of traditional materials helps cut carbon emissions. For e.g., replacing carbon fiber with natural fiber in car roofs reduces production emissions by about 40%. These new materials can easily fit into current manufacturing systems. Roofs will be made using a fast, automated method called RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding), while other parts will be made with a prepreg process — a common method that ensures strong, high-quality results. Based on BMW ...

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secured a new OEM customer for Japanese four-wheeled vehicles (4W) and deepened its penetration with two Japanese OEMs for two-wheeled vehicles (2W). The deal brings high-tensile steel manufacturing, lightweight design expertise, and a complete in-house R&D setup. H-One’s operations feature five transfer press lines with capacities of up to 1,500 MT, a lead time of 12–18 months, and 65 high-speed robots. This strengthens vertical integration...

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eement backed by approximately 80% of Marelli’s creditors. The company stressed that this process is purely financial and will not affect production activities, employment levels, or ongoing investments in Italy or abroad. Unless better offers from third parties emerge, Marelli’s ownership will transfer to the SVP fund, Marelli's current creditor, upon closing of the Chapter 11 process, which is expected by fall 2025. The unions have called f...

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Daido Metal to achieve operating profit margin level of 10% by FY2030 Daido Metal Co., Ltd. (Daido Metal) is aiming to achieve an operating profit margin level of 10%, up from the present 5.2%, at an early stage by fiscal Year 2030 (ending in March 2031), the final year of its new midterm plan. Aiming to eliminate unprofitable business, it will transfer automotive engine bearing production facilities from its plant in Czech Republic to Montenegro...

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expanding the model range with modern passenger cars, from sedans to full-size crossovers. All models will be adapted to the local market conditions and consumer expectations. Within the framework of the project, it is planned to launch new production facilities, increase the level of localization, transfer technologies, and develop the export potential of the country's automotive industry. The start of serial production is scheduled for the four...

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Hino to transfer Hamura plant to Toyota On June 10, Hino Motors announced that it has entered into an agreement with Toyota Motor to transfer Hino's Hamura Plant to Toyota. Hino also announced business integration of Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso and will facilitate optimal role-sharing between Toyota and Hino. Hino intends to increase operational efficiency and productivity by concentrating its management resources, including funds, on the manufactur...

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Value Partners LLC, led by Victor Khosla, will effectively become the new owner of Marelli after it led a deal that satisfied creditors, one of the people said. KKR & Co., the U.S.-based private equity group that created Marelli in 2019 by merging its Calsonic Kansei and Magneti Marelli units, will transfer its shares to the consortium of lenders as part of the proposed deal, the person said.  Marelli, which employs more than 50,000 people, had ...

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ount for the subsequent 5 years, to partners establishing manufacturing facilities within its Hai Phong and Ha Tinh complexes.  Additionally, VinFast has committed to purchasing output products according to agreed plans and facilitating connections with international partners to promote technology transfer and enhance global competitiveness. (From Vingroup press release dated June 9, 2025)...

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le DC fast chargers while Accelera’s electric powertrains are used in Blue Bird’s electric school buses to both draw and return energy to the grid. The ISO 15118-20 standard supports encrypted communication between an EV and charger while enabling functionalities including bi-directional energy transfer, load management, and Plug&Charge authentication with RFID cards or mobile applications. (Hubject press release on June 2, 2025)...

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Soitec, France and PSMC, Taiwan partner on ultra-thin TLT technology for nm-scale 3D stacking On June 3, Soitec announced a collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC). Soitec will supply PSMC 300mm substrates incorporating a release layer, Transistor Layer Transfer (TLT) ready, to support a new demonstration of advanced 3D chip stacking at the wafer level. This marks the first public announcement of Soitec’s TLT...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Battery Show Europe 2025: WACKER, Germany to showcase advanced silicone solutions for E-Mobility On June 2, WACKER announced that it will unveil new silicone products designed for electric mobility at the Battery Show Europe 2025 in Stuttgart from June 3–5, 2025. The key highlights are: SEMICOSIL 9649 TC: a thermally conductive gap filler for power electronics in EVs. It helps transfer heat from electronic components to the vehicle’s cooling...

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-proof, it’s a vital safety feature for modern electric vehicles. Witzenmann’s flexible battery cooling pipes ensure precise temperature control in EV batteries with ultra-thin metallic pipes. The innovative Cool Reflex Plate, made from stainless steel as thin as 0.1 mm, delivers excellent heat transfer, high durability, and flexibility, reducing the need for extra materials like gap fillers. Based on Witzenmann GmbH press release ...

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launched the locally assembled BAIC BJ40 Plus at the PT Handal Indonesia (PT HIM) facility in Purwakarta, West Java. This event marked BAIC’s first vehicle assembled in Indonesia. To ensure quality, BAIC sent experts to its Beijing plant and brought international specialists to oversee technology transfer. The local assembly initiative has created around 700 jobs, with 95% of them being residents of Purwakarta. The BAIC BJ40 Plus is a rugged 4x...

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on the connector." McGee notes that the hardware change was proposed by Tesla as part of the SAE J3400 standard. "The publication of SAE J3400/2 as an SAE International standard represents our confidence in the maturity of the 1000-volt-capable NACS coupler for reliable and safe bidirectional power transfer," McGee said.   (SAE releases on May 29, 2025) 1 / 2...

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Divgi TorqTransfer, India updates about new business development On May 30, Divgi TorqTransfer System (Divgi TTS), in an investor update, announced that it is actively engaging in strategic discussions with leading Japanese and Korean multinational OEMs for high-value transfer cases and manual transmission programs.  It has also received approvals for nine export components, with shipments already underway to multiple international markets. This...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

eral new vehicles, including the 'Sadko 9', a medium-duty truck, and the 'Sobol NN 4x4' and 'Gazelle NN 4x4' models with flatbed platforms. The Sadko 9 is available in 3,770 mm and 4,515 mm wheelbase options. It features a 169 hp YaMZ-534 diesel engine, a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 2-speed transfer case with low-range gearing. The Sobol NN 4x4 and Gazelle NN 4x4 are powered by a G 2.5 diesel engine, designed for strong low-speed perform...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

LG Innotek develops third-generation 5G communication module for automobiles South Korea’s LG Innotek Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed a third-generation 5G communication module for automobiles. This communication module supports new radio non-terrestrial networks (NR-NTNs). When compared to existing 5G satellite communication module products, its data transfer speeds are several hundred times faster, and data transfer delays are reduc...

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naugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Selangor, Malaysia, specializing in advanced semiconductor assemblies. Industry leader ASML was the facility’s first customer.  The investment is expected to boost Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem through job creation and technology transfer. Neways plans to rapidly grow its workforce to over 200 employees and expand its regional customer base.  The company develops and manufactu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Iran suspends transfer of share of Saipa and Iran Khodro On May 25, multiple sources reported that the Supreme Council for Economic Coordination has suspended any transfer of shares in Iran’s two major automakers, Iran Khodro and Saipa, until further notice. The CEOs of both companies informed the Stock Exchange Organization through official letters that, by order of the country’s top authorities, any changes in ownership have been put on hol...

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Ikuyo to acquire aluminum die-cast maker Tamadai Ikuyo Co., Ltd. (Ikuyo) announced that it will acquire Tamadai Co., Ltd. (Tamadai, Kaisei Town, Kanagawa Prefecture), a company that manufactures aluminum die-cast products. Ikuyo will sign a share transfer agreement with Tamadai’s Chinese parent company, Dalian Jinwen Metal Products Co., Ltd., to acquire a 100% stake on May 31 in exchange of JPY 303 million. Needs for the reduction of the weight...

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