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    Power politics over ICE ban – Will OEMs get their way?
    In October 2022, EU lawmakers agreed on a new carbon dioxide (CO2) fleet regulation for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, adopting the target of zero CO2 emissions by 2035. As CO2 emissions are measured exclusively at the tailpipe, this decision is effectively a ban on vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEs). Although a final rubber-stamp vote by EU member states was scheduled for earlier this March, a coalition of EU countries (led by Germany) is now looking to oppose th...
    Talking Heads: Software defined vehicles
    Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) have been everywhere these past few months, with the noise reaching a crescendo after the recent CES in Las Vegas. Trouble is, it’s not exactly new. It’s just that the auto industry loves a mega trend or a concept that helps explain everything. And to be fair, SDV does knit together a whole gamut of developments in the industry rather neatly.  Click the link above to download the whole article.
    Continental to supply tires for BYD’s Atto 3 EV
    Continental announced that it would be supplying tires to BYD for its all-electric Atto 3 model, a company press release dated March 22 read. The compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) will come factory-fitted with 18-inch EcoContact 6 Q premium tires. The tires are developed for quiet and energy-saving driving, which are especially beneficial for electric vehicles (EVs). Significance: The EcoContact 6 Q uses a special rubber compound that minimizes energy absorption while the veh...
    DENZA N7 to feature DEVIALET in-car audio system
    DENZA has unveiled its N7 sport utility vehicle (SUV) with DEVIALET car audio system, it said in a press release on March 22. DENZA is the first brand to deploy the DEVIALET audio system. The DEVIALET acoustic system offers high resolution with cutting-edge technology and an immersive sound experience. “This is a collaboration between two market leaders with the mission of redefining sound experiences in mobility. Our partnership with DENZA marks a collaboration concluded wit...
    BMPT China to use ELIX polymers ABS H801 in Mercedes-Benz’s GLA and GLB series
    In a press release dated March 16, ELIX Polymers announced that Beijing Beiqi Mould & Plastic Technology (BMPT) has selected the company’s acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) H801 for the spoilers of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB model series. Due to the material’s high stiffness, heat and impact resistance, it is ideal for vehicle spoilers. Its density is 4% lower than the previously used polycarbonate (PC)/ABS grades. This leads to lightweighting. Significance: ELIX ABS H...
    FRX’s Nofia-based polyurethane foam application to be used by Chinese OEM
    FRX Innovations announced that Chiao Fu Enterprise recently commercialized its Nofia-based polyurethane (PU) foam application with a Chinese automotive OEM, according to a company press release dated March 15.  “Chiaofu is an important FRX customer and partner in the Chinese polyurethane automotive foam sector. The Chinese automotive passenger-compartment specifications are among the toughest in the world. Foam used must meet flame-retardancy standards, as well as delive...
    Cipia to supply driver and cabin monitoring software to a US EV maker
    Cipia announced that it has been awarded a design win from an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in the US, the company said in a press release on 14 March. Cipia’s Driver Sense Driver Monitoring System (DMS) and Cabin Sense Occupancy Monitoring System (OMS) will be integrated into an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) model, which is expected to go into production in 2024. The SUV will be sold globally. “This design win with a second US auto manufacturer further cements Cipia’s ...
    Assessing Tesla's in-house chips plan: it's complicated
    One of the key highlights of Tesla’s recent Investor Day was their commitment to move to 100% in-house designed microcontroller units (MCUs). This would take the percentage inhouse from 20% in the Model S to 85% in the Cybertruck with 100% achieved for the next generation vehicle. From an implementation standpoint their target is not impractical, and their history suggests the goal is in line with their accomplishments to date. However, whether it’s a target they ought to be aiming at...
    onsemi to showcase automotive solutions at embedded world
    onsemi has announced that it will demo the company’s latest sustainable innovations at embedded world, according to a press release on 6 March 2023. The event for developers, system architects, product managers, and technical management is taking place from 14 to 16 March 2023, at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg, Germany. This year’s theme of embedded world is embedded, responsible, and sustainable. The five demo spaces will address four key application areas: Automotive (Vehicle...
    Jaguar Land Rover seeks subsidy to build battery factory in UK
    According to a report published by Guardian News and Media on 1 March 2023, Tata Motors has asked the UK government for more than GBP500 million (USD531 million) in state subsidies to build a battery factory in Somerset. Tata Motors has reportedly requested for funds in the form of grants and support programs, such as assistance with energy costs and funding for research. According to the Financial Times, which first reported the EUR500 million figure, the automaker is deciding between t...
    General Motors selects Qt to support software-defined vehicle development
    Qt Group has entered a supplier agreement with General Motors (GM) as the automaker transitions toward software-defined vehicles, according to a press release on 28 February 2023. Qt’s cross platform Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development tools and framework will equip GM with tools that make it possible for the company to design and develop once, and test and deploy everywhere, across different brands and configurations. Qt's entire software development portfolio, including Qt Design St...
    Foresight secures order for Eye-Net from Japanese OEM
    Foresight Autonomous Holdings has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile has received its first order for an Eye-Zone automotive system from a leading global Japanese vehicle manufacturer, according to a press release on 2 March 2023. The parties will initiate a paid proof-of-concept (POC) project to assess the added value and capabilities of Eye-Zone as a software vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication layer, enabling unprecedented, seamless communication between vehic...
    Cerence to provide AI-powered communication technologies for SAIC-GM’s Buick CENTURY
    Cerence has announced that it will partner with Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics to provide artificial intelligence (AI)-powered communication technologies for SAIC-GM’s Buick CENTURY, according to a company press release on 27 February. “In a luxury car like the Buick CENTURY, the modern driver demands that the technology features be on par with the look and feel of the car itself. Voice technologies like Cerence ICC are some of those seemingly small details that make a huge impact...
