BorgWarner has been selected to supply its high-voltage eFan system to a global commercial vehicle OEM for use in both the European and North American markets. Start of production is slated for Q4 2025 with initial volumes over 3,000, rising to nearly 74,000 units by 2031 between North America and Europe. This marks the first… Continue reading BorgWarner bags eFan business for battery electric truck from global OEM
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Bosch targets sales of over 80 billion euros by 2029, bets big on software and SDVs
More than ever, innovations in the automotive sphere are coming about through bits and bytes. Technology and component major Bosch is responding to this trend toward software-based automotive engineering by realigning its automotive-supply business. Within Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch Mobility will in the future be managed as a business sector with responsibility for its own… Continue reading Bosch targets sales of over 80 billion euros by 2029, bets big on software and SDVs
Autoliv showcases integrated vehicle cockpit at Auto Shanghai
Automotive safety systems major Autoliv presented a number of new safety solutions at the Shanghai Automobile Industry Exhibition 2023 held last month. They include an integrated cockpit, a zero-gravity seat, and the Star steering wheel and are designed to provide safety, comfort, and an improved driving experience. According to Autoliv, its stall saw over 35,000… Continue reading Autoliv showcases integrated vehicle cockpit at Auto Shanghai
Skoda produces 500,000 battery systems for VW Group vehicles
Skoda Auto has manufactured 500,000 battery systems at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The advanced MEB (Modular Electrification Toolkit) battery systems are important components fitted in MEB vehicles and models with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain across Volkswagen Group brands. Since September 2019, high-voltage traction batteries for models with plug-in hybrid drive have been produced at… Continue reading Skoda produces 500,000 battery systems for VW Group vehicles
Skoda produces 500,000 battery systems for VW Group vehicles
Skoda Auto has manufactured 500,000 battery systems at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The advanced MEB (Modular Electrification Toolkit) battery systems are important components fitted in MEB vehicles and models with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain across Volkswagen Group brands. Since September 2019, high-voltage traction batteries for models with plug-in hybrid drive have been produced at… Continue reading Skoda produces 500,000 battery systems for VW Group vehicles
TVS NTorq crosses 1.45 million sales since launch, records best-ever fiscal sales in FY2023
TVS Motor Co, which sold a total of 12,45,993 scooters in FY2023 and recorded 44% year-on-year growth, also saw its scooter market share expand to 24% from 21% in FY2022. The key drivers of this growth are its flagship Jupiter and the NTorq, which together contribute the bulk of its scooter sales. In FY2023, total… Continue reading TVS NTorq crosses 1.45 million sales since launch, records best-ever fiscal sales in FY2023
Rane Madras sees a turnaround with consolidated PAT of Rs 9.5 crore in Q4FY23
Rane Madras, a manufacturer of steering and suspension products and light metal casting components, has reported consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 9.5 crore, compared with a net loss of Rs 2.5 crore in the year-ago period. The company reported consolidated revenues of Rs 630.1 crore in Q4FY23 compared to Rs 510.3 crore in… Continue reading Rane Madras sees a turnaround with consolidated PAT of Rs 9.5 crore in Q4FY23
GM’s new Hummer Omega Edition designed to be out of this world starting at $140,000
General Motors is offering a limited edition 2024 GMC Hummer electric pickup and SUV — called the Omega Edition — that it says will send demand into orbit. The price tag is certainly out of this world. The Omega Edition pickup starts at $149,995 for a 24-module battery and the SUV, with a 20-module battery, will… Continue reading GM’s new Hummer Omega Edition designed to be out of this world starting at $140,000
Safety advocates push feds, automakers to do more to prevent hot car deaths
In a matter of hours, Laura Beck’s life changed forever. In June, she lost her son and husband in a manner that almost defies understanding. Her son, Anderson, died of heatstroke after being left in a vehicle, and her husband, Aaron, took his own life in response. Aaron didn’t realize until getting a frantic call… Continue reading Safety advocates push feds, automakers to do more to prevent hot car deaths
UAW isn’t ready to endorse Biden for another term yet, UAW president says. Here’s why
The UAW isn’t ready to make an endorsement in the 2024 presidential election in what appears to be an effort to push for commitments from the Biden administration on concerns about electric vehicles and other issues, according to a letter this week from union President Shawn Fain. The letter to members, dated Tuesday, noted that… Continue reading UAW isn’t ready to endorse Biden for another term yet, UAW president says. Here’s why