Automotive

The Chinese car brand BYD is best known for its battery-powered electric vehicles. The Seal U DM-i expands the range with a PHEV SUV.

Renault is presenting an all-wheel drive version of the new R4 at the French Open. The Renault 4 Savane 4x4 Concept is still a show car.

The Fraunhofer IZM has developed a new inverter in collaboration with Porsche and Bosch. It is designed to process high amounts of energy with low inductance in a very small space.

Important step in the development of solid-state batteries: A new material conducts lithium ions over 30% faster than all previously known materials.

Audi has unveiled the new A6 sedan with combustion engines. As in the Avant, the gasoline and diesel engines are partly equipped with MHEV plus mild hybrid technology.

New engine and chassis for the BMW Motorrad R 1300 R. The "Dynamic Roadster" with boxer engine is available in four versions.

BorgWarner is demonstrating efficient processes for battery systems in Darmstadt. Around 65,000 NMC and LFP batteries have been developed and delivered since 2018.

Schaeffler showcased new heavy-duty motors at Bauma 2025. The 800 V electric motor series for electric and hybrid drive systems will be available in three variants.