    AGP Glass invests USD800 million in Mexico to supply high-tech glass to Tesla
    AGP Glass is set to invest USD800 million in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to supply Tesla, Mexico Now reported on 24 February. AGP Glass said the investment the contract will result in the generation of nearly 700 jobs. Operations will begin in July 2023 within the Finsa Santa Catarina industrial park. The minister of Economy in the state, Ivan Rivas Rodriguez said that they are working on an investment attraction strategy due to its advantages in human capital, proximity to the United ...
    Luminar wins contract to supply lidar solutions to Mercedes-Benz
    Luminar has reached what it claims a “multibillion dollar” agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply its Iris lidar sensors for the German carmaker’s next generation vehicles by mid-decade, the US-based lidar specialist said in a press release on 22 February. The company’s advanced lidar sensor will support automated driving applications in Mercedes-Benz’s future vehicles. “Mercedes’ standards for vehicle safety and performance are among the highest in the industry, and their decis...
    Magnis signs offtake agreement with Tesla for anode active material production
    Magnis Energy Technologies has entered into a Binding Offtake Agreement with Tesla to supply of AAM beginning in February 2025 with fixed pricing, it said in a press release on 21 February. Under the agreement Tesla will purchase a minimum of 17,500 tpa from February 2025 with a maximum of 35,000 tpa for a minimum 3-year term at a fixed price. “We are really excited to bring our high performing AAM to market that requires no chemical or thermal purification throughout the whole process, whi...
    SK Nexilis secures copper foil supply contract from Northvolt
    SK Nexilis, a wholly owned subsidiary of South Korea-based SK Group, has won a five-year supply contract from Northvolt for supplying copper foil used in batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), The Korea Herald reported on 19 February. SK Nexilis will start supplying copper foil to the Swedish battery maker from its Stalowa Wola plant in Poland from 2024. The Korean supplier will meet about 80% of copper foil requirements of Northvolt during 2024–29, which would be enough for 1.7 million EVs. T...
    Toyoda Gosei supplies smartphone wireless power supply holder for new Toyota Prius
    Toyoda Gosei has developed a compact wireless smartphone charging holder for automobiles, according to a press release by 15 February 2023. Smartphones can be charged by placing them in the holder. This wireless charging holder is used on the new Toyota Prius. The holder’s support mechanism guides the smart phone to the optimum position for charging, and with a simplified charger structure has been made about 60% more compact than the previous product. This charging holder was recognized by...
    Bridgestone supplies ‘COPIA’ tires for new Toyota Prius model
    Bridgestone Corporation has announced that its ECOPIA EP510, ECOPIA EP150, and ECOPIA EP422 Plus tires have been selected as original equipment on the new Prius unveiled by Toyota Motor Corporation, according to a press release on 7 February 2023. ECOPIA EP510 and ECOPIA EP150 tires will be supplied for use on vehicles sold in Japan, Europe, and Asia while ECOPIA EP422 Plus tires will be equipped on vehicles marketed in North America. Bridgestone continues to contribute to the realization ...
    BlackBerry to power digital LCD cluster for Chongqing Yazaki in mainland China
    BlackBerry has announced that Chongqing Yazaki Meter has selected the BlackBerry QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS) to power its digital instrument cluster, according to a company press release on 13 February. The instrument cluster is currently being mass produced. The next-generation digital instrument cluster is being installed in models from Geely Auto and Dongfeng Liuzhou Auto. “As a market leader in safety-certified embedded automotive systems, BlackBerry QNX has a wide-ran...
    Marelli powers new Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV with three high-performance e-motors
    In a press release announcement on 13 February 2023, Marelli said that it will equipping the new Maserati GranTurismo Folgore with its three high-performance e-motors for Maserati's first full-electric car. The e-motor solution was designed and manufactured in-house by Marelli at its Modugno facility (Bari, Italy). Marelli has also contributed to the distinctive lighting signature of the new Maserati Gran Turismo with its full-LED headlights, which, on some trims, also include an Adaptive Dri...
    Magna to supply battery enclosures for Chevrolet Silverado EV
    Magna has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures for model year (MY) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado electric vehicle (EV), it said in a press release on 13 February. The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Clair, Michigan. Production is expected to begin later in 2023. “The accelerating shift toward vehicle electrification opens up exciting growth opportunities for Magna beyond powertrain. We have been ab...
    BorgWarner to supply German OEM with battery cooling plates for EVs
    BorgWarner has announced that it will supply a major German OEM in Europe and the US with battery cooling plates for electric vehicles (EVs), according to a company press release on 9 February. The cooling plates provide cooling capacity in a more compact package with reduced weight and cost. “We’ve collaborated with this customer for more than 30 years as a technical partner, contributing to many new technologies that the customer has integrated into its vehicles. We’re proud to e...
    BorgWarner to supply 800V silicon carbide-based inverters to global OEM
    BorgWarner will supply 800V silicon carbide-based (SiC) inverters to a global OEM, it said in a press release dated 9 February. The inverters will be used for battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platforms. There will be two variants used in passenger BEVs—a 250 kW for passenger cars and all-wheel drive crossover utility vehicles and a second 350 kW module for the OEM’s performance vehicles. “As a current 400-volt inverter supplier to the automaker, it was a significant win for our team to be...
    BMW launches X5 and X6 models with BMW Curved Display
    BMW has unveiled the X5 and X6 models with the integration of BMW Operating System 8, the latest generation of the iDrive control, and the BMW Curved Display, according to a company press release on 8 February. It is made up of a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches, behind a single glass surface. The touch control has fewer buttons and switches with more digital control. The standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus includes...
    GlobalFoundries, General Motors partner on semiconductor chips
    General Motors (GM) and GlobalFoundries (GF) have announced a long-term agreement establishing a dedicated capacity corridor exclusively for GM's chip supply. GF will manufacture for GM's key chip suppliers at GF's advanced semiconductor facility in upstate New York bringing a critical process to the United States, according to a press release on 9 February 2023. “We see our semiconductor requirements more than doubling over the next several years as vehicles become technology platforms,”...
