res approved for road use containing 45% and 58% of sustainable materials respectively Schaeffler and Symbio confirm the creation of JV for fuel cell bipolar plates Stellantis plans to acquire stake in Symbio CES 2023: Symbio to reveal its next-gen hydrogen fuel cell technology and H2Motive product roadmap Nihon Michelin Tire’s “Pilot Sport 5” tire adopted for new Subaru LEVORG STI Sport Michelin joins DHL Express to trial Michelin UPTIS ai...

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in real-traffic conditions.  Demonstrations on public roads emphasized the vision of how NTN can support ubiquitous automotive connectivity for connected services with seamless integration and switching between NTN and terrestrial networks to enable voice communication. According to the 5GAA 2030 Roadmap, the initial market deployment of satellite connectivity in vehicles is expected by 2027.  For the first time on the road, 5GAA member Valeo,...

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the volume has been reduced by 21%. It can be applied in light and medium-duty logistics, cold chain, and urban sanitation vehicles. The key technical indicators of Bosch’s hydrogen power module products have already met the technical requirements stipulated in the "Made-in-China 2025" Technology Roadmap ahead of schedule, and some products have even met the 2030 technical requirements. (From a press release dated July 21, 2022) Robert Bosch Gm...

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h flow by 2025 and aims to achieve a double-digit margin by 2030. The company aims to achieve a 40% cost reduction per car for the next generation of vehicles by 2027. Ampere benefits from a unique manufacturing ecosystem in France called ElectriCity, with an initial capacity of 400,000 units and a roadmap to reach 1 million units. On May 25, Renault introduced Megane E-Tech electric's feature of low-carbon footprint, as an example: it is made lo...

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EVs) alongside traditional petrol and diesel models, highlighting hybrids as a key step toward full electrification. At the recent BOI seminar, “Shaping the Future of xEV in Thailand,” 6 major brands (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, Honda, MG, and Changan) advocated for clear policies and a defined roadmap to accelerate Thailand’s xEV adoption. Mercedes-Benz emphasized the need for consistent regulations, recognition of industry investment, and...

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r design (interview conducted on April 24, 2025).   Related reports:Mazda: BEV Transition to Progress in Stages (Apr. 2025)Japanese OEM Electric Vehicle Launch Plans (Sep. 2024) Toyota: Developing electrification compatible engines with Mazda and Subaru (Aug. 2024)   Mazda's electrification roadmap (Source: Mazda)   Mazda announced its "Lean Asset Strategy," which embodies a multi-solution approach to electrification, on March 18, 202...

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ote that Indonesia, which is the mother plant for Datsun CKD kits, may not be a sustainable KD source. Though, it still awaits NML's assurance/ confirmation on the continued and smooth supply of Datsun parts, yet it is a high time to put on-hold the ongoing project activities before getting a clear roadmap from NML. On the other hand, cognizant of the incentives of the brownfield status, the company is also exploring other avenues in parallel wit...

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ll manufacturer SK Innovation (SKI) as a further strategic supplier for electric vehicles based on the Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB). SKI will supply the batteries for North America and a share of the batteries for the production of Volkswagen Group full-electric vehicles in Europe. As part of its Roadmap E, the Volkswagen Group plan to bring 50 new full- electric models onto the roads by 2025. Beginning in 2019, LG Chem, Samsung and SKI will be...

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alize battery packs, including bespoke modules and a battery management system. The two organizations will work together to maximize the capability of special cylindrical high-performance cells being developed by Britishvolt for use in Aston Martin electric vehicles. Continuing its electrification roadmap, Aston Martin’s first plug-in hybrid – the mid-engine supercar Valhalla – will commence deliveries in early 2024. On August 19, Aston ...

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n market are the light-duty model Forland 3, medium-tonnage trucks Forland 5 and Forland 8, as well as the flagship Forland 12.  On December 15, Foton Motor released multiple new products at its 2023 product launch. Foton Motor has planned and formulated a mid-to-long-term technology development roadmap in four key directions of new energy, intelligent connectivity, energy saving and weight reduction. From the end of 2022 to 2023, it will laun...

