended to be more industrial equipment than status symbol by nature.

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Kindred Motorworks EV Bronco

Kindred Motorworks has reimagined the legendary Ford Bronco as an electric icon for the 21st century, modifying this popular classic from the frame up to create a machine with performance streets ahead of the original, reveals Will Gray

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Comau launches modular spot welding gun for EV production lines

Single-body architecture promises faster changeovers and reduced maintenance costs across multi-robot installations Italian automation specialist Comau has introduced its N-WG spot welding gun at Automatica 2025, targeting the growing demand for flexible manufacturing systems in electric vehicle production. The gun’s single-body design addresses a common pain point in automotive assembly: the need to rapidly switch between different welding configurations without extended downtime.

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Ryvid

The ambitious founders of Ryvid have created a range of motorbikes designed to electrify the mass market in the Far East, then take over the streets of every major town and city on the planet, reports Will Gray. Ryvid was founded by three California-based engineers

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In conversation with Mike Bassett

Mike Bassett, Head of Engineering at MAHLE Powertrain, speaks to Will Gray about hybridisation, EV innovation and why the future of vehicle propulsion has many routes Mike Bassett leads approximately 180 engineers and technicians tasked with innovating the technology behind MAHLE Powertrain’s advanced propulsion systems. Having initially been schooled in the thermodynamics of ICE engines, his route has followed a fascinating path as the world pivots from petrol, via hybridisation, to a currently EV-focused future.

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Renault ups hybrid ante with E-Tech 160 powertrain

Renault has unveiled its latest full hybrid powertrain, the E-Tech 160, targeting the compact crossover segment with a technical package delivering both higher power density and improved fuel efficiency. The new 1.8 L series-parallel hybrid system, now available on Captur and Symbioz, represents a significant evolution in Renault's hybrid architecture, focusing on optimized combustion, enhanced electric drive capability, and improved system integration.

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In conversation: Tony Fong

Everrati’s head of engineering discusses novel ways of electrifying classic cars with Will Gray Electric vehicle (EV) technology is moving at a rapid pace and much of that is thanks to people like Tony Fong. As head of engineering at luxury electric car company Everrati, he is pioneering cutting-edge innovation in the most unlikely of places – by implanting the latest powertrain components into old classics to create the systems of the future.

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Cybersecurity

Nick Flaherty uncovers new ways to make e-mobility software safer. A competition in Japan has discovered 49 vulnerabilities in automotive software, of which the developers were unaware. In the Pwn2Own Automotive 2025, researchers targeted EV-charging electronic control units (ECUs), where a flaw allowed the manipulation of charging parameters in the powertrain ECU, risking battery thermal runaway.

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