    Nissan plans to adopt Trimble RTX technology in ProPILOT ADAS
    Trimble has announced that Nissan Motor Co. will use Trimble RTX technology as its high-accuracy positioning source, enabling the hands-off and guided freeway driving capabilities of the ProPILOT Assist 2.0 driver assistance system, available initially on the 2023 Nissan Ariya, according to a press release on 9 February 2023. While positioning with regular Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals might wander by up to 10 m (25 feet), Trimble RTX offers greater precision and enab...
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor announces SiC license, supply agreement with major supplier
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors has announced that it has entered into a license agreement with a leading power semiconductor automotive supplier related to AOS’s Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET and diode technology, according to a press release on 7 February 2023. In the agreement AOS will license and provide engineering support for its proprietary aSiC technology as well as an accompanying supply agreement. Silicon Carbide is a next-gener...
    RoboSense to supply Toyota with smart lidar sensor systems for future vehicles
    RoboSense has announced its partnership with Toyota on large-scale production with nominated orders for multiple models. With its advanced technology and product advantages in the global lidar field, RoboSense has been officially integrated into Toyota's supply chain system, according to a press release on 7 February 2023. RoboSense uses its CNAS-accredited laboratory and the industry's biggest production and intelligent manufacturing system to meet Toyota's high-quality product and large-sca...
    Marelli gets contract to supply BMS to global carmaker from 2026
    Marelli has signed a contract to supply its battery management system (BMS) to a major global carmaker, it said in a press release dated 2 February. The BMS will be used in battery electric vehicle (BEV) small-medium cars from 2026. Marelli will also provide both the hardware and the boot loader software of the battery management system for segment A, B, and C full electric vehicles. “We are glad of this relevant assignment, particularly as this is for a technology which has a key role...
    India-based automotive software company KPIT announces new business win
    KPIT Technologies has announced that during the quarter that ended on 31 December 2022, a leading European car OEM selected KPIT for multiple engagements in the electric powertrain domain, according to KPIT’s stock exchange filing on 31 January 2023. Another European OEM has granted KPIT a key contract in the connected car domain. A leading US commercial vehicle manufacturer selected KPIT for multiple engagements in the vehicle engineering design and diagnostics domains, whereas an Asi...
    Autonomous vehicle company NAVYA requests receivership proceedings
    Navya has announced that the company has filed a declaration of cessation of payments (déclaration de cessation des paiements) with the Lyon Commercial Court, according to a press release on 25 January 2023. Given the development of its share price and the market liquidity of its shares, Navya was no longer able to issue sufficient additional tranches of OCABSA to fulfill all of its financial demands. In addition, all attempts to find investors to support it have failed, the company said. ...
    Ford approves Continental winter tires for multiple models
    Ford has approved premium winter tires from Continental for its latest Explorer, Fiesta, Focus, Mustang, and Puma models, according to a press release on 25 January 2023. For these five models, the WinterContact TS 870 and WinterContact TS 870 P can be ordered directly from dealers. Both winter tire models offer safe handling on dry roads and on snow, as well as short braking distances on ice. In addition, they perform well in all weather conditions with precise steering behavior and good ...
    Microvast to supply battery packs to REE Automotive for its commercial EV platforms
    US battery maker Microvast Holdings, Inc. and REE Automotive, Ltd. have signed a supply and purchase agreement wherein the former will supply MV-C Gen 4 HpCO high-energy lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs to the latter, Microvast said on 26 January 2023. Microvast’s battery packs will power REE Automotive’s commercial electric vehicle (EV) platform, the company said, adding that the customers will benefit from this partnership by combining REE’s zero-emission commercial vehicles with Mi...
    General Motors evaluating the use of cylindrical batteries over pouch format for EVs
    US automaker General Motors is evaluating the use of cylindrical batteries over the pouch batteries in its electric vehicles (EVs), according to a news report published by the Korean publication THE ELEC on 25 January 2023. The report cited anonymous sources aware of the new developments at GM. It added that GM’s new battery plans has brought about talks with LG Energy Solution (LGES) over the planned construction of the fourth battery plant by Ultium Cells, a JV between GM and LGES, to be ...
    Volkswagen plans to incorporate Qualcomm’s chip for MEB Plus, PPE platform
    Volkswagen Group is investigating using Qualcomm's powerful computer chips in the updated MEB Plus electric platform and the premium-angled PPE platform as the two companies expand their partnership, according to a report published by Automotive News Europe on 24 January 2023. Initially, the manufacturer intended to employ the US firm's processors to power autonomous and semiautonomous operations in VW Group's Unified architecture, which would ultimately replace the MEB and PPE platforms. ...
    dSPACE provides Toyota with ‘Software-in-the-Loop’ simulation solutions
    Toyota Motor Corporation has selected dSPACE for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulation solutions, according to a press release by dSPACE on 24 January 2023. Hirotaka Kaneko, who is responsible for powertrain test environment at Toyota Motor Corporation, reports, “With VEOS, we were able to benefit from a reliable software simulation platform from dSPACE for the validation of new powertrain controls and to front-load the control software development.” The powertrain and its accompanying...
    BMW, Solid Power deepen partnership to advance all-solid-state battery cell design
    German luxury carmaker BMW Group and US-based battery technology company Solid Power have deepened their partnership with a new joint development agreement to further advance the all-solid-state battery cell design and manufacturing know-how, BMW said on 20 January 2023. “Under an expanded joint development agreement, BMW Group and Solid Power have added a research and development license as a basis for their common next steps. This license enables BMW to establish an ASSB prototype line in...
    DANA opens new plant in Queretaro, Mexico to supply Toyota
    DANA Cardanes has inaugurated a new plant in Querétaro that will have a production line for Toyota, according to a report published by MEXICONOW on 18 January 2023. The establishment of the new plant represents an investment of close to USD21 million and the generation of 110 direct jobs, which could increase to 300 once the three lines of the entire project are up and running. Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado, director of operations at DANA Cardanes, revealed that three production lines ...
