ational Auto Show. The vehicle makes use of an innovative Mahle 48-volt twin-power drive unit. It combines two electric motors, the transmission and a 48-volt electronics system. The Mahle IPM (Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) traction drive provides maximum efficiency and dynamics. The basic model of MEET accelerates from 0 to 50 km/h in five seconds. When using the new Mahle motors, each with a peak power of 30 kilowatts, the time d...

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enditure was driven by measures to increase efficiency and lower utilization of external development services in the electronics sector. More than 75% of R&D expenditure is attributable to specific customer projects with booked business, while the remaining expenses are invested in pre-development, basic research, software and tools to support future new business initiatives.-The Company aims to reduce its R&D ratio to below 10% by the end of 202...

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g Systems from Wuhu Chery Technology, a subsidiary of Chery Automobile. Renamed Wuhu Valeo Automotive Lighting Systems. Formed joint venture with V. Johnson Enterprises called Detroit Thermal Systems (DTS) to acquire the climate control business of Automotive Components Holdings (ACH). Reached basic agreement with Ichikoh Industries to restructure their existing lighting businesses in China. The majority of each company's subsidiaries and ...

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ionary applications. The joint production facility will be located in Haguenau, France, and will initially have an annual output of 4 million plates, increasing to around 50 million by 2030. (From a press release dated September 14, 2022) Schaeffler Technologies and Arnold Verwaltungs GmbH signed a basic agreement under which Schaeffler will acquire the remaining 10% stake in the joint venture company Schaeffler Paravan Technologie GmbH & Co. KG ...

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l 24, 2017) Gestamp announced that it is opening a new R&D center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, that will house robotic prototype assembly cells, a laser cell, a durability performance test lab and complementary metallurgical and metrology labs. The new facility will focus on competencies ranging from basic research to co-development programs with customers, including the ability to conduct structural optimizations and vehicle crash simulations. Ges...

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d view monitoring systems Renesas chosen as partner for Audi's Progressive SemiConductor Program Renesas Semiconductor Manufacturing to close plant in Kochi, Japan Renesas Electronics introduces R-Car H3, third-generation R-Car SoC for automotive information systems Renesas Electronics and TDK sign basic agreement on transfer of Renesas's Tsuruoka Factory Harman and Renesas collaborate on in-vehicle network solution Renesas Electronics announces ...

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t and application of software, and jointly create software solutions applicable to the Chinese version of ZF’s “ProAI” high-performance automotive platform. They will fully integrate their resources and advantages in such fields as autonomous driving, driver assistance systems, and automotive basic software to establish a good strategic partnership for win-win cooperation.  (From a ZF press release dated April 24, 2023)    Horizon Robo...

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t has signed a comprehensive collaboration agreement with Nagoya University to strengthen collaboration in the field of mobility. By combining their technology, AGC and Nagoya University will establish a system to promptly complete every stage from early exploratory research for the verification of basic principles and technology, full-fledged joint research, to commercialization. They have signed the comprehensive collaboration agreement to expa...

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aintaining its production operations in Japan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November. 8, 2010) GKN Driveline Japan Ltd. based in Tochigi Prefecture will intensify concentrated purchasing scheme of materials, involving local suppliers engaged in metal and other processing. Among basic materials such as bar steel, cast and forged steel, as well as structural steel that are being purchased concentratedly through main customers o...

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ber 11, 2021) Saint-Gobain announces that it has taken a 50% stake in a flat glass production line of the Chinese group JJG, located in Zibo in the Shandong province, North-East China, with a total annual capacity of 160,000 tonnes. This JV will allow Saint-Gobain to almost double its production of basic glass in China, reinforcing the reliability of the flat glass supply for its Sekurit automotive glass factories. Saint-Gobain has been present i...

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ting systems uses electronically generated compensation movements that neutralize the incoming vibrations and reduce noise from the combustion engine by up to 20 dB. Active engine mounting systems use specially generated compensation movements and thus neutralize the incoming engine vibrations. The basic principle is to neutralize incoming sinusoidal oscillations through electronically generated compensation movements. These compensating movement...

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ction. It also has benefits for the semi-finished materials we use for its seamless, cold-drawn precision steel tubes for complex applications in the automotive, oil and gas and industrial sector. (From a press release on October 18, 2019) Benteler informed that its new spot-welding cell reinforces basic blanks with lighter additional single panels - so-called patches. In this way, it reduces the overall weight and offer consistent safety. The sp...

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via any NFC-compatible portable device that has a display such as a cell phone, computer or personal digital assistant (PDA). (From a press release on June 18, 2010) Delphi has developed a new selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment system for diesel engines. The system consists of three basic modules - the SCR doser (an injector with integrated high pressure pump), the Urea Delivery Module and an electronic control unit. By injecting ...

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emerging markets, low-cost cars with few extra features and simple functions will experience high growth rates. In response to these needs, Continental's Interior division engineers at the Shanghai location have developed a new control unit especially for the markets in the emerging countries: the Basic Function Controller. It replaces the individual relays required previously for functions such as blinker or wiper interval. The Basic Function C...

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ill start construction in the first quarter of 2022 and plans to increase its production capacity by 6,200 units/day (equivalent to more than 10%) compared to the current capacity of high-inch tires for passenger vehicles. In addition, the company has been strengthening and promoting its innovative basic tire technology, Enliten, as a new premium conventional summer tire. Bridgestone is also building a business model to reduce the environmental i...

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on cultivating new materials for lightweight and electronic products, primarily in the areas of engineering plastics and adhesives for automobiles. (From a press release on July 9, 2019) LG Chem Ltd. has recently restructured its organization from four business headquarters and 1 business division (Basic Materials & Chemicals, Energy Solutions, IT and Electronics Materials, Life Sciences, and Advanced Materials) to four business divisions (Petroc...

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ble the sales of its major automotive components from the current 1.5 trillion won to 3.0 trillion won by 2020. The company also intends to increase efficiency in developing new technologies by dividing functions at the R&D center into three segments, namely the exploratory development section, the basic research section, and the mass-production technology section. (From a press release on Jul. 13, 2010) Hyundai Mobis announced that Mobis Georgia...

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enditure (in million EUR)   FY ended Dec. 31, 2024 FY ended Dec. 31, 2023 FY ended Dec. 31, 2022 Total 3,557 3,543 3,425   R&D Structure -As of December 31, 2024, the Company has 26,954 employees working in research and development, including 6,179 employees working in the Company’s basic research and divisional project development departments.  R&D Facilities -The Company has 20 primary locations for research and development in...

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ny. Initially using plastic 3D printers, the company will check images of actual products in advance. In the next phase, Nabtesco plans to install metal 3D printers or computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems at the new center. By creating prototypes, the company aims to evaluate the strength and basic functions of actual products from an early stage of the development. (From a press release on November 1, 2013) Nabtesco Automotive Corporation ...

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harging batteries in hybrid or electric vehicles -Highest efficiency silicon carbide technology -Compatible with batteries of any chemistry: 400V, 650V and 800V voltage range -Extended range AC input - 7.4kW, 11 kW and 22 kW power rating -Liquid-cooled IP6K9K enclosure -ISO 26262 -Mode 2 and mode 3 basic signal charging plugs compliant -On customer request CHAdeMO, CCS and GB/T with a external EVCC -Compact two-in-one unit suitable for PHEV/HEV/B...

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