rdinating the "H2Fuel" research project. As part of the project, which is funded by the German government, ZBT is partnering with the Fraunhofer Institute, ZSW, Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik GmbH and the Institute for Physical Chemistry at Heinrich Heine University.  Mercedes-Benz FuelCell, Toyota, BMW, and Ford are also on board as associate partners. (From a press release on December 17, 2020) ElringKlinger AG announced that it is founding a ne...

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or components produced in Europe, and environmentally friendly products at IAA 2019. Lithium-ion batteries developed by fusing unique fine fiber technology and precision press technology are showcased for the first time in Europe. The company present seats used in the Toyota C-HR, Lexus LC, and BMW i8 and lightweight molded foam door trim with high impact resistance. It will also exhibit fuel sell related components installed in Toyota MIRAI. (Fr...

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rom the previous year. It decreased by JPY 27.3 billion from the previous year's net income. Click here for details Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced on July 31 that it agreed with BMW Group to collaborate in e-axle production. Under the partnership, Aisin will produce the products designed by BMW, and this is the first step of their long-term strategic partnership. Aisin will produce e-axles in China and Europe for vehicle installation in t...

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m for commercial vehicles Bosch registers 838 patents in 2012 Robert Bosch wins "BMW Supplier Innovation Award" Bosch invested 440 million euros in China in 2012 Bosch supplying radar and video sensors for VW Golf Bosch opens new plant in Chennai, India Bosch creates new joint venture with Daimler, BMW, and others Bosch inaugurates new manufacturing facility in Romania Bosch to set up first Indonesian plant Bosch announces investment plans for As...

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se on June 20, 2018) Grupo Antolin announced the opening of its new factory in Shenyang (China). The company is consolidating its presence in the world's largest car market in order to offer the best service to its customers. The Shenyang factory produces everyday about 4,000 headliners, mainly for BMW, and employs about 200 people. The plant is equipped with the latest technology so that it can offer the highest quality standards to its customer...

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generated sales of almost EUR 2 billion with some 9,400 employees. (From a press release on July 5, 2016) Vibracoustic GmbH has developed a cord-reinforced elastomer coupling, named NRG Disc, for one of the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedans with all-wheel drive. Jointly developed with BMW, this new coupling offers benefits in terms of durability and weight in comparison to other solutions available today. It is 32 % lighter and much...

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-Highlights: - Dazzle-free illumination with LED and filament lamp technologies. - Capacitive switches and sliders. - Integrated camera and motion sensors for gesture control. - Ambient light combined with design elements. - Applications in Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, BMW, and General Motors models. -Smart real wood surface with capacitive touch, force sensoric, and haptic feedback developed in collaboration with No...

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rt behavior. The development project aims to reduce the still-high cost of manufacturing of these systems by employing compact, reasonably priced components, coupled with high integration density. Besides Rheinmetall, partners in this project of the German Ministry of Transport and NOW GmbH include BMW, the University of Siegen, and other supplier companies. (From a press release on October 9, 2020) Rheinmetall announced that it has won new busin...

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H & Co. KG announced that it has laid the foundation stone for its new production facility in Prievidza, Slovakia. The first stage of expansion in Prievidza will be the production of electric motors and drives, liftgate systems and window regulators for companies like the Volkswagen Group, Daimler, BMW, Ford and General Motors. Brose is investing EUR 50 million in plants and buildings here and plans to create 600 jobs in the first five years of o...

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y. Symbio is currently developing its fourth-generation fuel cell system. The company employs 250 people and aims to have a production capacity of 20,000 fuel cells in 2025. (From a press release on May 3, 2021) Michelin, located in León, Mexico, plans to produce EV tires for brands such as Tesla, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche and Land Rover in 2022. “In our plans for the next few years is the development of a specific rim for the electric vehic...

