form and delivers a safe, modular computing system with hardware-enforced function isolation. This creates the foundation for vehicles to receive independent new and enhanced software functions throughout their lifecycle. This cross-domain integration reduces the number of ECUs, vehicle complexity, weight, and cost, while supporting optional Edge AI. It can process sensor information in real time for new applications such as predictive maintenanc...

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mmercial vehicles, JTEKT completed the development and validation of a compliant solution. The Mass production of the modified manual steering columns is underway in the current financial year. Further, a new Constant Velocity Joint (CVJ) has been developed featuring improved durability and reduced weight, now being rolled out across additional platforms. JTEKT has also introduced newly designed hub bearings engineered to withstand higher loads. ...

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on. This was a JPY 30 million decrease from the previous year's net income. Click here for details TPR Co., Ltd. has received an order for its newly-developed aluminum alloy-made brake drum for use in electric vehicles (EVs) and will start supplying components in 2018. The new brake drum is lightweight and at the same time ensures high braking performance equivalent to cast-iron brake drums. A vehicle equipped with the aluminum alloy brake dru...

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being the largest CV maker. Considering the emission migration from BS-IV to BS-VI in the year 2020, this JV is strategically entering into new product line like Urea Tank, Plastic Fuel Filler Pipe and Plastic Oil Sump that has high significance from emissions perspective and overall durability and weight reduction. (Based on Lumax Auto Technologies Limited Q4, FY 2016-17 investor conference call) Lumax Gill Austem Technologies informed that it h...

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cal year ended March 31, 2025: Development of external valve serviceable semi-active shock absorbers for passenger vehicles. Developed internal valve semi-active suspension for premium two-wheeler applications. Joint development with global (European/ Asian) OEM platforms for trucks & buses. Light-weighting of parts to reduce vehicle weight thereby improving vehicle performance & energy efficiency. Cost reduction activities to improve competitiv...

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through adequate ventilation with filtration and provide thermal comfort. Product as displayed is the combined parts of electric motor and inverter, generating power of 60 kW. LED MFR headlamps with 6 chambers (4 low beam + 2 high beam). Compact package with sleek design, low cost and low weight. DRL works with thin lens which gives crystal-like appearance. High-definition 3D rear signature with C-shaped light guide. Lightweight housing...

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es-Simplex brakes-Duo servo drum brakes-Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) systems-Brake actuation systems-Mechanical and electronic brake assist systems-Brake hoses-Electronic brake systems-Foundation brakes-Brake calipers-Caliper-integrated brake systems-Electric parking brake ECUs-Green Caliper lightweight units-Drum Brake e-Si brake-by-wire systems-Drum Brake e-DS Duo Servo systems-Brake-by-wire systems with electronic brake pedal-Semi-dry brake-...

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roduced the new brake system on new vehicles in September in Europe and October in North America. The brake system will go into production in the Asia-Pacific region in 2021. The new brake system is suited for a variety of pickup trucks, vans, SUVs and light commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating at or below 3.5 tons. It offers a considerable weight advantage compared to other systems, such as electric Drum-in-Hat where it can sav...

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td., to joint venture partner KPIT Technologies Limited, for INR 108 million. Nov. 2016 Acquired a 100% stake in Walker Forge Tennessee LLC & PMT Holdings Inc. USA through the Company’s U.S. subsidiary, Bharat Forge America Inc., USA for USD 14 million. Nov. 2017 Setting up a Center for Light Weighting Technology (LWT) in Andhra Pradesh Jan. 2018 Bharat Forge has opened a research and development facility in UK, in MIRA Technology Park ...

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world’s first rear axle beam using the tailored blank method. The rear axle beam is used on the N Box mini passenger vehicle to be launched by Honda on December 16. The adoption of the tailored blank technology enabled the company to reduce part count from nine to five, while slashing the product weight by 30 percent from 18.6 kilograms to 12.9 kilograms. The technique also contributes to cutting down on the number of stamping dies required fro...

