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    Solid-state batteries: SSB is not as easy as ABC
    Hard to believe, but the lithium-ion battery,  which has been synonymous with the auto industry’s electrification phase, not to mention the proliferation of personal electronic goods, is ripe for redevelopment. There have been different chemistries coming in and out of vogue, mainly involving the choice of cathode material, but the fundamentals have remained in place since the first commercialization in 1981. Now, development is advanced for one of the most fundamental elements of the ...
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    Four factors shaping the battery metals market
    Amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, spot demand for battery metals has waned over 2023, contributing to a general weakening of metals prices, down from record price highs in 2022. But the horizon for energy transition-related demand has arrived, spurred forward by various government initiatives that have supported plug-in electric vehicle uptake to decarbonize the transport sector and a focus on renewable energy sources. Batteries are the most expensive component of electric vehicle...
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    Chassis startup Tongyu Automobile raises over 500 million yuan in Series B round
    Shanghai Tongyu Automotive Technology Co (Tongyu Automobile) has announced the completion of Series B financing of over 500 million yuan (over $70 million), according to an official statement on December 4. Shenzhen Venture Capital, GGV Capital, BAIC Industrial Investment, Star Navigation Capital, Guojiang Fund, Southern Industrial Investment, CCB Capital, Xuanyuan Capital, Huoyan Capital, Mingchuan Capital, Lepu Capital, Guoshun Fund and many other well-known industries Capital and top finan...
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    Rane Madras to establish manufacturing plant in Mexico
    Rane Madras will $31 million in Aguascalientes, Mexico to set up operations in the country, according to a report by Mexico Now on December 4. The investment is likely to generate over 300 jobs. The Indian company will set up its first plant in Mexico. Rane Madras will make an initial investment of $5 million, with a final projection set to rise to $31 million. Rane Madras specializes in the manufacture and distribution of steering and suspension systems, as well as other auto parts. The new ...
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    CATL’s battery-integrated skateboard platform delivers 1,000 km range
    CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, has completed the tests of its battery-integrated CIIC skateboard platform and has achieved a driving range of 1,000 km, according to a news report published by the online publication CarNewsChina on December 1. Notably, CATL’s CIIC skateboard platform is called as the CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis, which integrates batteries, electric motors and other critical units into a single platform underpinning an electric vehicle (EV) model. The CIIC...
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    Synthos partners with Kumho Tire to develop sustainable tire raw materials
    Synthos has partnered with Kumho Tire to develop sustainable tire raw materials through a joint research and development (R&D) project, according to a company press statement on December 1. The companies will conduct a joint R&D project for Neodymium-Butadiene rubber using Bio-Butadiene and expand the use of environmentally friendly synthetic rubber in tire manufacturing. Synthos has production facilities in Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland. It has achieved ISCC+ certification f...
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    TMD Friction, HELLA ink deal for HELLA to acquire 50% share in brake joint venture HELLA Pagid
    TMD Friction and HELLA have agreed to transfer the 50% share held by TMD Friction in the brake joint venture (JV) Hella Pagid to HELLA. The two companies signed a letter of intent, with HELLA becoming the sole shareholder of Hella Pagid. Founded in 2013, Hella Pagid sells brake components and accessories on the global automotive aftermarket. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price, said a press release on December 1. HELLA aims to expand sales of brake products under the HE...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 4 December 2023
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    Chinese carmaker GAC Group to set up an EV plant in Thailand
    In an effort to expand its presence beyond its home market in China, GAC Aion, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Chinese automaker GAC Group, plans to build an EV manufacturing plant in Thailand, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Nov. 30. Citing a company announcement, the report mentioned that GAC Aion plans to invest a total of $65.9 million in setting up its EV factory in Thailand’s Rayong province and that the plant will be developed to have a production capacity...
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    India’s JSW Group to acquire 35% stake in SAIC-owned MG Motor India
    Indian conglomerate JSW Group plans to acquire a 35% stake in SAIC-owned MG Motor India as the Chinese carmaker looks to dilute its stake in its Indian entity, according to a news report published by Reuters on Nov. 30. The report cited a joint announcement made by the two companies. The shareholder agreement, and share purchase and share subscription agreement were signed by both the companies in London on Nov. 30. According to the report, the agreement between JSW and SAIC was signed wit...
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    Hyundai Motor and Kia unveil Uni Wheel drive system
    Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have unveiled the Universal Wheel Drive System, called Uni Wheel, which could revolutionize the design of future mobility devices, the company announced in a press release on Nov. 29. The system moves the main drive-system components to the vacant space within the wheel hub, allowing for a completely new structure for the drive system. This innovation frees up significantly more interior space compared with conventional drive systems, enabling future mobility prod...
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    Continental unveils advanced driving simulator for faster tire development in Hanover, Germany
    Continental has launched a new driving simulator for tires in Hanover, Germany. The simulator is designed to accelerate the development process for new tires, particularly in the original equipment business. The high-tech system, known as a driver-in-the-loop simulator (DIL), calculates the exact driving dynamics parameters for tires and the respective test vehicle, providing professional test drivers with subjective driving impressions comparable to those on a real test track, according to a pr...
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    Kongsberg Automotive completes the purchase of Skriverform
    Zurich-based Kongsberg Automotive AS (KA) has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Skriverform AS, with the deal being finalized as announced on Nov. 9, 2023. Skriverform, based in Norway, specializes in the design and manufacture of injection molding (IM) tools, a company press release said Nov. 29. According to Linda Nyquist-Evenrud, KA's interim president and CEO, the acquisition aligns with the company's strategic plan to achieve vertical integration, enhance efficien...
