rio facility, Brose will integrate weld cells into several manufacturing facilities in the US and Europe. Brose plans to invest more than USD 6 million by 2022 to develop the technology. As part of this project, Brose and IPG Photonics will study and analyze ICI generated performance data including penetration measurements, surface irregularities, seam tracking and the technical availability of the equipment. (From a press release on August8, 201...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/28

is equipped with a drive motor (maximum power output of 100kW, peak torque of 210Nm) and a 50.1kWh lithium iron phosphate blade battery. It supports an NEDC range of 401km. On April 7, BYD announced that its full lineup of battery electric vehicles will be equipped with a blade battery, and a nail penetration test will be used as its standard procedure. Four battery electric models with a blade battery were launched on the same day. The models a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/27

y (capacity of 8.3kWh/18.3kWh). It supports a battery electric range of 51km/110km and consumes 4.4L/4.5L fuel per 100km at its lowest state of charge under NEDC conditions. On April 7, BYD announced that its full lineup of battery electric vehicles will be equipped with a blade battery, and a nail penetration test will be used as its standard procedure. Four battery electric models with a blade battery were launched on the same day. The models a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/27

ng some advanced countries like Australia and other regions. It will not be impacted by tariffs as it is between the US and other countries. With the expansion of the Pune plant, it will reach 1.1 million units of production capacity. Last year, exports made up 21% of its sales. By 2030, the export penetration can go up and maybe reach 30%. It is also studying the India-UK trade agreement and looking at new opportunities, especially with the EVs ...

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ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India updates about new product development On May 15, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India, in an investor update, announced that it is ramping up new project launches, such as the Exhaust Brake Valve, Automatic Traction Control, and increased penetration of OptiDrive (AMT), and OptiRide Electronically Controlled Air Suspension. The upcoming ESC regulations for buses, effective September 2025, represe...

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year. By exploring the new market, the company aims to raise the sales percentage of batteries for Japan-made vehicles of its all battery business to 85 percent, up 10 percentage points from the current level. Although the company has a significant presence in the imported car battery business, its penetration into vehicles made in Japan is still low given the current market size. Bosch is now poised to boost sales of the high value-added product...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/23

025 to 2026, it will launch more than 10 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extended models, for “full electrification of newly planned products”, and that it is slated to upgrade some ICE models to plug-in hybrid models to achieve an estimated NEV penetration rate of over 60% by 2027. From 2025 to 2027, the automaker will launch eight refreshed ICE models for mainstream and high-value market seg...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/23

swapping electric block and an all-scenario chassis-based battery swapping solution, and announced the goals of establishing a green battery swapping network covering 80% of China’s trunk line transport capacity by 2030 and promoting electrified heavy-duty trucks to achieve a more than 50% market penetration rate in three years. Compatible with 95% of mainstream models on the market, the 75# standardized swapping electric block unlocks a fully ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

swapping electric block and an all-scenario chassis-based battery swapping solution, and announced the goals of establishing a green battery swapping network covering 80% of China’s trunk line transport capacity by 2030 and promoting electrified heavy-duty trucks to achieve a more than 50% market penetration rate in three years. Compatible with 95% of mainstream models on the market, the 75# standardized swapping electric block unlocks a fully ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/19

ants by 2035 and along the whole value chain by 2050, and issue the first ESG report at a proper time in 2024. 2) New Energy strategy: Accelerate the deployment of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) focusing on the technology routes of battery electric, hydrogen fuel, and hybrid powertrains. Achieve an NEV penetration rate of 20% by 2025 and 50% by 2030. 3) Establishment of a digital ecosystem: For the low-carbon development of the NEV user end, innovate...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

its flat design, the FMS is ideal for mounting positions with limited space. Thanks to its elegant design, the work lamp also blends in perfectly with the general appearance of the vehicle. FMS is also certified for protection classes IP 6K7 and IP 6K9K which require protection from dust and water penetration. In addition, the work lamp meets the legal requirements of the ADR/GGVSEB legal standards and is therefore also suitable for transporting...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/15

dually implemented related policies. Coupled with increased plant subsidies and financial support from automakers and the launch of offline events such as motor shows, the vehicle market trended well in April 2025, a month with the highest retail sales volume growth rate y/y in the past decade. NEV penetration rate continued to rise, which made NEVs the main driver for a Spring recovery in the passenger car market. In May 2025, there will be 19 w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/14

dually implemented related policies. Coupled with increased plant subsidies and financial support from automakers and the launch of offline events such as motor shows, the vehicle market trended well in April 2025, a month with the highest retail sales volume growth rate y/y in the past decade. NEV penetration rate continued to rise, which made NEVs the main driver for a Spring recovery in the passenger car market. In May 2025, there will be 19 w...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

t-end modules. These models are manufactured in China and North America. It also provides front-end module, centre console, front and rear bumpers for VW ID.3 and ID.4.  In 2022, Plastic Omnium will generate 11% of its revenue from battery electric vehicles (BEVs). That is twice as much as the BEV penetration rate in the market mix of types of engines forecast on that timeline. For hydrogen storage solutions, Plastic Omnium obtained certificatio...

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m cyber security risks. As of today, 60 dedicated cyber security experts are working to prevent, detect and control cyber security issues and the newly established Tel Aviv platform will contribute to reinforce the overall strategy. The new technology platform will bring Faurecia new skills through penetration testing experts to analyze potential vulnerabilities across multiple coding languages and protocols. (From a press release on October 3, 2...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/09

20% to 80% in 20 minutes. The system will be available in two variants, offering 59 kWh and 79 kWh total capacity. It will be integrated into Mahindra’s Born Electric Vehicle lineup. The battery has undergone comprehensive testing based on international safety standards, including fuel fire, nail penetration, and rollover tests, conducted at Mahindra's R&D facilities and FEV’s eDLP test center near Leipzig, Germany. The tests adhered to IEC, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

l develop a technology that helps to improve the quality of such welding and aim to spread the use of it. Kobe Steel and Panasonic Connect will develop a new arc welding technique that combines both welding performance such as robustness and high-speed welding by optimizing a wide range of bead and penetration shapes. Based on Kobe Steel’s welding robot system, Panasonic Connect will tune welding techniques for automobiles and motorcycles. At t...

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electric taxi in London. On November 4 BYD said it will exempt down payment from the purchase cost to promote the use of electric vehicles in public transport system. This will reduce the financial burden of taxi and bus service operators when they purchase electric vehicles, thereby increasing the penetration of electric vehicles in public transportation. BYD is showcasing its new "M6" MPV at Auto Guangzhou 2012 that will open on November 22. Th...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/25

tact 8 will be available in August 2025, and the SecureContact AW in June 2025. (Continental release on February 5, 2025) On February 11, Continental AG (Continental) announced that it has developed a line for cooling in the hydrogen powertrain of commercial vehicles, which considerably reduces the penetration of ions into the media circuit. The material is developed by ContiTech. Continental is using a mixture of synthetic rubber for cooling in ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/22

s investment will help Bridgestone to strengthen its existing service Infrastructure, to provide quality and comprehensive tyre services across national highways by leveraging Fleeca's service infrastructure. According to Bridgestone India, the domestic market is fast evolving and witnessing deeper penetration of digital technologies, and such mobility solutions find greater significance in context of the rapidly changing consumer preferences. Th...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/18