atsu Motor Co., Ltd. released information on the improved version of the Tanto, a mini super high wagon, on its website and began taking advance orders. The launch is scheduled for the fall of 2022. The front face of the improved Tanto Custom version has been significantly changed to express a more mature, high-quality and refined image that projects an air of boldness. A new version, "Tanto Fun Cross," which expresses a fun and active spirit, ha...

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nd are suitable for applications requiring low energy density, such as motorcycles, A00-class to A0-class four-wheel vehicles, and energy storage. By region, they can be widely applied in northern or extremely cold regions.   Currently, sodium batteries are still inferior in terms of technological maturity, energy density, and price, but they have the potential to form a complementary relationship with lithium-ion batteries in terms of applicati...

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antages of an all-electric architecture with respect to space and design. With ranges of up to 700 km (according to WLTP), the EQS meets the requirements on a progressive saloon in the S-Class segment in this respect as well.  The EQS is currently undergoing the last tests on the way to production maturity, including at the Test and Technology Center in Immendingen. The EQS is produced together with the S-Class in "Factory 56" in Sindelfingen. O...

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external assessors, covering all areas along the V-model, based on the VDA scope. Capability Level 3 was achieved in process areas MAN.3, SUP.1, SUP.8, SUP.9, SUP.10, SPL.2, and SWE.1 to SWE.5. The SWE.6 process (Software Qualification Testing) was assessed at Level 2. The result reflects the high maturity and compliance of Vector's development practices. MICROSAR Adaptive, a versatile base layer solution, is designed for the dynamic requirement...

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sformation Plan has been putting in place a new organizational structure with key changes that include: Setting up the Transformation Department to enhance performance across Antolin. Making the Commercial Department a Customer Development. Arranging the Business Units into 2 areas to separate the mature businesses from their more technological counterparts. -This Plan seeks to build on the Comapny’s technologies and solutions by integrating ...

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e, basically, so that you can have isolation between the positive and negative terminals on the connector." McGee notes that the hardware change was proposed by Tesla as part of the SAE J3400 standard. "The publication of SAE J3400/2 as an SAE International standard represents our confidence in the maturity of the 1000-volt-capable NACS coupler for reliable and safe bidirectional power transfer," McGee said.   (SAE releases on May 29, 2025) 1 / ...

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utomotive volume production. (From a press release dated October 14, 2022) Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced that it has signed a 14-bank syndicated credit agreement for a total of EUR 2.5 billion. Schaeffler’s revolving credit facility increased from EUR 1.8 billion to EUR 2.0 billion, with a maturity extended to November 2027 and an option for up to two further years. The credit agreement also includes a EUR 500 million term loan with a fi...

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rinting. Thus, prototypes can be produced faster, which significantly accelerates the development of new products and thereby reduces costs. (From a press release on November 8, 2018) Brose announced that it is bringing an electric drive for the automatic opening and closing of side doors to series maturity. This should make access to the vehicle as pleasant as possible. With innovative materials, Brose significantly reduces the weight of its pro...

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uch as Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd., even if they are large, are in the process of restructuring their operations. The foundation brake business, representing must-have products whatever the progress of electrification and automated driving and whichever products have reached the point of being mature components, is undergoing active corporate restructuring.   A recent technology trend is the switch-activated parking brake with the installat...

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omotive, the company is targeting new businesses involving flex-fuel hybrid vehicles and, most importantly, vehicle software. Bosch is seeking to offer in Brazil a camera-based driving assistant, a hybrid engine management system and a CO2 emissions indication platform. The latter is currently in a mature testing phase in the country among corporate fleet owners motivated by the ESG agenda. The system under development shows on a screen how much ...

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“pure-play” divisions with leading positions in their respective end markets.(1) The E-Mobility Division will combine the highly complementary assets and capabilities with a pro-forma combined order book of around EUR 40 billion.(2) The Powertrain & Chassis Division will include both partners’ mature businesses.(3) The Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Division will focus on aftermarket activities.(4) The Bearings & Industrial Solutions Division w...

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(excluding China, India) 71 77 143 142 4.3 4.5 21.5 22.9 Africa, India, Middle East 36 37 117 114 6.1 5.8 30.2 28.9 Total 409 418 1,236 1,192 44.8 47.0 166.1 165.0 Source: Michelin-In its long-term forecast, the Company anticipates tire demand to increase by an average of 0–2% annually in mature markets and 2-4% annually in newer markets.  Competitors -Bridgestone-Continental-Goodyear-Hankook-Pirelli -The Company is listed on the NY...

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895, and 369 units, respectively. Meanwhile, Thailand-based MINE Mobility recorded 8 BEV registrations in Q1/2025.   GlobalData blog GlobalData blog: Shifting gears: VinFast’s leadership changes and strategic direction https://www.marklines.com/en/news/322261 GlobalData blog: Australia: Asia’s mature market down under https://www.marklines.com/en/news/321983   ASEAN Market Report Indonesia International Motor Show 2025 (IIMS 2025)Chinese OE...

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ry in July 2021 or so. This coincides with what Mr. Yuqun ZENG, CATL’s chairman, announced at the company’s shareholder meeting held on May 21. When talking about the trend of battery technologies, he indicated that CATL has been developing battery technologies and now its sodium-ion battery is mature. (From various media sources dated May 26, 2021) Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced that it signed a ten-year strategic...

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w production sites for the Crafter after ending the partnership with Daimler, a German newspaper reported. The new plant in Poland will start producing the Crafter in 2016 with a production volume set at 70,000 units. In Poznan, the company has plants for VW vehicles and also MAN buses as well as a mature network of suppliers. So the new plant construction will hopefully generate a synergy effect. The transfer of Crafter production to VW's plant ...

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    This panel discussion explored how the industry can address human factors and build public confidence in autonomous technologies. How to build trust?   Dr. Dickmann emphasized how important it is for drivers to gradually get used to autonomous driving. Furthermore, the technology needs to be mature in order to gain trust, as trust comes from positive experiences and observations backed up by solid evidence. As an example, he said that peop...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Voyah, CETC Chips forge partnership for R&D of Chinese chips On May 13, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation sub-brand, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with CETC Chips Technology Inc. The two parties will launch all-round cooperation in areas such as establishment of an automotive chip supply chain, application of mature Chinese automotive-grade chips, and promotion of technology innovation. CETC Chips owns a complete chip industrial chai...

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beams. The contract period is between November 2010 and November 2012. (From a press release on November 4, 2010) ElringKlinger and VDL Bus & Coach BV announced a strategic partnership within the area of fuel cell technology. The cooperation will bring the developed fuel cell systems to production maturity in the coming year. These will be used in mobile and stationary applications such as gensets, hybrid vehicles or vehicles with range extender...

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and Lotus. (From a press release dated January 7, 2025) FORVIA SE’s subsidiary, MATERI'ACT, has received EUR 6.3 million in funding from the state as part of the France 2030 plan, under the CORAM (the French Steering Committee for Automotive Research and Mobility) 2024 call for projects, for its MATURE project (MATériaux dURables pour l’automobilE or sustainable materials for the automotive sector). The project focuses on developing high-pe...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/09

nancial position and business status. On August 15, the A5X, a 4X2 model forward developed by JAC Group and Anhui Mingtian Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd. (MTH2), was delivered. This makes it Anhui Province’s first hydrogen energy heavy-duty truck to go into official operation. Based on a JAC Group mature product platform and equipped with an MTH2 proprietary 115kW high-performance fuel cell system and four ultra-large 320L hydrogen storage tanks...

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