22 Jan 2018 Driveline Major programme wins power GKN to £2bn eDrive order book

Significant contract wins strengthen GKN’s leadership position in eDrive Sales forecast to grow from £33 million in 2017 to £500 million by 2022 Company introducing next-generation electric driveline technologies and rapidly bringing full systems capability to the market R&D spend in 2017 totals £36 million making £123 million over the past six years and securing… Continue reading 22 Jan 2018
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Major programme wins power GKN to £2bn eDrive order book

48V all-electric prototype systems

Valeo’s new low-voltage (48V) all-electric prototype has make its world début at CES 2018. As countries and major cites become more and more intent on reducing CO2 emissions, this system offers a new angle on the future shape of urban mobility. The 48V all-electric tech demo was developed in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.… Continue reading 48V all-electric prototype systems

DENSO Undertakes Demonstration Project to Advance Manufacturing Industry in Thailand, Trains System Integrators on Lean Automation and Connectivity

KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation today announced that it will undertake a demonstration project aimed at training system integrators who can handle production and failure analysis  equipment in Thailand by using a showcase production line for next-generation lean automation. The project was consigned by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to train lean automation system… Continue reading DENSO Undertakes Demonstration Project to Advance Manufacturing Industry in Thailand, Trains System Integrators on Lean Automation and Connectivity

News Release – Magna Debuts Active Air Dam on 2019 Ram Pickup

Industry-first high-volume active air dam Redirects airflow to reduce drag and improve fuel economy Smart actuators deploy the system automatically DETROIT, MI, Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Magna showed its growing range of active aerodynamic systems at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with an active air dam launching on the 2019 Ram… Continue reading News Release – Magna Debuts Active Air Dam on 2019 Ram Pickup

Magneti Marelli to showcase its latest technology and innovation in electronics, lighting and autonomous vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Magneti Marelli to showcase its latest technology and innovation in electronics, lighting and autonomous vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit ·       Integrated sensors, cameras, radar and LiDAR in headlamps and tail lamps ·       Live sensor fusion demo available through “ride and drive” experience ·       In-booth networking reception on Industry Preview Days… Continue reading Magneti Marelli to showcase its latest technology and innovation in electronics, lighting and autonomous vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Dana Incorporated Announces Strong Preliminary 2017 Financial Results and Guidance for 2018, Increased Outlook for 2019, $800 Million of Sales Backlog, and Increase to Quarterly Dividend

MAUMEE, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced strong preliminary financial results for 2017 and guidance for 2018.  Preliminary sales and adjusted EBITDA for 2017 are in line with the company’s previous guidance.  The 2018 guidance reflects significant sales, earnings, and cash flow growth.  The increased outlook for 2019 represents a… Continue reading Dana Incorporated Announces Strong Preliminary 2017 Financial Results and Guidance for 2018, Increased Outlook for 2019, $800 Million of Sales Backlog, and Increase to Quarterly Dividend

Bosch technology enables redundancy needed for automated driving

DETROIT – Without redundancy, there is no automated driving. The promise of automated driving requires a mix of technological, societal and regulatory development and cooperation. The technology continues to advance thanks to sensors and software, but also thanks to redundancy. In order to realize fully-automated driving on the path to the accident-free future, redundancy in… Continue reading Bosch technology enables redundancy needed for automated driving

ZF Enables Autonomous Driving for Everyone

ZF is proactive in establishing collaboration with automotive OEMs in China such as Chery by providing the supercomputer ZF ProAI. ZF’s artificial intelligence (AI) controller enables automated driving functions up to level 3 for this collaboration. Drivers will receive support in relief from driving tasks while all traffic participants will benefit from systems designed to… Continue reading ZF Enables Autonomous Driving for Everyone

Press Release – Magna Announces Outlook

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. Continuing to grow sales faster than vehicle production through 2020 Accelerating free cash flow1 in 2018-2020 period AURORA, ON, Jan. 16, 2018 /CNW/ – Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) today announced its financial outlook for 2018 and 2020.  “The pace of change in… Continue reading Press Release – Magna Announces Outlook