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    Michelin plans to close three production plants in Germany – report
    French tiremaker Michelin has announced that it will be closing three production sites in Germany and transferring its customer service center to Poland, due to a lack of competitiveness of its German operations in European and export markets, according to a press release on Nov. 28. The closure will affect 1,532 jobs by the end of 2025. Michelin currently employs over 8,000 people across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The company has included an approximately €425 million provision in i...
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    Michelin to restructure operations in Germany
    Michelin has announced plans to restructure its operations in Germany, it said in a press release dated Nov. 28. It includes the gradual cessation of production at its Karlsruhe, Germany, and Trier, Germany, sites, and the discontinuation of new tire and semi-finished products manufacturing in Homburg, Germany. The Customer Contact Center in Karlsruhe will be transferred to Poland. The restructuring is expected to impact 1,532 employees and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025....
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    Dongfeng Motor’s premium EV unit Voyah enters the Netherlands
    Chinese vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng Motor has entered the Europen market with its premium electric vehicle unit Voyah Automobile, the company said Nov. 27. Dongfeng’s official entry in Europe was marked by the carmaker’s presence at the Fully Charged Live Europe Auto Show, which opened Nov. 24 in Amsterdam. Dongfeng Motor Import and Export Co. Ltd., through Voyah Automobile, is demonstrating its models — Voyah Free and Voyah Dream at the exhibition, marking its Voyah brand’s officia...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 27 November 2023
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    Volkswagen ropes in Magna-Steyr to develop two models under US-bound EV brand Scout
    Europe's largest vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen has roped in Austria-based contract manufacturer Magna-Steyr to develop and produce two electric vehicle models to be positioned under its US-bound Scout brand, according to a news report published by the German publication Kleine Zeitung on Nov. 23. VW’s Scout range of EVs are expected to debut in the US in early 2027. According to the report, the development work at Magna in Graz, Austria, and the US is already in full swing, and the two...
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    Stellantis opens all-new recycling hub in Turin, Italy
    Stellantis NV has officially opened its SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub (CE Hub) at the Mirafiori Complex in Turin, Italy, the vehicle manufacturer announced Nov. 23. The new facility was inaugurated by John Elkann, chairman of Stellantis, and Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, among other senior company executives last week. Stellantis said that the new recycling facility, which is spread across an area of 73,000 square meters, is set up with an investment of €40 million. The carmaker said...
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    Hankook Tire to add truck and bus tire production line to its European plant
    South Korean tiremaker Hankook Tire plans to add a truck bus radial (TBR) production line to its European plant. This expansion proposal for a new TBR production line at the Rácalmás plant in Fejér County, Hungary, has been approved by its board of directors, the company said in a press release on Nov. 24.  The Rácalmás plant was completed in 2007 and has served as an outpost for the company's European expansion. The European plant, which has completed its third phase of c...
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    Goodyear plans to introduce EV-Ready sidewall logo from 2024
    In a press release on Nov. 23, Goodyear announced the introduction of the new Goodyear EV-Ready logo for its tires. The new logo highlights electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) compatibility. The new label, which will be introduced on the sidewall of all new replacement tires from the beginning of 2024, is designed to ensure drivers have full confidence in selecting the optimal tires for their vehicle, regardless of its powertrain. It also helps dealers to streamli...
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    Xiaomi confirms mass production plans of its first electric car is on track
    Xiaomi has confirmed that its first electric sedan is on track to get into mass production in the first half of 2024 as per the original goal, according to a news report published by Pandaily on Nov. 21. The report cited Xiaomi Group’s President William Lu who spoke to investors and analysts on Nov. 20 on the sidelines of the company’s financial results conference call. The report further mentioned that Xiaomi plans to conduct the second winter test for its first electric cars soon. It...
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    Australian wheel-maker Carbon Revolution looks to set up factory in Mexico
    Australian company Carbon Revolution, which specializes in producing lightweight carbon-fiber wheels, is looking to expand its operations to North America, Drive reported Nov. 24, citing US publication Automotive News. The company is reportedly looking to expand particularly into Mexico. The move follows the merger of the lightweight carbon-fiber wheel-maker with Twin Ride Capital Acquisition Corp. in October to create a new listing on the Nasdaq — CREV — on Nov. 3. “W...
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    Kongsberg Automotive to supply D600 clutch servo to top Chinese commercial-vehicle maker
    Kongsberg Automotive's (KA's) Powertrain and Chassis business segment has been awarded a contract to design and produce a D600 clutch servo for use in commercial vehicles. The clutch servo is designed to provide efficient and smooth clutch operation in commercial vehicles with manual transmissions, and is suitable for various transmissions and installations, the company announced in a press release on Nov. 23. The company said extensive power is required to activate the clutch in commercial v...
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    BAIC Group to manufacture Xiaomi’s first electric car in China
    Xiaomi’s first electric car will be produced by the Chinese state-owned vehicle manufacturer Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC Group), according to a news report published by the website Pandaily on Nov. 15. The report cited a public disclosure made by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which shared model information of the upcoming electric car developed by the consumer electronics major Xiaomi. Citing the publicly available information, the report stated that...
