uggestions and natural voice interactions, while fast cloud connectivity ensures real-time, personalized responses. Personalized journeys: data from vehicle sensors and cloud connected services personalized content and settings for each passenger. Seamless connectivity: Snapdragon Auto Connectivity Platforms provide secure 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, ensuring smooth global navigation, entertainment, and connected services on the go. Based on ...

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ctical applications. The company is also leading the software-defined vehicle (SDV) movement, using its smart technology expertise to offer a complete automotive software solution with AquaDrive OS. This includes smart cockpits, intelligent driving, vehicle operating systems, and central computing platforms. Additionally, the company will present HyperVision Solutions, highlighting its advanced vision technology that improves safety in every dri...

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ound 28%. These improvements extend driving range by up to 10% with the same battery capacity and reduce the use of heavy rare earths. The electrified 8-speed automatic transmissions are designed for 48 V MHEV and 400 V PHEV systems. With the 8HP evo, ZF now also offers a dedicated solution for HEV platforms on a 400 V basis. (From a press release dated September 8, 2025)...

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umption and extending driving range. It can operate at temperatures of up to 84°C and is also recyclability. EKPO’s fuel cell stacks are deployed across a wide range of applications, including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses. Its portfolio consists of 4 modular stack platforms: NM5-evo, NM12-single, NM12-twin, and NM20, covering a power spectrum from 16 to 400 kW. (From 1/2 press releases dated September 8, 2025)...

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e field of new energy were released. Led by the “Yaoguang 2025” strategy, Chery will release 135 new technologies in 2023, such as a super hybrid platform under the M3X architecture, the E0X high-performance electric platform, and intelligent and ecological technologies supporting the above two platforms. The supporting technologies include a 3rd-generation hybrid technology, battery technologies, electric drive technologies, the in-house dev...

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ta Motor Pacific - Engineering and Manufacturing Co., Ltd," which now employs about 700 workforce, is planning to hire additional workers to prepare for launching upper body development. Toyota is also planning to increase development support from its development facilities in Japan. Development of platforms and engines will continue to be conducted in Japan given efficiency in development activities. Toyota Motor Thailand announced on November 9...

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ses propane refrigerant to boost efficiency and extend EV range by up to 30% under extreme conditions; the SELECT e-drive platform, which combines key components such as e-motors, inverters, converters, reduction gears, and software; and the ProAI scalable central computer, designed for all vehicle platforms, software applications, and E/E architectures. In addition, ZF LIFETEC is presenting the Heat Belt 2.0 temperature-controlled seat belt and ...

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re, India. Activities in Bangalore will focus on Marelli's key technology areas such as electronics, lighting, and internal combustion and electric powertrains. In January 2024, the company exhibited LeanLight at CES 2024. This is one of the concepts developed on the Lean platform, one of the new platforms announced by Marelli. The Lean platform features a simplified approach to both hardware and software design, with fewer parts, lighter weigh...

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duction due to lack of semiconductor parts On July 23, Marcopolo announced its largest delivery of electric bus bodies, supplying 95 units to Sambaíba Transportes Urbanos, a major public transit operator in São Paulo. The Attivi is Marcopolo’s first bus body developed specifically for electric platforms, either through proprietary development as in the case of the Attivi Integral, or in collaboration with chassis manufacturers. The Attivi In...

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-voltage systems fits compactly into tight vehicle envelopes and complies with ASIL C safety standards. The controller is motor-agnostic, supporting PMSM, BLDC, Radial and Axial Flux, and Magnet-less motors. The TrueDRIVE AI- Suite supports OEMs in evolving from hardware-defined to software-centric platforms through rapid AI-powered integration on top of proven e-powertrain platforms already in production. The combined EVVER Hi-Dynamic + TrueDRIV...

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on the lightweighting of vehicle bodies, weight reduction mainly encompasses areas such as integrated die-casting, hot gas forming, and new material applications. Going forward, the joint research institute will launch cooperation on fronts such as high-end think tanks, establishment of innovation platforms, and filing of national projects. From a DFMC press release...

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ijing Momenta Technology Co., Ltd. (Momenta), a leading autonomous driving (AD) company, to co-develop advanced mid- to high-level Intelligent Assisted Driving and Autonomous Driving products, systems, and solutions, in China and overseas. The collaboration will combine their strengths in computing platforms, sensor technology, and software to develop advanced system-level solutions for intelligent mobility. Both companies will provide customers ...

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the Rassini Frenos facility in Puebla, Mexico, was selected as one of 100 Best Managed Companies by Ford's Cuautitlan Stamping and Assembly Plant. The facility has foundry capacity for more than 130,000 tons of gray and ductile iron and capacity to machine 8.4 million rotors each year. Ford vehicle platforms supported by Rassini Frenos include the Ford "Fiesta", "Flex", "Focus", "Taurus", "Explorer", "Edge" and "Escape", as well as the "Lincoln M...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Horse Powertrain to reveal Future Hybrid System, turning BEVs into hybrids On September 4, Horse Powertrain announced that it will reveal detailed specifications of its Future Hybrid System powertrain – enabling OEMs to hybridize Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platforms – at IAA Summit 2025. The Future Hybrid System is an all-in-one setup combining the engine, transmission, motor, and power electronics. It replaces the fron...

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suspends production in Cordoba, Argentina as result of Brazilian trucker strike Nissan Frontier begins final stage of pre-production at Córdoba plant in Argentina Nissan to upgrade Argentine-built Frontier Nissan begins production of Frontier pickup in Cordoba, Argentina Nissan, Renault sharing platforms for 80% of vehicles by 2022, Argentine-built Alaskan pickup delayed Mercedes-Benz Argentina confirms delayed launch of Class X pickup Niss...

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etails of its advanced NextGen fuel cell system for global heavy-duty road transport in North America at the ACT Expo 2025. With a total weight of approx. 400 kg, this new system is designed for conventional 13-liter diesel engine compartments and, therefore, easy to integrate into existing vehicle platforms. The system is characterized by higher operating temperatures and lower cooling requirements. With NextGen, a fully loaded 40-ton heavy-duty...

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will leverage its expertise in hardware, software development, and complex system integration, while Capgemini will provide end-to-end services, including system and software development, data-driven verification, validation, and homologation. Through large-scale global data collection, robust data platforms, meticulously defined test procedures, and the strategic application of AI and augmented engineering, Capgemini aims to ensure quality, spee...

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-) PHEV-FFV (Plug-in Hybrid Flex) engine (Planning) 1.3L and 1.5L engines for Etios ( -2023); Engine assembly plant, operations started in Feb. 2016 - Number of employees: 800 (as of May., 2025) - Investment:   2027-2030: BRL 6 billion (approx. USD 1 billion), for the development of new vehicle platforms   2024-2026: BRL 5 billion (approx. USD 860 million), for launching of two new cars and constructing a new plant   2016-2019: BRL 600 mi...

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manufacturing operating system and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), across its global manufacturing footprint. Currently, Foundry and AIP are helping Lear proactively manage its tariff exposure, automate administrative workflows, and dynamically balance its manufacturing lines. Palantir’s platforms connect functions across quality, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, finance, and design. Palantir Foundry and AIP have played an imp...

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e updates. Leading Indian automotive conglomerates are implementing eSync across multiple business units, including both consulting and manufacturing divisions.  A prominent Japanese automaker with significant Indian manufacturing operations has already integrated eSync technology into its vehicle platforms. The standardized approach promises to reduce OTA development cycles while enabling seamless multi-vendor integration across India’s compl...

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