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A2Mac1 LLC, an automotive data software company headquartered in France, is closing its only U.S. location in Belleville, Michigan in June and laying off 70 of its employees.
A2MAC1 is a provider of competitive technical benchmarking solutions across the automotive industry, including Teardown, Cost Engineering, Tech
On April 23, Sensata Technologies introduced a new addition to its PreView Radar product line that offers an advanced solution to enhance operator awareness and fleet safety to feduce accidents.
Key features of PreView STA79 include:
• Three Adjustable Areas of Interest allows the sensor to be configured with a c
On April 19, the Mobis North America electrified Powertrain, LLC (MNAe), plant in Richmond Hill, Georgia was awarded a clean energy tax credit of from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
The awarded plant will specifically produce Power Electric Systems (PE System), which are integral to the production of electric
On April 26, ABB and Vulcan Energy Resources signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to jointly establish design, engineering, execution, and operations plans for strategically important reserves of lithium in Europe.
The agreement sets out how ABB will collaborate with Vulcan to identify, pursue, and se
On April 26, SoftBank Corp. announced that Cubic Telecom Ltd., a leading global provider of software-defined connected vehicle (SDCV) solutions headquartered in Dublin, became a subsidiary on March 6, 2024, with its acquisition of a 51.0% equity stake.
In conjunction with Cubic Telecom becoming a subsidiary, SoftBank
On April 22, ArcelorMittal announced that its wholly owned subsidiary ArcelorMittal Calvert is planning for an advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama that could deliver 150,000 metric tons (Mt) of domestic production capacity of non-grain-oriented electrical steel (NOES) annually.
ArcelorMittal Calvert has been a
On April 16, Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Emotors is using test solutions from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to aid in the development and constant improvement of its e-drive systems for hybrids, plug-ins, and full electric vehicles (EVs).
Emotors were facing some challen
On April 25, the City of Novi Sad announced that Jiangsu Lianbo Precision Technology has opened its first plant (Lianbo Precision Technology Serbia DOO) in Europe in Kać, Serbia. The 2,000 square meters (sqm) plant will employ 500 people. The factory is being built in two phases, on an area of 14,000 sqm in phase 1,
On April 25, Aurobay, a powertrain technology company, launched its Power Delivery Units (PDU). The PDUs are designed to extend the range and enhance the charging capabilities of electric vehicles (EVs).
The PDUs combine an internal combustion engine with an E-drive generator, creating a versatile auxiliary power un
Continental AG (Continental) has been fined EUR 100 million by the public prosecutor’s office in Hanover due to negligent breach of supervisory duties in connection with the supply of engine control units and engine control unit software (including for the VW EA189 1.6l) in Continental’s former powertrain business (V
Valeo Group (Valeo) ranked first in France (33rd overall) in terms of patent filling in Europe in 2023, for the second year running, with 564 patent applications filed, according to the report published by the European Patent Office (EPO).
According to INPI’s report of April 25, 2024, Valeo filed 681 priority patent
Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced that its Annual General Meeting approved the merger of Vitesco Technologies Group (Vitesco) into Schaeffler on April 25, 2024. The merger’s completion is still expected in Q4 of 2024.
Preparations for the integration of Vitesco are proceeding according to plan.
(From a press relea
FORVIA announced that the new Renault 5 E-Tech will be equipped with FORVIA’s technologies from the seats to the instrument panel and center console.
FORVIA will supply the Renault 5 E-Tech with its low-CO2 materials. Its sustainable materials division, MATERI’ACT, supplies the EV with NAFILean-R, a bio composite inc
Kongsberg Automotive AS (KA) officially opened its new plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, on April 25, 2024. The upgraded plant represents a significant expansion and relocation from KA’s earlier location in the region since 2018.
Spanning over 15,500-sqm area, this new plant is equipped with advanced technologies. It pr
Grupo Antolin (Antolin) announced that its sustainable and technology solutions for automotive interiors will be presented at Auto China 2024 in Beijing, from April 25 to May 4.
Antolin is committed to its growth in China, a key country for its transformation plan.
Among the highlights of the showcase are sustainable
Honda Motor announced on April 25 that it has reached a basic agreement with South Korea’s POSCO Future M on the production of cathode materials for automotive batteries in Canada. The two companies will begin discussions toward the establishment of a joint venture company which will produce cathode materials for bat
Announced on April 25, 2024, Tianlong Electronics Thailand Company Limited recently broke ground for its first Southeast Asian production base plant at WHA Rayong Industrial Land.
Spanning 18 rai of land, this state-of-the-art facility is expected to be complete and start production by 2024. Tianlong’s target custom
On April 23, Wallbox, a major manufacturer of EV charging equipment, announced they have been awarded a USD 5.2 million tax credit under the highly competitive 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Tax Credit Program by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
The credit will support the expansion of Wallbox's flagship U.S. E
On April 24, Suprajit Engineering Limited announced that the relocation of the manufacturing facility of Shanghai Lone Star Cable Co. Ltd is now fully operational. Lone Star is capable of the design and manufacture of mechanical cables, electric cables, and their control systems.
Its main products are all kinds of au