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Will China drive global alignment in EV battery swap standards?

China, the largest electric car market in the world, is expected to drive global benchmarks in electric vehicle battery swapping practices, as well as the emerging battery-as-a-service, or BaaS, industry. Neither the EV battery swap model is new nor it was invented in China. However, it is the only ...

23-Jun-2022 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly Pinned

How driving assistance and automation are impacting the steer-by-wire systems market

The current steering systems market is primarily controlled by low-end, column-motor systems in the entry and lower-midclass vehicle segments and high-end, rack-motor systems in the upper-midclass and premium-class vehicle segments. However, steer-by-wire (SBW) steering systems will dominate the fut...

05-Jun-2022 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly Pinned

Suppliers to the 2022 Honda Civic

The 2022 Honda Civic Hatch is assembled at the Greensburg Assembly plant in United States .Production of the vehcile will peak at more than 93,700 units in 2023.

12-May-2022 Insights Car Cutaways

Shanghai lockdown creates new supply chain concerns for OEMs

A dramatic surge in new COVID-19 infections and the breakout of a new sub-strain of the Omicron variant forced the mainland Chinese government to impose a full-scale lockdown in the country’s financial hub, Shanghai, from early April. Shanghai is a major automotive component manufacturing hub as w...

21-Apr-2022 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado is assembled at the Oshawa Assembly plant in southern Ontario .Production of the vehcile will peak at more than 84360 units in 2023.

19-Apr-2022 Insights Car Cutaways

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Shortage of several critical parts leaving German OEMs exposed

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has disrupted production at several supplier facilities, forcing them to announce temporary production suspensions or shifts of production operations to other sites, opening another front for carmakers scrambling to stabilize their production output in light of the on...

07-Mar-2022 Insights War In Ukraine

Demand for high-density, fast-charging batteries to drive adoption of immersion cooling technology

Increasing the demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries that can deliver longer driving range, faster charging capabilities, safety, and sustainability is not only leading to a rapid evolution in the battery chemistries but also the thermal management techniques to optimize the battery performance...

21-Feb-2022 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Volkswagen ID4

The first-generation Volkswagen ID4 is assembled at parent VW Group's factory in Zwickau Germany.Production of the new electric crossover will peak at more than 112,500 units in 2024.

09-Feb-2022 Insights Car Cutaways

Auto parts to software ecosystem: Does Aptiv and Wind River merger make sense?

Well-known auto parts maker Aptiv acquired automotive and IoT software developer Wind River on 11 January 2022. This is the first automotive acquisition of this year. This deal is the biggest since 2017 and the divergence of Delphi by Aptiv. Aptiv Aptiv PLC, formerly known as Delphi Automotive...

14-Jan-2022 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Opel/Vauxhall Mokka

The second-generation Opel/Vauxhall Mokka is assembled at the Stellantis Poissy facility in France. Output of this model, at the French plant, is expected to peak at more than 136,000 units in 2023, according to IHS Markit.

24-Dec-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Nissan Qashqai

Produced by the Nissan since 2006, with most of the European volume built at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the UK. Nissan’s compact crossover SUV is now in its third generation. With production starting in June 2021, the all-new Qashqai is Nissan's first model built in Europe using a significant ...

24-Dec-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new 2022 Audi e-tron GT

The first-generation Audi e-tron GT is assembled alongside the Audi R8 at Audi’s Boellinger Hoefe facility in Germany. Output of this model is expected to peak at 14,000 units in 2026, according to IHS Markit.

24-Dec-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new 2022 BMW 2-Series

The second-generation BMW 2-Series 2-door coupé (G42) is the first BMW designed by BMW of Mexico. It is also assembled in BMW's San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico. Output of this model is expected to peak at around 43,000 units in 2024, according to IHS Markit.

24-Dec-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is assembled in Detroit Michigan, USA. Output of this model at the Michigan plants is expected to peak at around 480,000 units in 2023, according to IHS Markit.

