ligent driving, and automotive platforms. It aims to tackle key core technologies, such as energy management of high-safety high-energy-density power batteries, high-efficiency centrally integrated e-axles, modular intelligent chassis, multi-scenario intelligent driving, and modular integration and lightweighting of battery electric vehicles. To date, the new laboratory has started initial construction and met enterprises’ basic R&D requirement...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

between the automobile and aluminum processing industries, with Guangxi’s Baise City. SGMW will support Baise City’s aluminum industry in enhancing its precision and deep processing capabilities and increasing product added value, and leverage the development opportunities of New Energy Vehicle lightweighting to expand the application of aluminum products in the automotive sector. Baise City will encourage local aluminum enterprises to join S...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

duced via scrap-based EAF production route with 75% scrap content and 100% renewable electricity for the steel making. This results in almost 70% CO₂ reduction compared with conventional blast furnace production routes. Usibor 1500 with XCarb combines ultra-high strength for passenger safety with lightweighting benefits. Based on ArcelorMittal press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

ES E.P.E.). The project is supported by a EUR 710,426 grant and a EUR 286,605 loan. It focuses on the development and optimization of interior components aimed at increasing electric vehicle (EV) range through weight reduction, using innovative materials, more efficient manufacturing processes, and lightweighting technologies. This initiative is part of the Electric and Connected Vehicle Strategic Project (PERTE VEC – Section B), under Spain’...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

al integration requirements of automotive E/E architectures.According to Desay SV, integrating the body and chassis control systems to a high degree reduces the number of distributed controllers and related hardware units, lowers the complexity of wiring harnesses, and promotes cost optimization in lightweighting and manufacturing processes.Computing power centralization and enhanced local data processing support the interconnection and interacti...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

roduct natively supports satellite architectures for the direct transmission of high-fidelity ADC raw data to the central domain controller, eliminating the need for conventional onboard edge processing units. This reduces the hardware cost and power consumption per radar, while allowing for sensor lightweighting and system centralization. (From a Desay SV press release dated February 5, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

DFMC delivers first product from world’s largest integrated die-casting line On January 21, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) delivered the first product from the world’s largest 16,000t integrated die-casting line, a battery housing. This indicates that the automaker has achieved key breakthroughs in the lightweighting and integrated manufacturing of core components for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). Compared with the conventional battery housi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/26

Craftsman Automation unit Sunbeam sells first piston line assets to Shriram Pistons, India On December 31, Craftsman Automation Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited, completed the first tranche of an asset sale of its aluminium piston manufacturing line to Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited (SPRL). The transaction is being executed under an asset purchase agreement signed on December 19...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

Geely Auto unveils multimodal large model lightweighting system for auto cockpits On December 25, Geely Auto unveiled a multimodal large model lightweighting system for automotive cockpits. The system boasts the following four highlights. -          Super compression: The in-house developed G-Edge lightweighting tool enables large AI models to be “compressed” to run smoothly on in-vehicle chips, maintaining high accuracy while consum...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

Vibracoustic exhibits innovative NVH solutions at 5th Seres Lightweighting Conference At the 5th Seres Lightweighting Conference, Vibracoustic, a Freudenberg SE subsidiary, exhibited a range of innovative lightweight automotive NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) reduction solutions. These solutions included several lightweight products for EVs, such as dual plastic spring pads made with double-layered plastic injection molding process, TPE mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Shriram Pistons & Rings, India to buy piston line assets from Sunbeam On December 19, 2025, Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited (SPRL) announced that it had signed an asset purchase agreement with Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Craftsman Automation Limited, to purchase identified plant and machinery and related assets forming part of a piston manufacturing line on a piecemeal basis for INR 280 million, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

nnual power battery production capacity exceeding 1.38 million sets and generate an annual output value of CNY 20 billion. Signed on the same day was a strategic cooperation agreement between the Saike Chongqing site and SAIC Hongyan for further cooperation in areas such as heavy-duty truck battery lightweighting and battery fast-charging technology. From SGMW press releases 1/2/3...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

or engine platform for low-altitude aircraft and NEV range-extending systems.The platform, available in single-rotor (0.5L), dual-rotor (1.0L and 1.5L), and other variants, is applicable in various scenarios.The DAAE dual-rotor engine boasts technical advantages in combustion efficiency, structural lightweighting, precise lubrication, and sealing performance, and has been improved in power-to-weight ratio, operating smoothness, and reliability to...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

uring, removal of the finished product, and subsequent current and voltage resistance tests have all been fully automated, reducing the number of processes and lowering costs. DaikyoNishikawa plans to continue strengthening its electric vehicle business and seeks to attract orders by leveraging its lightweighting technology, which replaces metal with resin. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 2, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

uring platform for intelligent chassis and core New Energy Vehicle components in China. Under the memorandum, the two companies will establish a JV in the Chengdu-Chongqing region, which will be engaged in areas such as high-end structural components and modular systems for chassis. This covers the lightweighting and high-precision manufacturing of sub-frames, suspension control arms, and suspension assemblies. Battery box systems: Develop high-s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

e mass production of the Horse 3DHT160 Dedicated Hybrid Transmission and other products.  Amodel PPA retains nearly 70% burst pressure resistance after 2,000 hours of aging at 150℃ ATF, and offers high resistance to automotive fluids. Syensqo has won the 2025 Altair Enlighten Award in the Module Lightweighting category for its collaborative entry with Horse Powertrain for this thermoplastic.  Based on Syensqo press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

ion. The company announced its technology strategy for 10 years ahead and explained the progress of the strategy announced in 2024.  Lightweight and Safe Vehicle Bodies: Under the S Light project targeting 100 kg weight reduction, the company achieved 80 kg reduction including 50kg from component lightweighting, 20kg from structural evolution, and 10kg from specification review. It aims to complete the prototype development of the S Light proje...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Suzuki to launch new mini vehicle in 2030 by adopting lightweight technology for 100 kg less weight Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) plans to launch a new mini vehicle that incorporates technologies from its "S Light Project" lightweighting initiative by 2030. The body of the vehicle will be based on the "Heartect" platform and will be slashed by 100 kg through the adoption of ultra-high-tensile steel, material substitution, and structural optim...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

ght reduction. The development of solid-state batteries follows a transitional phase with semi-solid-state batteries and aims for the ultimate goal of all-solid-state batteries, covering multiple generations of products with an energy density of 350Wh/kg, 500Wh/kg, or even higher. With focus on the lightweighting of vehicle bodies, weight reduction mainly encompasses areas such as integrated die-casting, hot gas forming, and new material applicat...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

IAA Mobility 2025: HRC, China, to present advanced composite solutions On September 1, HRC announced that it will make its debut at IAA Mobility 2025 and present a series of advanced composite solutions engineered for structural performance, lightweight efficiency, and sustainable innovation. The exhibition spotlights three major themes — SUSTAINABLE Ecosystem Solutions, SMART Innovations in Lightweighting, and STYLISH Composites Excellence. It...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02