    Stellantis secures supply of nickel sulphate from Terrafame for EV batteries
    Stellantis N.V. and Terrafame Ltd.  have signed a supply agreement for nickel sulphate to be used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Stellantis announced on 18 January 2023. Under the agreement, the Finnish battery material supplier is slated to start supplying Stellantis with nickel sulphate over the five-year term, beginning in 2025. Commenting on the arrangement with Terrafame, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, said, “This agreement is part of the key raw material sourcing to fit with...
    Magna to supply Ram Trucks with ClearView vision system
    In a press release announcement on 18 January 2023, Magna said that its advanced ClearView vision technology has made its production debut on the Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The system combines camera and mirror technology and has the potential to minimize blind-spot incidents and improve vehicle safety by increasing the vehicle's visibility. In addition to making it easier to park and maneuver the car, ClearView delivers additional advantages. “ClearVi...
    Cipia announces new design win for ‘Driver Sense’ DMS
    Cipia has announced that the company had secured a design win with an additional Chinese OEM together with tier-1 HiRain, according to a press release on 15 January 2023. Cipia's Driver Sense Driver Monitoring System (DMS) will be incorporated into a pickup truck model that will be sold in South America, Australia and New Zealand. Cipia's DMS will run on an OmniVision system-on-chip (SoC). The model is expected to start production in 2023. This is Cipia's first design victory with bot...
    Samsung SDI mulls building a joint EV battery plant in Hungary with BMW
    South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is considering setting up a battery manufacturing facility jointly with its largest customer BMW in Hungary, according to a news report published by Business Korea on 12 January 2023. The report said that the development follows a high-profile meeting between Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong and BMW chairman Oliver Zipse in December 2022. It said that Samsung SDI is considering building a third plant in Göd, Hungary, in proxim...
    Ushr to supply HD map to Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0 ADAS
    Ushr has announced that it will supply its high-definition map (HD map) data to Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0 advanced driver assistance system, which will be used in model year (MY) 2023 Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover, according to a company press release on 5 January. Ushr worked with Mitsubishi Electric to integrate its data into ProPILOT Assist 2.0. “We have been collaborating with Nissan for a long time, and we are excited to grow our relationship with Ushr to help enable Nissan...
    BYD to deploy Cerence’s conversational AI in EVs globally
    Cerence has announced that BYD will deploy its conversational AI in electric vehicles worldwide, in a press release dated 9 January. By deploying Cerence Assistant, BYD will be able to offer a user friendly in-car experience. Initial models will include multilanguage capabilities, with additional languages to be rolled out in the future. “We understand what automakers are up against when it comes to creating unique in-car systems that build brand loyalty while still enabling access to the s...
    Stellantis signs agreement with Element 25 to secure battery-grade manganese sulphate
    European–American carmaker Stellantis N.V. has signed a binding offtake agreement with Australia-based material supplier Element 25 Limited to secure the supply of battery-grade, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate, the company announced on 9 January 2023. Under the five-year agreement, Element 25 will begin shipping the manganese sulphate monohydrate to Stellantis for use in its electric vehicle (EV) battery packs in 2026. A total volume of 45 kilotons will be supplied by Element 25...
    Mapbox to offer cloud navigation solution to Toyota Motor Europe
    Mapbox has announced a partnership with Toyota Motor Europe to offer cloud navigation powered by Mapbox Dash, according to a company press release on 4 January. Customers driving Yaris, Yaris Cross, and Aygo X models in Europe will be able to access lane-level navigation, parking search including real-time parking availability, speed limit and speed camera warnings. In an upcoming pilot, Toyota drivers will be able to pay for parking and fuel via their infotainment system. “Our goal is to p...
    Wolfspeed to supply silicon carbide devices to power Mercedes-Benz future EV platforms
    US-based Wolfspeed, Inc. will supply silicon carbide devices to power future Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) platforms, the semiconductor device manufacturing company announced on 4 January 2023. Wolfspeed’s semiconductors will be incorporated into next-generation powertrain systems for several Mercedes-Benz vehicle lines, the company said, adding that its silicon carbide devices will enable greater efficiency in the German luxury carmaker’s powertrains. “Coming from a long-term ...
    Piedmont Lithium amends previous offtake agreement with Tesla, supply to begin H2 2023
    North America-based lithium hydroxide producer Piedmont Lithium has amended its existing offtake agreement with the US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla, Inc. to begin supplying the spodumene concentrate (SC6) from the second half of CY2023, Piedmont said in a media note on 3 January 2023. “Piedmont and Tesla have mutually agreed to amend their previous offtake agreement with the terms of this new agreement, which are binding for a three-year term and include an option to renew for another ...
    CES 2023: Luminar signs new series production for multiple vehicle models with OEMs
    Luminar has announced more commercial momentum at the end of 2022 than anticipated with additional production wins for multiple consumer vehicle models with leading automakers, according to a press release on 4 January 2023. At CES this week, Luminar will host the North American debut of the Volvo EX90, as well as the SAIC Rising Auto R7, and unveil its new software-based mapping product developed last year following the acquisition of Civil Maps. Luminar will also unveil an updated brand and...
    Rheinmetall wins major order to supply contactors to premium German automaker
    Rheinmetall has won a major order worth over a quarter billion euros (over USD 267 million) in the electric mobility segment from a premium German automaker, the company announced on 2 January 2023. The order entails Rheinmetall supplying a new type of contactor for the customer’s all-new 900V electric vehicle (EV) platform. “Rheinmetall won the order in the face of stiff competition from Asia, establishing itself as a global market leader for contactors for this future voltage class...