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    Iveco selects Continental as exclusive tire supplier for eDaily 42S electric van
    In a press release announcement on Nov. 22, Iveco said that it has selected Continental as its exclusive supplier for tires for its all-electric van, the eDaily 42S. Continental will provide a range of tires, including summer, all-season and winter tires, which have been specifically designed to meet the needs of electric vehicles. The tires include the VanContact Ultra, VanContact Eco, VanContact 4Season and VanContact Winter. The VanContact Ultra is a premium tire with a long-service l...
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    Talbros Automotive Components receives multiyear orders worth 5.80 billion Indian rupees
    Talbros Automotive Components has received new multiyear orders worth about 5.80 billion Indian rupees (about $69.6 million) from both domestic and overseas customers, it said in a press release dated Nov. 20. The orders are to be executed over a period of the next five years, starting from fiscal year 2025 onward, and cover the company’s product lines such as gaskets, heat shields, forgings, chassis and rubber hoses. The company has received orders from export original equip...
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    NHK Spring to build new plant in Mexico to boost motor-core production capacity
    NHK Spring Co. has announced its decision to construct a new plant in Mexico to increase its production capacity of motor cores, it said in a press release dated Nov. 17. The company plans to invest approximately ¥7.5 billion (about $50.8 million) in the new plant, which will be built on a site adjacent to its current plant in Mexico. The dedicated Mexico plant, along with the motor-core production plant in Japan, will improve productivity and efficiency, allowing the company to increase its...
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    Apollo Tyres opens eco-friendly European distribution center in Hungary
    Apollo Tyres has opened a new European distribution center in Győr, Hungary. The center, located in the VGP Park, includes a 24,000-square-meter warehouse and 600 square meters  of office space. The facility is designed to be eco-friendly and is expected to receive a "Very Good" rating from BREAMM, the world's foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings. The warehouse is also prepared for the installation of solar panels, the company said in a press releas...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 20 November 2023
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    ZF's pioneering influence in 2023 and beyond
    ZF's steer-by-wire (SbW) innovations and future market projections: ZF showcased advanced X-by-Wire technologies at IAA Mobility 2023, encompassing SbW, brake-by-wire (BBW) and active damping. These technologies collectively create a highly integrated and responsive vehicle control system, marking a significant leap toward software-defined vehicles. ZF’s SbW systems enable full autonomous control for shuttles and robo-taxis, with added features such as retractable steering wheels and imp...
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    INTERVIEW: Steering tomorrow’s car
    The increasing demand for electric vehicles and the need for advanced steering technologies have driven the development of electric power steering (EPS) systems. To learn more, we spoke to executives from Titan, a UK-based specialist in developing steering systems for bespoke and lower-volume manufacturers, covering a range from manual and hydraulic solutions to next-gen electric and steer-by-wire (SBW) systems. The following is an edited transcript of the conversation. S&P Global Mobi...
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    Vitesco Technologies opens new South Korean factory, boosting EMR4 electric axle drive production
    Vitesco Technologies, a leading global provider of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, has opened a new manufacturing space in Icheon, South Korea, with a capacity to produce over 200,000 of its EMR4 electric axle drives per year, it said in a press release on Nov. 16. The new line, which represents an investment of over €80 million, will enable the production of the highly efficient and compact EMR4 axle drive, which combines power electronics, an electric motor and a ...
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    Rich Kramer to retire as Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. CEO in 2024 after 24 years of leadership
    Rich Kramer, chairman, CEO and president of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will retire in 2024 after 24 years of service, including 14 years as the company's CEO. Kramer led Goodyear's transformation into a technology-driven mobility company and delivered five consecutive years of annual segment operating income, the highest in the company's history. Under his leadership, Goodyear also reduced costs, streamlined manufacturing and invested in growth. Kramer guided the company through the COV...
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    Nokian Tyres joins Polestar 0 project, aims to create climate-neutral car by 2030
    Nokian Tyres has joined the Polestar 0 project that aims to create a climate-neutral car by 2030. Electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar’s project targets to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions stemming from the production and end-of-life of the car. Nokian Tyres contributed to the project by developing climate-neutral premium tires, according to a press release on Nov. 15. The target of the Polestar 0 project is that throughout the car’s supply chain, manufacturing processes and ...
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    Yokohama Rubber supplies Advan V35 tires to Porsche’s Cayenne model
    The Yokohama Rubber has announced that it is supplying its Advan V35 tires as original equipment (OE) to Porsche AG for use on the automaker’s facelift model of the Cayenne premium sport utility vehicle (SUV), which is sold worldwide, according to a press release on Nov. 15. The tire sizes are 285/40R22 110V for the front and 315/35R22 111V for the rear. The Cayenne SUVs are also being fitted with Advan Sport V107 ultrahigh-performance tires. The Advan V35 is an ultrahigh-performance t...
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    Toyoda Gosei to supply hydrogen tank, topcoat-less, hot-stamped grille for Toyota’s Crown sedan
    Toyoda Gosei has announced that it will supply a high-pressure hydrogen tank and topcoat-less, hot-stamped grille for the new Crown sedan by Toyota Motor, according to a company press release dated Nov. 13. The fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) model of the Crown sedan is equipped with high-pressure hydrogen tanks to store the hydrogen fuel. The high-pressure hydrogen tank is jointly developed using technology by Toyota Motor and Toyoda Gosei. Placed in the rear of the vehicle, the tank offer...