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d products Foton Motor globally launches next-generation trucks Foton Motor announces SOP of super truck plant in Changsha, Hunan On December 15, Foton Motor released multiple new products at its 2023 product launch. Foton Motor has planned and formulated a mid-to-long-term technology development roadmap in four key directions of new energy, intelligent connectivity, energy saving and weight reduction. From the end of 2022 to 2023, it will laun...

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ison to continuously verify each other’s operation, earning it the highest level of functional safety certification, ISO 26262 ASIL-D. This fail-safe design delivers reliable performance for critical in-vehicle functions such as ADAS and intelligent cockpit interfaces. ECARX also outlined the R&D roadmap for its next-generation automotive-grade MCU, a scalable microcontroller specifically designed for intelligent cockpit and body-domain control...

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e year.  As a Department of Energy (DOE)-accredited EV charging station provider, SM Prime’s stations comply with national standards and safety protocols, solidifying the company’s role in advancing the Philippines’ transition to electric mobility. This initiative is in line with the DOE’s roadmap, which aims to achieve a 25% EV share in the passenger vehicle market by 2030 and 50% by 2040. (From SM Prime press release dated May 14, 2025...

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eatures and design flexibility. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Apr.12, 2007) Mahle Filter Systems Japan Corp., Toshima-ku, Tokyo, a supplier of automotive air intake systems of the German Mahle Group, will strengthen its quality improvement activities. It has started to develop a roadmap to achieve zero defects in 2011. It plans to establish a system to completely prevent outflow of its defective products by reviewing its quali...

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y technology such as E-mirrors and Surround View that ensure safety around the vehicle. (From a press release on June 3, 2022) On June 30, FORVIA, the world’s seventh-largest automotive supplier combining Faurecia SE (Faurecia) and Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (HELLA), announced that its CO2 neutrality roadmap has been approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). Together, Faurecia and HELLA will reach net-zero emissions by 2045 – an obj...

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altech Co., Ltd. Lifan Zhengzhou Nissan Huahai Technologies Co., Ltd. Beijing Huate Intelligent Control Electric Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. [Japan]Market share of HV-ECU in Japan (2021, June 2023 survey)- Denso: 79%- Hitachi Astemo: 19%- Others: 2% [China]Chinese Vehicle Controllers Technology Roadmap 2025 2030 2035 Localization of vehicle control systems: 80%Installation rate of major Japanese-made chips: 30%Installation ratio of Japa...

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t requirements for a durable, compact fuel cell stack design while maintaining high power density. (From a press release on March 2, 2022) Plastic Omnium announced that it has chosen Schneider Electric as a preferred partner for defining its carbon neutrality objectives, executing the corresponding roadmap. These targets have been approved by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and aligned with the Business Ambition for 1.5°C. Schneider ...

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ted within Valeo’s Powertrain Systems Business Group. This will account for cash amount of EUR 277 million on a debt-free basis, with EUR 741 million increase in Valeo’s net debt. The integration of Valeo Siemens eAutomotive should enable the new combined entity to: accelerate its technological roadmap in order to offer its customers increasingly high-performance solutions, aim for a synergy objective representing a total annual amount of 120...

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to develop and manufacture sustainable materials Faurecia and Indorama Ventures jointly develop new solution “Auraloop” to replace car seat foam TAFE, India acquires Faurecia’s Indian interior business CES 2023: Symbio to reveal its next-gen hydrogen fuel cell technology and H2Motive product roadmap Faurecia to build new factory in Salé, Morocco CES 2023: Faurecia introduces new solution for automotive seats CES 2023: Faurecia presents tw...

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INR 2,000 million for Pune plant Schaeffler focuses on an integrated analysis of drive architectures Volume production of turbocharger ball bearings commences at Schaeffler UK’s automotive plant in Wales Schaeffler takes over remainder of Compact Dynamics Schaeffler presents transformation plan - Roadmap 2025 Schaeffler expects needle roller bearings to play key role for e-mobility Schaeffler, Intel, Ibeo participate in project for autonomous v...

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