23-Dec-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Rapid vehicle electrification to drive uptake of integrated thermal management systems

Electrification of vehicles is fast emerging as the central strategy for mostly all vehicle manufacturers globally in an attempt to cut down carbon emissions from the transportation ecosystem, which is roughly contributes one-third of global carbon emissions. As all major automakers rush to invest i...

12-Nov-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new 2022 NIssan Pathfinder

The fifth-generation Nissan Pathfinder is assembled at the Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant plant in Tennessee, USA. Output of this model at the Tennessee plant is expected to peak at around 115,000 units in 2024, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this featu...

08-Nov-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Rolls-Royce Ghost

The second-generation Rolls-Royce Ghost is assembled at the Rolls-Royce plant in Goodwood, West Sussex, UK. Output of this model is expected to peak at more than 2,000 units in 2023, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cutaways published...

08-Nov-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Skoda Rapid

The second-generation Skoda Rapid is assembled at the Volkswagen Group Kaluga facility in Russia. Output of this model at the Russian plant is expected to peak at more than 27,000 units in 2023, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cutawa...

08-Nov-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Major revision for global light vehicle production forecast – what it means for OEMs’ technology deployment

The IHS Markit light vehicle production forecast has been cut by 6.2% or 5.02 million units in 2021, and by 9.3% or 8.45 million units in 2022, to stand at 75.8 million units and 82.6 million units, respectively. For 2023, we have reduced the forecast by 1.05 million units or 1.1% to 92 million unit...

05-Oct-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Hybrid, battery electric vehicles to drive the demand for brushless DC motors

While electric motors are used in almost every aspect in a car where motion control applications are required, direct current (DC) motors, in comparison to alternate current (AC) motors, offer more flexibility when it comes to quick start-and-stop functionality, operating at variable speeds, and con...

30-Sep-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Hyundai Tucson

The fourth-generation 2021 Hyundai Tucson is assembled at Hyundai’s facility in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Output of the new version of the compact crossover SUV is expected to peak at more than 184,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this fe...

27-Aug-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

What Fit for 55 means for all member nations in the European Union

Unveiling a roadmap to make Europe the world’s first climate neutral continent by 2050, the European Commission rolled out the ‘Fit for 55’ package on 14 July 2021, proposing that the suggestions made by the governing body be made legally binding for all members of the European Union (EU). ...

19-Aug-2021 Insights Policy & Regulation

Suppliers to the new Lincoln Aviator

The second-generation Lincoln Aviator is assembled at Ford’s facility in Chicago SHO, United States. Output of the new mid-sized luxury SUV is expected to peak at more than 2,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car ...

18-Aug-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new BMW 4 Series

The second-generation BMW 4 Series is assembled at BMW’s facility in Dingolfing, Germany. Output of the new version of the two-door coupe is expected to peak at more than 45,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cutawa...

30-Jul-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Why the Nissan-Envision AESC gigafactory is strategic for UK’s EV battery supply chain

Unveiling its strategy to put the UK at the center of its electric vehicle (EV) game plan for Europe, Nissan, along with its battery partner Envision AESC, made a crucial announcement on 1 July to jointly invest GBP1 billion (USD1.37 billion) in the northeastern region to set up the country’s firs...

22-Jul-2021 Insights Corporate developments

Suppliers to the new Skoda Octavia

The fourth-generation Skoda Octavia is assembled at the Volkswagen Group’s facility in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, as well as Russia contract manufacturer GAZ’s plant in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Output of the new version of the five-door compact car is expected to peak at more than 233,000 u...

19-Jul-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Stellantis’s EV roadmap hinges heavily on its battery strategy

Amsterdam-based Stellantis announced its vehicle electrification strategy for this decade and beyond on its EV Day on 8 July. The parent company to over a dozen iconic brands, including Fiat, Citroën, Peugeot, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Maserati, plans to pump in EUR30 billion (over USD35 bill...

