Road Vehicles Articles

Why Brake Pad Performance Becomes Inconsistent in Fleet Vehicles

This article may contain affiliate links. For many fleet operators, brake performance issues in commercial vehicle brake pads rarely present themselves as sudden failures. Instead, they tend to emerge gradually— through inconsistent wear patterns, shifting...

Charged EVs | Fraunhofer IZM’s novel SiC inverter hits 99% efficiency in a 1-liter package for 800 V EV drives

Fraunhofer IZM has developed a 500-kW inverter that fits in a volume of 1 liter—500 kVA per liter—with peak efficiency exceeding 99%. The unit was built for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and is designed for 800 V DC drives, delivering 500 A RMS per phase with an...

Why Second-Hand Car Parts Are Having Their Moment in 2026

This article may contain affiliate links. There is a quiet revolution happening in garages and repair shops across the U.S. and beyond. Drivers, mechanics and budget-conscious car owners are increasingly turning to used auto parts—not out of desperation, but...