for Toyota to launch an aggressive campaign. Therefore, they will face the Chinese market with various initiatives such as promoting high value-added products during a changeover to new models and finding customers with new products for which demand is generated particularly due to a tightening of regulations. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 2, 2024)Toyota Boshoku to invest in U.S.-based start-up-Toyota Boshoku Corpor...

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also plans to investigate business opportunities in Asia and North America. Its multifunctional, lightweight, and sustainable systems and components are suitable for commercial vehicles of all drive types, including electric models which are expected to increase due to more stringent environmental regulations. (From a press release dated March 1, 2024) New plant New plants in Changchun, China and Pune, India-The Company announced plans to expand...

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ny will increase the capital expenditure to expand its group companies' production capacities in response to increase in orders for components of the Toyota models that will be built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platforms. Aisin Seiki has raised the R&D budget on the assumption that regulations on fuel economy, exhaust gas emissions and automotive safety will be tightened globally over the medium- to long-term. (From an article in...

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passenger vehicles. (From a press release on May 27, 2011) AB SKF announced the opening of their extension to its factory in Cajamar, Brazil which will manufacture the second generation hub bearing unit (HBU2) with integrated ABS. The factory will support the Brazilian automotive market and safety regulations which require that by 2014 all cars manufactured in Brazil must have ABS systems fitted. SKF's HBU2 technology is widely applied in Europe...

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its, hybrid systems and other electronic and electric –powered components. With these developments, the company aims to cope with the diffusion of electronic control units for vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles associated with the trends for improved fuel efficiency and tighter emission control regulations. The company will increase research and development costs of electronic controlled/electric parts to 48 billion yen in 2015 from 29 billio...

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spring. Denso will invest about JPY 180 billion by the fiscal year that ends in March 2021 to increase production capacity of power control units (PCUs) and motor generators in and outside Japan. Denso and Toyota predict that demand for electric parts will increase due to tightening fuel efficiency regulations in main countries, and as a group, aim to increase competitiveness of electrified vehicles and parts by optimizing their development and p...

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s by 85% to 37 million units per year by 2020 from the 2014 level. It also plans to raise the ratio of OE tires in its entire tire production to 42% from 29% in 2014. Sales of OE tires often give direct impact on sales of replacement tires in many markets outside Japan. Facing tougher environmental regulations, the company plans to actively propose its OE tires to Japanese manufacturers as well as to non-Japanese automakers by stressing its tires...

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an that of internal combustion engine vehicles, EVs require new parts like motors, actuators, and electric compressors. Sanden Holdings Corporation will strengthen its automotive electric compressor business for EVs. The company currently produces electric compressors in Europe (where environmental regulations are particularly strict), China, and Japan. It expects that demand will increase further and plans to ship 900,000 units in the fiscal yea...

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acks. These new courses will allow on-road testing of safety technologies, including anti-lock brake systems and electronic stability program, and driver assistance technologies. Testing on real cars and motorcycles will facilitate the process to ensure that these technologies meet various laws and regulations. This test center is open to external users, offering them test rides according to their needs. (From news releases issued by multiple sou...

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Company’s eIQ Neutron Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that provides 0.5 TOPS of machine learning performance, enabling real-time predictive maintenance, operator guidance, defect scanning, and machine diagnostics. The i.MX 94 family, which supports security standards such as ISO 21434, and upcoming regulations, is expected to begin sampling in Q1/2025. (From a press release dated November 12, 2024) S32J family of Ethernet switches -The Company ...

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was testing through ongoing pilot programs with European and Chinese OEMs. The app allows users to join meetings, access emails, and manage calendars directly from their vehicles while prioritizing safety. Users can log in via email or QR code to connect to Teams and Outlook. To comply with safety regulations, the app switches to an audio only mode during meetings and does not display chat messages or emails while driving. FAA plans to introduce...

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n 2022 in Hannover, Germany, its cybersecurity software solutions for a commercial vehicle, which help safeguard against cyber-attacks, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify root causes to optimize a vehicle’s performance and integrity, will be presented. These solutions also meet UNECE R155 regulations that require both passenger vehicle and commercial truck manufacturers to select appropriate solutions for end-to-end cybersecurity. The G...

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ergonomic accessibility. The CID is complemented by a sleek button bar featuring stylish glassy toggles boasting a prismatic surface. The toggles vanish when the integrated autonomous driving mode is activated. The integration of these physical controls is compliant with the 2026 Euro NCAP testing regulations and qualifies its concept for a 5-star safety rating. (Based on VIA optronics social media updates on May 6, 2024) Collaboration with VIA ...

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affecting the performance of the shock absorber. This ensures that the vehicle maintains a direct steering response. With Macpherson suspensions, the integration of the plain bearing means that the overall height is reduced. This helps vehicle manufacturers comply with current pedestrian protection regulations and enables larger wheel dimensions. It enables weight savings of more than 25% while at the same time improving structural rigidity by up...

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asing spread of the coronavirus in Europe. In order to implement the adjustments in a quick, efficient, and equitable manner, the company agreed a set of measures with employee and Works Council representatives that provides for a range of different instruments. The agreed set of measures comprises regulations regarding short-time work, which it has decided upon due to the crisis, in addition to proven instruments such as closure days, using hour...

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n locations from the end of March. The company is thus reacting to the significant drop in orders as a result of its customers' production interruptions. The measures are intended to reduce economic damage caused by the coronavirus crisis. The majority of Brose's European plants are affected by the regulations. Work will largely be stopped at all German locations until at least April 19. The company agreements include short-time work and company ...

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a new DC/DC converter, the heating discs of the electrically heated EMICAT catalyst can now also be supplied with electricity in high-voltage vehicles. The innovative e-catalyst enables lowest emissions in real operation – something that is becoming increasingly important in light of forthcoming regulations such as Euro 7. The newly-developed DC/DC converter now generates the low voltage and power for the heating disc from the high voltage of ...

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rable and reliable connected tire, capable of functioning for up to one million driven kilometers, including through the retreading process common for truck tires. This traceability solution from Beontag also ensures that all new tires will comply with the upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulations (ESPR). (From Beontag press release dated December 9, 2024) Murata Manufacturing The integration of RFID technology into tires-The Compa...

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will open a Chinese technical center in 2019. The aim of this move is to respond more speedily to the needs of its customers and to win more orders from Japanese, U.S., and European carmakers operating in China, as well as Chinese local automakers. The Chinese government's new energy vehicle (NEV) regulations will go into effect in 2019. Daido Metal expects that the new technical center will contribute to an order increase not only for engine be...

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automotive sodium-ion power batteries. Sodium-ion batteries, with advantages such as low cost, high safety, and low-temperature resistance, are expected to effectively reduce reliance on lithium resources and build a safer and more low-carbon new battery industrial ecosystem. According to relevant regulations, before sodium-ion batteries are exported, China Customs shall conduct on-site inspection and assessment of their packaging applicability,...

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