Kongsberg Automotive ASA (KA) has secured a new 4-year contract worth approximately EUR 20 million in estimated lifetime revenue for its Dog Clutch Actuator (DCA).
The company’s Wuxi facility in China will produce and supply the product to a leading global OEM in the electric commercial vehicle (CV) segment.
The DCA

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) displayed its solutions for e-mobility at Auto Shanghai 2025. It presented various solutions for battery modules based on prismatic or cylindrical cells in both the low-voltage and high-voltage segments as well as complete battery storage systems.
The company also showed lightweight c

On April 24, Infineon Technologies AG introduced the XENSIV TLE4960x magnetic switch family, to support functional safety in autonomous driving applications.
These switches are the only ASIL B-compliant devices currently available that can serve a broad range of automotive uses, such as window regulators, sunroof ac

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented its products and solutions for the passenger car and commercial vehicle (CV) industry at Auto Shanghai 2025.
It displayed the connected chassis concept, Chassis 2.0, that features by-wire technologies and ZF’s chassis-specific cubiX software, ensuring all actuators, such as steeri

On April 22, Mercedes Benz announced that it will be the first German carmaker to launch a production vehicle with steer-by-wire technology starting in 2026. The system replaces the traditional mechanical connection between the steering wheel and wheels with an electrical signal.
Mercedes Benz has tested the system o

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced that it will present electrification and intelligent solutions at Auto Shanghai 2025, from April 23 to May 2. This marks its first appearance at the event after the merger with Vitesco Technologies.
It will display controllers, 800V silicon carbide power modules, battery managemen

On April 15, Nexteer Automotive announced the launch its Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) system, an advanced Brake-by-Wire (BbW) solution that enhances safety, comfort, serviceability and supports software-defined chassis integration.
Nexteer’s EMB represents the next generation of Brake-by-Wire, replacing hydraulic f

On April 11, Continental announced that it would showcase its full range of scalable automotive light solutions at Auto Shanghai 2025. It will present the new near-field projection based on laser beam scanning (LBS). With high resolution and a focus-free depth of field, it can project high-precision images or informa

On April 3, Henkel announced the launch of Loctite AA 5885, a one-part UV-curable polyacrylate solution designed for Cured-in-Place Gasketing (CIPG) applications.
Loctite AA 5885 offers high-performance sealing against extreme temperatures and harsh environmental conditions. it excels in applications where multi-sub

Continental AG (Continental) has developed the Ac2ated Sound display, which integrates the speaker function directly into the display unit, eliminating the need for conventional speakers.
By outputting audible feedback, speech or other audio content directly from the screen, the system creates a lifelike immersive us

On March 24, Audi announced that its body shop workers use fine shims to adjust equipment with extreme precision. At the Audi Sport plant in Böllinger Höfe, Germany, they use a unique method called “agile shimming” on the two-way framer.
The process automates shimming for exterior side parts, linking it to an in-line

On March 11, Green Hills Software announced its collaboration with Infineon Technologies and Cetitec in creating an I/O aggregator gateway for vehicle communication networks based on the TRAVEO T2G MCU from Infineon. The safety-certified µ-velOSity RTOS with the MULTI integrated development environment (IDE) from Gre

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has introduced MICROSAR IO, a new lightweight, secure, and efficient embedded software platform for low-cost and resource-constrained microcontrollers.
Designed for small mechatronic ECUs such as sensors and actuators, MICROSAR IO integrates seamlessly into OEM networks via companion E

On February 24, Mercedes-Benz announced that its engineers have collaborated with Factorial cell counterparts to deliver an all-new solid-state battery test program, which has brought the first car powered by a lithium-metal solid-state battery to the road.
Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), a 100 % sub

On February 21, Airtificial Group signed a contract with a German Tier-1 supplier, which provides battery cooling systems for SEAT Cupra, to develop, manufacture, and deliver turnkey intelligent robotics for assembly equipment. This project will be carried out at the company’s robotics intelligence business unit plan

On February 12, the Brazilian National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) granted Renault a patent for its Multimode transmission, designed exclusively for hybrid vehicles.
This lightweight gearbox, which eliminates the need for a dual-clutch system, relies on an electric motor to function. It is currently use

On February 7, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India, in an investor update, announced that it has launched new twin-cylinder compressors from the Mahindra World City plant for European OEM customers, in September 2024.
At its Oragadam facility, it has established new assembly lines for dual diaphragm spring br

On February 17, ZF revealed that it will equip NIO's electric flagship, the ET9, with its latest steer-by-wire system. ZF provides both the steering wheel actuator for control and feel, along with a redundant steering gear actuator and the related software. Besides NIO, another major global automaker is already using

In an investor update, Suprajit Engineering Limited announced that its Suprajit Electronics Division (SED) has secured a throttle position sensor project for a key EV customer in Q3 FY 2025 ending December. Additionally, the division has secured its first US OEM project for a seat actuator PCB. With its second SMT (s

Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) announced that its new hydraulic brake-by-wire system was tested for the first time on public roads, over 3,300 km from the southwest of Germany to the Arctic Circle, crossing different climate zones.
The new system, planned for fall 2025 launch, consists of a by-wire brake actuator and an E