    CATL, AVATR plan to deepen cooperation on EV battery supply chain
    Mainland China’s largest EV battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has signed an agreement with AVATR Technology to deepen its strategic cooperation with the EV maker in Chongqing, Southwest China, the company said on 20 December 2022. “The signing of the agreement will further deepen the cooperation between the two parties,” CATL said in an official statement. It mentioned that it, along with AVATR, will build an industry-leading battery supply chain ecosy...
    European Lithium signs binding long-term lithium offtake agreement with BMW Group
    European Lithium Limited, a listed mining exploration and development company, announced on 21 December that it has signed a binding long-term lithium offtake agreement, via its wholly owned Austrian subsidiary ECM Lithium AT GmbH (ECM), with German luxury car manufacturer BMW Group. With the said binding agreement, European Lithium has secured its first offtake of battery grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) from its Wolfsberg Lithium Project in Austria. Commenting on the binding agreement with...
    Seeing Machines to supply ‘FOVIO’ driver, occupant monitoring system to European tier-1 OEM
    According to a press release on 22 December 2022, Seeing Machines announced that it has been appointed by an existing tier-1 customer to deliver its FOVIO Driver and Occupant Monitoring System (DMS/OMS) for an additional program with an existing large European-based global automotive group (OEM) customer.  Seeing Machines continues to expand as an automotive tech company in Driver and Occupant Monitoring Systems, having won a total of 15 automotive contracts spanning 10 various OEMs and ...
    CATL signs joint venture agreement with Changan Automobile on EV batteries
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited. (CATL) has signed a joint-venture (JV) agreement with Changan Automobile in Chongqing, Southwest China, the company announced on 20 December 2022. According to the official note released by CATL, the JV will further promote symbiotic cooperation and realize a win-win situation for the companies. The agreement with Changan is a part of CATL’s larger strategy of expanding its business globally as well as in ...
    Solid Power deepens joint development partnership with BMW Group
    US solid-state battery and sulfide-based electrolyte technology company Solid Power has deepened its partnership with the BMW Group wherein it has granted the research and development (R&D) license to its all-solid-state cell design and manufacturing know-how to the German luxury carmaker, the company announced on 21 December 2022. According to the official note, the BMW Group intends to duplicate Solid Power’s pilot production lines at its own facility in Germany and produce prototype ...
    Toyoda Gosei develops new faux leather steering wheel
    Toyoda Gosei has developed a new luxurious faux leather steering wheel, which will be first used in the Lexus RX, it said in a press release dated 21 December. The steering wheels were developed in partnership with Seiren. A special coating is applied to the surface to give a smoother and softer feel while also preventing surface deterioration from sweat or cosmetics. Significance: Toyoda Gosei has a lineup of luxury specifications for steering wheels, using real leather and real wood in addi...
    Ford Motor, CATL explore ways to manufacture EV batteries in the US
    US automaker Ford Motor Company and China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Ltd. (CATL) are exploring ways to build a battery manufacturing plant in Michigan in order to qualify for the revised tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 in the US, according to a news report published by Bloomberg on 15 December 2022. The report stated that the two companies are working to draw a complex arrangement designed to stay clea...
    Bose to supply sound system to Volvo Cars
    Bose has announced that it will supply sound system for Volvo Cars, starting with the recently unveiled Volvo EX90, according to a company press release on 20 December. The Bose-equipped vehicle model will be available by early 2024. Bose will supply a 14-speaker sound system to enhance the in-cabin experience. “Teaming up with Volvo Cars is a major milestone for us. We share many common characteristics—from our long-standing commitment to delivering incredible consumer experiences to our...
    Guerrilla RF gets purchase order for ultra-low noise amplifiers from EV maker
    Guerrilla RF has announced that it has received a purchase order for ultra-low noise amplifiers for an electric automobile manufacturer, in a press release dated 13 December. The shipments are expected to begin in March 2023 and continue through November. Revenue from the order is expected to be around USD580,000 during that period. “Securing a purchase order with a top tier electric automobile manufacturer is a testament to our ability to deliver a quality product at a competitive price. T...
    Veoneer secures contract to supply restraint control system to North American OEM
    Veoneer's Restraint Control Systems (RCS) business has been awarded a significant, long-term contract to deliver next-generation product to one of North America's largest OEMs, according to a press release on 16 December 2022. In 2026, Veoneer will begin delivering the restraint control system to four of the North American OEM's vehicle platforms, including its electric vehicles (EVs). Restraint Control Systems (RCS) from Veoneer activate the vehicle's passive safety systems, such as tight...
    SmartEye gets USD78 million deal to supply DMS to North American OEM
    Smart Eye has received an order with a global tier-1 supplier, estimated at up to 53 design wins from a North American OEM in a deal worth around SEK800 million (USD78 million), according to a company press release dated 15 December. “This new order, which has been in the making for some time, means three things for us. Firstly, we solidify our position on the important European market, estimated to be 18 million vehicles in 2026. Secondly, it puts us in the lead in North America, expected ...
    Aisin supplies electric powertrain and safety components for new Lexus RX performance model
    Aisin is supplying several electric powertrain and safety components for a new performance variant of the Lexus RX, the company said in a press release on 5 December. The new Lexus RX500h F SPORT Performance comes equipped with the DIRECT 4 all-wheel drive (AWD) system to deliver improved driving pleasure. Lexus launched its new performance model last month. Lexus debuted its DIRECT4 AWD system in the RZ450e, launched earlier this year. According to the carmaker, the system constantly monitor...
    Panasonic Energy to supply lithium-ion batteries to Lucid Motors
    Japanese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Panasonic Energy Company Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, and US-based EV maker Lucid Group, Inc. have signed a multiyear battery supply agreement, the two companies said in a joint announcement on 13 December 2022. Under the said agreement, Panasonic will supply EV batteries to Lucid for latter’s popular luxury electric sedan Lucid Air as well as for its upcoming Gravity sport utility vehicle (SUV), the two companies said Tuesday. Commenting ...
