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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toshiba launches automotive digital isolators for EVs
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of a series of two-channel, high-speed digital isolators designed to enhance the safety and reliability of hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). These AEC-Q100 qualified devices are part of the DCM32xx00 series and offer high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) for stable operation. The new digital isolators from Toshiba are engineered to support data transmission rates of up to 50Mbps and boast an impressive CMTI of 100kV/µs (typ.). This makes them particularly suitable for critical automotive systems like on-board chargers (OBC) and battery management systems (BMS), which are essential components of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Utilising Toshiba's proprietary magnetic coupling technology, the DCM32xx00 series ensures a high CMTI at supply voltages ranging from 3.0V to 5.0V, with a common-mode voltage (VCM) of 1500V. This feature helps the devices to resist common-mode electrical noise, thus maintaining stable control signals for reliable operation of the vehicle's equipment. The two-channel isolators provide flexible configuration options and are designed to meet the requirements of high-speed communication applications, such as I/O interfaces with control area network (CAN) communications. They offer low pulse-width distortion and are housed in a narrow 8-pin SOIC8-N package, ensuring stable performance in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +125°C. Toshiba has also introduced a new series of four-channel high-speed standard digital isolators, the DCM34xx01 Series, in February. These devices also feature a CMTI of 100kV/μs (typ.) and support data rates of up to 50Mbps, further demonstrating Toshiba's commitment to the automotive sector. Furthermore, Toshiba began offering engineering samples of its TB9084FTG, a MOSFET gate driver IC, in November last year. This component is designed for three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors, which are increasingly preferred by automotive OEMs for their quiet operation and longevity in applications such as powered doors and adjustable seating. "Toshiba launches automotive digital isolators for EVs" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
KGM plans to boost EV line-up in collaboration with Chery
KG Mobility (KGM, formerly SsangYong) has announced that it plans to introduce seven new models by 2030, as the South Korean automaker looks to strengthen its line-up of electrified vehicles for global markets. KGM's chairman, Kwak Jae-sun, outlined the company's ambitious future product plans at the 'KGM Forward' conference held at its headquarters in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. Kwak Jae-sun confirmed that KGM plans to expand its line-up of SUVs and MPVs to meet global demand, adding that the company will step up its collaboration with global partners to secure technologies to produce extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), strengthening its existing portfolio of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Last year KGM, formerly known as Ssangyong Motor, signed a strategic partnership agreement with China's Chery Automobile Company, involving platform licensing and technology sharing aimed at helping it strengthen its range of electrified vehicles. KGM confirmed that it is developing a new medium-to-large SUV range, the SE10, in collaboration with Chery which is scheduled to go into production next year. This will be followed by the KR10, the successor to the current Korando SUV, and a passenger minibus/MPV and cargo van range. In the meantime, KGM plans to launch the Action Hybrid In the second half of this year. Kwak Jung-hyun, the head of KGM's Business Strategy Division, pointed out that the 'domestic MPV market is expected to see increased demand for care for school-age children and parents, as well as leisure activities, but there aren't many models accessible to consumers. We will launch a new MPV to expand consumer choices in the growing minivan market.' "KGM plans to boost EV line-up in collaboration with Chery" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Recorder
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Budget 2025-26: Pakistan's auto industry seeks clarifications about EVs, hybrid cars
KARACHI: The automotive industry is seeking urgent clarification on recent measures proposed in the federal budget 2025-26 that could significantly impact the electric and hybrid vehicle markets, as conflicting tax rates threaten billions of dollars investments. Speaking to a group of journalists, Syed Asif Ahmed, General Manager of MG Motors Pakistan, highlighted a critical tax disparity that has persisted for years. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) currently enjoy a preferential 8.5% GST rate, whereas Fully Electric Vehicles (EVs) face an 18% GST burden. 'This anomaly has existed for many years, giving an unfair advantage to HEVs over EVs,' Ahmed said. He pointed out reports circulating on social media, suggesting the government may increase GST on HEVs from 8.5% to 18%. Budget 2025-26: auto sector faces mixed fortunes amid tariff reforms, carbon tax Ahmed lamented that if the GST were increased to 18%, it could imperil huge investments poured into hybrid vehicle technology, contradicting commitments made under the Automotive Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2021-26, which promised no tariff changes until June 2026. 