Continental Brings 3D Display on the Road

Production launch of 3D display without special glasses for HMC Genesis GV80 3D technology relies on Continental interior camera to detect driver’s line of sight High Performance Computer: Cross Domain Hub removes boundaries among different screens in the vehicle Next generation of 3D displays already in development Babenhausen, Germany, March 16, 2020. Technology company Continental… Continue reading Continental Brings 3D Display on the Road

German industry pays cash for dependence on China

A prisoner of the Middle Kingdom: the automobile, the leading German industry, now depends more on the decisions taken in Beijing than in Berlin. Production, supplies and outlets are suspended to control the epidemic and the reopening of factories in China. China is first of all Germany’s leading supplier, with 109.7 billion euros in exports… Continue reading German industry pays cash for dependence on China

DENSO forms task forces, tightens visitor policy and provides employee guidelines in response to COVID-19

Southfield, Mich. (March 13, 2020) – As the coronavirus outbreak spreads, DENSO continues to monitor the situation to evaluate and respond to its potential health and business impacts. The company is taking countermeasures to ensure the safety of its employees, and their families and communities, while also ensuring it meets customer demand. Below are more… Continue reading DENSO forms task forces, tightens visitor policy and provides employee guidelines in response to COVID-19

Press: More Space In Cockpits of Smaller Vehicles: ZF Launches Industry First Front Electric Park Brake

ZF launches first Front Electric Park Brake (EPB) technology Front Electric Park Brake is ideal for smaller vehicles and provides enhanced safety and comfort Friedrichshafen. ZF has launched an industry first Front Electric Park Brake, extending the range of Electric Park Brake (EPB) systems to a wider range of vehicles. With this solution, car manufacturers… Continue reading Press: More Space In Cockpits of Smaller Vehicles: ZF Launches Industry First Front Electric Park Brake

Edited Transcript of LNR.TO earnings conference call or presentation 11-Mar-20 9:00pm GMT

Q4 2019 Linamar Corp Earnings Call GUELPH Mar 12, 2020 (Thomson StreetEvents) — Edited Transcript of Linamar Corp earnings conference call or presentation Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 9:00:00pm GMT TEXT version of Transcript ================================================================================ Corporate Participants ================================================================================ * Dale Schneider Linamar Corporation – CFO * Jim Jarrell Linamar Corporation – President & COO *… Continue reading Edited Transcript of LNR.TO earnings conference call or presentation 11-Mar-20 9:00pm GMT

Vitesco Technologies Wins Major Order from European Vehicle Manufacturer

First high-volume production start of electrically heated catalytic converter worldwide is part of Vitesco Technologies’ electrification strategy Production start for multi-million contract relating to electrified vans planned for late 2022 Innovative electric catalytic converter aimed at ensuring vehicles comply with planned stringent Euro 7 standard Regensburg, March 12, 2020. Vitesco Technologies, a leading supplier in… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies Wins Major Order from European Vehicle Manufacturer

BASF aims to cut cost of gasoline catalysts with switch from palladium to platinum – Automotive News Europe

LONDON — The auto industry took a step nearer to curbing its dependence on palladium after BASF developed a new technology for gasoline cars that substitutes some of the metal with cheaper platinum. The technology, funded by two South African platinum miners, has been tested and does not compromise emissions standards, BASF said Tuesday.  … Continue reading BASF aims to cut cost of gasoline catalysts with switch from palladium to platinum – Automotive News Europe

Press: The Starting Signal Has Been Sounded for ZF and Wolong Electric’s Joint Venture

Production of electric motors and electric components for the automotive market and for use in ZF driveline systems The Wolong ZF Automotive E Motors Co Ltd. joint venture reinforces ZF’s and Wolong’s position on the Chinese and international markets for electromobility drive solutions Friedrichshafen / Shenyang. ZF Friedrichshafen AG and the Wolong Electric Group Co.,… Continue reading Press: The Starting Signal Has Been Sounded for ZF and Wolong Electric’s Joint Venture

Marelli plans new headquarters in Southfield, moving from Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills

CLOSE Less than a year after Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sold its Magneti Marelli components business, the new iteration of the supplier is planning to open a North American headquarters for 500 employees in Southfield in the old Federal-Mogul building. Marelli, the new name for the supplier, plans to consolidate its operations — currently two facilities in… Continue reading Marelli plans new headquarters in Southfield, moving from Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills

TomTom, Toyota Research Institute – Advanced Development, Inc. and DENSO Collaborate on Advanced Mapmaking for Automated Driving

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 10 March 2020 – TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, Toyota Research Institute – Advanced Development, Inc. (TRI-AD) and DENSO, today announced a successful proof of concept demonstrating a fast high definition (HD) map-building method for roads, essential for safer autonomous driving. This was achieved with TRI-AD test vehicles equipped with DENSO sensors,… Continue reading TomTom, Toyota Research Institute – Advanced Development, Inc. and DENSO Collaborate on Advanced Mapmaking for Automated Driving