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    Continental announces cost-cutting measures
    Continental has announced that it is streamlining business and administrative structures, in a press release dated Nov. 13. The company is aiming save about €400 million annually by 2025. While the exact number of globally affected jobs has not been decided yet, it is expected to be in the mid four-digit range at Automotive. The Automotive sector is also currently examining additional measures to increase efficiency in the research and development (R&D) area. To streamline the business ...
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    ZF develops electric brake-by-wire system for future software-defined vehicles
    According to a press release on Nov. 13, ZF has announced that it will present a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system for the first time at its Next Generation Mobility Day in Shanghai. The brake system features braking force that is generated at each wheel by an electric motor, i.e., without a hydraulic system and brake fluid. The brake system was developed at ZF's development centers in China, the US and Germany for the global market. “Our purely electrically controlled braking sys...
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    Apollo Tyres shifts focus to larger tire sizes in response to sport utility vehicle demand
    Apollo Tyres, a major player in the automotive tire market, is shifting its focus toward tire sizes of 14 inches and above in response to the growing demand for sport utility vehicles (SUVs), based on a report published by Autocar on Nov. 8. According to Gaurav Kumar, CFO, the company is no longer prioritizing smaller tire sizes such as 12 or 13 inches, due to their limited profit margins. Instead, the company is focusing on larger tire sizes to capitalize on the market's prefe...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 13 November 2023
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    Pirelli opens Mexico research and development center, invests $15 million for innovation hub
    Italian tiremaker Pirelli has opened its first research and development (R&D) center in Silao, Mexico, with an investment of $15 million over two years. The center spans over 6,000 square meters and is part of the company's larger 200,000-square-meter plant. The new technology hub adopts Industry 4.0 principles and aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the region, known as the Valley of Mentefacturing in Guanajuato, Mexico Now reported Nov. 9. Claudio Zanardo, presid...
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    Hankook Tire develops new AI-based Voice of Customer analysis system
    Global leading tire company Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) has developed a Voice of Customer (VOC) analysis system for electric vehicles based on the generative AI platform ChatGPT. Through the new system, Hankook Tire aims to accelerate technological innovation and reinforce quality competitiveness in the EV tire sector. The company has been collaborating with data-cloud computing companies Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Snowflake to build an integrated VOC data analysis system,...
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    Hankook Tire continues Nissan partnership with 2024 Nissan Frontier models
    Hankook Tire & Technology announced its continued partnership with Nissan, supplying the company's next-generation 2024 Frontier with two fitments: the all-terrain Dynapro AT2 in size 265/70R17 and the premium all-season Dynapro HT in size P265/70R16. Both fitments will be produced at Hankook Tire's Tennessee plant in the United States, according to a press release dated Nov. 8 . "We're excited to continue our partnership with Nissan, providing versatile tire products for both on-and-off ...
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    Continental reports Q3 2023 net sales at €10.2 billion, down 1.5% YOY
    Continental has reported its third-quarter 2023 net sales at €10.24 billion, down by 1.5% year over year compared with €10.39 billion in the same period in 2022, according to a press release dated Nov. 8. Net income in the third quarter increased to €299 million (compared with a loss of €211 million in the same period in 2022). Meanwhile,  adjusted free cash flow was at €466 million (compared with a loss of €496 million in the same period in 2022). According to...
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    Continental appoints Gerd Bartels as new head of specialty tires
    According to a press release dated Nov. 8, Continental has appointed Gerd Bartels as the new head of its Specialty Tires business area, effective Nov. 1, 2023. Bartels, 55, is responsible for overseeing the company's tire solutions and services for various industrial applications as well as two-wheeler and racing tires. Bartels reports directly to Christian Kötz, a member of Continental's executive board and head of Tires. Bartels succeeds Wolfgang Thomale, who was recently appointed head of Co...
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    Uno Minda Q2 FY'24 revenue up 26% YOY to 36.21 billion rupees ($436 million)
    India’s leading automotive supplier Uno Minda Ltd. has announced its second-quarter result for financial year 2024. The company has achieved its highest-ever quarterly performance at the consolidated level with revenue reaching 36.21 billion rupees ($436 million), registering 26% growth compared with 28.77 billion rupees ($346 million) in the second quarter of financial year 2023. Profit after tax (MIL share) for the quarter was 2.25 billion rupees ($27 million), against 1.70 billion rupees ($...
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    AAM reports Q3 sales of $1.55 billion, net loss of $17.4 million
    American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (AAM) on Nov. 3 reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, with sales of $1.55 billion and a net loss of $17.4 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA was $156.8 million, or 10.1% of sales, and adjusted loss per share was $0.11. AAM's net cash provided by operating activities was $178.3 million, and its adjusted free cash flow was $135.8 million. The company has updated its full-year 2023 financial targets, which include sales ...
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    TPEM to build EVs on JLR’s EMA platform
    Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover PLC (JLR) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the licensing of JLR’s Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform for a royalty fee, Tata Motors Ltd. announced Nov. 2. TPEM and JLR are 100% subsidiaries of Tata Motors. TPEM plans to use JLR’s EMA platform, which includes its electrical architecture, electric drive unit (EDU) and battery pack and manufacturing know-hows for the development of its...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 06 November 2023
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    Chinese carmaker Changan Auto plans to build EV plant in Thailand
    Chinese automaker Changan has signed a land purchase agreement with Thailand's industrial estate developer WHA Group to build its new electric vehicle factory in the Southeast Asian country, according to a news report published by Xinhua News Agency on Oct. 26. The EV assembly plant will be spread across an area of 40 hectares and will be located in Thailand's eastern Rayong province, which is part of the country's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Changan’s EV plant is expected to b...
