dry, and light snow conditions. The tire features a next-gen tread compound that helps prevent irregular wear, plus ENLITEN™ Technology for better efficiency and ride quality. A multi-pitch tread pattern helps reduce road noise, while 3D full depth sipes improve grip in rain and snow. In internal testing, the EverDrive delivered a 24% better snow braking than the Michelin Defender2 and Continental ControlContact Tour M A/S, and 2% better wet br...

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pery conditions, and it works reliably even in low evening sunlight. Safety is a top priority. Flashing warning lights show when a car is driving autonomously, and the system can stop vehicles instantly if anything gets in the way. Germany’s TÜV has certified the system’s safety after thorough testing. BMW plans to expand this automated driving system across its global plants. Lessons learned in Regensburg are already being used in developin...

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obal innovation in autonomous driving, ADAS, infotainment, and more through a unified standard. OpenGMSL’s standard is based on ADI’s Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) technology. The association is a non-profit entity. Products developed using the standard will require mandatory compliance testing to ensure seamless, multi-vendor interoperability. The association is supported by ADI, Aptiv, Coilcraft, Inc., Core Microelectronics, DENSO, ...

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Shell builds test center for charging infrastructure in Germany On June 2, Shell announced the construction of the most powerful test center for charging infrastructure in Germany. Initial tests are scheduled to begin as early as the end of 2025. The test center enables intensive testing of car and truck charging infrastructure by the MCS standard and under variable climatic conditions from -40 to +50 degrees Celsius and varying levels of humidit...

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y delay or disruption in this process could start affecting production by July 2025. Given that nearly 90% of the global supply of these materials comes from China, Bajaj Auto acknowledged that developing alternative sources is not a short-term solution, as it would require significant development, testing, validation, and integration efforts. A formal process for end-use declarations is in place, but Bajaj Auto noted that final approvals from au...

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RACL Geartech, India updates about progress of new business On June 6, RACL Geartech Limited, in an investor update, announced that the proposed project to supply a steering system tailored to the requirements of a leading American passenger car OEM is progressing well. The prototypes will be manufactured and offered for assembly and testing in Q2 FY 25-26 (ending March 31, 2026) from the RACL Gajraula plant. The samples are in the advanced proto...

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nd Typhoon HIL’s solution includes Typhoon HIL Simulators, testbed hardware and software tools, and the Infineon TriBoard Interface Card. This card supports AURIX TC3xx and TC4xx boards and connects directly to the HIL Simulator. The solution streamlines validation workflows, expedites design and testing processes, and reduces development costs and complexity for customers. Based on Infineon Technologies press release...

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n is delivering efficient, scalable software optimized for platforms like Zena CSS. Stradvision will be using virtual platforms based on Zena CSS to improve its software for future Arm automotive SoCs By aligning STRADVISION SVNet with virtual ZENA CSS paltform, car makers can start developing and testing software much earlier, which speeds up production and allows for easy updates and scaling. Stradvision’s support for Arm architecture ensure...

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for software development, semiconductor IP, design tools, and chiplet expertise to help automakers and chipmakers build advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The Cadence’s Helium Virtual and Hybrid Studio will act as a digital twin to allow early software testing. It will allow Arm’s automotive customers test and validate their software on the Zena CSS platform before the actual chip is ready. This ea...

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pean manufacturing plant, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) starting on May 25th. The new i30 features an updated design, new connectivity features and, for the first time, a 48-volt mild hybrid option. On September 8, Hyundai announced that the all-new Tucson has completed the last steps of testing and quality assurance. Following an intensive development period in Hyundai testing centres, proving grounds and roads across the globe, the a...

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motive's car plant in Uusikaupunki. On June 8, Lightyear announced that in partnership with Elaphe, it has developed the most efficient production powertrain in the world. Together, they have designed Lightyear One's in-wheel motors to perfectly match the vehicle's efficiency goals. After a lot of testing and a lot of learning, they have achieved an efficiency of 97% from the in-wheel motors, losing just a fraction of energy through heat. The te...

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e INEOS Automotive, UK reveals pricing and specification of Grenadier INEOS Automotive, UK opens order books for Grenadier 4X4 INEOS Automotive to start retail operations of Grenadier from June 2022 INEOS Automotive starts prototypes production in Hambach, France plant Ineos, UK completes dynamic testing for Grenadier, hot weather next INEOS Automotive starts series production of Grenadier 4X4 at Hambach, France plant Smart electric drive t...

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tery systems locally to comply with Indonesia’s TKDN requirements. The initiative also involves PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk (VKTR), Indonesia’s first electric commercial vehicle plant founded by Bakrie & Brothers, which oversees the complete production process from chassis assembly to final testing. The collaboration will extend across the EV value chain, including nickel processing, battery raw materials, energy storage, and integrated c...

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ees. On April 9, VW Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) confirmed that it will start the serial production of the e-Delivery, the first electric truck developed and made in Brazil, at the Resende plant in the first half of 2021. e-Delivery prototypes have been on the road for more than two and a half years testing in real conditions, including the distribution operations for Ambev beverages in São Paulo. On June 14, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO...

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t Sindelfingen starts production of Compact SUV GLA Mercedes AMG to launch new AMG GT S Roadster Mercedes-Benz lays the foundation stone of “Factory 56” Daimler launches new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Daimler buys battery cells in a total volume of EUR 20 billion Mercedes-Benz inaugurates new testing facility for EMC and antenna systems Mercedes-Benz launches C-Class plug-in hybrid in Europe Mercedes-Benz reveals S-Class plug-in hybrid with...

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the nation’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. The initiative also involves PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk (VKTR), Indonesia’s first electric commercial vehicle plant founded by Bakrie & Brothers, which oversees the complete production process from chassis assembly to final testing. Looking ahead, the collaboration will extend across the EV value chain, including nickel processing, battery raw materials, energy storage, a...

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d, near its Fremont, California factory, recently tweeting that it has produced more than one million cells as of January, while it is also setting up production for 4680 cells at Gigafactory Texas. Panasonic has announced that it will be producing 4680 cells for Tesla, though it's currently in the testing stages, and full-scale production will not begin until 2023 at the Wakayama Plant in Japan. Panasonic currently works alongside Tesla at the m...

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with the same period in 2016. Kuga is Ford’s third top-selling nameplate in Europe behind the Fiesta and Focus. On May 9, Ford informed that along with the current running investigation in London for how plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) could help in the city, it would also begin the same testing in Valencia, Spain. The collaboration between Ford Smart Mobility, the regional government of Valencia and the Valencia City leadership, is de...

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T2 and major beverage firms to test drive autonomous trucks on expressways, aiming for practical application in 2027 T2 Inc. (T2, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), a developer of autonomous driving technology for commercial vehicles, and four major beverage corporate groups announced on May 5 that they will begin testing the use of autonomous driving trucks. They will utilize the trucks on their mainline routes to identify technical and operational issues, t...

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ch Actuator for an electric axle in bus applications. It has also developed Dog Clutch Actuator that offers for both 2-speed and 4-speed applications. Furthermore, it has collaborated with several OEMs to develop Electronic Gear Shift Actuator to improve its performance through both lab and vehicle testing. Capital Expenditure (in million EUR)   FY ended Dec. 31, 2024 FY ended Dec. 31, 2023 FY ended Dec. 31, 2022* Drive Control Syst...

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