pacity. They feature a graphite anode, a high-nickel NMC cathode, and a liquid electrolyte. The pack has 15 modules in total, with 13 placed under the floor and 2 located beneath the rear seats, all protected with insulation and covers.Ferrari Luce is built as one complete system where the battery, chassis, and body work together for better strength and efficiency. It is built on a completely new platform with a specially designed chassis. Ferrar...

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’s overall business. By application, growth areas include e-mobility such as electric vehicles (EVs), SDVs, AI data centers, power infrastructure, and IoT, which together account for approximately 40%, with SDVs representing the second-largest area after e-mobility. Existing domains such as body, chassis, steering, and braking are comparatively mature areas with moderate growth. Generally, the company does not handle the four semiconductor cate...

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Schaeffler to present chassis and body domain innovations at its 13th Automotive Symposium Schaeffler AG announced that its chassis and body domain portfolio will be presented at its 13th Automotive Symposium in Buhl (Germany) in June 2026. The Chassis & Body technology cluster is one of four thematic clusters at the event. In the chassis domain, the company will showcase rear-wheel steering and steer-by-wire systems with force-feedback actuators...

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Benteler supplies integrated chassis solutions for Leapmotor D19 Benteler Group became a system partner for the Leapmotor D19's integrated chassis development program. The company provided engineering expertise and took responsibility for key chassis-related functions, focusing on safety, structural performance, and seamless system integration to support reliable series production. The collaboration underlines Benteler's growing role in internati...

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Stellantis, Qualcomm partnership to include Snapdragon Digital Chassis, Ride Pilot ADAS platform On May 21, Stellantis and Qualcomm Technologies announced an expansion of their multi-year technology collaboration to power next-gen Stellantis vehicles. The expanded collaboration integrates Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips (SoCs) with STLA Brain, Stellantis’ electronic and software platform, enhancing cockpit, connectivity and advanced ...

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Honda to begin sales of Super-ONE A-segment EV On May 21, Honda Motor announced that it will begin sales in Japan of the Honda Super-ONE, A-segment EV, on May 22. Under the grand concept of “e: Dash BOOSTER,” the Super-ONE adopts a dedicated chassis based on the mini passenger EV “N-ONE e:” with an expanded vehicle width. The model delivers an exciting and uplifting driving experience by combining the “joy of driving,” made possible b...

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ter boards, GBit Automotive Ethernet (1000Base-T1), and integration into INCA, the Hardware Service Pack (HSP), and a web-based user interface. The company will showcase an end-to-end toolchain covering key Motion Domains, including applications for electrified powertrains, brake systems, steering, chassis, and centralized architectures with microprocessor-based Vehicle Control Units, battery management systems, and Motion ECUs. It will also disp...

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ined Vehicle (SDV) architecture with a Central Vehicle Computer (CVC) for faster system processing, along with an Integrated Thermal Management (ITM) system that improves battery, motor, and cabin temperature control for better efficiency, charging, and durability. The VF 8 also features a revised chassis with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD) to enhance ride comfort and stability. It is powered by a motor delivering maximum power of 170 kW (228...

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e auto climate control. The MG4 EV Urban comes with the MG Pilot Custom ADAS suite covering adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, driver monitor system, rear cross traffic alert, and brake, and a 540-degree transparent chassis camera system.  Based on the MG Motor Pakistan website/ multiple sources...

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, and the upcoming commercial rollout of its Urbanova KE9, a 9-metre electric bus platform that has received CMVR Type Approval certification. The company has an association with TRON Energy Technology, a Taiwan-based EV technology provider, for access to battery systems, powertrain solutions, and chassis engineering technologies for commercial EV platforms. Keto Motors is targeting State Transport Undertakings, institutional fleet operators, em...

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thyssenkrupp plans to close Terre Haute plant in USA by March 31, 2027 thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp) announced that thyssenkrupp Presta North America, LLC, part of its Automotive Technology segment, plans to close its production site in Terre Haute, Indiana, by March 31, 2027. The affected production activities in the chassis business are expected to be reorganized, with a focus on thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, Ohio, which ...

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NOVOSENSE expands automotive functional safety portfolio for EV vehicles On May 14, NOVOSENSE Microelectronics announced that it has expanded its SafeNovo portfolio to support the increasing complexity of electrified vehicle technologies, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS, and automated driving applications. The NSI6911F isolated gate driver, designed for traction inverters, onboard chargers, and DC-DC converters, offers high switching performa...

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Kia India launches Battery-as-a-Service finance program for Carens Clavis EV On May 13, Kia India launched a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) finance program for the Carens Clavis EV. Under the dual-loan structure, separate loan accounts are created for the vehicle chassis and battery, with EMI starting at INR 51,520 and a battery repayment plan of INR 3.3 per kilometre. The Standard pack (ex-showroom INR 1.8 million) offers a chassis price of INR 1....

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Iran Khodro Diesel starts mass production of 2630S hood wagon tractor On May 12, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro Diesel Company has started mass production of 2630S hood wagon tractor. The truck will cater to export markets. This tractor, featuring locally developed components such as the chassis, axles, and drivetrain, is considered one of Iran Khodro Diesel’s most indigenous commercial products. It has helped reduce foreign exchang...

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focus is on the transition of the group to a financial holding company, serving as the umbrella for independent companies. In the Automotive Technology segment, thyssenkrupp is adjusting its portfolio to ensure profitable growth and enhance capital market readiness, with a focus on four core areas: chassis, components, aftermarket, and forgings. The company has also initiated the operational implementation of the strategic realignment in its Stee...

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This will reduce system complexity, shorten development times, and enable flexible scaling across different vehicle models and markets. Schaeffler contributes its expertise in the development, industrialization, and production of complex automotive electronic systems, including powertrain systems, chassis solutions, as well as battery and energy management. ThunderSoft provides capabilities in central vehicle software platforms, operating system...

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sive backend supporting roles. Nowadays, Huawei seizes full control of industrial standards, innovation direction and ecological discourse power through cutting-edge core technologies such as its HarmonyOS intelligent cockpit, Qiankun advanced autonomous driving system and intelligent drive-by-wire chassis, leaving partner automakers only with heavy-asset vehicle assembly and capacity supply, gradually weakening their independent R&D capabilities...

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philosophy, is dedicated to developing all-scenario vehicles for users with diverse needs to achieve freedom of functions and scenarios. The “133” plan is as follows. 1 vision: Create a world-leading commercial vehicle autonomous driving platform with two technological pillars, namely, by-wire chassis with redundant architectures, plus intelligent electronic and electrical architectures. 3 Robot platforms: Cover all trunk logistics, urban de...

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in the past 15 years. The plant is designed as a specialized hub for truck and bus assembly, strengthening the country’s role within the global production network of Daimler Truck.  Located on a 20-hectare site, the center will initially assemble Atego and Accelo trucks, as well as OH and OF bus chassis. It also integrates a remanufacturing (REMAN) plant for components such as engines and transmissions, along with a logistics center capable of...

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[Exclusive Interview] Schaeffler on Europe’s Automotive Future: Competitiveness, Technological Flexibility, and Innovation in Motion At the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, MarkLines interviewed Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG and President of CLEPA, about Europe’s competitiveness, technological flexibilities, and innovation in powertrain, chassis, and software technologies, drawing on Schaeffler’s perspective as a glob...

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