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battery business, the Company offer a diverse product lineup of chemical systems, including condensed batteries, ternary high nickel batteries, ternary high voltage medium nickel batteries, M3P batteries, lithium iron phosphate batteries, and sodium ion batteries. CATL's automotive clients include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Honda, Volvo, SAIC, Geely, NIO, Li Auto, Yutong, and Xiaomi.   -In passenger cars,...

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ering wheels. It has started production for multiple OEM customers since the second quarter of 2017 and reserve space for continued growth. (From a press release on August 16, 2017) Key Safety Systems officially opened its sixth Mexican plant in Matamoros, Mexico, to manufacture steering wheels for BMW, General Motors, Ford, Jeep and Tesla. The 120,000-square-foot facility currently has a workforce of 600 employees, which will increase to 1,400 b...

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s of the new power control system, which will contribute to reducing vehicle weight and costs as well as highlighting the ISG function, Hella is seeking to absorb needs of automakers striving to improve fuel efficiency. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June. 4, 2008) Together with BMW, Hella has developed lane-change warning for the new BMW 7 Series. The lane-change warning, with two 24-GHz radar sensors on both sides, assists t...

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tronic control units and algorithms. (From a press release on April 19, 2021) Valeo announced that it will present six major innovations for safer and cleaner mobility at the IAA Mobility 2021. Valeo will present an autonomous parking system (Automated Valet Parking) developed in collaboration with BMW, which allows a car to park itself in a parking lot. Valeo will also showcase its Valeo Drive4U autonomous car, which will drive in automated mode...

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rbag plant in Spain was presented the Ford World Excellence Award. Autoliv was one of 12 suppliers to achieve the "gold" distinction. This is Autoliv's eleventh award from customers for its performance achievements during 2011. In addition to this award from Ford, the company has been recognized by BMW, Daimler, Toyota, Subaru, Great Wall, First Automotive Works and Volkswagen of China. (From a press release on June 14, 2012) Autoliv, Inc. announ...

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500 electric flywheel systems for Go-Ahead Group's buses Continental completes acquisition of Emitec GKN Driveline Mexico receives Q1 award from Ford GKN develops disconnect all-wheel drive system Toyota adopts two first-of-its-kind technologies into Lexus RC F GKN supplying two-speed eAxle for BMW i8 GKN collaborates with Alexander Dennis on promoting low carbon bus fleets GKN Automotive moves into new regional headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich...

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esis Magna receives Supplier Award from PSA Peugeot-Citroen Magna develops new rear seat for sedans Magna to expand interiors plant in Slovakia Magna breaks ground on new plant in Tennessee, USA Magna produces 10 millionth rearview camera in Holly, Michigan, USA Magna supplying technologies for BMW i8 Tata AutoComp and Magna to set up joint venture in India Magna to open two new facilities in India Magna produces 50 millionth side-door latch for ...

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t for the largest proportion in the European market. Currently, the company employs 290 people including 50 engineers, and holds 261 patents in force. It is headquartered in Spain, operates an R&D center in Poland, and has five plants in Poland, Mexico, Brazil, and China. Its main customers include BMW, Daimler, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, General Motors, Peugeot Citroen, and Renault. (From a press release on January 23, 2017) Delphi Automotiv...

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ntal to establish new engineering center in Japan Continental and MAN enhancing cooperation Continental acquires Elektrobit Automotive software specialist Continental opens new R&D center for tires in China; its first in Asia Pacific Continental supplying more than 50 components and systems for BMW i8 Continental develops Haptic Feedback Display: mass production slated to start in 2017 Continental to start producing sensors for ADASs in Southeast...

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ibit at Paris Motor Show Bridgestone to release Blizzak G01 studless tire in China Bridgestone (Shenyang) opens new plant Bridgestone celebrates opening of new plant in China Bridgestone celebrates grand opening of guayule process research center in Arizona, U.S. Bridgestone supplying tires for BMW i8 Bridgestone supplying tires for Nissan Note Nismo and Nismo S Bridgestone develops new technology to estimate remaining tread-depth of tires, enabl...

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