ely promote the new product to OEMs to receive more orders. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 27, 2015) President Tetsuo Agata of JTEKT Corporation said the company has started the development of a new drive unit for all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. It is a stand-by unit that switches into AWD from 2WD when necessary. In a 2WD mode, the unit can drive the car without operating propeller shafts. Present drive unit operates p...

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utomotive and electronic components Edscha AAPICO, ZF 100 AAPICO Hitech Automation Co., Ltd. Ayutthaya, Thailand Assembly jigs Mine Mobility, Trigo Quality 100 Kunshan Chaitai-Xincheng Precision Forging Co., Ltd. Kunshan, China Engine connecting rods and copper forged parts, such as electrical switch contactors Chery, CME, GAC, SAIC, SAIC GM Wuling, Schneider Electric 100 Sakthi Global Auto Holdings Ltd.(held via 100% owned subsidiary, A...

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e listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange starting October 9, 2015. Engine systems-Standard valvetrains Mechanical tappets Hydraulic tappets Finger followers Rocker arms Cam levers -Variable valvetrains UniAir - Fully variable electro-hydraulic valve control system Cam shifting systems Mechanical switchable tappets Hydraulic switchable tappets Switchable finger followers Switchable pivot elements Switchable roller tappets Switchable valves Oil ...

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ore infotainment system-Audio head units-Amplifiers-Analog and digital radios-OpenAir premium connected audio systemsElectrification technologies-Wired battery management systems-Wireless battery management systems-EdgeAware smart battery management systems-Control and sensing hardware and software-Switchable junction boxes-Integrated and scalable power electronics units comprised of on-board charging module with DC/DC converter-Low-voltage lithi...

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rcial vans Bridgestone to sell shares of synthetic rubber manufacturing subsidiary in China to LCY Bridgestone invests in Kodiak Robotics Bridgestone do Brasil to expand, increase production capacity at Camaçari plant Bridgestone to discontinue business in Myanmar from end of July 2021 Bridgestone switches 100% of electricity to renewable energy to power four tire plants in Japan Bridgestone uses virtual technology for tire development Bridgesto...

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itachi AMS) have developed a new inverter for use in electrified vehicles. The new inverter reduces power loss by 60% and doubles power capacity compared with the companies' conventional inverters. The new inverter houses silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors in parallel and enables high-speed switching. The two companies will be promoting the improvement of power efficiency in hybrid vehicles and other electrified vehicles that their syste...

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l dual inverter programs with the OEM, with mass production expected to begin in 2026. The dual inverter adopts a highly integrated design, enabling the synchronous control and drive of two motors through a single controller, along with double-sided cooling with the newest generation of Viper power switch. The technology enables the packaging of different types of semiconductor dies within modules of the same size, ensuring compliance with China...

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UV hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). It has developed in-house a full range of multiple light-weight, multi-layer nylon plastic constructs, with associated quick connections for all vehicle operating temperatures. In the Santa Fe HEV application, TI Fluid Systems has collaborated with the OEM to fully switch the traditional chassis thermal loops to lightweight optimized materials. TI Fluid Systems’ Fuel Tank and Delivery Systems division has launc...

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hat Ford has selected the company's Dual Mode technology for its 2016 Ford Focus RS. Dual Mode, part of the Monroe Intelligent Suspension portfolio, uses an intelligent valve in the shock absorber that opens or closes to provide firmer damping for increased road holding when desired. The driver can switch between standard or sport settings via a dashboard button. Tenneco's Dual Mode technology will be installed on the front and rear dampers of th...

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door remote control units Slide door rollers Front latches Rear latches Full-open latches Auto steps -Power drive units & ECU Power slide door drive units Power back door drive units Power trunk lid drive units ECU -Power Back Door System Power back door drive units Back door latches ECU Handle Switch Other parts-Seat back latches-Hood latches-Trunk latches Major manufacturing facilities in Japan Name Location Yokohama Honmoku Center ...

