ction sites in the first half of 2024. In September 2023, the Company and CHERY signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to deepen all-round cooperation in the field of smart and sustainable cockpits. (From a Company press release on April 12, 2024)MATERI'ACT Dallas joint venture with PCR Recycling for recycled compounds in automotive products-The Company’s subsidiary MATERI’ACT established a joint venture (JV) with PCR Recycling, c...

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ing of the Europe Innovation Center in Frankfurt, Germany. Along with this move, the company will start concentrating on the advancement of its research and development capabilities for environmentally friendly technologies, such as next-generation battery materials, biological materials, and resin recycling technologies in Europe. The Europe Innovation Center is discussing with institutions, including the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Institute in Ge...

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rch and mobility. The partnership with MIT includes membership in the Industrial Liaison Program, providing it with access to 65 research laboratories, 1,000 faculty members, 3,700 researchers, and 1,200 startups. The first areas of focus will be energy storage and transformation, new materials and recycling, uses of AI for autonomous mobility, and onboard software. Meanwhile, Plastic Omnium’s collaboration with NICE, a consortium based in the ...

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eudenberg studies polymer materials for innovative battery cooling Vibracoustic optimizes new chassis bushings for battery electric vehicles Vibracoustic develops new tunable bracket for air suspension air supply units Vibracoustic launches Green Rubber Project for sustainable rubber production and recycling Freudenberg’s SurTec China completes construction of new technical center Vibracoustic develops new Encapsulated eCompressor Bracket Freud...

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lly, surpassing its goal of 80% by 2025, and (ii) 14% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions since 2022, toward a goal of 30% reduction by 2032. It also set a new zero waste to landfill goal, aiming to divert at least 98% of all operational waste from landfill or incineration through prevention, reuse, recycling or energy recovery by 2029. Its 28 sites have already been identified as zero waste to landfill sites. (From a press release dated April 9, ...

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ments outside Sweden New plant in Guangzhou-The Company opened a new plant in Guangzhou, China. Covering approximately 32,311 sqm, the plant will manufacture airbags and seatbelts. It is also equipped with energy-saving equipment, a solar power generation system, and a complete sewage treatment and recycling system to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. (From a press release dated December 10, 2024) New steering wheel plant in Hefei-T...

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800,000 units in May 2013. (From a press release on June 4, 2013) On June 5, 2013, ZF announced that it will establish a new facility in Shanghai to produce rebuilt transmissions, since it gained approval from the National Development and Reform Commission to start a model business for transmission recycling. By 2016, the plant on 2,500 square meters of land will be able to produce yearly 4,600 units of 8- and 9-speed transmissions for passenger ...

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ightweight A/C system for small e-powered buses with a flat aerodynamic design (<190mm). A heating and cooling system for electric buses that consumes little energy, optimizing vehicle range. For MAN trucks Smart cabin air quality solution: This particulate matter sensor automatically activates the recycling mode when particle concentration levels are too high. Solution for odor neutralization The filter blocks 96% of allergens and 99.4% of virus...

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ugust 7, 2024)Purchase agreement with Pyrum Innovations for recovered carbon black-The Company signed a 10-year purchase agreement with Pyrum Innovations for high-quality recovered carbon black (rCB) from end-of-life tires. This followed their 2022 development agreement aiming to further expand the recycling of end-of-life tires through pyrolysis. The long-term goal is to achieve a closed-loop recycling management concept for end-of-life tires wh...

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ology like an automated supply system, will create 400 new jobs by 2027 while increasing production capacity and enhancing quality and safety. (Based on Mexico Industry, October 16, 2024)   -Bosch Ventures, the corporate venture capital unit of the Group, announced two investments in the battery recycling sector which intensify its commitment to cleantech. Bosch Ventures co-led the USD 36 million Series B funding round (raised by Li Industries...