15-Jul-2021 Insights Corporate developments

Suppliers to the new Mercedes-Benz CLA

The second-generation 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA is assembled at Daimler's facility in Kecskemet, Hungary. Output of the new version of the compact sedan is expected to peak at more than 98,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the ...

30-Jun-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Increasing engine downsizing to propel demand for charge air coolers in the short term

The problems posed and the far-reaching ramifications of climate change are becoming more critical with each passing year, and as a result, increased levels of efficiency and optimization are being demanded by policymakers in every sphere. One domain where this is felt more strongly than almost ever...

22-Jun-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Jeep Compass

The second-generation 2021 Jeep Compass is assembled at Stellantis’ facility in Melfi, Italy. Output of the new version of the compact crossover SUV is expected to peak at more than 77,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the...

21-Jun-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Volkswagen T-Roc

The first-generation 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc is assembled at Volkswagen’s facility in Osnabruck, Germany. Output of the new version of the subcompact crossover is expected to peak at more than 15,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this featu...

26-May-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new DS 3 Crossback

The first-generation DS 3 Crossback is assembled at Stellantis’ factory in Poissy, France. Output of the new version of the small crossover is expected to peak at more than 24,000 units in 2023, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cuta...

18-May-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

An analysis on the risks and remedies of electric vehicle (EV) battery fires

There is no question that electromobility is the future for the automotive industry and the shift away from internal combustion engines (ICEs) is occurring at a tremendous speed. Many countries have set (or are in the process of setting) deadlines for the phasing out of vehicles driven by convention...

14-May-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe

The third-generation 2019 Porsche Cayenne Coupe is assembled at Porsche's facility in Bratislava, Slovakia. Output of the new version of the mid-sized SUV is expected to peak at more than 22,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or...

28-Apr-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Seat thermal market is expected to grow at a modest rate

Automotive seats are an important part of a vehicle as it provides comfort to the passengers and the driver. Consumers expect the vehicle cabin to be cooled or heated rapidly to a comfortable temperature, which was conventionally achieved u...

27-Apr-2021 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Seat Leon

The fourth-generation 2020 Seat Leon is assembled at Seat's facility in Martorell, Spain. Output of the new version of the hatchback is expected to peak at more than 129,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cutaways pub...

19-Apr-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Toyota Supra

The fifth-generation 2020 Toyota Supra is assembled at Toyota's facility in Graz #2, Austria. Output of the new version of the sports grand tourer is expected to peak at more than 8,800 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car ...

23-Mar-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Audi A3

The fourth-generation 2020 Audi A3 is assembled at Audi's facility in Ingolstadt #1, Germany. Output of the new version of the compact sedan is expected to peak at more than 59,000 units in 2023, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cutaw...

17-Mar-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Heat pump demand to be driven by the global shift towards e-mobility

In conventional vehicles driven by internal combustion engines (ICEs), automotive OEMs could incorporate a myriad of comfort and convenience features. However, with the advent of electrified vehicles and an age where efficiency is quickly becoming an important criterion for carmakers across the glob...

24-Feb-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Renault Captur

The second-generation Renault Captur is assembled at Renault's facility in Valladolid, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Renault Captur from the plant is expected to peak in 2022 at over 229,000 units. If you would like your company included in ...

22-Feb-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Land Rover Defender

The second-generation Land Rover Defender is assembled at Land Rover's facility in Nitra, Slovakia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Land Rover Defender from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 54,000 units. If you would like your comp...

09-Feb-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Automotive electrification to drive demand for water-cooled charge air coolers

The world we live in today has a significantly heightened awareness of the problems posed by and the far-reaching repercussions of climate change, compared to even the turn of the century. As a result, higher levels of efficiency and optimization are demanded in every sector, and one industry where ...

