Category: Suppliers

Continental and CITC Establish Joint Venture for Production of 48-Volt Battery Systems

New joint venture expected to begin operations in mid-2018 and operate worldwide from China Continental to hold 60 percent of the shares, 40 percent with Chinese automotive supplier CITC, whose subsidiary CALB develops and produces battery cells CEO Dr. Degenhart: “In the fast-growing 48-volt mild hybrid market, Continental will soon be able to offer a… Continue reading Continental and CITC Establish Joint Venture for Production of 48-Volt Battery Systems

Why investing in a fleet management solution pays off – the five most important reasons

Precise data on the location of vehicles and drivers’ driving times is extremely important for the cost-effectiveness of trucking companies. Small and medium-sized companies also perform better with fleet management solutions. Five reasons for using modern telematics. “It doesn’t always have to be a large and costly solution,” says Dr. Lutz Scholten, Head of Tachographs,… Continue reading Why investing in a fleet management solution pays off – the five most important reasons

The age of autonomy requires new thinking on how we manage privacy

We’ve recently concluded a global consumer study on privacy and location data, and the results provide us strong indicators for the things that must change to enable an emerging digital era. We are a location intelligence company. Therefore, it is essential that we persistently seek to better comprehend the complex topics of how location intelligence… Continue reading The age of autonomy requires new thinking on how we manage privacy

News Release – First-Ever All-Electric Jaguar Unveiled at Magna

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. World premiere of the Jaguar I-PACE Magna is only contract manufacturer that can build vehicles across a range of propulsion systems Second Jaguar model that will be built by Magna GRAZ, Austria, March 02, 2018  — Magna’s complete vehicle manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria, hosted… Continue reading News Release – First-Ever All-Electric Jaguar Unveiled at Magna

1 Mar 2018 Driveline GKN’s next-generation electric vehicle driveline now in prototype test phase

Integrated ‘eTwinsterX’ system on test in prototype vehicle at GKN Wintertest New eDrive system is an ‘all in one’ unit with torque vectoring capability and two-speed e-transmission Latest technology incorporates learnings from GKN’s family of pioneering Twinster systems Petrol-powered AWD SUV reengineered as a plug-in hybrid with pure electric drive mode Redditch, UK – 01… Continue reading 1 Mar 2018
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GKN’s next-generation electric vehicle driveline now in prototype test phase

FAURECIA COMPLETES PURCHASE OF HUG ENGINEERING

Faurecia today announced that it had completed the acquisition of 100% of the Swiss company Hug Engineering, a market leader in complete exhaust gas purification systems for high horsepower engines (above 750hp).  These engines are used in applications including marine propulsion, power generation, rail, agricultural and other industries.  This acquisition represents a major step forward… Continue reading FAURECIA COMPLETES PURCHASE OF HUG ENGINEERING

Plastic Omnium is strengthening its position as world leader in front-end modules

On March 1st, 2018, Compagnie Plastic Omnium signed an agreement with the German group Mahle to acquire its 33.33% shareholding in the HBPO joint venture, up to then held by Plastic Omnium, Hella and Mahle-Behr.This acquisition was made at an Enterprise value of € 350 million and will be financed by the group’s own resources.After… Continue reading Plastic Omnium is strengthening its position as world leader in front-end modules

Withdrawal from joint venture: MAHLE plans to sell HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium

HBPO is specialized in the assembly, logistics, development, and design of front-end modules, consisting of bumpers, lighting systems, and cooling components. Assembly of front-end modules is not integral to MAHLE’s core business. MAHLE focuses on the development and production of cooling modules. The cooling modules installed in the front-end module are usually commissioned by the… Continue reading Withdrawal from joint venture: MAHLE plans to sell HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium

28 Feb 2018 Driveline GKN Driveline begins testing revolutionary ‘All Twinster’ plug-in hybrid SUV

Re-engineered ‘technology demonstrator’ SUV features GKN’s unique Twinster torque vectoring on all four wheels Modified Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 has mechanical Twinster on front axle and eTwinsterX at the rear Demonstrator showcases the company’s leadership in eDrive, All-Wheel Drive and systems integration Plug-in hybrid has ‘sailing’ capability to lower CO2 emissions and also features a pure… Continue reading 28 Feb 2018
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GKN Driveline begins testing revolutionary ‘All Twinster’ plug-in hybrid SUV