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06/25/2019MAHLE plans closure of its location in Öhringen

MAHLE plans closure of its location in Öhringen

Stuttgart/Germany, June 25, 2019 – MAHLE is planning the closure of its Öhringen location in Germany. All on-site operations will be closed in stages up to the end of 2020. The location currently has 240 employees manufacturing air management systems for combustion engines.

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Press release [PDF; 33 KB] High price pressure: location no longer competitiveNo new orders despite comprehensive countermeasuresClosure in stages up to the end of 2020 On account of its product portfolio, the location has already been under increasing price pressure for several years, particularly due to competition from best-cost locations. Plant structures have been continuously adapted for the deteriorating environment with numerous cutbacks at the location. “Unfortunately, we have now reached a point where the outlook for the plant is not sustainable,” states Wilhelm Emperhoff, Member of the Management Board of MAHLE responsible for the Filtration and Engine Peripherals business unit as well as the Mechatronics division.
The location’s cost structures do not allow for the acquisition of new projects, and most recently, even follow-up orders for existing products with low investment expenditure could no longer be placed in the market. MAHLE’s efforts to generate a sustainable outlook for the Öhringen location with new products and technologies have also proven unsuccessful. We were unable to win any new projects.
As a result of the high financial cost of transformation in the automotive industry, ongoing economic slowdown, and declining demand for diesel vehicles, MAHLE operates in a challenging competitive environment and is increasingly reliant on profitable and sustainable locations. “This is a tough decision for us, but it is unavoidable given the prevailing situation and negative prospects for the Öhringen location,” states Emperhoff.
In the coming weeks, MAHLE will begin discussions with employee representatives with the aim of making the closure of the location as socially responsible as possible.
About MAHLEMAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the worldwide introduction of e-mobility. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. Components and systems from MAHLE are also used off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications.
In 2018, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion with more than 79,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 160 production locations. At 16 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and India, more than 6,100 development engineers and technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.
For further information, contact:MAHLE GmbH
Ruben Danisch
Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Pragstraße 26–4670376 Stuttgart/Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-12199
ruben.danisch@mahle.com

06/18/2019Light, sporty, and smart—MAHLE expands its range of components for e-bikes

Light, sporty, and smart—MAHLE expands its range of components for e-bikes

Stuttgart/Germany, June 18, 2019 – Following its acquisition of ebikemotion® Technologies SL (now MAHLE Ebikemotion S.L.U.) last year, MAHLE is continuously expanding its range of drive motors, electronic control units, batteries, and interactive components. One feature that sets the MAHLE drive system apart is its highly compact design. The sophisticated components fit completely into the bike’s frame and hub. As a result, it is not immediately identifiable as an e-bike. An intelligent user interface also gives the cyclist information on the cruising range, route, weather, and fitness data.

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Press release [PDF; 371 KB]Press picture [JPG; 148 KB] As an integrated systems provider, MAHLE offers connective e-bike drive systems with a hub and mid-drive motor, electronic control unit, and batteryExtensive selection of components enables “customization off the shelf”The powerful rear wheel hub motor from MAHLE weighs just 3.5 kilograms, including the battery. The compact design of the MAHLE drive system gives manufacturers unprecedented design freedom. The style is particularly attractive for racing bikes, gravel bikes, and city bikes. MAHLE also offers suitable mid-drive motors for mountain bikes and other high-performance e-bikes.
“With our innovative drive systems for light, high-performance bikes, and by expanding our product portfolio for smart bikes with a focus on connectivity, MAHLE is taking another major step toward the zero-emissions urban mobility of tomorrow,” says Thomas Kohlbauer, Vice President Mechatronics division at MAHLE.
Thanks to MAHLE’s connective components, a wealth of new applications for the Internet of Things (IoT) are being developed for end customers and bicycle manufacturers. With social media, theft prevention, and sharing concepts, for example, MAHLE components are opening up new markets for manufacturers and offering the possibility of a completely new product and cycling experience.
Well-known manufacturers such as Orbea, Colnago, Pinarello, and Bianchi have already opted for MAHLE’s drive system. MAHLE’s versatile systems competence and agile project teams played an important role in this decision. MAHLE aims to continuously expand and strengthen its position in the smart bikes segment.
About MAHLEMAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the worldwide introduction of e-mobility. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. Components and systems from MAHLE are also used off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications.
In 2018, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion with more than 79,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 160 production locations. At 16 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and India, more than 6,100 development engineers and technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.
For further information, contact:MAHLE GmbH
Christopher Rimmele
Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Pragstraße 26–46
70376 Stuttgart/Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-12374
Fax: +49 711 501-13700
christopher.rimmele@mahle.com