02-Feb-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Toyota Corolla

The twelfth-generation Toyota Corolla is assembled at Toyota's facility in Tupelo, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Toyota Corolla from the plant is expected to peak in 2022 at over 160,000 units. If you would like your compan...

15-Jan-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

External transmission oil coolers to remain in demand despite rising electrification

The power output of automobiles covers a broad spectrum, but the power and torque outputs of the engine do not matter if it cannot be transmitted to the wheels efficiently and with minimal losses. This is where a well-engineered transmission unit comes into effect. As with the case of other componen...

18-Dec-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Electrically driven water pump market poised for robust growth

An internal combustion (IC) engine generates a significant amount of heat during its operation. This excess heat needs to be dissipated or removed to keep the vehicle’s components at their optimum operating temperature, so as to maximize overall efficiency. Since the introduction of the water-cool...

18-Dec-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Subaru Legacy

The seventh-generation Subaru Legacy is assembled at Subaru's facility in Lafayette #1, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Subaru Legacy from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 29,000 units. If you would like your company ...

17-Dec-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new BMW X7

The first-generation BMW X7 is assembled at BMW's facility in Kaliningrad, Russia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation BMW X7 from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 2,200 units. If you would like your company included in this feature or ...

19-Nov-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Heat recovery system fitment to be driven by D-segment vehicles in the medium-term

Automotive OEMs need to make more effort to improve the overall efficiency of their model range, and this fact is more emphatic in the case of electric vehicles because of their limited driving range. Automobiles have always had the necessity to dissipate excess heat, and the A/C heater core was one...

16-Nov-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Ford Kuga

The third-generation Ford Kuga is assembled at Ford's facility in Valencia, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Ford Kuga from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 151,000 units. If you would like your company included in this featur...

12-Oct-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Increased electrification to drive demand for newer types of A/C condensers

Comfort almost always ranks quite high in the list of criteria for customers looking to purchase a new vehicle, and carmakers have always invested significant time, effort, and money in making sure their vehicles’ A/C or climate control systems function as best as possible. In addition to heating ...

24-Sep-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Chevrolet Corvette

The eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette is assembled at Chevrolet's facility in Bowling Green, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Chevrolet Corvette from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 34,000 units. If you would like ...

15-Sep-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Impact of 48V technology on automotive thermal management systems

One of the most significant developments in recent times in the automotive field is the emergence of 48V electrical architecture. Steadily increasing levels of electrification in vehicles, from the introduction of electric power steering to large infotainment system displays, are placing heavie...

16-Aug-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X

The first-generation Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X is assembled at Opel's facility in Eisenach, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 86,000 units. If you would like you...

14-Aug-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Audi Q3 Sportback

The first-generation Audi Q3 Sportback is assembled at Audi's facility in Gyor, Hungary. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Audi Q3 Sportback from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 35,000 units. If you would like your company included i...

16-Jul-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Combi cabin air filters to gain larger foothold in the global market

One of the most important criteria when purchasing a new car is passenger comfort. Carmakers heavily invest in making their vehicles as comfortable as possible, and the A/C or climate control unit has been a focus area for advancement for a very long time. The pollution we face on our daily commutes...

15-Jul-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Toyota Yaris

The fourth generation Toyota Yaris is assembled at Toyota’s plant in Valenciennes-Onnaing, France. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Toyota Yaris from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 129,000 units. If you would like your company in...

16-Jun-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Growing EV market to drive demand for battery heating systems

Keeping the lithium-ion batteries in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) within optimum temperature levels plays a key role in the efficiency of these vehicles, as temperatures that are too low or too high can degrade the ability of these batteries to store charge and deliver optimal voltages and ampera...

03-Jun-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Nissan Juke

The second generation Nissan Juke is assembled at Nissan's facility in Sunderland #1, United Kingdom. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Nissan Juke from the plant is expected to peak in 2022 at over 102,000 units. If you would like your compa...

