le Development Report. According to the report, FAW-VW is the first company to use perforated tubes instead of fiberglass for noise reduction and muffling. This prevents the emission of particulate matter due to the combustion of glass fiber auxiliary agents when using new vehicles, and reduces the weight of the muffler by 10%. It also increases energy savings and reduces emissions. On September 16, FAW-VW released its 2020/2021 Sustainable Devel...

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current state-of-the-art electric drive technology.   He explained that the conventional radial flux PSMs are reaching their limits in regard to physics as well as economics. State-of-the-art systems can reach EDU losses in WLTP of 18 Wh/km*, a maximum WLTP cycle efficiency of 92% and a total EDU weight of 80 kg.   *Vehicle data assumptions: M = 2,000 kg, cwxA = 0.65 m², µ = 0.008   By means of its dual-rotor radial flux motor technology, D...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/17

announced its plans to launch the Urban Utility Class 3 commercial EV, its second vehicle, in Q2 2022. It will join the ELMS Urban Delivery EV, which began production in late September in Mishiwaka, Indiana. The Urban Utility can carry 5,700 lbs. of max payload, more than 11,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), and an electric range of 125 miles. EV-startup Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. (ELMS) announced in a Michigan regulatory filin...

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ement Qianxun SI cooperates with FAW Hongqi on V2X and autonomous driving QiMing Information to promote the New 4 Order Paradigm Toyota further provides hydrogen FC components to Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturers FAW signs agreement with Beihang University to strenghten cooperation on lightweight vehicles FAW’s first power battery pack for FCVs starts production China FAW promotes low-carbon transformation on all fronts China FAW launc...

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the U.S. and from April 2009 in Europe. The model features a newly developed 3,800cc V6 turbo "VR38DETT" engine developing 480hp, a newly developed "GR6 type Dual-clutch Transmission" for gear changing fast as an F1 car, and the world's first "Independent type Transaxle 4WD," which enables vehicle weight to be evenly distributed on four wheels. Its fuel consumption is 8.2km/liter by 10-5 mode and also meets the "2005 ultra-low (50 percent reduct...

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ElringKlinger AG Germany Thomas Jessulat (CEO) -The Company develops and manufactures components, modules, and systems for the automotive industry. The products include lightweight components, thermal and acoustic shielding systems, cylinder-head and specialty gaskets, battery and fuel cell systems, and electric drive units.-The Company's business operations are comprised of four business segments: Business Segment Business Unit Original Eq...

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launched in major countries in Europe in stages in the spring of 2012. In half a year after the release, a compact sports model "208 GTI" will be added. The "208" comes in two door types; 3-door and 5-door. It is downsized by 10 mm in height and 70 mm in length compared with the current "207." The weight of the base trim level is 975kg, reduced by 110 kg on average. It is installed with a 1.0-1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine with a variable valve-tim...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

th this, the Atlas F24 has achieved the goal of 10% emission reduction from the 2009 standard, the certification standard for low-emission vehicles. Based on the tax reduction system for eco-friendly vehicles, the Atlas F24 is now exempt from 50% of the automobile acquisition tax and the automobile weight tax....

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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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Billion Electric Mobility, secures 250+ long-term EV Truck contract across India On July 15, Billion Electric Mobility (BillionE) announced that it has secured over 250 long-term electric truck contracts with enterprise clients across India. The contracts cover deployment of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks ranging from 12 to 55 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW), catering to multiple sectors. The deployments are underway across South, West,...

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minimizing signal transmission latency and power consumption. Certified to ASIL C functional safety standard, the system delivers 600A RMS continuous AC output on a 400V platform. It supports 7kW/11kW OBC configurations compatible with global mainstream charging standards and achieves around 20% of weight reduction. (From a press release dated July 15, 2025)...

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with the MR20DD 2.0-liter direct injection DOHC gasoline engine. The previous generation with a diesel engine will remain in the lineup. The automaker plans to launch a hybrid version in a front-engine front-drive (FF) layout within one year. New XTRONIC CVT, reduced pneumatic resistance and light-weight body help achieve the fuel efficiency of 16.4 km per liter for a FF model and 15.6-16.0 km per liter for an all-wheel-drive model (in the JC08 ...

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sion path and the lowest system loss. The HDU35 compact high-efficiency transverse hybrid transmission boasts the industry’s shortest axial length of 376mm and features for the first time a medium-voltage silicon carbide inverter and a multi-layer flat-wire oil-cooled motor, reducing the assembly weight by more than 10kg compared with other products in its class. In terms of engine, the 20TD and 15TD hybrid engines have a respective thermal eff...

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ling system, optimizing resource utilization comprehensively, and exploring the establishment of an easily scalable EPR model for automotive products. Additionally, Changan Auto has advanced the adoption of low-carbon materials and technologies, completed research on 15 types of low-carbon and lightweight technologies, including recycled aluminum, bio-based nylon, and variable stiffness thermoforming. Furthermore, Changan has been developing low-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/16

FREE/FREE+ summer 2021 China, Europe EREV/REEV Length 4,905/4,915 (193.1/193.5) X Width 1,950/1,960 (76.8/77.2) X Height 1,645/1,660 (64.8/65.4), Wheelbase 2,960 (116.5) mm(in) Curb weight China: 2,150kg (4,739.9lbs), Europe: 2,340kg (5,158.8lbs) RWD/4WD. For power generation: 1.5L 4-cylinder direct injection turbo gasoline engine (Max output: 110kW/150ps, 95kW/129ps, Peak torque: 220Nm) Permanent magnet synchronous motor (Max output: 200kW/272ps...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2025/07/16

C11 REEV Mar. 2023 China EREV/REEV Length 4,780 (188.2) X Width 1,905 (75.0) X Height 1,658 (65.3), Wheelbase 2,930 (115.4) mm(in) Curb weight: 2,090kg (4,607.7lbs) RWD. For power generation: 1.5L 3-cylinder gasoline engine (Max output: 70kW/95ps) Permanent magnet synchronous motor (Max output: 200kW/272ps, Peak torque: 320Nm) Lithium-iron phosphate battery (Capacity: 41.7kWh/120Ah, Total voltage: 347.6V) A single speed reduction gear China Comb...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2025/07/16

C11 EV Sep. 2021 China EV Length 4,780 (188.2) X Width 1,905 (75.0) X Height 1,658 (65.3), Wheelbase 2,930 (115.4) mm(in) Curb weight: 2,110kg (4,651.8lbs) RWD/4WD. Permanent magnet synchronous motor (Max output: 220kW/299.2ps, 400kW/544ps (200kW/272ps + 200kW/272ps), Peak torque: 360Nm, 720Nm (360Nm + 360Nm)) Lithium-iron phosphate battery (Capacity: 81.9kWh/120Ah, Total voltage: 682.6V) Lithium-ion battery (Capacity: 89.97kWh/227Ah, Total vol...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2025/07/16

erter-cooling electric water pump Control board for image sensor Printed wiring board for lithium-ion battery ECU Printed wiring board for nickel-hydrogen battery monitoring unit Printed wiring board for HV integrated ECU Printed wiring board for AHB-R Double-sided printed wiring board for occupant weight sensor Occupant weight sensor Electric power steering motor Suspension ball joint Carbon fiber SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) for CFRP back door ...

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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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Autoneum Holding Ltd. (Formerly Rieter Automotive) Switzerland Eelco Spoelder (CEO) -The Company is a leading global supplier of sustainable acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles. It develops and manufactures multifunctional, lightweight, and sustainable components that provide noise and heat protection for vehicles.-The Company is organized into four business groups by region: Business Group Europe, Business Group North America,...

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