up companies at the Tokyo Motor Show. Working in close collaboration with Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., Denso Corporation, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., and Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., Toyota Boshoku has incorporated numerous advanced systems in its future concept. MX191 incorporates numerous advanced technologies of unique seat arrangements, next generation safety systems integrated into seat and cabin, and an intelligent cabin environment that uplifts occupants s...

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veloped the N-Join1 carpet, a latex- and adhesives- free product made from recycled materials to support the automotive industry’s shift toward a circular economy. The monomaterial carpet system is designed to provide driving comfort with optimal noise protection in the passenger cabin. It uses a unique single-step process that bonds the carpet surface to the substrate, which can be made from various materials, including Autoneum’s Pure techn...

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obility solutions. Founded by the four investing companies, the new company will develop software and provide engineering services to accelerate the development of integrated vehicle control systems for automakers in Japan and throughout the world. Aisin, ADVICS, JTEKT, and Denso will combine their unique strengths and technical expertise on automated driving, vehicle motion control, and related functions to develop this software-based solution t...

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bearings and taper bearings for New Energy Vehicle (NEV) electric drives. Currently, the ceramic ball bearing serves as an important technical solution for preventing bearing electro-corrosion. By combining steel rings with ceramic rolling elements, the Company's hybrid ceramic ball bearing offers unique properties ideal for NEV electric drives. In addition to NEV electric drives, the two companies also agreed to work together toward carbon peak...

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company will propose this technology to automakers by applying image recognition technology to autonomous parking and other safety systems as well as to fuel-saving technologies including improving efficiency of regenerative brakes. The company is planning to commercialize the technology, with its unique and simple sensing function that utilizes existing camera systems, in several years. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October ...

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evelopment endeavors. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on February 1, 2018) Denso Corporation announced that it has developed a new standard vision sensor that detects pedestrians at night, cyclists, and other road users. The new sensor improves recognition performance at night with a unique lens and the enhanced ability to receive light even in low-light situations. Working in conjunction with a millimeter-wave radar sensor, the ne...

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ctricity storage system will make it possible to reuse waste batteries in different states of deterioration. The company is already testing the solution and aims to commercialize it by 2030. The company is developing a butterfly, a core component of the electricity storage system. It will work on a unique control algorithm to optimize power output according to the state of each battery. That way, the solution will secure a stable electricity supp...

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ronmentally, human and social friendly” tires. The BluEarth E70 delivers a refined balance of high-level driving performance, safety, and ride comfort.  It is suitable for hybrid vehicles and improves fuel efficiency. The tire manufacturer is actively engaged in the development of tires with its unique BluEarth technology for aftermarket sales and as factory installed equipment. Most of the tires supplied to automakers are mounted on eco-frien...

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unit controls the direction of headlamps so that they irradiate downward in the direction of the turning. When driving on a highway, the system slightly lowers the direction of lamps corresponding to running speed and steering direction of the vehicle. It can also coordinate with wipers. All these unique features are designed to ensure safety. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 18, 2008) Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. has establish...

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ds high cargo loads required for passenger cars Strong clip with long textile tether allows upper trims to safely detach a larger distance from car body when airbag is deployed Applications: Upper trims: A-Pillar, C-pillar and Headliner Steel threaded inserts & studs for plastic applications with a unique wave pattern to provide high pull-out & torque resistance Applications: cylinder cover, AC/DC converter housing, sensors & camera housing Screw...

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million Series B funding round (raised by Li Industries), together with Khosla Ventures and LG Tech Ventures. Li Industries is the first and only company in the U.S. capable of economically and sustainably recycling low/no cobalt batteries, such as Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFPs), at scale using its unique Direct E2ETM recycling technology. Meanwhile, Aachen-based cylib secured EUR 55 million in funding. Founded in 2022, the company offers proprie...

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dia applications. The design includes an industry-first glass speaker, premium materials and dynamic ambient lighting. The industry-first, transparent audio glass speaker reduces production complexity and saves 50% of the weight compared to a conventional automotive speaker system, while offering a unique acoustic experience. (From a press release on January 4, 2019) IAC announced that it was named a 2017 Supplier of the Year by General Motors du...

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uirements. (From a press release on September 12, 2017) NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced that it has expanded its leadership in secure vehicle-to-everything communications (V2X) with its next generation RoadLINK solution. Sampling to lead customers starting December 2017. The new NXP SAF5400 has a unique scalable architecture which enables combination with the i.MX product family, offering the option to use the same V2X silicon in a system platf...

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pany will reveal its first-ever truck seat range suitable for any commercial vehicle, from light-duty vehicles to long-haul trucks. The seats use sustainable materials such as NAFILean Vision and Ecorium, offering up to 40% CO2 reduction compared to other solutions. They also feature a lightweight, unique structure with a built-in seatbelt and advanced suspension, for increased safety and comfort. The modular design facilitates maintenance, exten...

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erial for semiconductors Honda Launches PHEV in 2012 with Accord Pioneer and Honeywell, U.S., reach cross-license agreement on GPS navigation devices Honeywell's low-global warming refrigerant for vehicle air conditioning approved for import into Japan Honeywell, LG partner to develop unique cybersecurity solution Honeywell supplying turbochargers for Honda Ameze Honeywell connected plant helps visualize and optimize energy use at t...

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roximately 70 percent of the light vehicle market. Magna built on its know-how from the development of the Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) with the DOE and Ford in 2014. Magna's SmartLatch electronic latch system eliminated the need for mechanical hardware and enabled the development of a unique carrier module with integrated glass guides and lift capability of a lightweight hybrid glass laminate, an industry first. The door-in-white as...

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er was developed in cooperation with Freudenberg and is offered as a new Honda genuine spare part, as an alternative to the standard Honda pollen filter. This new premium cabin air filter provides active protection by significantly reducing the concentration of viral aerosols. This is achieved by a unique multi-layer design that effectively filters, captures and suppresses noxious environmental gases as well as inorganic and biological particles ...

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AVL development centre. Also, TÜV Rheinland will be testing batteries and agricultural machinery in Zala County, and Bosch will lay the foundation stone for another development centre. (Based on Minister of Innovation and Technology, Hungary) Rheinmetall announced that it has developed a globally unique new glass fiber suspension spring. In cooperation with a premium OEM, Rheinmetall has now presented this product to the public in a prototype t...

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tion. (From a Company press release dated November 29, 2024)SOP of switchable one-way clutch in Taicang-The Company began production of a switchable one-way clutch at its Taicang Manufacturing Site. Developed for 4WD New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), the product balances vehicle power and economy through unique decoupling and coupling methods. The switchable one-way clutch responds rapidly, taking as little as 0.08s to perform the coupling with a 100% ...

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's plastic coolant hub was recognized as a 2024 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Innovation Award winner in the powertrain category. The plastic coolant hub integrates and combines fluid handling components such as tubes, adapters, and connectors into a compact plastic manifold with a unique pressure balancing feature. Compared to traditional coolant management systems, the coolant hub provides several benefits including reduced pro...

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