'The Finance Bill remains silent on this critical subject,' Ahmed said, adding that what is needed is for EV GST to be reduced to 8.5% to match the HEV rate, rather than raising taxes on hybrid vehicles. The MG Motors executive also raised concerns about potential abuse of import regulations, claiming that used car importers are exploiting gift, baggage, and transfer of residence schemes for commercial trading purposes, circumventing normal import procedures. He said if commercial importers were allowed to import five-year-old used cars with reduced regulatory duties, it would create more challenges for the local auto assemblers. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Budget 2025-26: Auto industry seeks clarifications about EVs, hybrid cars
KARACHI: The automotive industry is seeking urgent clarification on recent measures proposed in the federal budget 2025-26 that could significantly impact the electric and hybrid vehicle markets, as conflicting tax rates threaten billions of dollars investments. Speaking to a group of journalists, Syed Asif Ahmed, General Manager of MG Motors Pakistan, highlighted a critical tax disparity that has persisted for years. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) currently enjoy a preferential 8.5% GST rate, whereas Fully Electric Vehicles (EVs) face an 18% GST burden. 'This anomaly has existed for many years, giving an unfair advantage to HEVs over EVs,' Ahmed said. He pointed out reports circulating on social media, suggesting the government may increase GST on HEVs from 8.5% to 18%. Budget 2025-26: auto sector faces mixed fortunes amid tariff reforms, carbon tax Ahmed lamented that if the GST were increased to 18%, it could imperil huge investments poured into hybrid vehicle technology, contradicting commitments made under the Automotive Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2021-26, which promised no tariff changes until June 2026. 'The Finance Bill remains silent on this critical subject,' Ahmed said, adding that what is needed is for EV GST to be reduced to 8.5% to match the HEV rate, rather than raising taxes on hybrid vehicles. The MG Motors executive also raised concerns about potential abuse of import regulations, claiming that used car importers are exploiting gift, baggage, and transfer of residence schemes for commercial trading purposes, circumventing normal import procedures. He said if commercial importers were allowed to import five-year-old used cars with reduced regulatory duties, it would create more challenges for the local auto assemblers. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
DW
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- DW
Europe's EV sales rebound, but consumer doubts remain – DW – 06/11/2025
After a slowdown last year, electric vehicle sales in Europe are powering ahead. But adoption is uneven, and lingering consumer doubts over batteries and costs threaten to slow the charge. Europe's electric vehicle (EV) market is thriving in 2025, marking a robust recovery. From January to April, over 2.2 million electrified vehicles were registered across the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. This figure, encompassing battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), reflects a 20% surge compared to the same period in 2024. BEV registrations alone soared by 26%, signaling strong momentum in the shift to zero-emission driving. The United Kingdom mirrored this trend, with BEV, HEV and PHEV registrations climbing 22.8% to 486,561 units from January to April. Pure electric models led the charge, with sales surging by over a third. Respite for troubled auto sector This rebound offers relief to Europe's automotive industry, which is grappling with rising production costs, fierce competition from Chinese EV manufacturers and stringent EU carbon emissions regulations. The sector now faces new challenges, including potential tariffs on cars exported to the United States, as threatened by US President Donald Trump. In 2024, EV registrations plummeted across Europe, particularly in major markets like Germany and France, though hybrids bucked the trend with nearly 30% year-on-year growth. The downturn stemmed from multiple factors. Germany, Europe's largest car market, abruptly ended EV subsidies in 2023 due to budget constraints, betting that declining vehicle prices would sustain demand. However, the loss of incentives — ranging from €3,375 ($3,854) to €9,000 based on vehicle cost — deterred price-sensitive consumers, leading to a 27.4% drop in BEV registrations. France faced a broader auto market downturn, driven by economic uncertainty and stricter EV subsidy eligibility rules. This impacted EV sales and led to sharp declines in petrol and diesel vehicle deliveries, compounding the industry's problems. Fleet sales help drive growth The recovery was anticipated to come from growing consumer enthusiasm for EVs, fueled by advances in battery range and expanded charging infrastructure. While these factors contributed, auto analysts attribute the primary driver to a January 1 EU mandate requiring automakers to cut fleet-wide CO2 emissions by 15% from 2021 levels. This