13-May-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

B-segment vehicles to see major rear seat HVAC fitment growth within five years

Automakers are on a constant quest to innovate amenities and convenience features to improve passenger comfort. The general trend with such technology is that they are initially introduced into the upper segments. However, over time, many such concepts and features trickle down to the more affordabl...

29-Apr-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

COVID-19 Automotive R&D Impact - IHS Markit Survey

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20-Apr-2020 Insights COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 on the Indian automotive industry

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the automotive supply chain globally, and as cases of COVID-19 continue to increase, automakers and automotive suppliers around the world are suspending production operations. The increasingly stringent federal and sta...

17-Apr-2020 Insights COVID-19

Suppliers to the new Volkswagen Polo

The sixth generation Volkswagen Polo is assembled at Volkswagen's facility in Kaluga, Russia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Volkswagen Polo from the plant is expected to peak in 2022 at over 85,000 units. If you would like your company in...

16-Apr-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

COVID-19 pandemic: Car companies, suppliers step up to help accelerate medical ventilator production

The automotive industry has a history of stepping up to help in times of war, and this tradition seems strongly in evidence as all parts of the supply chain have responded rapidly to the shortage of key medical equipment and especially ventilators needed to combat the current pandemic caused by the ...

09-Apr-2020 Insights COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic: Automotive Supplier Plant Downtime Tracker

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06-Apr-2020 Insights COVID-19

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Automotive Suppliers - IHS Markit Survey

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29-Mar-2020 Insights COVID-19

Heated steering wheels to become more prevalent in mass-market vehicles

Automobiles are no longer seen as luxuries, and passenger cabin comfort is no different. Car buyers all over the globe are ready to spend an increasing proportion of their income on vehicles, which is leading to greater acceptance of features that were once relegated only to luxury and high-end cars...

17-Mar-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new BMW 8 Series

The second generation BMW 8 Series is assembled at BMW's facility in Chengalpattu, India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation BMW 8 Series from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 51 units. If you would like your company included in t...

12-Mar-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

COVID-19 outbreak: IHS Markit expects supply chain issues to improve in China from end March

Extended closures of automotive suppliers’ facilities in mainland China, which have taken place since the Lunar New Year annual holidays in the second half of January to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), have severely affected the global supply chain. Some ci...

10-Mar-2020 Insights COVID-19

Demand for charge air coolers forecast to accelerate between 2021 and 2025

The world of today is highly aware of the problems posed, and the far-reaching ramifications, of climate change. As a result, increased levels of efficiency and optimization are demanded in every sphere, and one area where this is felt more strongly than anywhere else, is in the automotive sector. A...

27-Feb-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Mercedes Benz GLA

The second generation Mercedes Benz GLA is assembled at Daimler's facility in Rastatt, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Mercedes Benz GLA from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 127,000 units. If you would like your compa...

12-Feb-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

COVID-19 outbreak: Initial impact on automotive supply chain

On Thursday midnight (30 January), The National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China confirmed 9,692 cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), including 213 deaths, in mainland China. In Central China's Hubei province, where the epidemic is believed to have originated, 5,...

31-Jan-2020 Insights COVID-19

Suppliers to the new Audi A1

The second generation Audi A1 is assembled at Audi's facility in Martorell, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Audi A1 from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at over 81,000 units. If you would like your company included in this feat...

14-Jan-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Thermal sector wrap-up 2019

The automotive thermal sector witnessed a wide range of innovations and developments, from improving vehicle efficiency to making vehicle occupants more comfortable. Irrespective of whether automobiles are being powered by conventional forms of drive such as internal combustion engines, or by n...

31-Dec-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Mercedes Benz B-Class

The third generation Mercedes Benz B-Class is assembled at Daimler's facility in Rastatt, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Mercedes Benz B-Class from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at over 86,000 units. If you would like your...