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    Nokian Tyres achieves emissions-reduction targets seven years early
    Nokian Tyres has achieved one of its key emissions-reduction targets seven years ahead of schedule, reaching the lowest level of direct CO2 emissions in the tire industry. The tiremaker had set a target to reduce its tire factories' CO2 emissions by 52% per production metric ton by 2030, compared to the emissions level in 2015. This target was achieved in 2023, with Nokian Tyres' factory emissions per production metric ton now at 347 kilograms, significantly below the target level of 420 kilogra...
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    Linamar completes acquisition of Mobex
    Linamar Corp. has announced the completion of its acquisition of Mobex, in a press release dated Nov. 1. Mobex is a tier 1 supplier of automotive components. In September, Linamar signed an agreement with Mobex to acquire a substantial portion of its US-based assets with the consideration for Mobex’s Propulsion-Agnostic business valued at $64 million. The assets acquired consist of manufacturing operations for propulsion-agnostic chassis, and suspension modules and components, such as ...
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    Total of 176,000 Honda Civic vehicles recalled for power steering issue
    Honda is set to recall select Civic models due to the potential for improper installation of replacement power steering racks, which may cause tire issues in North America, USA Today reported October 26. The recall applies to model year 2022–2024 vehicles that underwent certain service repairs. Owners of affected vehicles can have their electric power steering rack replaced free of charge at their nearest Honda dealership. The vehicles that are affected have racks which are incorrectly asse...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 30 October 2023
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    Goodyear, Visolis partner to upcycle bio-based materials for isoprene production
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Visolis have collaborated to produce isoprene through the upcycling of bio-based materials, it said in a press release dated October 26. The collaboration is supported by a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant awarded to Visolis. Isoprene is typically generated as a by-product from refining crude oil. However, this collaboration aims to produce high-quality isoprene from lignocellulosic feedstocks, which are non-edible biomass and agricultural mat...
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    Rheinmetall secures order for eco-friendly vehicle plain bearings
    Rheinmetall has secured an order for plain bearings to be used in an environmentally friendly vehicle powered by an electric motor, it said in a press release dated October 26. The order comes from an international automaker with a focus on e-mobility. The order is valued at several hundred thousand euros and will be delivered starting in January 2024. Rheinmetall's plain bearings offer high-quality materials, damping and smooth-running characteristics, and the company expects to receive furt...
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    Hankook Tire’s European plant secures ISCC PLUS certification
    South Korean tiremaker Hankook has attained the prestigious International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification for its European production plant in Rácalmás, Hungary. This underlines the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and environmental responsibility. The tire manufacturer plans to further intensify its activities in the area of long-term carbon neutrality and resource conservation by using sustainable raw materials, for example, in the i...
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    Saudi Arabia, Pirelli form tire manufacturing JV for $550 million investment
    The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has entered into a joint venture agreement with Pirelli Tyre SpA (Pirelli), a leading global tire manufacturer, to build a tire manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, PIF will hold a 75% stake in the new JV, while Pirelli will hold the remaining 25% and act as a strategic technology partner. The plant is expected to start production in 2026 and will manufacture high-quality tires for passenger vehicles, as well as tires un...
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    Michelin plans to wind down tire production activities at Ardmore, Okla., industrial site in US
    Michelin has announced its plans to wind down the tire production activities of its Ardmore, Okla., industrial site in the US, based on a press release on October 26. This wind-down impacts approximately 1,400 people at the Ardmore site, which has produced passenger tires since 1970. This decision is linked to the North American market’s shifting needs and transformations, and the site not being equipped to deliver tires at competitive costs to meet these evolving market demands. The wind d...
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    Akebono to exhibit brake solutions at Japan Mobility Show 2023
    Akebono Brake Industry has announced that it will exhibit new brake solutions at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, according to a press release on October 24. The highlights of Akebono's booth in 2023 include the NR22 Brake Caliper for the Nurburgring 24 Hour Endurance Race. The NR22 combines function and design for the full 24 hours of an extremely demanding race environment and has made the remarkable achievement of winning the world's three most prestigio...
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    Hankook Tire presents all-season tires for EVs — iON FlexClimate
    Global leading tiremaker Hankook Tire is presenting its first all-season tire specifically for electric vehicles (passenger cars and sport utility vehicles [SUVs]) in the European market with the new iON FlexClimate. The Hankook Tire iON FlexClimate lines up alongside the summer tire tread for electric passenger cars and SUVs, the Hankook Tire iON Evo, and the corresponding winter tread, the Hankook Tire iON I*cept, to complete the state-of-the-art tire family for current and future EV...
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    The brakes of tomorrow: From mechanical to electric revolution
    Braking beyond boundaries: The electromechanical brake (EMB) breakthrough The landscape of braking systems in modern automobiles reflects a dynamic interplay between innovation, safety and environmental consciousness. The evolution of brakes, once primarily mechanical, has taken on a new dimension with the infusion of electronic components and a keen focus on intelligent, integrated systems. In the realm of safety, the integration of electronic features, such as automatic braking systems (...
