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Ferrari Elettrica signals bold leap in electric supercar performance and innovation

Ferrari’s Elettrica marks a technical and cultural milestone for the brand, its first fully electric model after years of hybrid experimentation and Formula 1 tech development. The chassis follows a traditional mid/rear-engined berlinetta setup, yet adapts for the unique demands of electrification: placing 85% of the battery mass along the floor between the axles to drop the center of gravity by 80 mm versus combustion versions.

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Open-source e-mobility

For more than a century, automotive OEMs and their suppliers have taken a proprietary attitude to their technologies. This approach, while effective, created a fragmented ecosystem and, arguably, stifled innovation. But as electrified vehicles and their complex software-defined systems become mainstream, a more collaborative and potentially revolutionary model is emerging. Encompassing hardware as well as […]

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Cayenne Electric tested from virtual prototype to extreme real world endurance

Porsche is preparing to launch its first all electric Cayenne and has streamlined development by relying more on virtual testing. Instead of building more than 100 conventional prototypes engineers created digital models that were driven on precisely mapped routes ranging from the Nürburgring to city traffic.

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SERES Power unveils Super Range-Extender and distributed e-drive at IAA MOBILITY

SERES Power marked its debut at IAA MOBILITY 2025 on September 9 with the global launch of its latest generation Super Range-Extender System, a new high-efficiency engine platform and an updated distributed e-drive system. More than 60 representatives from AVL, Bosch, Mahle, Schaeffler, Valeo, Stellantis, Mubea, Infineon and other leading suppliers, along with international media, attended the unveiling and technical salon.

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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

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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

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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