ility development. It expanded on electric vehicles, battery technologies, motors for electric vehicles, active safety systems, advanced electronics, software-defined vehicles, technologies for light-weighting, enhanced vehicle dynamics, and connected vehicles. During the year, it has filed 193 new patent applications, bringing the total to 2,212. It has 1,185 granted patents across various regions. On April 28, Isuzu Motors Limited announced its...

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Nokia, Finland, signs Wi-Fi patent license agreements with Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz On December 10, Nokia signed a royalty bearing patent license agreement with Stellantis covering the use of its Wireless LAN technologies in Stellantis’ vehicles. This follows a recent agreement with Mercedes-Benz, also covering the use of WLAN technologies in their vehicles. Nokia’s substantial portfolio of patents essential to the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standa...

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the Japanese market. When laser welding aluminum-coated hot-stamped steel sheets, the aluminum may mix with the weld joint, leading to a decrease in strength at the joints. Therefore, a process of removing the plating layer near the joints through ablation is required beforehand. This technology is patented by ArcelorMittal. By combining the ablation technology with the G-TEKT’s expertise in hot stamping processing, G-TEKT can realize large int...

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announced on November 16 that it will step up its business to sell new technologies and components it developed in-house to other automakers. It is ready to offer components and auto parts systems it developed jointly with vehicle parts suppliers, including those in which Nissan has the majority of patent rights and know-how. As the first program, Nissan has already licensed out technology for the "ECO Pedal" system to Mikuni Corporation, which m...

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ner Atlas Copco are now trying out the new method for this purpose in a series production facility for the first time at the paint shop at Audi’s site in Gyor. The new, automated process also saves time and improves the visual appearance of the seals thanks to its consistent level of precision. A patent application has been filed, and the method is due to be rolled out at additional Audi sites.  On September 30, Audi informed that Audi Hungari...

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is the company’s first venture into the electric vehicle segment. By utilizing its expertise in metal components and collaborating with universities and customers, the company has already developed two products: a sintered core for motors; and aluminum bonding wire for power semiconductor chips. Patent applications for these technologies have already been submitted, and mass production is expected to begin by 2018. Nippon Piston Ring will cont...

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Nippon Kinzoku applies for patent on fuel-cell battery separator jointly with Toyota Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. (Nippon Kinzoku) announced that it has jointly applied for patents on their fuel cell battery separator and its production method with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota). With their original surface treatment technology, the newly developed separator realizes low contact resistance. Fuel-cell batteries have a structure of multiple layers o...

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arts of the roof of the unique building. On July 28, Koenigsegg invested in Lightyear, the Netherlands-based high-tech company developing the world's first solar vehicle. The investment is part of a more extensive technology-sharing partnership in which the two automakers will share proprietary and patented information. The exchange of knowledge should enable the development of ultra-efficient vehicles and the commitment to jointly develop new au...

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2024, BYD sold 4.27 million NEVs worldwide, up 41% from the previous year, of which 1.76 million were BEVs, accounting for more than one-third of all NEVs sold. Market analysis organizations predict that total sales volume will reach 4.8 to 5 million units in 2025. With strong investment in R&D and patent-related capabilities, the company's R&D expenditures in 2024 reached CNY 54.2 billion, an increase of approximately 36% y/y, and the company's ...

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mer safety by controlling a vehicle’s speed and direction. Karamba’s runtime integrity technology provides self-protection against remote code execution, using Control Flow Integrity (CFI). (From a press release on July 11, 2019) Alpine Electronics Inc. said on February 19 that it has signed a patent cross-licensing agreement with U.S. software giant Microsoft Corp. Under the agreement, the two companies will expand sharing of their respecti...

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e investment amount is THB 250 million. On November 11, Chery Automobile and MTS Systems Corporation held an opening ceremony of a joint laboratory. The two companies will strengthen cooperation in technology development and testing on vehicle systems. The ranking of applications and acquisition of patents was announced for the fiscal year 2013. Chery Automobile was ranked 9th in the number of acquisition with 276 patents. Total number of applica...

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thermal management module, which enhances vehicle efficiency and boosts electric car range by up to 20 percent. The year also saw strong acquisition activity, with new orders exceeding EUR 10.5 billion, and an increased investment in research and development to EUR 673 million, resulting in 341 new patent applications—70 percent of which were related to electrification. Rheinmetall Click here to see recent developments   For the fiscal year of...

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echanical CVTs in the lineup. Stellantis in-house (electric CVT) [Business overview] The Chrysler Pacifica PHV version, which went on sale in 2017, is equipped with an electric CVT called SI-EVT. The SI-EVT was developed by FCA US LLC (FCA) in cooperation with Ricardo PLC of the UK, which has a patent on the product. SI-EVT assemblies are manufactured at the Tipton transmission plant in Indiana. In August 2017, the Aspern Plant in Vienna, Aus...

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focuses on software development and services. In terms of hardware, it has also developed a wireless charging system. Beyond EV-related fields, the Company will focus on ADAS, automotive interiors, and lighting applications. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on January 31, 2024)   Patents -As of December 31, 2024, the Company has more than 33,400 patents, including over 1,600 filed in 2024.-The Company has ranked once again firs...

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IENCE AND COMPETITIVENESS BMFTR NOT FULLY COMMITTED THE BATTERY INDUSTRY NEEDS CONFIDENCE UNIQUE INNOVATION PIPELINE NORTHVOLT WAS DESTINED TO FAIL OPTIMIZING HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTION AND MATERIAL PARAMETERS GERMAN RESEARCH AT ITS LIMITS BATTERY PIONEER THREATENS “FREE RIDERS” DANGEROUS GAME WITH PATENTS   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magazine "ATZ" www.atz-magazine.com. and "MTZ" www.mtz-magazi...

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because of concern over human rights and environment. At an online business performance briefing held last month, Fine Sinter announced that it has developed a new cobalt-less material that maintains abrasion resistance using its powder metallurgy technology and will start volume production soon. A patent that Fine Sinter jointly applied for this technology with Toyota is pending. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 10, 202...

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ico, planning operation launch in September 2004 Kiriu to increase overseas production facilities of steering knuckles to five Kiriu to raise global share of brake discs and drums to 10% by 2015 Kiriu to add second casting line in plant in Thailand Kiriu to modernize casting equipment Kiriu obtains patent for brake disc that reduces squeal and judder DuPont and Honeywell develop new-generation refrigerant for car air-conditioners Nissan to de...

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n example in which waste materials generated from a conventional casting process are powdered and reused is expected. In addition, the powder material offers the advantage of reduced welding points when stamped parts are replaced with parts made by 3D printers. The company has already applied for a patent. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 12, 2023) Chuo Malleable Iron Co., Ltd. (Chuo) announced that it will establish a ne...

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ial and base technologies to secure a lead in next-generation battery technologies, including all-solid-state batteries, lithium-metal batteries, and lithium-sulfur batteries. Also, to achieve early commercialization after R&D, the government will develop infrastructure, support standardization and patent acquisition, and assist commercialization projects using the national growth fund. Furthermore, to secure competitiveness in the field of popul...

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ment with the goal of commercializing it by March 2017. Installed vehicle: Mitsubishi Motors "Outlander PHEV" Installed vehicle: Toyota "Lexus RX" -Rectangular magnet wires for motor coils. Replacing round wires with rectangular wires improves space factors and contributes to motor downsizing. -Patent pending -High assembly efficiency with the company’s original forming technology -Thin and high-current coils -Carbonization with superheat...

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