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    Continental WinterContact TS 870 P receives ‘Very Good’ rating in ‘Sportauto’ winter tire test
    In a recent winter tire test conducted by the German specialist magazine Sportauto (issue 11/23), the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P received high praise, with the editors rating it very good overall. The tire was tested on an Audi S3 Sportback in various criteria, including braking on snow and handling on dry roads, and was found to perform well in both areas, according to a press release on October 24. The WinterContact TS 870 P scored top marks for its balanced driving behavior and low...
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    Tenneco’s Monroe Intelligent Suspension CVSAe technology features on Li Auto
    Automotive supplier Tenneco said its Monroe Intelligent Suspension Continuously Variable Semi-Active Suspension (CVSAe) semi-active suspension technology is featured on two versions of Li Auto’s L7 five-seat premium electric sport utility vehicle (SUV). Designed for small families, the L7 is the third model to be equipped with CVSAe technology, which continuously adapts vehicle damping characteristics to changing road conditions based on data provided by multiple onboard ride-control sens...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 23 October 2023
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    Toyota to showcase Land Cruiser BEV, electric pickup concepts at Japan Mobility Show 2023
    Toyota Motor Corp. announced October 21 that it plans to showcase an all-electric concept of its popular sport utility vehicle (SUV) Land Cruiser — the Land Cruiser Se, an electric midsize pickup truck concept, along with a few more innovative technologies at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2023. The event is scheduled to be organized between October 26 and November 5 in Tokyo by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). According to Toyota, the Land Cruiser Se is developed...
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    Chinese automaker Changan to invest $242 million on building an EV factory in Thailand
    As part of its global expansion plans, Chinese automaker Changan Automobile plans to invest close to $242 million on building a new car manufacturing factory in Thailand, according to a news report published by Yicai Global on October 19. The report stated that the planned battery-electric vehicle (BEV) plant is expected to come up in the WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate in Thailand’s Rayong province. The news report cited an announcement made by the Chongqing, China-based company on ...
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    Japanese supplier Akebono Brake to close another US plant in 2025
    Japanese automotive supplier, Akebono Brake Industry, said it will close a US factory in December 2025, in an attempt to retreat from a failed expansion in the world's second-biggest auto market, Nikkei Asia reported October 21. The report further said that fast-increasing materials prices and other factors had driven the Elizabethtown plant in the state of Kentucky, US, into the red in recent years. Job-search support will be provided to the 629 employees at the factory, which...
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    UAW workers at ZF plant in Alabama approve labor deal, end strike – report
    United Auto Workers (UAW) union members who went on strike at ZF's plant in Alabama, US, in September, demanding higher pay and better healthcare benefits, have ended a nearly month-long walkout. The union said the strike by 190 workers was over after a tentative agreement had been ratified. Workers in September had rejected an earlier contract offer, Reuters reported October 20. ZF, which makes front axles used by Mercedes-Benz at its nearby Alabama plant, said in September the Tuscaloosa, A...
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    Continental becomes Mercedes-Benz’s preferred tire partner in Asia-Pacific
    Continental Tires said German luxury-car maker Mercedes-Benz has awarded it with a preferred tire partner status in China, Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia, from now until August 2025. Similarly, the company’s existing partnership in India has been extended until August 2024, according to a company press release on October 19. As a preferred tire partner, Continental will have access to central ordering and sales tools linking to the Mercedes-Benz network as well as to a direct online plat...
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    BYD Seal factory-fitted with Continental’s SportContact 7 tires
    German tiremaker Continental said Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD is equipping its Seal sedan with SportContact 7 tires as a factory fitment. The company has received approval for the high-performance version of the e-sedan in 19 inches for the Chinese market while for export, BYD selected EcoContact 6 Q as the factory fitment, it said in a press release on October 18. Continental said its SportContact 7 is a high-performance summer tire designed for powerful, sporty vehicles with excellen...
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    General Motors, Honda plan to introduce self-driving vehicle service in Japan by 2026
    General Motors, Cruise and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to set up a new joint venture company to launch a driverless ride-hail service in Japan starting in early 2026, GM announced October 18. According to the press note, the opportunity for the ride-hail service in Japan is massive as the country has the potential to be one of the largest driverless ride-hail markets in the world. Moreover, the region also has a growing need for new forms of transportation, with ongo...
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    Nokian upgrades its Seasonproof 1 tire to provide higher mileage and superior safety
    Tiremaker Nokian announced October 17 the upgrading of its Central European all-season tire, Nokian Tyres Seasonproof, which comes with improved wear resistance and mileage, and offers a comprehensive product range for passenger cars, crossovers and sport utility vehicles (SUVs).  The company said its all-season tires are designed for drivers who need reliability and first-class safety for snowy and slushy winter days but who also appreciate excellent performance and an effortless d...
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    Yokohama Rubber’s BluEarth AE-01 tires coming factory-equipped on Honda’s new N-Box
    According to a press release on October 18, The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has announced that it will supply its BluEarth AE-01 tires as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor Co. Ltd. for use on the automaker's new mini-vehicle, N-Box, which was launched in Japan in October. The N-Box will be equipped with 15565R1475S size tires. The BluEarth AE-01 is a fuel-efficient standard tire in Yokohama's global tire brand, which is designed to be environmentally, human and socially friendly. The t...
