Kinetic Green, India and Exponent Energy launch 15-minute rapid charging for electric three-wheelers On November 18, Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Ltd. announced an alliance with Exponent Energy to introduce a rapid charging solution for electric three-wheelers, covering e-rickshaws and e-cargo carts. Kinetic Green’s L3 models—including Safar Smart, Safar Shakti, and Super DX—will offer 15-minute charging capability. The L5N Saf...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Kinetic Watts & Volts, India begins Kinetic DX EV deliveries On November 12, 2025, Kinetic Engineering Limited (KEL) announced that its EV subsidiary, Kinetic Watts & Volts (KWV), had commenced deliveries of the Kinetic DX electric scooter following strong bookings and ARAI homologation. The company aims to fast-track nationwide expansion, opening five new dealerships in November and issuing over 50 letters of intent across major cities. KEL incr...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

Daihatsu to develop 3,000 DX personnel by FY2027 On October 20, 2025, Daihatsu announced that it has achieved its goal of developing 1,000 DX personnel by the end of FY2025 ahead of schedule. Building on this success, it aims to develop 3,000 DX personnel by FY2027 to further strengthen its competitiveness.Daihatsu promotes company-wide DX through both top-down and bottom-up approaches, enhancing operational efficiency and driving transformation ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/20

Omron and NTT Docomo Business to provide support for DX to small-to-medium parts suppliers Omron Corporation and NTT Docomo Business, Inc. (formerly NTT Communications Corporation, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) will jointly focus on supporting small-to-medium parts suppliers for digital transformation (DX) such as the establishment of data sharing foundations. The two companies will offer a service that combines a controller unit that can be added to exis...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Kinetic Engineering, India launches robotic chassis line for Kinetic DX electric scooter production On September 2, Kinetic Engineering Ltd. inaugurated an advanced robotic chassis line at its Ahilya Nagar facility in Maharashtra to upgrade its manufacturing capabilities for the Kinetic DX Electric scooter. The new robotic line integrates automated welding, clamping auto fixtures, and a dedicated scooter framing cell to improve production precisi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Kinetic Engineering, India launches new DX EV scooters range On July 28, Kinetic Engineering Ltd. (KEL) announced its re-entry into the two-wheeler market with the launch of the all-new Kinetic DX EV range through its electric vehicle manufacturing subsidiary, Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd. (KWV). The model lineup includes the Kinetic DX priced at INR 111.5 thousand and the Kinetic DX+ priced at INR 117.5 thousand. The scooters are equipped with a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India unveils CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX motorcycles On July 23, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) introduced two new motorcycles, the CB125 Hornet and the Shine 100 DX. Bookings for both models will begin on August 1, 2025. The CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that complies with OBD2B norms. It produces 8.2 kW of power at 7,500 RPM and 11.2 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

rch 31, 2028 (FY 2027) and its vision for FY 2030. It aims to achieve an operating income of JPY 5 billion in FY 2027, an eightfold increase from the FY 2024 result. The company will reduce additional investments and improve the profitability of its existing business through digital transformation (DX) and other approaches. It plans to launch new electrification products in pursuit of the vision for FY 2030 by leveraging its core technologies. In...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Japanese government to reconsider mobility DX strategy with concerns over delayed development Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will reconsider its “mobility digital transformation (DX) strategy” it announced in May 2024. While only a year has passed since the previous announcement, the Ministry decided that it is necessary to flexibly review its policy, since intelligence development is increasingly competitive. The mobility ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

Mitsubishi Electric Mobility to shorten development period by utilizing AI and DX Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) will strengthen agile development to halve its product development period by utilizing digital transformation (DX) such as a virtual space and artificial intelligence (AI). The company also aims to accelerate introduction of products and improve functionality through collabo...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Maxus launches T60 pickup model in Argentina On March 11, it was announced that the Maxus pickup has been launched in Argentina, marketed by Grupo Empresario Prieto.   Imported from China, the vehicle features a SAIC 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine producing 163 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It comes with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The DX 6MT (manual) version has rear-wheel drive, while the GLX 6AT (automatic) version offers disc...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Infineon achieves ISO/SAE 21434 certification for AURIX TC4x On March 3, Infineon Technologies AG received ISO/SAE 21434 certification for its AURIX TC4Dx microcontroller. Infineon is also pursuing ISO/SAE 21434 certification for AURIX TC3x microcontroller family. The certification offers automotive manufacturers a foundation for secured and compliant vehicle electronics, reducing development complexity and accelerating time to market. The ISO/SA...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/03

Bharat Mobility 2025: Godawari Electric Motors, India unveils new electric scooters and three-wheeler On January 18, Godawari Electric Motors expanded its product portfolio with the unveiling of two new electric scooters, Eblu Feo DX, and Eblu Feo Z, and the launch of the Eblu Rozee ECO three-wheeler, priced at INR 296 thousand. It also announced plans to release the electric scooters in the upcoming quarter of 2025 and further introduced the Ebl...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

Panasonic Automotive Systems aiming to achieve growth in SDV and automotive interior space businesses Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (Panasonic Automotive Systems, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City) will make a new business plan as early as the first half of 2025. The company, which aims to strengthen its development and production systems through digital transformation (DX) and improve its profitability, will draw up a growth plan for its auto...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

JTEKT accelerating DX utilization to improve efficiency in launching production facilities JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) is accelerating digital transformation (DX). The company will connect development through production processes for automotive parts with digital technology, aiming to halve the lead time required for launching production facilities by the end of this year. JTEKT has been going through a transformation to a provider of “solutions ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

veness through the end of 2026, and install the system at other plants in and outside Japan. The company will connect collected and managed data with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to share information such as quality and production predictions. As part of its digital transformation (DX), Sumitomo Rubber has been promoting the adoption of Internet-of-Things (IoT) platforms and the development of applications since 2019, which have ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

engines. For the renewal of the plant, Subaru has established a production line with automation and improved work environments in mind. With the Kitamoto Plant as a model plant, Subaru aims to achieve company-wide production innovation. The plant has been designed to reflect digital transformation (DX). It has introduced a system that manages data such as production line operating ratios in a form of digital data, which is expected to help preven...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

Infineon Technologies presents new high-performance microcontroller On November 6, Infineon Technologies AG presented the AURIX TC4Dx microcontroller (MCU). Based on 28nm technology, the AURIX TC4Dx offers increased performance and high-speed connectivity.  It combines power and performance enhancements with the latest trends in virtualization, AI, functional safety, cybersecurity, and networking functions paving the way for new E/E architecture...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

stead of shifting the burden onto employees. Now, the next bargaining round is on November 21, 2024. The agreement covers Volkswagen’s six major German sites i.e., Braunschweig, Emden, Hanover, Kassel, Salzgitter, and Wolfsburg including employees at VW Financial Services, VW Immobilien GmbH, and dx.one GmbH. Based on IG Metall union press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

Audi uses NXP’s Trimension NCJ29Dx family in its new UWB platform On October 23, NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced that its Trimension NCJ29Dx family of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) fine-ranging ICs is deployed by Audi AG to enhance smart, hands-free secure car access functionality for new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) cars. Models equipped with Trimension UWB technology, such as the Audi Q6 e-tron, are set to launch in 2024. Trimension NCJ29Dx famil...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23