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BMW Motorrad reveals new CE 04 electric scooter

BMW Motorrad has taken the wraps off its latest electric scooter – the CE 04. The BMW CE 04 has been under development for a while and packs some interesting features inside an electric scooter that looks rather futuristic. From concept to production, the CE 04 has been a speedy operation. When BMW showcased the Motorrad… Continue reading BMW Motorrad reveals new CE 04 electric scooter

JK Tyre becomes OE supplier for Hyundai Alcazar

JK Tyre & Industries has announced that it has further strengthened its relationship with South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor India by being the OE supplier for its latest SUV the Hyundai Alcazar. This is in addition to its partnership for the Hyundai Creta. As part of its relationship Hyundai Alcazar will come with JK Tyre’s… Continue reading JK Tyre becomes OE supplier for Hyundai Alcazar

Fifth-gen Kia Sportage makes global debut

Kia has taken the covers off its all-new fifth-generation Sportage, which it bills as “the ultimate urban SUV”. It is the result of a collaborative effort between Kia’s main global design network in Korea, Germany, the US and China. Developed on a new architecture, the new Sportage combines a driver-centric design with a state-of-the-art premium… Continue reading Fifth-gen Kia Sportage makes global debut

Hyundai Transys develops EV AWD disconnector technology

The EV AWD disconnector system is a device attached to the EV system’s reducer, disconnecting or connecting motors and drive shafts according to the environment. Hyundai Transys has successfully developed the first electric vehicle (EV) all-wheel drive (AWD) disconnector system in the world, entering mass production starting May 2021. The EV AWD disconnector system is… Continue reading Hyundai Transys develops EV AWD disconnector technology

Gestamp triples net profit to 51m euros in Q1 2021

Gestamp, the multinational company specialised in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered metal components for the automotive industry, has reached 51 million euros of Net Income (vs 14m euros in Q1 2020 and 41m euros in Q1 2019, respectively), recovering and surpassing pre-Covid levels. As per the company’s Q1 financial results presented today,… Continue reading Gestamp triples net profit to 51m euros in Q1 2021

ZF’s new scalable data and AI to accelerate ADAS validation, homologation

ZF ADAS.ai can be applied to ADAS systems developed by ZF as well as other Tier I suppliers. ZF Group is introducing a new scalable suite of Data and AI based services for ADAS Virtual Engineering and Digital Validation called ADAS.ai. ADAS.ai is designed to help OEMs accelerate the development of advanced driver assist systems… Continue reading ZF’s new scalable data and AI to accelerate ADAS validation, homologation

Plastic Omnium supplies German retrofitter with fuel cell systems for hydrogen trucks

German company Elektro-Fahrzeuge Stuttgart (EFA-S) has selected Plastic Omnium for the delivery of fuel cell systems to equip the GAZelle with an e-powertrain. This emission-free truck will first be used by the city of Esslingen (Germany) for road maintenance. EFA-S aims to set up a fleet of more than 100 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2023. EFA-S… Continue reading Plastic Omnium supplies German retrofitter with fuel cell systems for hydrogen trucks

Bridgestone to invest $139m in Brazilian plant expansion

The plant expansion and modernisation project will increase annual production from 3.5 million to 4.3 million tyres, with new manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 concepts. Bridgestone Brazil has announced a new investment in its tyre manufacturing plant in the city of Camacari, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Following the increasing demand for high-tech and… Continue reading Bridgestone to invest $139m in Brazilian plant expansion

Eberspaecher acquires Vairex Air Systems, strengthens offering for hydrogen and fuel cell segment

German Tier 1 supplier Eberspaecher has acquired 100% shares of US-based Victori (Vairex Air Systems) and entered the fast-growing market of hydrogen and fuel cell technology. The company says in the future it will offer air supply components for fuel cell systems. Eberspaecher says with increasing decarbonisation, hydrogen is gaining in importance as an energy… Continue reading Eberspaecher acquires Vairex Air Systems, strengthens offering for hydrogen and fuel cell segment