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    Stellantis plans to invest in Chinese EV startup Leapmotor
    Italian-American carmaker Stellantis is close to concluding an investment deal with Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor, according to a news report published by the news portal CarNewsChina on October 16. Citing three unnamed sources aware of the matter, the report mentioned that on the back of the investment deal with Leapmotor, Stellantis aims to get licensed access to the former’s Leap 3.0 platform. Leapmotor, also known as Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology, had launched its new EV...
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    Tenneco to supply CVSA2 Monroe Intelligent Suspension electronic shock absorbers for Mercedes-AMG C 63 SE
    Tenneco will equip the model year 2023 Mercedes-AMG C 63 SE Performance plug-in hybrid model with its CVSA2 Monroe Intelligent Suspension electronic shock absorber, it said in a press release dated October 16. The CVSA2 technology adapts to damping conditions based on steering wheel angle, vehicle speed, acceleration, displacement and other data points. “CVSA2 Monroe Intelligent Suspension technology allows drivers to make the most of the capabilities of a world-class powertrain, while enjo...
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    Yokohama Rubber to exhibit new technologies at Japan Mobility Show 2023
    The Yokohama Rubber Co. has announced that it will participate in the Japan Mobility Show 2023, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto-ku, Tokyo, according to a press release on October 17. Under the theme Yokohama: Creating the Tires of the Future, the Yokohama booth will introduce electric vehicle-compatible technologies and sustainable technologies, as well as other advanced technologies currently under development. The Yokohama booth will introduce new technologies and tires that Yokohama ...
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    CEAT Ltd. Q2 FY'24 revenues up 5.5% YOY to 30.53B Indian rupees
    One of the major tire suppliers to the automotive industry, CEAT Ltd., announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending on Sept. 30, 2023. On a consolidated basis, the company’s revenue closed at 30 billion Indian rupees (about $360.6 million); EBITDA margin stood at 15.1%, an expansion of 202 basis points versus the first quarter of fiscal 2023–24. The company’s net profit stood at 2.08 billion Indian rupees, the company said in a regulatory filing on...
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    CATL-Changan-Huawei JV commences production of Avatr 12 in China
    Chinese electric-vehicle maker Avatr has commenced production of its anticipated electric sedan — the Avatr 12 — in China, according to a news report published by the news website CarNewsChina on October 12. Citing the EV brand, which is a joint venture of battery manufacturer CATL, automaker Changan, and telecom and electronics giant Huawei, the report stated that Avatr’s all-electric luxury sedan Avatr 12 has officially rolled off the production line in China. The electric c...
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    Hankook Tire to showcase EV tire technology at Electrify Expo
    Tiremaker Hankook plans to showcase its innovative iON electric vehicle tires at the Electrify Expo in Miami, Fla., from October 14–15 and Austin, Texas, from November 10–12. The entire suite of iON products comprising the iON Evo and iON Evo AS tires, specially designed for the unique needs of EVs, will be on display at the expo, the company said in a press release on October 13.  The company said its iON line of tires is unique in the market and built on exclusive te...
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    Japanese tiremaker Yokohama eyes capacity expansion and higher localization in India
    Japanese tiremaker Yokohama is betting on local production in India for a "sustainable and competitive" business model in the country. The company is currently building a new plant in the eastern Indian city of Visakhapatnam, with one plant already functioning in the North Indian state of Haryana, reported the Hindu Businessline on October 15, quoting news agency PTI.  "Yokohama India supports this decision and recognises the importance of investing in local production. Our inv...
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    Hyundai to produce EVs for BAIC’s brand Arcfox in China
    South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. plans to manufacture electric vehicles for Arcfox, which is an EV brand owned by China’s BAIC Motor Corp., according to a news report published by The Korea Economic Daily on October 11. Hyundai’s move is being seen as its attempt to revive its ailing business in the world’s largest EV market, the report said. Citing unnamed industry sources, the report stated that Hyundai and BAIC have agreed to produce Arcfox EVs at a plant of Beijing Hyundai...
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    UAW’s call to strike at Kentucky Truck Plant is grossly irresponsible: Ford Motor
    In response to the United Auto Workers' (UAW's) decision to expand the strike to Ford Motor’s strategically important manufacturing facility, the Kentucky Truck Plant, the carmaker said that it is a "grossly irresponsible but unsurprising move" by the labor union. In a statement on October 11, Ford said that the move to impact the operations at its Kentucky, US, plant was not surprising as it is known that the labor union’s leadership aims to keep the Detroit Three wounded for...
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    Hankook to supply Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV tires for Hyundai Ioniq 6
    Hankook has equipped the Hyundai Ioniq 6 with its Ventus S1 Evo 3 electric vehicle tires, it said in a press release dated October 12. These tires have low-rolling resistance and a lightweight, robust construction to meet the requirements of all EVs. Hankook will offer the Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV in the size 22555R18W for the Ioniq 6. “We are very pleased with the confidence Hyundai has shown in our premium tyres, and that the Ventus S1 evo 3 ev will be used in its new top electric model. With t...
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    Continental’s tire plant in Timisoara celebrates 300 millionth tire production
    According to a press release on October 12, Continental celebrated the 25th anniversary and the production of the 300 millionth tire of its tire plant in Timisoara, Romania. With total investments of over €600 million since 1998, Continental has created over 2,700 permanent jobs in Timisoara, the company said. The Timisoara tire plant has a production capacity of 16.5 million tires. Christian Kötz, head of the Tires group sector and member of the executive board of Cont...