06/17/2019MAHLE e-compressor wins CLEPA award

MAHLE e-compressor wins CLEPA award

Stuttgart/Germany, June 17, 2019 – The electric air conditioning compressor from MAHLE, which is the beating heart of the air conditioning and refrigerant circuit in electric vehicles, has been recognized by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers at the prestigious CLEPA Innovation Awards 2019. MAHLE prevailed in a strong field of 63 competitors to win the prize in the Environment category.

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Press release [PDF; 58 KB]Press image [JPG; 4167 KB] MAHLE’s electric air conditioning compressor takes home Environment prizeStiff competition from 63 nomineesDr. Otmar Scharrer, head of Corporate Research and Advanced Engineering, accepted the accolade at an award ceremony in Brussels/Belgium. “We see this award as a further acknowledgment of our work. The electric air conditioning compressor from MAHLE operates on a demand basis, so it only uses as much energy as it needs, thus ensuring greater efficiency and cruising range. In this way, it is helping to make individual mobility more climate friendly. At the same time, this technology allows the battery to be charged quickly when the vehicle is stationary—a process that requires cooling. This rapid charging capability makes a substantial contribution to e-mobility’s widespread acceptance by consumers,” stated Dr. Scharrer.
MAHLE’s e-compressor is the result of a cooperative project within the MAHLE Group that has spanned disciplines, business areas, and national borders. “The know-how and experience of the experts at our MAHLE locations in North America and Europe have fed into the development of this technology. With our e‑compressor, we are supplying a product that offers outstanding adaptability to specific customer requirements,” explained Dr. Armin Frommer, head of Product Development E‑Compressors at MAHLE.
The e-compressor from MAHLE is the beating heart of the air conditioning and refrigerant circuit in an electric vehicle. It takes on the central role of controlling the temperature in the cabin, but most importantly, it is responsible for the air conditioning of the critical component in the electric vehicle’s powertrain: its battery. Keeping the battery at the right temperature makes a crucial impact on its service life and charging speed as well as on the cruising range of the electric vehicle.
Electric compressors are strategically important to MAHLE. They are enabling the technology group to build on its position as a complete systems provider in the field of air conditioning for electric vehicles too. In addition to the e-compressors themselves, MAHLE develops and produces the electric drives they require as well as the electronics and software.
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Dr. Otmar Scharrer, MAHLE's Head of Corporate Research and Advance Engineering (center), is delighted to have won the CLEPA Innovation Award 2019 for the MAHLE e-compressor, which beat 63 competitors in the category Environment.
About MAHLEMAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the worldwide introduction of e-mobility. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. Components and systems from MAHLE are also used off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications.
In 2018, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion with more than 79,000 employees and is represented in over 30 countries with 160 production locations. At 16 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and India, more than 6,100 development engineers and technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.
For further information, contact:MAHLE GmbH
Margarete Dinger
Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Pragstraße 26–46
70376 Stuttgart/Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-12369
margarete.dinger@mahle.com

06/06/2019MAHLE power electronics move electric vehicles

MAHLE power electronics move electric vehicles

Stuttgart/Germany, June 06, 2019 – MAHLE is unrivaled when it comes to components for power electronics in electric cars. During AC charging, the power flows through a MAHLE noise filter and a MAHLE onboard charger toward the battery. A MAHLE DC/DC converter supplies the 12-volt unit with power, and a MAHLE inverter ensures precise control of the traction motor and processes the energy obtained during the recuperation process.

