progresses in building EV Hub in Ohio Honda launches carbon capture program near Ohio operations Acura Performance EV Concept makes global debut at Monterey Car Week Honda updates progress of EV Hub in Ohio, highlighting flexible production capability Acura’s next-gen RSX electric vehicle begins testing ahead of Ohio production Honda to invest additional USD 300 million in three Ohio plants Honda EV Hub in Ohio prepares for flexible production...

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continues Toyota integrates Regius Ace with Hiace Toyota Auto Body suspends operations in June, impact of coronavirus Toyota schedules no domestic plant production suspensions in August Following the revelation that Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Industries) had committed fraud in the output testing of automotive engines, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) decided to temporarily suspend shipments of vehicles equipped with the affected engin...

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lringKlinger specializes in parts for the automotive and industrial sectors, including head gaskets, plastic modules for head and crankcase covers, low weight plastic components, acoustic system protection devices, battery modules and fuel cells for hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as offering testing services for engines, tool technology. (From multiple sources on April 18, 2019) ElringKlinger announced that it will be presenting PEM fuel c...

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on at Mulhouse Plant, France Stellantis expands workforce at Mulhouse plant in France Stellantis adjusts production at Mulhouse plant, France Stellantis adjusts production at French and Spanish plants Stellantis reveals specifications of new PEUGEOT 408 Peugeot updates about battery production and testing Peugeot announces 100% electric 308 and 308 SW silhouettes Paris Motor Show: Stellantis announces major plan to boost EV production in France ...

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ble for application, research and quality improvement of automotive lubricants. In the future, the joint laboratory will be engaged in multiple fields, including product development, cooperation on scientific and research projects, application of scientific and technological achievements as well as testing and evaluations. On October 20, the Oshan passenger vehicle brand of Changan Automobile began world presales of the all-new X5 SUV. The Oshan ...

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t ecosystem. On December 16, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Automobile) signed a deepened strategic cooperation agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, they will enhance strategic cooperation in terms of automotive testing and certification, product performance development, big data services, capital operation, and talent exchange. On March 15, various media sour...

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ams OSRAM to test new generation of OSTAR Projection Power LEDs for head-up displays ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) announced plans to test the new generation of its OSTAR Projection Power LEDs in accordance with the U.S. Automotive Qualification Standard AEC-Q102. Once testing is completed, the LEDs will be qualified for automotive projection applications, increasing projector-level brightness by 10–15%. They deliver up to 880 lumens in a compact 6....

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gy for its DM hybrid technology platform BYD launches all-new Han new energy sedan BYD and Hino to establish JV for commercial BEVs development in China BYD launches 1.5L high efficiency engine for PHEV, with 43% thermal efficiency BYD and CAERI form strategic partnership regarding power battery testing BYD shows first DM-i hybrid technology sedan at Auto Guangzhou 2020 BYD Auto unveils new brand logo BYD unveils its super hybrid technology D...

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primary focus is R&D for open intelligent platforms, intelligent customer relations, and intelligent automotive applications. 4) Truck Research Institute: The Truck Research Institute engages in R&D for new energy trucks and specialized vehicles, from whole-vehicle design to trial manufacturing and testing. 5) Buses Research Institute: The Bus Research Institute undertakes R&D for new energy buses and chassis, from design to trial manufacturing, ...

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of solutions for intelligent cockpits and intelligent vehicle control. Showcased at the event was the SemiDrive X9 intelligent cockpit platform integrating P3 Group’s SPARQ OS in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) solution. P3 Group, which has been granted a 3PL certificate by Google, conducts stringent testing and validation of IVI solutions to ensure that AAOS-based systems meet the highest quality standards. The AAOS xTS compliance pre-certificatio...

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aminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) announced that the first Volkswagen truck has just left the new exclusive area for the assembly of commercial vehicles at the plant in Córdoba, Argentina. The pre-production vehicle, a VW Delivery 11.180, will be used to validate the manufacturing process train and begin testing runs. The new assembly line in Córdoba occupies an area of 15,000 square meters begin serial production in 2024 of the VW Delivery 9.170 and ...

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opment and manufacturing center at its location in Prelouc. In the last 10 years alone, Kiekert has invested CZK 4 billion (approximately JPY 16.84 billion), delivered 350 million products and doubled its workforce to 2,600 at the latch factory. This includes investment in the construction of a new testing center, which will be completed in 2017. The expansion will increase production capacity at the Czech plant from 35 million locking systems an...

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software solutions for carmakers globally. It will become Huf’s global center of competence for the development of classic lock sets and door handles. It will also complement the Huf’s production facilities in Chakan, Pune, spanning from die casting, molding, painting, and assembly, including a testing and validation center. (From a press release dated July 20, 2023) Huf won a new order from a renowned European carmaker to develop and produce...

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R&D centre (die-casting), Endurance developed structural aluminium components for EV OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, along with special alloy parts for EVs and components for stationary engines. Process improvements included automation, VAVE techniques, and development of dielectric coatings and hi-pot testing for EV battery end covers. The Waluj K-226/2 centre (braking systems) introduced a premium brake system for high-performance motorcycles with ...

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June 5 Subaru announced that it will reexamine fuel consumption and emissions measurements at a full inspection of its Gunma Plant. In April the automaker published a survey result on the misreporting of measurement data, but recently it discovered that falsified results were still resulting in its testing methodology. According to the announcement, when fuel consumption and exhaust gas measurement data was examined, measured data that deviated f...

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at the PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM) facility in Purwakarta, West Java. This development establishes Indonesia as XPeng’s first international production base. The XPeng X9 will be assembled under a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) scheme, covering the full production cycle, from assembly to final testing. The facility is expected to be fully operational by July 2025. Announced on July 18, Polytron celebrated the grand opening of its first G3 an...

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ctric heavy good vehicles (HGVs) at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach, and Leipzig sites, alongside 22 biogas-fuelled HGVs. An additional electric HGV transports vehicles to Switzerland from the Zuffenhausen plant. With twelve HGVs around the Zuffenhausen plant now powered by refuels. Moreover, Porsche is testing synthetic fuels (HVO100) in a multi-year trial. On May 14, Porsche announced that it has officially started electromobility at its Leipzig fac...

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and 16-cell modules, the Comau-designed lines will allow ACC to produce up to 8 Gigawatt hours (GWh) annually by the end of 2024.  Comau has provided ACC with the necessary technology and know-how to automate the entire end-to-end production process, which includes prismatic cell preparation and testing, the stacking, welding, and final assembly, all the way to the final end-of-line testing.  On October 5, Automotive Cells Company (ACC) annou...

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Stellantis, PSA, Poissy R&D Centre Stellantis (PSA)'s R&D location, responsible for software development, grEEn Campus - Number of employees: 3,700 (as of 2024) - Stellantis is reorganizing its R&D, tertiary functions, and testing facilities at its new grEEn-campus in Poissy, with the process is still underway. - Established in 1938. Stellantis to create a Green Campus in Poissy, France On October 27, Stellantis announced its project to create ...

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ze gallium nitride devices Koito to showcase next-generation technologies and products at Tokyo Motor Show Koito Manufacturing adaptive lighting headlamp receives CES2020 Innovation Award Koito to start sensing business Koito to participate in Shizuoka Prefecture’s autonomous driving verification testing Koito to implement absorption-type merger of wholly-owned subsidiary Japanese automotive parts suppliers affected by coronavirus emergency dec...

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