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    Hitachi Astemo to revamp structure for sustainable growth
    Hitachi Astemo will implement organizational changes and executive officer transfers to enhance its strategic business operation structure and promote sustainable growth, it said in a press release on September 29. The company will shift from a five-division structure to a strategic business management structure with three divisions: Electrification Business Management, Chassis & ICE Management and Motorcycle Division. This will enable the company to allocate resources more efficiently an...
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    Goodyear validates net-zero GHG emissions targets with Science Based Targets initiative
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced that its science-based near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi evaluated Goodyear's Scope 1 and Scope 2 near-term target ambition and determined that it is in line with a trajectory of limiting warming to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels, the company said October 11.   The SBTi also evaluated the company's Scope 1, 2 and 3 long-term tar...
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    New CEO Cristina Blanco Santo Tomas to lead Antolin's transformation into electric mobility leadership
    Antolin's board of directors has appointed Cristina Blanco Santo Tomas as the company's new CEO. Blanco will lead the company's transformation process to position it as a leading supplier of technological solutions for automobile interiors in the new electric mobility era, it said in a press release on October 11.  The new CEO brings extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the company, having spent over 22 years at Antolin. As CFO and a member of the executive committee, she playe...
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    Volkswagen to launch an all-new electric van in 2024
    Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen plans to launch an all-electric van — VW Transporter — in 2024, according to a news report published by automotive magazine Autocar UK on October 6. The report stated that the next-generation Volkswagen Transporter will be based on an all-new architecture codeveloped with Ford Motor Co. The popular van, VW Transporter, which accounts for up to two-thirds of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' (VWCV) total sales, will twin with the Ford Transit Cu...
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    Advanced Propulsion Center UK announces new funding of £86.9 million for net-zero technologies
    The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has announced new government funding of £86.9 million to the successful applicants working on zero tailpipe emission vehicle technology, the UK government-backed agency said October 9. It said that the package of funding supports collaborative research and development (R&D) projects, which included four selected projects under this category. Further, the funding under the UK government’s Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) are allotted to: ...
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    Pyrum Innovations to construct tire recycling plant in Czech Republic
    Pyrum Innovations is set to construct a Pyrum pyrolysis plant in the Czech Republic in partnership with a Czech energy group, it said in a press release on October 10. The companies are currently preparing the permit for the construction of the tire recycling plant. The new plant will have a capacity of 20,000 metric tons of end-of-life tires (ELT) per year, scheduled to start operations in 2025. The partnership is highly synergetic as the Czech partner already operates a power plant on the s...
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    Hella Pagid increases the product range of deposit-free brake calipers
    Hella Pagid, a brake specialist based in Essen, Germany is expanding its brake caliper portfolio for the independent automotive aftermarket. The company is adding 130 new articles to its range, bringing the total number of vehicle applications to almost 11,640, covering over 70% of German vehicle manufacturers, stated a company press release on October 10. The new range includes both new brake calipers without deposit and remanufactured brake calipers with deposit processing. The company aims...
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    Chinese EV startup Neta Auto signs strategic cooperation agreement with CATL
    Chinese electric vehicle startup Neta Auto has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the world’s largest battery-maker CATL on October 7, according to a news report published by Pandaily on October 9. The report stated that the two companies plan to deepen their cooperation, including new project and technology collaboration, supply of Shenxing batteries and expansion of overseas business. Citing Zhang Yong, co-founder and CEO of Neta Auto, the report mentioned that long-term str...
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    Aston Martin receives £9 million in government funding for its electrification strategy
    British luxury-car maker Aston Martin has been awarded a government funding of £9 million to execute its electrification strategy and develop high-performance premium electric cars, the company announced October 9. Funding from the UK government has been approved through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), the company said, adding that the grant will help in further supplementing the research and development (R&D) of Aston Martin’s innovative modular battery-electric vehicle (BEV)...
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    Renault Group-Volvo Group partner to develop electric vans in Europe
    Renault Group and Volvo Group have joined forces to set up a new company, which will develop an all-new generation of electric vans, according to an announcement by Renault on October 6. The two carmakers are also looking forward to the logistics player CMA CGM to join the new company, Renault said, adding that the parent companies will continue to seek additional investment and business partners for the new venture. According to the press release, Renault and Volvo plan to jointly develop an...
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    Sumitomo Riko invests $17.8M to expand Mexican plant
    Sumitomo Riko, a Japanese automotive manufacturer, has expanded its production plant in El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico, Mexico Now reported October 6. The company invested $17.8 million and added 200 jobs for the project. The plant manufactures anti-vibration products for the automotive sector. Sumitomo Riko currently has 100 plants in 20 countries. The company's first plant in Mexico was installed in 2012, and now it operates two production centers in Chihuahua, Mexico, and one in Querétar...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 09 October 2023
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    Continental’s winter tires receive ‘exemplary’ rating in Auto Bild test
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    Yokohama Rubber to launch Geolandar CV 4S all-season tire for crossover SUVs
    The Yokohama Rubber Co. has introduced the Geolandar CV 4S, a new all-season tire for crossover sport utility vehicles (SUVs). The latest addition to the Geolandar brand of tires for SUVs and pickup trucks, the Geolandar CV 4S will be launched from this autumn in North America, Europe and then South Korea. The new tire will be available in 32 sizes, ranging from 245/45R20 103V to 235/65R17 108V, according to a press release on October 5. Yokohama Rubber developed the Geolandar CV 4S in r...
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