10-Dec-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Market outlook for AC condensers

Overview A key component of any automotive air conditioning system is the condenser. The condenser is a heat exchange system that condenses the refrigerant from a vapor state to a liquid state, thereby transferring latent heat to the surroundings and lowering the temperature of the air that is ci...

25-Nov-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Cabin air filter sector and technology

World Health Organization (WHO) statistics estimate that ambient air pollution accounts for an estimated 4.2 million deaths per year due to stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases. Air pollution can be defined as the presence of foreign substances in the air that do not ...

21-Nov-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Skoda Kamiq

The first generation Skoda Kamiq is assembled at Skoda's facility in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Skoda Kamiq from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at more than 90,000 units. If you would like your co...

11-Nov-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Outlook for HVAC HMI systems

Automotive manufacturers across the globe are investing ever increasing amounts of time, effort and money in order to make the interiors of their vehicles better. Vehicle owners are spending longer durations in their cars than ever before in history, particularly due to longer commute times. Studies...

30-Oct-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Integrated approach to thermal management in BEVs and full HEVs

The alternative propulsion sector finally seems to be gathering some steam after being on the fringes of the market for several decades. According to IHS Markit forecasts the demand for EVs which include BEVs, full HEVs and FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles) is expected to grow by around 24% (compo...

24-Oct-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Audi A8

The fourth generation Audi A8 is assembled at Audi's facility in Shendra, India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Audi A8 from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at more than 114 units. If you would like your company included in this feature&n...

14-Oct-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Examining the engine oil filter technology and market dynamics

The internal combustion engine (ICE) is an intricate assembly of several moving parts such as pistons, connecting rods, camshafts, and valves. The individual components are usually assembled with very tight tolerances between them and operate at very high speeds when the engine is running. For the e...

01-Oct-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Peugeot 208

The second generation Peugeot 208 is assembled at Peugeot's facility in Trnava, Slovakia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Peugeot 208 from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at more than 174,960 units. If you would like your company included ...

17-Sep-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Ford Escape

The fourth generation Ford Escape is assembled at Ford’s facility in Louisville, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Ford Escape from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at more than 295,909 units. If you would like your company included...

23-Aug-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Balancing aerodynamic performance and cooling efficiency using AGS

Active aerodynamics and the art of manipulating airflow Modern automotive aerodynamics is more complex than just creating a vehicle with the lowest coefficient of drag (Cd). Cd of a vehicle is a dimensionless number that determines how much air resistance a moving vehicle encounters. Therefore, ...

19-Aug-2019 Insights Financial results

Technology and market dynamics of engine cooling fans & motors sector

The internal combustion engine (ICE), irrespective of the fuel type, does not sit very high on the efficiency scale. In most engines, up to 65% of the heat energy produced can be written off as losses—the lion's share lost mainly to the cooling circuit and via exhaust gases. The ICE must be ...

10-Jul-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Mercedes Benz A-Class

The fourth generation Mercedes Benz A-Class is assembled at Daimler’s facility in Rastatt, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Mercedes Benz A-Class from the plant is expected to peak in 2019 at more than 91,600 units. If you would like your c...

09-Jul-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Chevrolet Silverado HD

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Silverado HD is assembled at the Oshawa, Canada, facility. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new-generation Chevrolet Silverado from the plant is expected to peak in 2019, at more than 242,000 units. If you would like your company...

05-Jul-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Bentley GT

The third generation Bentley GT is assembled at Crewe, United Kingdom. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Bentley GT from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 6,700 units. If you would like your company included in...

10-Apr-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

A look into the technology and supply chain of the global automotive thermostatic expansion valve sector

For quite some time now, effective cabin temperature control has been right up there with premium cabin materials and multimedia features, along with ergonomic and comfortable seating, as one of the cornerstones of passenger cabin experience. OEMs have not only obliged but have taken it up a notch �...

08-Apr-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Coupled air conditioning hose and tube system – a look into the technology and market dynamics of the component.