regulation spurred a surge in corporate sales, particularly in Germany, allowing carmakers to avoid hefty EU fines. "To avoid fines for excessive emissions [on sales of petrol and diesel models], vehicle manufacturers were told to increase sales of EVs, through price discounts or more cost-effective models," Sandra Wappelhorst, research lead at the Berlin-based International Council on Clean Transportation Europe, told DW. In recent months, German automakers like Volkswagen as well as Stellantis have rolled out attractive leasing deals and launched new EV models, incentivizing companies to accelerate fleet electrification. Corporate buyers, who account for roughly two-thirds of car sales in Germany compared to just 20% in France, have been a key force behind the rebound. Constantin Gall, an analyst at the consulting firm EY, highlighted that the price gap between internal combustion engine vehicles and EVs has "significantly narrowed." He added that automakers are "offering highly competitive financing and leasing terms for electric vehicles," further boosting corporate adoption across Europe. Hybrid vehicles, like these from manufacturer BMW, are favored as a practical alternative due to lower charging concerns Image:Automakers push for flexibility over emissions With automakers having to bear the cost of not meeting the emissions targets, they lobbied hard in Brussels to have them cut. Last month, the European Council, the EU's political authority, approved the easing of the annual targets for the next three years, to reduce potential fines. Wappelhorst is disappointed at the rollback, arguing that regulatory pressure has proven effective in helping EV adoption. She noted that the current rebound in EV registrations mirrors a similar emissions deadline during the COVID-19 pandemic that also boosted sales. She cautioned that the three-year relief now "risks slowing the EV transition just as momentum builds." The EV transition remains patchy across Europe, with Norway and Denmark leading the way and other Western European countries close behind. Registrations in Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland and Slovakia, however, remain below 5%. "Even in these lower-share countries, new BEV registrations have increased significantly," Wappelhorst said, noting how Poland recently saw an over 40% growth rate. "This pattern underscores the positive momentum across European markets, including those where the transition is in its early stages." Consumers remain skeptical about EVs Public enthusiasm for EVs, meanwhile, isn't growing as fast as policymakers would like. An AlixPartners survey last year found interest in electric vehicles stagnant at 43% compared to 2021, with hybrids favored as a practical alternative due to lower charging concerns. Similarly, a Bloomberg Intelligence survey conducted last month revealed that only 16% of European car buyers preferred BEVs, while 49% supported hybrids. Charging infrastructure also remains a critical barrier. Although Europe surpassed 1 million public charging points in 2025, GridX energy research projects a need for 8.8 million by 2030. To meet this target, installations must accelerate to nearly 5,000 new chargers per week, GridX said. Germany ramps up EV recycling To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Can Tesla stage a turnaround? For the rest of 2025, Tesla's fortunes will remain in focus after its sales plummeted 39% from January to April across Europe. The decline stems partly from a backlash against CEO Elon Musk's controversial support for far-right groups, notably Germany's Alternative for Germany, ahead of the federal election in February. His backing sparked accusations of political interference and led to vandalism of Tesla properties and vehicles. Musk's deepening political involvement, including his role as a key adviser to Trump, has further eroded Tesla's brand appeal, with some owners distancing themselves from the world's richest man. His decision to step back from political duties last week leaves uncertainty about whether Tesla can reverse its sales slide. China's BYD was a sponsor of the Euro 2024 football tournament Image: Jörg Carstensen/picture alliance Chinese brands see strong growth While Tesla stumbles, automakers from Chinaare gaining ground, thanks to heavy state subsidies that are undercutting European and Japanese rivals. Despite EU tariffs aimed at curbing the influx of low-cost Chinese EVs, China's market share in Europe surpassed 5% for the first time in the first quarter of 2025, according to Bloomberg. JATO Dynamics reported a 546% year-on-year surge in Chinese plug-in hybrid registrations. After aggressive marketing, Chinese brand BYD overtook Tesla in European sales for the first time in April, registering 7,231 vehicles compared to Tesla's 7,165, a 169% increase from April 2024, according to JATO Dynamics. This shift underscores the fast-changing dynamics of the European auto market, now that China has caught up on the technology front. Despite this, last month's Bloomberg Intelligence survey found that support for domestic brands remained strong in Europe's five largest markets, with more than two-thirds of respondents saying they were hesitant to buy Chinese cars. Edited by: Uwe Hessler Editor's note: This story was first published June 11, 2025 and was updated on June 12 with details of the latest Bloomberg Intelligence survey.