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on miles of service, reducing diesel fuel consumption by 8 million gallons and harmful emissions by 80,000 metric tons. More than 5,500 of Eaton's hybrid systems are in use today on city buses, school buses, package delivery trucks, beverage delivery trucks, refrigerated delivery trucks, refuse and recycling trucks, utility vehicles and other commercial applications. (From a press release on October 11, 2011) Eaton Corporation announced the addit...

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Japan to strengthen interior unit business with Japanese automakers Johnson Controls to acquire Keiper Recaro's seat business Johnson Controls unveils Connected Center Stack Hitachi and Johnson Controls to collaborate on energy storage Johnson Controls breaks ground on battery recycling facility Recaro unveils new Recaro Sport Seat Platform Johnson Controls to name automotive spin-off company Adient Johnson Control...

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headrests, a motion sickness relief system, a seat vibration system, and a UVC-LED interior sterilization system will be exhibited as well. (From a press release dated April 12, 2024) Recent R&D Achievements Denso, Toyoda Gosei, Toyota Boshoku and other initiate demonstration to expand automotive recycling process-15 companies including Denso Corporation (Denso), Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray), Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei), Toyota ...

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is expected to improve electricity consumption (cruising range) by about 3% only through motors, resulting in a reduction in CO2 emissions. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on May 22, 2023) Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced to the press that it has started evaluating a “resources recycling system” at its Nishio Die-cast Plant in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. The resources recycling system separates and recovers carbon dioxid...

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enter a strengthened relationship They are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of AD and ADAS technologies.To acquire onsemi shares on the open marketDetailed news Collaboration Toyoda Gosei, Toyota Boshoku and other initiate demonstration to expand automotive recycling process-15 companies including Denso Corporation (Denso), Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray), Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei), Toyota Bosho...

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C$30 million in violation of Canadian Competition Act European Commission sanctions Japanese wire harness suppliers for price-fixing Yazaki to double production of DC connectors for EV chargers Yazaki to enter AC EV/PHV electric charger market Toyota Motor, Yazaki, Toyota Tsusho develop new copper recycling technology Yazaki and Koito to expand subsidiaries in USA Yazaki, Mitsuba, Furukawa Electric ordered to pay fines for price-fixing in China ...

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ama Rubber supplies GEOLANDAR A/T G31 and X-CV tires for Toyota 4Runner as original equipment Profits of four major tire makers decline due to sluggish economy Four domestic tire makers move into the black due to turnaround in production at car manufacturers Yokohama Rubber achieves 100% recycling of industrial waste at 5 domestic plants Yokohama Rubber expands "Company-wide blackout" to more than two days a week Yokohama Rubber estab...

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veral OEMs Sumitomo Rubber’s Falken Ziex to be installed on Subaru Crosstrek as original equipment Sumitomo Rubber's mid-term plan focuses on improving profitability in North America Sumitomo Rubber aiming to launch next-generation all-weather tire in 2024 Sumitomo Rubber announces “Towanowa” recycling-oriented business framework Sumitomo Rubber joins GDSO to align with industry standards for tire traceability Sumitomo Rubber to supply Dunl...

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for EVs Sanden Holdings announces relocation of Tokyo Headquarters Sanden to establish new R&D site for HVAC units in China Sanden to develop HVAC unit using CO2 refrigerant for car air conditioners Sanden developing heat pump system for EVs Sanden's Rankine cycle system improves fuel efficiency by recycling engine exhaust heat to drive air conditioner Sanden Automotive Climate Systems develops components for FCVs Sanden Holdings to enhance autom...

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he spokes. This development: Previously, the product was only tested on private property due to the Road Transport Vehicle Law. After discussions with the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, testing on public roads was permitted.(Detailed news) Creating a Tire-to-Tire Recycling Ecosystem in Europe Partner: Grupo BB&G, Versalis (Eni) Process: Using pyrolysis to convert end-of-life tires into tire pyrolysis oil (TPO)...

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