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Press release [PDF; 153 KB]Press picture [JPG; 4312 KB] With its power electronics, traction motors, and charging infrastructure solutions, MAHLE offers a broad range of products for e-mobilityPower electronics from MAHLE stand out thanks to their robust design and high power density“Part of our dual strategy is the continuous expansion of our already broad product portfolio in the area of power electronics. Robustness and a high power density are central to our development activities,” says Dr. Jörg Stratmann, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of MAHLE.
Power electronics are at the heart of modern electric vehicles. Noise filters are crucial for compliance with the strict rules on minimizing electrical interference. With minimal power loss, MAHLE noise filters cover a frequency band of 150 kilohertz to 300 megahertz with a voltage of 400 volts and are extremely robust and compact. They also identify the type of charging current and verify the quality of the ground connection.
Onboard chargers adjust the charging parameters during AC charging to match the requirements of the battery management system, speeding up the charging process while also saving power. However, the direct current required to charge the traction battery can usually only be found at DC charging stations on freeways. In contrast, urban charging stations or local household connections supply alternating current, which the onboard charger generates by means of rectifying and conversion. MAHLE’s onboard chargers have a particularly high power density and are protected against under- and overvoltage, overcurrent, and overheating from both a software and a hardware perspective.
Batteries in electric cars deliver a voltage level of well over 12 volts. Like the alternator in a vehicle with a combustion engine, the DC/DC converter provides a constant voltage and supplies power to consumers such as the air conditioning system, power steering, lighting, or the infotainment system. DC/DC converters from MAHLE separate the high- and low-voltage electrical systems safely and reliably. They are flexible in terms of installation space and design, and are also protected against under- and overvoltage, overcurrent, and overheating.
In modern electric cars, brushless electric motors are used. The rotating field needed to operate these motors has to be generated electronically. The inverter generates this rotating field and controls the electric motor depending on the position of the accelerator. If the motor acts as an alternator during the recuperation process, the inverter will rectify the generated AC voltage, which is then stored in the traction battery and can be made available again. MAHLE inverters are modular and scalable, cover a voltage range from 400 to 800 volts, and are compatible with all common types of traction motor.
About MAHLEMAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the worldwide introduction of e-mobility. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. Components and systems from MAHLE are also used off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications.
In 2018, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion with more than 79,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 160 production locations. At 16 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and India, more than 6,100 development engineers and technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.
For further information, contact: MAHLE GmbH
Christopher Rimmele
Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Pragstraße 26–46
70376 Stuttgart/Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-12374
Fax: +49 711 501-13700
christopher.rimmele@mahle.com

05/29/2019From tap to tank—MAHLE makes water injection suitable for everyday use

From tap to tank—MAHLE makes water injection suitable for everyday use

Stuttgart/Germany, May 29, 2019 – Water injection in a gasoline engine protects components at high engine speeds and loads by preventing mixture enrichment and reduces pollutant emissions in partial-load operation. Existing systems use a water tank that must be regularly refilled with de-ionized water. To facilitate this refilling process for the driver, MAHLE is developing a combination of activated carbon filter and ion exchanger. This treatment module allows the dedicated tank in the vehicle to be filled with tap water, which is then treated on board for injection in the engine.

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Press release [PDF; 38 KB]Press picture [JPG; 47 KB] Components from MAHLE make it possible to use tap water for engines with water injectionCombination of activated carbon filter and ion exchanger yields compact design and long life cyclesThe compact design means the treatment module can be installed at various locations in the vehicle. It can also be integrated in the infeed to the tank, but this has disadvantages in terms of the contact time between the tap water and the filter and ion exchange medium during the filling process. Inline installation as a bypass of the water pump or in the tank, or as an inline element upstream of the injectors, has proven to be promising. The latter variant, in particular, has palpable benefits in terms of costs and serviceability.
The concept of filling the tank with tap water presents tough requirements, especially considering local markets, as water quality and composition vary greatly around the world. MAHLE benefits from its global expertise in the areas of filtration and engine technology and incorporates the results of regional tests in the development. As part of the ongoing tests, MAHLE is also investigating the treatment of water that is obtained on board during vehicle operation. Water sources include the air conditioning system and the exhaust gas flow, which has a water content of about 13 percent for stoichiometric combustion.
About MAHLEMAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the worldwide introduction of e-mobility. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. Components and systems from MAHLE are also used off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications.
In 2018, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion with more than 79,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 160 production locations. At 16 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and India, more than 6,100 development engineers and technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.
For further information, contact:MAHLE GmbH
Christopher Rimmele
Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Pragstraße 26–46
70376 Stuttgart/Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-12374
Fax: +49 711 501-13700
christopher.rimmele@mahle.com

New research and development center for electronics: a milestone for vehicle electrification at MAHLE

