Brose to continue Würzburg plant in Germany if cost conditions met Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose)’s Executive Vice President Drives presented the current status of its Würzburg plant closure analysis at the Administrative Board meeting of Brose SE on May 8. Brose is planning to concentrate operations across its 3 Franconian locations (Coburg, Bamberg/Hallstadt and Würzburg). The Administrative Board has decided to continue the Würz...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

s), smart ICE vehicles could become a key selling point for non-Chinese brands, especially for those grappling with New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). Simultaneously, the new technology could maintain a higher resale value than traditional ICE vehicles. Analyst View Pioneering Experiments According to our analysis of new products, which include intelligent configurations, to date only NEVs have been equipped with intelligent technology. VW Group is the ...

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GlobalData blog: GlobalData reduces US light vehicle sales outlook following tariff announcements Under the current tariff implementation, significant risk would be also added to GlobalData's North American LV production forecast GlobalData has carried out detailed analysis on the likely impact of tariffs on automotive imports to the US, including both finished Light Vehicles (LVs) and automotive parts. The following represents a summary of the t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

etrain GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in battery management and inverter technology for electric vehicles (EVs). PULSETRAIN’s technology extends EV battery life by up to 80%, lasting 18 years while reducing thermal risks. This enables manufacturers to build more powerful, safer, and cost-effective EVs. It integrates the Battery Management System, inverter, and charging electronics into a single "In-Battery" solution. It also optim...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

FEV starts operation of new benchmark center in Germany On March 13, FEV launched its new Benchmark Center (BMC) in Aachen. Spanning 1,250 square meters at the company headquarters, the BMC features cutting-edge technology, including X-ray equipment and 3D scanners for analysis and documentation. The center includes a 400-square-meter exhibition area and a 200-square-meter Innovation Lab for workshops and ideation. Data from analyses is integrate...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

RWTH Aachen University analysis reveals key differences between Tesla and BYD EV batteries On March 7, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University announced that it had disassembled and analyzed traction batteries from Tesla and BYD to compare their designs. The findings show that Tesla’s 4680 cells prioritize high energy density, while BYD’s blade cells focus on volume efficiency and cost-eff...

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GlobalData blog: Leapmotor International sets the precedent for Chinese car production in Europe: an automotive industry analysis The Brussels Motor Show 2025 highlighted the evolving dynamics of the European automotive market, as Chinese automakers take strides toward establishing themselves as key players in the region. This year, Leapmotor stood out, strategically positioned between the displays of mass-market brands Fiat and Opel belonging to...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

sing rapid validation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) through virtual environments that can simulate unpredictable and hazardous scenarios. In collaboration with Bosch, ETAS's "Most Likely Repair," is an AI-driven software designed to minimize vehicle downtime with smart real-time data analysis. This system predicts the next Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) by analyzing field data patterns, anticipating potential issues, and providing t...

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Futaba Industrial's exhaust system parts adopted for Nissan Patrol Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd. (Futaba Industrial) announced that its main muffler and other exhaust system parts have been adopted for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s new “Patrol”, which has been sold in the Middle East from November. The company has realized light weight and low cost by utilizing its analysis technology. By devising the hole position of the pipe inside the muffler, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

Baidu launches Apollo 10.0 open platform Baidu launched the Apollo 10.0 open platform. Reshaping the algorithms based on the ADFM (Autonomous Driving Foundation Model), the platform helps global developers and companies create autonomous driving solutions for different scenarios with lower-cost, higher-performance, and safer technology applications and will be put into large-scale use gradually. With the CyberRT framework upgraded, the Apollo 10....

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GlobalData Blog: The impact of EV incentives on European automotive sales: a comparative analysis The global battery electric vehicle (BEV) market has faced numerous challenges, and Europe is no exception. Both potential buyers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have encountered obstacles that have hindered the widespread adoption of BEVs. On the consumer side, high prices, rising interest rates, and uncertainties surrounding battery tec...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

m 211 at the end of 2023. Another 100 outlets are planned for 2025. At the recently held Bangkok EV Expo 2024, Egat showcased products and services related to charging stations at its EV Business Solutions booth, which also offered consultations by experts, including advice on station installation, cost-benefit analysis, site suitability, station management system (BackEN EV), and customer service through the EleXA application.  EGAT expected Th...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/01

driven analytics to provide actionable insights into connected vehicle health, driver efficiency and overall fleet performance. By providing access to real-time data and robust reporting, Onward Fleet Solutions is continuing its track record of helping fleets improve operational efficiency, enhance cost savings and bolster driver safety. Live fleet tracking by CerebrumX's Augmented Deep Learning Platform (ADLP) ensures that the precise location o...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/15

BMW and MINI apps enhance EV experience by adding new advanced features On August 12, BMW announced that its My BMW App and MINI App are continuously enhanced with five updates per year, becoming increasingly important for customers, particularly in electric mobility and vehicle charging. The new EV Analysis feature allows drivers of combustion-engine BMWs to simulate how an all-electric model would suit their driving habits. After 200 trips and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

Volvo Brazil to start charging other brands' EVs for using its charging points On July 3, Volvo do Brasil announced that, from July 10, it will start charging owners of other EV brands for using its charging points. The cost per kW/h will be BRL 4.00 and there will be a fee for connectivity per charge of BRL 2.50 and an inactivity fee of BRL 5.00 per minute after minute 16 since the vehicle is completely charged but still connected. All Volvo cli...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/10

(FAW Toyota) and Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Tencent Cloud). The two parties will: actively build a digital marketing ecosystem to enhance marketing efficiency and user experience; jointly explore the establishment of an AI large model platform for application to links such as data analysis and intelligent customer services to fully empower FAW Toyota with a lifecycle marketing business system; and co-create a digital office and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/16

Mercedes Benz partners with TSR Recycling GmbH & Co. KG for circular economy On May 15, Mercedes Benz announced its partnership with TSR Recycling GmbH & Co. KG, to enhance its circularity strategy for end-of-life vehicles. The focus is on "urban mining" to recover secondary materials like steel, aluminum, polymers, copper, and glass. Through analysis and commercial evaluation, they aim to establish a closed-loop approach, reducing primary resour...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/15

on of the Innovation Battery Cell Laboratory had begun in March 2024 at the Renault Group Technical Center in Lardy, Essonne, France. It will be fully operational in the second half of 2025, supporting the development of the Renault Group’s EVs by defining the best compromise between performance, cost, durability, and safety of future batteries. The laboratory will strengthen the group's expertise in evaluating cell suppliers' processes, identi...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/26

TRUMPF's XProLas, Germany advances in compact laser X-rays for EV battery analysis On February 28, TRUMPF announced that its partner XProLas has commenced the development of laser-driven X-ray sources. Demo systems are targeted for completion by 2026. These systems will enable real-time monitoring of battery charging and discharging, aiding manufacturers in refining processes and improving charging speed. Unlike large particle accelerators, these...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/01

lity) conducted the presentation and answered the questions posed by the Analysts and Investors, and afterwards by the media. Some key moments of 2023:  Mercedes-Benz Cars reached adjusted EBIT of EUR 14.3 bn (2022: EUR 16.2 bn). Problems with net pricing, lower raw material prices, manufacturing costs, inflation and logistics constraints played a big role in this.  The sales figures for 2023 remained flat, with increases for Mercedes-Maybach ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/26