As light vehicle cabins have become more sophisticated, advanced, and comfort-oriented over the years, driven by increasing customer expectations, automotive air conditioning systems have transitioned from an optional comfort feature in the earlier years to a necessity in today’s competitive autom...

05-Mar-2019 Insights New Products

Suppliers to the new Skoda Kodiaq

The all-new Skoda Kodiaq is assembled at the Volkswagen plant in Shendra, India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the all-new generation of Skoda Kodiaq from the plant is expected to have peaked in 2018 at more than 3,800 units. If you would like your company...

04-Mar-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Automotive Cabin Comfort – The rising application of seat thermal management

In automotive design, passenger comfort is a central element along with the other performance and efficiency parameters. Manufacturers invest a lot of resources to ensure the highest degree of ambiance, ergonomics, and user experience for the occupants. Extreme seasonal swings in ambient temperature...

12-Feb-2019 Insights Corporate developments

Thermal Management in FCEVs (Fuel Cell EVs)

Alternative propulsion is the ‘buzzword’: Gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines (ICE) have enjoyed a duopoly over the global automotive landscape for a greater part of the century due to the sheer convenience, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness of the design as a mass road transpo...

07-Jan-2019 Insights Investments

Suppliers to the new SEAT Arona

The all-new SEAT Arona is assembled at Martorell, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the first-generation SEAT Arona from the plant is expected to have peaked in 2018 at more than 87,800 units. If you would like your company included i...

02-Jan-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new BMW 5-Series

The seventh-generation BMW 5-Series is assembled at Chengalpattu, India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new-generation BMW 5-Series from the plant is expected to have peaked in 2017 at more than 175,000 units.If you would like your company includ...

27-Dec-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Electrification of automotive water pumps and rising demand for auxiliary coolant pumps

The internal combustion engine (ICE) is the dominant propulsion system technology driving the global transportation industry and has remained so for the better part of the century since the dawn of the automobile. The ICE generates the power required to drive the wheels using the energy derived from...

06-Dec-2018 Insights Production Statistics & Forecasts

EDITORIAL – Suppliers expected to increase investments on innovation of new thermal management solutions for e-mobility

The advent of electrified vehicles (EV) is bringing about massive changes in the value chain of the automotive supplier industry, especially in the powertrain segment. With an electric motor and battery pack powering the vehicle, and no combustion engine to support the cabin heating and cooling func...

26-Nov-2018 Insights Corporate developments

Advanced thermal management for battery electric vehicles – A first in China

According to IHS Markit forecasts, one in five light vehicles produced in major production regions will be a full hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV) by 2025. This means that as the volumes rise, investments will begin to make financial sense to manufacturers rather than ...

09-Nov-2018 Insights New Products

Growing importance of battery cooling in full hybrid and electric vehicles and the longer-term prospect for further trend disruption.

While it is inevitable that powertrain migration from an ICE to EV will be the endgame to meet the increasingly stringent regulations, the consensus in the industry is that talk about the complete demise of ICE technology is somewhat premature. The IHS Markit forecast indicates that one in five vehi...

05-Oct-2018 Insights Investments

EDITORIAL – Strong outlook for vehicles production in India to drive investments in local supplier industry

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) held its annual convention in New Delhi (India) last month to highlight the achievements of the industry as well as the challenges. Like every year, top executives from automakers and suppliers as well as Indian government ministers ...

01-Oct-2018 Insights OEM Purchasing

Lean-burn Gasoline Technology

Modern lean-burn gasoline engines can accomplish higher fuel efficiency along with better torque output in comparison to conventional IC engines. The technology helps drivers save fuel costs in both city and highway conditions as well as emitting fewer CO2 emissions. These engines incorporate a high...

28-Sep-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class

The all-new Mercedes Benz X-Class is assembled at Barcelona, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the all-new Mercedes Benz X-Class from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 23,500 units. If you would like your company included in this f...

18-Sep-2018 Insights Car Cutaways