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New research and development center for electronics: a milestone for vehicle electrification at MAHLEStuttgart/Germany and Valencia/Spain, November 23, 2018 – MAHLE inaugurated a new research and development center yesterday at its location in Valencia/Spain. In the future, around 250 employees will work on developing new products and solutions for sustainable mobility at this competence center for vehicle electronics.
Press release (english version) [PDF; 36 KB]Press release (spanish version) [PDF; 54 KB] New research and development center for electronics opened in Valencia Location expanded to become a global competence center for electronicsMAHLE strengthens its competence as systems supplier for e-mobilityElectronic systems are becoming increasingly important in modern vehicles. The powertrain of the future is a system consisting of interconnected hardware and software that communicates and interacts intelligently within the vehicle. As a pioneer of future mobility solutions, MAHLE is therefore continuously expanding its activities in the area of electronics, with the company’s new research and development center in Valencia representing a significant element of this approach.
“As a creator of new and climate-friendly mobility solutions, we believe that the ongoing development of e-mobility is crucial. With our new research and development center, we’re strengthening our competence in the area of power electronics and consistently working toward our goal of becoming a holistic systems supplier in this field,” explains Dr. Jörg Stratmann, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of the MAHLE Group.
In the future, power electronics and software solutions—e.g., for products such as electric drive systems and auxiliary components, charge management systems, or heating and cooling systems—will be developed in Valencia. Another area of focus will be the validation of systems in accordance with the standards of the automotive industry.
To effectively advance the electrification of vehicles, MAHLE has combined its activities relating to electric drives, actuators and auxiliaries, as well as control and power electronics in the Mechatronics division. These products are used in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway vehicles.
“With its excellent universities, Valencia is an ideal hub for modern research and development. I’m convinced that our new research and development center will be an asset to the city and become a magnet for electronics development, attracting the next generation of engineers,” says Wilhelm Emperhoff, Member of the Management Board of the MAHLE Group and responsible for the Filtration and Engine Peripherals business unit as well as the Mechatronics division.
MAHLE’s goal is to make individual mobility more climate-friendly and sustainable. To achieve this, the company is pursuing a dual strategy. On the one hand, MAHLE is working intensively on the further optimization of the combustion engine. On the other, the company is developing solutions for the widespread adoption of e-mobility. As a key player in the automotive industry, MAHLE is therefore instrumental in shaping the future of mobility.
About MAHLE MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the worldwide introduction of e-mobility. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. Components and systems from MAHLE are also used off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications.
In 2017, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.8 billion with about 78,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 170 production locations. At 16 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and India, around 6,100 development engineers and technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.
For further information, contact:MAHLE GmbH
Margarete Dinger
Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Pragstraße 26–46
70376 Stuttgart/Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-12369
margarete.dinger@mahle.com

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Plant opens for electric air conditioning compressors: MAHLE strengthens its systems competence in electric vehicles

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Plant opens for electric air conditioning compressors: MAHLE strengthens its systems competence in electric vehiclesStuttgart, October 31, 2018 – MAHLE has opened its first production plant for electric compressors. MAHLE will manufacture e-compressors for international automobile manufacturers at the production location in Balassagyarmat/Hungary and has already obtained several customer projects. Series production will start in 2019.
Presse releaseDownload [PDF; 43 KB] First MAHLE production line for e-compressorsElectric compressors remove the link between air conditioning systems and combustion enginesSeveral customer projects have already been wonCompressors are the heart of air conditioning systems—and the e-compressor will remove the link between air conditioning systems and combustion engines. Its role in the air conditioning of electric vehicles is therefore critical. “Electric compressors are of major strategic importance to MAHLE, because they enable us to build on our position as a complete systems provider in the field of air conditioning for electric vehicles too,” explains Dr. Jörg Stratmann, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of the MAHLE Group. MAHLE also develops and produces the necessary electric drives as well as electronics and software.
The plant in Balassagyarmat will be particularly important when it comes to production rollout. “This location will help to further strengthen our existing market position,” adds Bernd Eckl, Member of the Management Board of the MAHLE Group and responsible for the Thermal Management business unit. At the same time, the opening of the production plant is a green light for the additional e-compressor production locations that will follow.
With the consistent implementation of its dual strategy—the further optimization of the internal combustion engine on the one hand and the simultaneous development of solutions for the widespread adoption of e-mobility on the other—MAHLE is instrumental in shaping the future of mobility as a key player in the automotive industry.
About MAHLEMAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the worldwide introduction of e-mobility. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. Components and systems from MAHLE are also used off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications.
In 2017, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.8 billion with about 78,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 170 production locations. At 16 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and India, around 6,100 development engineers and technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.
For further information, contact:MAHLE GmbH
Margarete Dinger
Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Pragstraße 26–46
70376 Stuttgart/Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-12369
margarete.dinger@mahle.com

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