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BMW Group opens plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

San Luis Potosi/Munich. High-level representatives of the Mexican government and the BMW Group officially opened the company’s new automotive plant in San Luis Potosi in Mexico today. Oliver Zipse, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, stated during the ceremony: “The new plant in San Luis Potosi is an important… Continue reading BMW Group opens plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Our Future is in Motion: Ford Motor Company Reflects on 20 Years in Sustainability with New Goals Ahead

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In 1999, Ford Motor Company published its first Sustainability Report – the first company in the industry to do so. Since then, Ford has spent the last two decades moving toward a more sustainable world. “We are committed to having a positive impact on the planet and the communities where we live and… Continue reading Our Future is in Motion: Ford Motor Company Reflects on 20 Years in Sustainability with New Goals Ahead

Breakthrough for more sustainable rubber production.

Munich. In conjunction with representatives of social institutions, NGOs and the rubber processing industry, the BMW Group established the independent Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) at an inaugural meeting in Singapore in March. The aim is to make the entire rubber value chain verifiably sustainable. The automotive industry is one of the world’s… Continue reading Breakthrough for more sustainable rubber production.

Ford Confirms Start of Consultation on Potential Closure of Bridgend Engine Plant in Support of Business Redesign

Consultation starts concerning the proposed end of engine production and closure of Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales by late 2020 Proposal supports Ford’s redesign strategy to create a more efficient and focused business in Europe, with significant progress already being made Comprehensive plan includes an enhanced employee separation programme, plus measures to help employees… Continue reading Ford Confirms Start of Consultation on Potential Closure of Bridgend Engine Plant in Support of Business Redesign

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

LADA launches Granta Cross on the market

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03.06.19
LADA launches Granta Cross on the market

LADA announces the sales start of the station wagon LADA Granta Cross with improved off-road capability. LADA Granta is made considering specific conditions of operation in Russia. It embodies the attractive design, good capability and comfort price.
Like other cars of the Cross lineup, LADA Granta Cross distinguishes with contrast style decisions and specific chassis settings. The ground clearance of the car makes a record for this family 198 mm (at curb weight of the car). There is on the body a protective body kit made of durable plastic, which not only protects the enamel from damage on light off-road, but also forms rapid and powerful silhouette of the car. Tires of increased size (195/55R15) with alloy wheels of original design add a brutality and confidence to the appearance. A contrast design is used in interior: there are color (gray or orange) inserts on the seats and door linings.
LADA Granta Cross is a car focused on active lifestyle and tourism, therefore 6 original trim levels with a rich set of equipment have been specially created for it. Thus, in the starting version the LADA Granta Cross is equipped with a climate system that automatically maintains comfortable atmosphere in the cabin. In addition, all LADA Granta Cross have a full package of sound insulation, including soft wing covers in the wheel arches made of special material that is water-resistant and effectively absorbs “sandblasting” and gravel impacts.
LADA Granta Cross is the most affordable car among other Cross-versions of LADA. The price of the basic trim level Classic starts with 554 900 rubles. This car is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine making 87 HP and MT. In addition to the climate system, it also features sunscreen tinted glass, electric and heated exterior mirrors, driver`s airbag, multimedia ready.
LADA Granta Cross in the trim level Comfort offers a choice of 3 variants of engine and transmission layout. The price of the car with the power unit 1.6l 87hp and MT makes from 577 900 rubles, the version with 106-hp engine and MT is estimated at 592 900 rubles, and the price of LADA Granta Cross with 106 HP engine and AMT starts from 617 900 rubles. The comfort package includes front seat heating, audio system with 4 speakers, front passenger airbag, seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiter, folding ignition key with central locking control panel and standard alarm system.
LADA Granta Cross in the top trim level Luxe can be purchased at 618 900 rubles (106 HP engine with MT) or from 643 900 rubles (106 HP engine with AMT). The list of standard equipment includes fog lights, heated windscreen, cruise control with speed limiter, parking sensors, rain and light sensors, rear power windows.
The LADA Granta Cross will go on sale in Russia on June, 12, 2019. Detail information about prices and trim levels is on the website www.lada.ru.
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The New Renault KOLEOS: greater style and comfort for Groupe Renault’s large SUV

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Toyota and Subaru Agree to Jointly DevelopBEV-dedicated Platform and BEV SUV

June 6, 2019

Toyota and Subaru Agree to Jointly Develop
BEV-dedicated Platform and BEV SUV

Toyota Motor Corporation
Subaru Corporation

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Bringing together their cultivated technologies, the two companies will jointly develop a BEV-dedicated platform (for midsize and large passenger vehicles).

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The two companies will apply Subaru’s all-wheel-drive technologies and Toyota’s vehicle electrification technologies.

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Based on the to-be-developed BEV-dedicated platform, the two companies will jointly develop a C-segment-class SUV for sale under each company’s own brand.

Tokyo, Japan, June 6, 2019— Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Subaru Corporation (Subaru) disclosed today that they have agreed to jointly develop a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for midsize and large passenger vehicles and to jointly develop a C-segment-class BEV SUV model for sale under each company’s own brand. By combining their respective strengths, such as the all-wheel-drive technologies that Subaru has cultivated over many years and the vehicle electrification technologies that Toyota is employing to bring together other companies that share its aspirations, the two companies intend to take up the challenge of creating attractive products with appeal that only BEVs can offer.