    Rheinmetall wins USD316 million order for exhaust gas recirculation modules
    In a press release dated 12 December, Rheinmetall announced that its Group subsidiary Pierburg has received an order from a well-known automaker for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) modules, with a lifetime value of around EUR300 million (USD316 million). The order encompasses low- and high-pressure EGR modules. “Winning this order reaffirms Rheinmetall’s strategic goal of maintaining its global market lead in the emissions reduction realm in the long term, firmly on the path to continued ...
    China Automotive Systems introduces new series of electric power steering systems for BYD
    China Automotive Systems (CAAS) has introduced a new series of electric power steering (EPS) systems from the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD, the company said in a press release on 12 December. CAAS won design contracts for column type EPS (C-EPS), dual-pinion type EPS (DP-EPS), and rack parallel type EPS (RP-EPS) from BYD after close collaboration between the research and development (R&D) teams of the two companies for 18 months.  “Working with BYD brings out the best of...
    Honda to purchase 123GWh of EV batteries from CATL in China
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) will supply 123 GWh of electric vehicle (EV) batteries to Honda Motor (China) Investment Company Ltd. between 2024 to 2030, the two companies said in a joint announcement on 8 December 2022. According to the official statement, while the arrangement between the two companies will be limited to China, the world’s largest EV market, CATL and Honda have refrained from disclosing the battery and other financi...
    Innovusion supplies lidar technology to Faraday Future’s FF 91 Futurist EV
    Faraday Future Intelligent Electric has announced the selection of Innovusion’s Falcon lidar to power the FF 91’s autonomous driving system, according to a press release on 7 December 2022. The system is intended to integrate into the FF 91 electric vehicle (EV) to deliver real-time 3D vision, even in adverse weather conditions or the darkest of nights. The Falcon lidar from Innovusion is intended to provide the FF 91 Futurist with a level of insight into its surroundings. As a result of ...
    Envision AESC to invest USD810 million in building battery gigafactory in Florence, South Carolina, US
    Leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Envision AESC plans to invest USD810 million in building a new, state-of-the-art gigafactory in Florence, South Carolina, US, according to a news report published by the Automotive World on 6 December 2022. The facility, which is slated to have an annual production capacity of 30GWh, will create 1,170 new jobs in the region in its first phase of operations. The plant will produce high performance batteries to power the next generation EVs fro...
    Human Horizons selects BlackBerry to power its digital GT, HiPhi Z vehicle
    BlackBerry has announced that Human Horizons has selected BlackBerry QNX technology to power the autonomous driving controller and intelligent digital cockpit controller of its second flagship vehicle, the HiPhi Z, according to a press release on 7 December 2022. The HiPhi Z integrates the most recent technical advancements providing clients with next-level driving experience by using the QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS), QNX OS for Safety, and QNX H...
    Sibros partners with Next.e.GO Mobile for connected vehicle data and OTA software management
    Connected vehicle data startup Sibros has partnered with Next.e.GO Mobile to deploy connected mobility solutions into e.GO’s new vehicle models, it said in a press release dated 30 November. e.GO launched sales of e.wave X in October 2022. e.GO has integrated Sibros’ Deep Connected Platform for vehicle-wide data management and over-the-air (OTA) software updates. “Sibros’ comprehensive connected vehicle product suite provides vehicle manufacturers with data-driven insights, empower...
    Lexus selects Bridgestone’s ENLITEN-equipped ALENZA tires for new RX
    Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone announced via press release on 28 November that its ALENZA 001 and ALENZA SPORT A/S Premium Tires with ENLITEN Technology had been selected as OE on the new Lexus RX. While the ALENZA 001 tires in the 235/50R21 101W size will be equipped in the Japanese, European, and Asian models, the ALENZA SPORT A/S tires in the 235/60R19 103V an 235/50R21 101V sizes will be equipped on the North American models. According to the press release, the ALENZA tire...
    Yokohama’s ADVAN V51 selected for OE fitment on Nissan’s new ELGRAND MPV
    Japanese tire manufacturer Yokohama announced via press release on 29 November that its ADVAN V51 tires in size 225/55R18 98V were selected as OE for Nissan’s new ELGRAND MPV. According to the press release, the ADVAN V51 features a tuned tread pattern and compound that allows a high level of quietness. The high-performance tire also features high structural rigidity to enable an exceptional degree of steering stability. Significance: The Japanese tire manufacturer had previously an...
    Zvision Technologies to supply blind spot detection lidar to Baidu’s Apollo RT6 vehicles
    Zvision Technologies, a provider of automotive-grade MEMS lidar solutions in China has announced that Baidu’s Apollo RT6–6th generation unmanned vehicles will be equipped with its next-generation blind spot detection (BSD) lidar sensors, according to a WeChat press release by Zvision Technologies on 2q2November 2022. Apollo RT6 is equipped with the latest generation of Baidu's unmanned driving system is more capable of Level 4 autonomous driving than the previous generation model and...
    BMW Group to construct a high-voltage battery facility at its Debrecen plant in Hungary
    German luxury carmaker BMW Group plans to build a high-voltage battery assembly facility in Debrecen, Hungary, BMW announced on 25 November 2022. The planned battery assembly unit will be located on the site of the Debrecen vehicle plant, which started construction about six months ago, the company said, adding that the new facility is expected to will create more than 500 additional jobs and invest over EUR2 billion (USD2.07 billion) in the construction and launch of the entire plant by the ...
    Hyundai Motor signs MoU with SK On to secure supply of EV batteries in North America
    South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with battery maker SK On Company Ltd. in order to secure supply of EV batteries in North America, the carmaker announced on 29 November 2022. The MoU was signed at the SK Group headquarters in South Korea by Heung-soo Kim, EVP and head of Corporate Future Growth Planning Division & EV Division of Hyundai Motor Group and Young-chan Choi, Chief Administrative Officer of SK On, the company said. Under...