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Electric Co., Ltd. will commence in early 2012 commercial production of its wire harness using aluminum wires.  A Japanese automaker has informally ordered the new wire harness and Furukawa plans to produce materials, process and assemble them into wire harnesses abroad and import them to Japan.  Switching the conductor from copper to aluminum alloy should greatly reduce the weight of the wire harness and therefore will meet the automaker’s n...

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staff at its automotive software development site established with an IT company. Alps Alpine jointly (50-50) established “Lumax Alps Alpine India Pvt. Ltd.” with Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. in Haryana State, India, in 2021. The joint venture, which mainly manufactures automotive power window switches at a pace of 50,000-60,000 units a month, will start a motorcycle throttle sensor production line by 2024. It first aims to manufacture 100,0...

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UNO Minda Ltd. (Formerly Minda Industries Ltd.) India Nirmal K Minda (Chairman & Managing Director) -A tier-1 supplier in India supplying to OEMs globally. -The company is a leading manufacturer of automotive switching systems, automotive lighting systems, automotive acoustics systems, automotive seating systems, alloy wheels, sensors, controllers and EV-specific products. -Supplies lights, switches, horns, castings, seats, etc. to motorcycles, c...

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1948 Established Yorozu Jidosha Kogyo with capital of 195,000 yen in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama to enter the automotive repair shop business. Apr. 1949 Began doing business with Nissan Heavy Industries (currently Nissan Motor) by producing and supplying exhaust tubes for Nissan's 180 truck. Apr. 1950 Switched from automotive repair to producing automotive components. Dec. 1959 Established a new factory in Kohoku-ku, Yokohama and started operation...

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avue Trailer rear view camera systems-Lane change assistance systems-Cross traffic alert systems-LaneGuide lane departure warning systems-Semi-automatic parking assistance systems-Park4U automated parking systems-Cruise4U automated driving systems-Road sign detection systems-Automated high/low-beam switching systems-Emergency braking systems-Ultrasonic sensors-Infrared sensors-Radar sensors-Rain-light-humidity sensors-Infrared laser scanners-SCAL...

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ent project at its subsidiary in Mississippi, U.S.A. The Mississippi facility was originally intended to produce interior components for Toyota's pickup trucks, which were planned to be assembled at the automaker's Mississippi Plant. Based on a change in plan by Toyota, however, Toyota Boshoku will switch to manufacturing interior products for the Corolla. The plant will introduce necessary equipment, aiming to complete preparations by the summer...

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dustry conclude a capital and business alliance for safety system business Toyoda Gosei establishes new plant in Mexico to meet growing demand for airbags Toyoda Gosei to exhibit products related to autonomous driving and electrification at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2021 Online Toyoda Gosei switches to electricity derived from renewable energy for electric power at 3 domestic offices Toyoda Gosei develops a new structure for driver-side a...

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60 Other (Car OEM) 22,959 18,726 Other 73,480 70,409 Total 623,558 617,660   Main Products HMI (Human Machine Interface) products key-locks seat belts shift levers Exclusive Interview   【JMS 2025】Tokai Rika: Responding to market conditions by taking two approaches: physical switches and new businesses Nagao, General Manager  Exclusive Interview   -Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and ...

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Corporation does not plan to take immediate action at present, but expects an increase in payment of more than JPY 200 million. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. suffered an increase in payment of JPY 3 billion for its financial statement for fiscal 2018 that ended in March 2019. Its onboard power switchboard produced only in China is included in the list of items subject to the increased tariff. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on...

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half the dimensions of the current system consisting of separate motors and inverters. The company aims to market the product in five years. It plans to enter the business of automobile drive motors in 2014 by accelerating development of EV technologies. For power semiconductor devices for inverter switching, it has selected silicon carbide instead of silicon, which has been widely used.  Silicon carbide enables thinner chips, which reduces elec...

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