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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 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, MAN Truck & Bus unveiled MAN TGE for the 2025 model year, with significant enhancements to functionality and interior. The van will feature a new on-board network architecture, improving cyber security and safety with new driver assistance systems. Over-the-air updates will also be available, reducing th
On April 25, Porsche announced its 'In China, for China' strategy at the Auto China 2024 event in Beijing with a special China version of the new Taycan and the all-electric Macan premiere. In 2023, Porsche delivered 79,283 cars in China, comprising 25% of global deliveries.
The Chinese Taycan offers market-specific
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
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
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
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
On April 25, XPeng was present at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing with the X9 flagship large battery electric MPV, the G6, the G9, and the P7i, where it made the global debut of the AI-powered Tianji OS.
The AI-powered Tianji OS, the industry’s first operating system to comprehensively empower intelligent driving and
On April 24, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the closing of a USD 362 million loan to the CelLink corporation, a manufacturer of automotive wiring harnesses.
The loan is being used to help finance the construction of a new plant in Georgetown, Texas, which will develop lighter and more efficient flexible
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
Per a press release on April 25, Vitesco announced that they have entered an agreement with Sanden for the “pre-development” of an integrated thermal management system for BEVs.
By integrating the thermal management functions and features into one indirect system, benefits such as flexible adaptation/packaging, reduc
On April 24, Volkswagen Group announced its commitment to Chinese customers with a display of 44 models, including 11 premieres i.e., Audi Q6L e-tron, Lamborghini Urus, China-specific Porsche Taycan 4, Bentley Batur, VW ID. CODE concept, and the VW ID. UNYX previewed the upcoming addition to the ID. Family at Auto Ch
On April 24, Automobili Lamborghini unveiled its first hybrid plug-in Urus SE SUV at the Volkswagen Group Media Night ahead of Auto China 2024. The vehicle features a redesigned exterior, improved aerodynamics, advanced technology, and a hybrid powertrain. It achieves an 80% reduction in emissions compared to its pre
On April 25, Audi unveiled the Q6 e-tron series, the first production model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), signaling Audi's shift towards premium electric mobility. At the Beijing Auto Show 2024, Audi unveiled a tailored variant for the Chinese market, the Audi Q6L e-tron, which features a long wheelbase ("L