    Surface Transforms wins new GBP100 million contract for carbon fiber brake discs
    British carbon fiber specialist Surface Transforms announced via press release on 24 November that it had been awarded a contract with as a tier-1 supplier of a carbon ceramic brake disc to an automotive company based in the US and previously named as "OEM 10" in company documents. According to the press release, the supply contract has a lifetime value in excess of GBP100 million (USD120 million) over a 6-year duration starting from 2024 (series production anticipated to commence in the...
    Update on the semiconductor shortage and outlook for 2023 and beyond
    From the first rumblings out of China in December 2020 the semiconductor has gone on to dominate discussions around the automotive sector. The issues are still ongoing – just last week Jaguar Land Rover announced it was slowing production of certain models due to a continuing supply squeeze – and a few voices in the industry are being heard speculating that the crunch will last until 2026. To get a perspective on the current situation and future developments we talked with Jeremie Bouchaud, ...
    Smart Eye to supply driver monitoring system software to European carmaker
    Smart Eye has been selected to deliver its driver monitoring system (DMS) software for a luxury electric car by a European premium car manufacturer, according to a company press release on 23 November. The automaker has already integrated Smart Eye’s software in an earlier model. The new vehicle model should start production in the first half of 2024 with an estimated revenue of SEK10 million, based on product life cycle volume projections. “We are once again pleased to have an existin...
    Porsche selects Goodyear’s Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 for new Cayman GT4 RS
    American tire manufacturer Goodyear announced via a press release on 23 November that its Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 would be available as an ‘N2-rated’ original equipment (OE) option on the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. According to the press release, the Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 features increased lateral stiffness, block stability, and resistance to flex for stability under high G-forces as well as even pressure distribution across the tire’s footprint for precise steering and control...
    Grammar develops center console for smart #1 all-electric SUV
    Grammar has announced that it has developed the center console for smart Automobile’s #1 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), according to a company press release on 24 November. The cockpit features distinctive lines, individual ambient lighting while both air conditioning outlets are at the center console. “With this contour and seamless connection, we are picking up on a key design feature in the exterior and interior, supporting the brand's approach of setting new trends in design, t...
    Bridgestone develops bespoke Alenza tires for new BMW iX
    Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone announced via press release on 23 November that it had developed bespoke Alenza tires for the new BMW iX. According to the press release, the bespoke tires feature: Bridgestone’s proprietary and lightweight ENLITEN technology to reduce rolling resistance and weight by up to 20% A specially-developed material compound and tread pattern that accommodates the iX’s high acceleration capabilities Significance: BMW in April selected Goodyear...
    Renault Group selects KPIT as technology partner for software-defined vehicle program
    KPIT Technologies has announced that it has been selected by Renault Group as a strategic software scaling partner for next-generation SDV programs, according to a press release on 23 November 2022. "The power of software from KPIT will unlock electrification, autonomous driving, and connected vehicle experiences that will delight Renault consumers. KPIT will bring competencies at scale, IP, an ecosystem of partnerships, thereby creating long-term value. We are looking forward to jointly buil...
    Pirelli’s P Zero Elect selected as OE for limited edition Polestar 2
    Modern Tire Dealer reported on 16 November that Pirelli’s P Zero with ELECT technology had been selected by Polestar as OE on the new, limited-edition Polestar 2 BST 270. According to the report, the ultra-high-performance tire will be supplied in size 245/35R21 and will feature a high load index and HL marking on its side.  Significance: The Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 has been developed a more powerful version of the Polestar 2 and will be available primarily in the European and No...
    ŠKODA selects Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo 3 tire for new Enyaq iV
    Tire manufacturer ŠKODA announced via press release on 18 November that its Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tire will be equipped as original equipment on the Škoda Enyaq iV. According to the press release, the Ventus S1 evo 3 ev features low rolling resistance, high load-bearing capacity, high stability (thanks to a double-layer carcass made of high-performance fibers), a low tare weight relative to its size, direct steering response (thanks to a steel-based reinforcement in the bead area that increase...
    Harman supplies Harman Kardon premium sound system to Renault Austral SUV
    Harman has announced that it has supplied Harman Kardon premium sound system for its Renault Austral compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), in a press release dated 17 November. Harman Kardon uses high-performance loudspeakers for a premium sound experience in the vehicle. “Starting with the partnership in 2021, Harman Kardon and Renault proved a perfect match. Harman Kardon's acoustics engineers worked closely with the Renault engineers to create a state-of-the-art sound system that seamless...
    Hesai to supply AT128 high-performance lidar to Changan Automobile
    Hesai Technology has announced that it will provide Changan Automobile with its AT128 automotive-grade, high-performance lidar, according to a company press release dated 18 November. AT128 is a long-range main lidar for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) series production vehicles. Significance: Going forward, AT128 will be used as a core sensing component in Changan's SDA architecture. In September, Hesai became the first lidar company to achieve a monthly delivery of over 1...
    Porsche selects Pirelli’s Scorpion All Terrain Plus tire as OE for 911 Dakar
    Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli announced via press release on 17 November that its Scorpion All Terrain Plus tire had been selected as original equipment for Porsche’s new 911 Dakar model. According to the press release, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus features: An ability to handle the performance of the Dakar on loose surfaces as well as on asphalt A strengthened structure that is optimized for an improved contact patch A tread pattern that equally delivers competitive performa...
    General Motors, Vale Canada sign long-term agreement on supply of battery-grade nickel
    US carmaker General Motors and Vale Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Vale S.A. announced on 17 November 2022 that the two companies have signed a term sheet for long-term supply of battery grade nickel sulfate from Vale's proposed plant at Bécancour, Québec, Canada. According to the official note from the carmaker, under the terms of the agreement, Vale will supply battery grade nickel sulfate, equivalent to 25,000 metric tons per year of contained nickel. The critical material will be used ...