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-thin HVAC systems-Decentralized interior comfort modules; rear air conditioning devices, boosters, additional comfort modules-Aquairius cooling mist diffusers-Positive temperature coefficient heaters for hybrid and electric vehicles-Holistic Entelligence climate control systems for buses with lightweight air conditioning and advanced power electronics-FlexHeater flexible surface heating systems-Energy-storage evaporators for mild-hybrid vehicles...

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al results for April-September 2016 Toyota Industries' electric compressor and battery charger selected for Prius PHV Toyota Industries develops new hybrid unit for construction equipment Toyota Industries to produce electric compressors outside Japan Toyota Industries develops technology for light weight plastic back window Toyota Industries considers participating in Toyota and Panasonic's joint battery business Toyota Industries-Denso JV Mich...

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385632 (Standing proxy Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Yen Settlement Sales Section) 0.91 TACHI-S Co., Ltd. 0.74 Total 70.01 Seats-Automobile seats-Executive lounge seats-Sports seats-Functional parts for seats Seat frames Round recliners Long Slide Rails Interior & Exterior ComponentsDoor trims-Lightweight ｍolded form door trim with high impact resistance-Door illumination-Expanded kenaf Base material Headliners-Molded headliners-Far-infrared re...

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esin by the middle of 2026. Prior to that development of interior parts, Toyoda Gosei is currently developing an “automotive front-end module” that replaces the material of front exterior frame parts with a resin and incorporates wire harnesses. Toyoda Gosei aims to expand its sales by reducing weight to improve electricity consumption for electric vehicles, and by delivering modularized products to automakers to support the innovation of pro...

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15 Japanese domestic vehicle production scores biggest decline in fiscal 2008 Topy Industries to integrate aluminum wheel production in Japan into its Fukuoka subsidiary TOPY Industries develops 15% lighter wheel for large commercial vehicles Topy Industries develops highly tensile yet lightweight steel wheel using 980MPa steel sheet - the world's first of its kind TOPY Industries expands oxygen plant at Toyohashi steel factory Topy Ind...

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f aluminum wheels through the use of a newly developed paint. By attaching WFO to aluminum wheels, a wide range of design variations can be realized. This allows common use of aluminum wheels, which contributes to reduction of part number types and smaller space in the plant. It also contributes to weight reduction of aluminum wheels, which has the effect of improving fuel and electric power consumption of vehicles. (From a press release dated Ma...

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high polymer technology. In cooperation with Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., a Sumitomo Group company involved in the wire harness business, Sumitomo Bakelite will promote the use of its polymer waveguides to automakers as a solution that realizes both high-speed, high-volume communications and weight reduction for automotive and consumer product applications. (Detailed News) -The Company is engaged in advancing the following development proj...

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c starts operations at auto parts production and sales subsidiary in Mexico Mitsubishi Electric builds new innovation center for liquid crystal display business Mitsubishi Electric suppresses 96% of noises for in-vehicle hands-free voice calls Mitsubishi Electric to start supplying compact and lightweight in-vehicle power semiconductor modules Mitsubishi Electric to offer samples of new transfer molded power semiconductor module Mitsubishi Electr...

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on division; and the R&D departments at each affiliated company. -As of March 31, 2025, there were 1,112 people engaged in R&D work, accounting for 6.2% of the Company's total workforce. R&D Activities Suspension Spring Business- Developing products responding to electrification.- Developing lightweight parts (coil springs, stabilizers, leaf springs, etc.) to address increasing vehicle weight.- Developing highly durable, lightweight, and compac...

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bearingsLFT-V Isuzu MU-X - These are used in rear differential devices. - By optimizing the shape of the resin cage, torque loss is reduced by as much as 15% compared to the torque loss of conventional products. -These bearings reduce the rise in temperature by up to 10 degrees and are lighter in weight compared to conventional bearings.(Detailed News) R&D Expenditure (in million JPY)   FY ended Mar. 31, 2025 FY ended Mar. 31, ...

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