CATL Unveils “Magic Cube” 2nd-Gen Battery Pack, Cutting Complexity and R&D Time by Half

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has unveiled the second generation of its heavy-duty truck battery pack, nicknamed the “Magic Cube.” The system called TECTRANS II, is designed to make vehicle integration much simpler. It roughly halves the number of components, cuts vehicle development time by 50% and lowers R&D costs by 60–70%. The new […]

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CATL Launches TECTRANS II to Accelerate Global Commercial Vehicle Electrification

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) today unveiled TECTRANS II, its next-generation commercial vehicle battery solution, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. “Commercial vehicle electrification is emerging as the third wave of the global energy transition,” said Akin Li, Executive President of CATL Overseas Business. “Across products, energy, services and ecosystem, CATL is poised to work […]

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‘India is getting Truck Electrification right’: Girish Wagh credits Policy, Localisation and Industry Collaboration

Tata Motors MD & CEO says India’s unique incentive structure and ecosystem development have positioned the country ahead of several global markets in commercial vehicle electrification While several global markets are witnessing slower-than-expected adoption of electric trucks, India is emerging as one of the brighter spots in commercial vehicle electrification. Responding to a MOTORINDIA question […]

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ZF secures multi-year order for AxTrax 2 from top Indian OEM

ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions, a division of ZF Group and a leader in mobility solutions, has secured a multi-year business nomination from one of India’s leading CV OEMs for the supply of its AxTrax 2 Electric Axles. This significant deal marks a critical milestone in the country’s shift towards electric mobility. This also underlines ZF’s commitment to electric and […]

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