    Honda selects Yokohama’s ADVAN dB V552 tire for new ZR-V
    Japanese tire manufacturer Yokohama Rubber announced via press release on 17 November that its ADVAN dB V552 tires had been selected as original equipment on the new Honda ZR-V SUV. According to the press release, the tires will be supplied in the 215/60R17 96H and 225/55R18 98H sizes. The ADVAN dB V552, according to Yokohama, features the following: High maneuverability Lower noise than previous Yokohama tires Reduced rolling resistance Significance: The Japanese tire manuf...
    Veoneer gets contract to supply active safety system to Asian OEM
    Veoneer has signed an agreement with an Asian OEM to equip an electric vehicle (EV) joint venture (JV) in mainland China with an active safety system comprising of a monovision camera, a package of forward-looking and corner radars, and an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU), according to a company press release dated 15 November. “We are proud to receive this major award aimed at the growing Chinese market from a renowned Asian customer. This award is tru...
    Vitesco Technologies to supply EV components to China’s Human Horizons
    Vitesco Technologies has been awarded a contract to supply electric vehicle (EV) components to China’s Human Horizons, the company announced on 10 November 2022. Vitesco said that the company will supply its new zone controllers, plus cell supervising circuits for battery management, and high voltage current modules to a new E/E architecture developed by Human Horizons. The component supplies will address the Chinese market, it clarified in its official statement last week. Human Horizon...
    Constellium to supply aluminum body sheets for new Maserati Grecale
    French manufacturer of aluminum rolled products Constellium announced via press release on 10 November that it will be supplying aluminum automotive body sheets for the new Maserati Grecale sport utility vehicle (SUV) from its Neuf-Brisach, France plant. According to the press release, the products being supplied by Constellium will include: Surfalex® high surface quality sheets  with specific hemming and roping properties for the outer surface of the hood and liftgate High perf...
    Infineon, Stellantis signs MoU on multiyear delivery of SiC chips
    Infineon Technologies and the global automaker Stellantis have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a first step toward a potential multiyear supply cooperation for silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, according to a press release by Infineon on 14 November 2022. Infineon would reserve manufacturing capacity and supply CoolSiC “bare die” chips in the second half of the decade to the direct tier-1 suppliers of Stellantis. The potential sourcing volume and capacit...
    onsemi SiC power modules increase range of Mercede’s VISION EQXX
    onsemi has announced that Mercedes-Benz adopted onsemi silicon carbide (SiC) technology for traction inverters as part of a strategic collaboration, according to a press release on 14 November 2022. onsemi’s VE-Trac SiC modules increase the efficiency and lowers the weight of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX’s traction inverter, extending the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) range by up to 10%, the company said. The EV completed a 1,202 km trip from Stuttgart, Germany to Silve...
    Pioneer supplies display audio units and premium audio systems to Toyota Motor Thailand
    Pioneer has said that it has been supplying its display audio units and premium audio systems to Toyota Motor Thailand for their new Yaris ATIV sedan, in a press release on 9 November. The Pioneer Display Audio is equipped with a large nine-inch screen and compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and the Pioneer Premium Sound System consists of six speakers. Significance: Apart from the Yaris ATIV, the Pioneer Display Audio is also featured in Toyota’s Veloz compact MPV in Thailand. T...
    Li Auto selects Melexis ToF sensor for in-vehicle gesture control system
    Melexis has announced that Li Auto has selected its MLX75027 3D depth sensor for the infotainment system of the Li L7, L8, L9, and Li One premium sport utility vehicle (SUV) models, according to a company press release on 10 November. The MLX75027 maps user gestures directly to the system’s full-color display. It’s 307,200 pixels true VGA resolution ensures high sunlight immunity. The sensor is consistent in all ambient conditions. “This is an important cooperation that strengthens...
    Our Next Energy to supply EV batteries to Bollinger Motors
    Detroit-based electric vehicle (EV) battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) will supply modular, linkable Aries battery packs to Bollinger Motors, which recently became a majority owner of EV maker Mullen Automotive, Inc., according to a media note issued by ONE on 10 November 2022. ONE’s batteries are expected to power Bollinger’s all-electric commercial platforms and chassis cabs. “ONE battery packs are ideal for our commercial trucks, giving our customers the driving range they...
    CATL, Daihatsu sign MoU on supply of EV batteries, battery technologies
    China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Japan’s Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) of strategic cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote electric mobility in Japan, CATL announced on 11 November 2022. According to the company, under the agreement, CATL will ensure stable supply of batteries to the electric vehicles (EVs) of Daihatsu, which is popular for devel...
    Continental gets order for semi-dry brake system worth over EUR2 billion
    Continental has received an order for the series production of its semi-dry brake system (Future Brake System, FBS), valued at about EUR1.5 billion, it said in a press release on 9 November. This takes the liftetime sales to over EUR2 billion. The start of series production with a North American car manufacturer is scheduled for 2025. “We are very happy about the first business award for our Future Brake System. This success combines the introduction of future technology with a significant ...
    AAM to supply axle systems to General Motors’ next-generation midsize pickup trucks
    Detroit-based automotive supplier American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) plans to supply axles to General Motors for the carmaker’s next generation midsize pickup trucks, AAM announced on 4 November 2022. The new GM pickup trucks with AAM axles are expected to debut for model year 2023. "AAM is pleased to expand our partnership with GM as the new supplier of axles for GM's next generation mid-size pickup trucks. We look forward to providing our latest and most efficient driveline techno...
    TomTom to supply navigation solutions to Stellantis
    TomTom has announced that it has received a new global deal from carmaker Stellantis to provide maps, navigation software, and connected services, in a press release dated 7 November. TomTom will offer solutions such as real-time traffic information to STLA SmartCockpit, Stellantis’ next-generation digital cockpit platform which will be first delivered in 2024. Existing Stellantis platforms will continue to be powered by TomTom’s navigation solutions. Significance: In June, the Dutch...
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