Hanon Systems’ Pyeongtaek plant produces its 100 millionth compressor

Global thermal and energy management supplier Hanon Systems hs achieved a production milestone on December 8 when its automotive compressor plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea reached production level of 100 million units.  The plant, which opened in 1991 and will celebrate 30 years of operation in October 2021, has manufactured a total of 50 million… Continue reading Hanon Systems’ Pyeongtaek plant produces its 100 millionth compressor

Panasonic partners Phiar to bring AI-driven navigation to its automotive solutions

Panasonic and Phiar simulate next-gen in-vehicle augmented navigation solution. Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, and a Tier 1 global automotive supplier, has recently announced a collaboration with Phiar Technologies, developers of edge spatial-AI technology and augmented reality navigation platform, to expand driver safety and navigation support in its automotive solutions.    California-based Phiar Technologies is an emerging leader in edge spatial-AI technology,… Continue reading Panasonic partners Phiar to bring AI-driven navigation to its automotive solutions

Aisin Tohoku to make small and medium-sized motor products

The Aisin Tohoku factory will be expanded (see red outline) to begin producing small and medium-sized motor products, mainly electric water pumps, in fiscal 2022. Aisin Tohoku Co. of the Aisin Group has expanded its factory to begin producing small and medium-sized motor products, mainly electric water pumps, in fiscal 2022.   The electric water… Continue reading Aisin Tohoku to make small and medium-sized motor products

GM’s Talegaon plant future remains uncertain

With General Motors (GM) shutting down its Talegaon (Pune) plant in a bid to cease its India operations, it remains to be seen if Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors (GWM) will get the go-ahead to step in as the new resident. In early 2020, the Chinese SUV maker had announced its intent to take over the… Continue reading GM’s Talegaon plant future remains uncertain

Delhi-based Inverted Energy unveils new BMS system with longer battery life

Delhi-based Inverted Energy, a lithium-ion battery solution provider start-up, has launched its first advanced battery management system (BMS) called ‘OJAS BMS’. The company says the new BMS offers increased control over the battery, making them ‘Smart’ and more efficient in terms of performance. The start-up plans to make the system available as a standard offering… Continue reading Delhi-based Inverted Energy unveils new BMS system with longer battery life

Greater Noida plant closure sees 1,300 Honda employees take VRS, 20 relocated to iCAT

After last week’s media reports that it has ceased manufacturing operations at its Greater Noida plant, Honda Cars India (HCIL) today officially confirmed the same in a press statement. The company release states: “To maintain sustainability of operations by leveraging production and supply chain efficiencies, HCIL has decided to consolidate the manufacturing operations for vehicles… Continue reading Greater Noida plant closure sees 1,300 Honda employees take VRS, 20 relocated to iCAT

Continental bags Hyundai India’s digital instrument cluster order, ramps up capacity

Continental Automotive India has announced that the company has bagged orders to supply digital instrument clusters to Hyundai Motor India for its Venue crossover and Verna sedan. As a result, it has enhanced its production and development capabilities at its manufacturing plant in Bangalore, Karnataka, in order to meet the growing local demand. Part of… Continue reading Continental bags Hyundai India’s digital instrument cluster order, ramps up capacity

FIA develops “100% sustainable” biofuel for Formula 1

Samples of a new sustainable fuel developed by the FIA have been delivered to Formula 1 engine manufacturers for testing, in line with the sport’s goal to be carbon-neutral by 2030. The FIA, as motorsport’s global governing body, has agreed a strategy for F1 to become carbon-neutral from 2021 as part of a wider effort… Continue reading FIA develops “100% sustainable” biofuel for Formula 1

Bridgestone India invests in tyre management services startup Fleeca India

Leading tyre maker Bridgestone India has made a strategic investment in Jaipur-based tyre management services start-up Fleeca India, as part of its strategy to provide latest mobility solutions. Fleeca India provides digital-based business solutions to fleet operators to increase efficiencies of their tyre usage. According to Bridgestone India, the domestic market is fast evolving and… Continue reading Bridgestone India invests in tyre management services startup Fleeca India