Ever since concluding an agreement on business collaboration in 2005, Toyota and Subaru have been deepening their cooperation in various fields, including development, production, and sales. Examples include efforts that led to the start of sales of the jointly developed rear-wheel-drive Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ in 2012 and the start of sales of Subaru’s Crosstrek Hybrid original plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in the United States, to which was applied knowledge related to Toyota’s HEV technologies.

The automotive industry is in the midst of a once-in-a-century period of profound transformation. Starting with responses to the new CASE domains of car connectivity, autonomous or assisted driving, new mobility or car-sharing, and electrified powertrains and components, both Subaru and Toyota are required to conduct technological development with a sense of speed across a broader-than-ever spectrum of initiatives. Building on their collaborative ties thus far deepened, the agreement announced today represents a new area of collaboration that especially focuses on the urgent need to respond to CASE’s “E” domain, or electrified powertrains and components.

In addressing vehicle electrification, due to significant variation in the energy situations of each country or region and in government policies, as well as due to resulting differences in environmental regulations, in the stages of infrastructure preparation, and in market needs for electrified vehicles, efficient and speedy development of appropriate products is a must. Furthermore, the commercialization of BEVs requires the use of large-capacity batteries, and, along with the popularization of BEVs, demands of a new dimension will be placed on battery supply. In addition, stemming from differences in how cars will be used due to maximum cruising ranges and the state of infrastructure construction, sales methods with a new approach will also be needed. These and other issues present a growing number of challenges related to costs, supply, and ways of selling.

To respond with a sense of speed to the diversifying needs of these markets and to multiple challenges, both Subaru and Toyota believe that it is necessary to pursue a business model that goes beyond convention, crossing over industrial boundaries together with various types of other entities that share their aspirations. As a first step in this direction, while accelerating productization by bringing together technologies that represent each company’s strengths and cooperating where possible, the two companies will jointly develop a BEV-dedicated platform. The platform will be developed in a way that will make it broadly applicable to multiple vehicle types, including C-segment-class and D-segment-class sedans and SUVs, as well as to efficient development of derivative vehicle models.

Note from Subaru:
Following this agreement with Toyota, Subaru will now shift its existing BEV development resources to this new joint project.
Within this new framework, Subaru will continue its efforts to create an attractive BEV SUV for our customers, while improving efficiencies in terms of engineering, development, purchasing, and other areas through the new joint project.

Image: A BEV-dedicated platform Toyota and Subaru will jointly develop

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ASI President John Cross Named AGMA Chairman

John Cross, President, ASI Drives and Chairman, American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA)

An AGMA board member since 2013, Cross assumed the role of chair in April, 2019.

MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA, USA, 6-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ASI Drives, a leading manufacturer of custom engineered gear drives since 1985, has announced that its President, John Cross, has been named chairman of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA).

An AGMA board member since 2013, Cross assumed the role of chair in April. He will hold that position for a two-year term.

The AGMA, which celebrated its centennial in 2016, is active in standards development of gears and power transmission products, offers a range of in-person and online courses, and hosts events, expositions and trade missions. Many of these activities drive the development of new technology to further the role that manufactured gears play in the ever-expanding industrial sector.

AGMA member companies currently number more than 470. They include gear manufacturers from the United States, Mexico, and Canada, as well as gearing interests from more than 30 countries around the world.

“ASI is honored to have John playing such a key role in a group as important as the AGMA,” said ASI CEO Doug Fastuca. “His work on the board has already done a great deal to benefit the industry as a whole, and as chairman he is in a position to really drive change and improvement among its membership and the industry as a whole.”

For his part, Cross says this marks the culmination of his more than 20-year involvement with AGMA.

“I have used AGMA standards since I began my career in 1985,” Cross said. “I began my association with AGMA in 1997 when I started working at ASI Drives, who is a 30-year AGMA member.

“Since I joined the board in 2013 I’ve been fortunate to have developed deep, lasting relationships with many high-level business leaders across various industries. Being the Chair of AGMA‘s Board of Directors affords me the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with industry leaders throughout the world about their strategic and business plans. Learning from their experience and knowledge allows me to better address the needs of the association and its members, as well as ASI and our customers.”

About ASI
Founded in 1985, ASI Drives is a U.S. manufacturer of custom engineered gear drive solutions to the global medical mobility, floor care, material handling, warehouse automation, and robotics industries. ASI’s relentless focus on innovation in engineering and manufacturing has led to the creation of numerous industry-leading products and solutions, as well as compact and efficient gear drives, brushless motor technology, advanced gear processing, lubrications and now, an AGV. ASI is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Learn more about ASI Drives at asidrives.com.

About AGMA
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) is a voluntary association of companies, consultants, and academicians with a direct interest in the design, manufacture, and application of gears, couplings and related power transmission components and equipment. Founded in 1916, AGMA is a member- and market-driven organization, conducting programs and providing services to the gear industry and its customers.

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Curt Edwards
ASI Drives
1-215-661-1002
Cedwards@asidrives.com

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