was earmarked for construction of a new building to support supplies to Kia Motors. The construction is expected to complete by January 2019. (From Anand Group newsletter on November 30, 2018) Anand Group informed that during the 'Stakeholders Consultation for Roadmap on Electric Mobility in India' event, Spicer India displayed a model of electric axle for SUV applications. Mahle Behr India (MBIPL) conducted a technology symposium at Cummins Indi...

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g and protection technologies for New Energy Vehicle (NEV) powertrains held at a Schaeffler site in Anting Town. Centering on development trends in the NEV industry, KACO comprehensively showcased its cutting-edge technologies and applications in the sealing and bearing sectors to Schaeffler at the event. Also exhibited were several ventilation and exhaust solutions and battery explosion-proof valves, which adopt modular designs that not only mee...

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based on Horizon Robotics’ Journey 3 and Journey 5 high-performance chips and algorithms. (From a Continental press release dated April 28, 2023) Leapmotor -Leapmotor announced that it officially signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Continental at the Auto Shanghai 2023 event. The two parties will conduct a comprehensive and in-depth cooperation in the field of safety and dynamic control, strengthen cooperation on in...

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xploit business opportunities in the CIS region with Kamaz trucks and offer a more comprehensive set of services to current and new customers. Oerlikon Graziano is a leading provider of synchronizers for commercial vehicles and will demonstrate its latest heavy-duty strut-type components during the event. In addition, the new Compact Slotless Synchronizer will be presented at the Technology Day. Currently the companies are exploring new opportuni...

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st autonomous driving test on public roads Japanese suppliers accelerating development of autonomous car technologies Hitachi Automotive Systems reveals test car for autonomous driving Hitachi Automotive's stereo camera featured in Suzuki Hustler Hitachi Group, Clarion develop basic technology to prevent collisions by predicting pedestrian movement Hitachi Automotive Systems to establish new division to strengthen autonomous driving business Hita...

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exterior lighting, a wide range of sensors, new generation domain/zone controllers, and a set of software integrating algorithms based on AI for greater safety and new functionalities. Moreover, the Company’s technologies will also be showcased in several models presented by its customers at the event. (From a press release dated April 17, 2024) Technologies shown at SXSW in Austin -The Company announced that its technologies will be present...

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n for its operational earnings that incurred mainly in the second half, due to the loss generated by the launch of new products. To address this, the company increased the number of directors to oversee production and dispatched more workers to North America from headquarters in Japan. It aims to prevent production loss by improving product quality and enhancing necessary operations for the launch of new projects. For the first half of FY2014, To...

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nd a building area of approximately 10,000 square meters. It will hire about 140 people by 2017. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Feb. 23, 2013) Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. is enjoying growing sales of its actuators for pop-up hood systems, which reduce the impact on a pedestrian in the event of a collision. The company initially supplied its hood-lifting actuators for the Mazda Roadster. Additionally, Toyoda Gosei won the second actu...

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eering center in Japan Mitsubishi Electric develops ultra-simple HMI for in-car device operation Mitsubishi Electric develops new EV motor drive system with higher cooling performance Mitsubishi Electric to open new building for design and development of power modules Mitsubishi Electric to enter preventive safety system market Mitsubishi Electric to ship samples of two new in-vehicle power semiconductor modules Mitsubishi Electric releases new e...

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tober 2, 2023) NHK Spring Co., Ltd. plans to start mass producing its next-generation passenger vehicle seat, whose seat and backrest are integrated seamlessly, in around 2028. The new automotive seat is designed to support a passenger's body at five points, such as head and back of the knees, to prevent fatigue. It was developed with the intention of being installed in highly autonomous vehicles with Level 4 (fully autonomous driving under speci...

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vehicles without a driver are on exhibit, such as new technologies for safety and comfort. NHK Spring Co., Ltd. unveiled its newly developed lightweight belt-in-seat frame. For Level 4 and higher autonomous vehicles, the company combined belt mounts and seat frames to achieve high endurance in the event of accidents, and the new frame is 30% lighter than existing mass-produced frames. Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. exhibits lamps that project dis...

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s JTEKT commence production in Chennai plant JTEKT develops bearings for low viscosity base oil with significantly extended lifespan JTEKT develops grease-lubricated ball bearing for EV motor JTEKT develops new tapered roller bearing reducing torque loss by 60% JTEKT develops electrical corrosion prevention bearing for drive motor of electrified vehicles Boldly to join SIP autonomous bus demonstration test JTEKT to reduce CO2 emission by 18% by 2...

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sed convenience by adjusting the software settings to enable tighter U-turns. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 17, 2025) Bosch announced that it is presenting its hardware and software solutions for software-driven mobility at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025). At the event, the company unveiled its by-wire brake actuator for the first time in Japan. Bosch's by-wire brake system is expected to be featured in product...

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lectric drive control module and a proprietary control strategy and software designed for traction and hybrid controls functionality. (From a press release on July 9, 2013) American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) announced the completion of its 2016 Winter Test activities. In a series of events that began in late January, the company's annual Winter Test is a global customer technology showcase and driving event held at proving grounds...

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s currently in production on the Polestar 3 SUV with production for the major European OEM to follow later in 2024. The eTVD offers a 3-in-1 system, replacing the differential and featuring torque vectoring and an on-demand disconnect function. In contrast to brake-based systems, torque vectoring prevents unnecessary brake interventions, therefore reducing harshness, vibration, and wear on brakes and tires. The increased weight of EVs can reduce ...

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that the prices of EVs and parts will drop and unit sales will increase. Nidec will establish a production system to manufacture high quality, inexpensive products that respond to the growing market. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on January 27, 2021) The 11th Automotive World 2019 event was held at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center from January 16 to 18, with participation by 1,120 companies related to the automotive industr...

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pany’s Ayutthaya plant on May 14, 2024, Changan Automobile Purchasing Center presented a letter of nomination and a car model to the Company’s president, symbolizing the start of their cooperation. Following this initial engagement, Changan Auto Southeast Asia Co., Ltd., at Subcon Thailand 2024 event on May 16, announced its partnership with Thailand parts manufacturers such as AAPICO, Thai Summit, and Summit. The collaboration includes a tot...

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ith Xi'an Qinchuan Auto, established a seat manufacturing company in Xi'an City, China. The two parties invested capital of 47.5% each. Asahi Trading invested the remaining 5%. It was the Company's second production site in China. Expected output is 10,000 units for the first year, and 50,000 units eventually. Mar. 2001 Opened Shanghai Office in Shanghai, China. Mar. 2001 -Thing Tech, TachiS's American subsidiary, announced that it would star...

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a simulation analysis to analyze the in-mold shrinkage phenomenon. After trials such as the combined use of a flow analysis and a thermal structure analysis, the company has confirmed reproducibility. Kasai Kogyo, which believes it is important to control the shrinkage of plastics, has considered preventive measures in simulation, such as the addition of supporting ribs to locations where there is no structure on the back side. The company first ...

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an Jidosha Shimbun on November 30, 2022) Riken Corporation (Riken) will strengthen its supply chain measures. It will increase the number of plants that have obtained certifications such as “equal performance certificates” by OEMs for supplied parts to ensure that supply is not disrupted in the event of an emergency. Taking the lessons from the Chuetsu offshore earthquake, which occurred in Niigata Prefecture of Japan in 2007, Riken developed...

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