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Auto parts supplier: This is how Schaeffler wants to avoid short-time work

Schaeffler “Aggressive measures” should not exist at the supplier for the time being. (Photo: AP) Munich The supplier shaken by the car crisis Schaeffler wants to avoid short-time working and layoffs with punctual plant holidays. “It starts with a few closing days,” said CEO Klaus Rosenfeld on Tuesday in a conference call to explain the… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: This is how Schaeffler wants to avoid short-time work

Crisis of the German automotive industry: Schaeffler, Bosch, Aumann – German automotive suppliers in need

picture alliance / dpa Cylindrical roller bearings from Schaeffler: Not only Schaeffler is suffering from the radical change in the automotive industry. Bosch, Leoni, Conti, Aumann, Infineon and BASF are also preparing for difficult times Trade war, weak demand, farewell to internal combustion engine: The German auto industry is in its most difficult phase for… Continue reading Crisis of the German automotive industry: Schaeffler, Bosch, Aumann – German automotive suppliers in need

Automotive: the Bosch workforce under pressure

Bosch will not escape the bitter potion. The current, more violent reversal of the global automotive market, coupled with the drop in diesel sales, puts the German automotive giant under pressure, he who still signed the best results in his history two years ago. “Of course, we must react to the decline in demand,” enthused… Continue reading Automotive: the Bosch workforce under pressure

Schaeffler presents interim report for the first half of 2019

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RoboSense partners with ControlWorks to provide Smart LiDAR sensor system to Korean automotive industry – Green Car Congress

RoboSense, a supplier of LiDAR perception systems for autonomous driving, and ControlWorks, a provider of automotive electronics systems in Korea, will partner to provide RoboSense‘s Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems to Korean OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, etc. ControlWorks will provide localized sales channels, product services and technical support for the Korean market. Targeted to Level 3+… Continue reading RoboSense partners with ControlWorks to provide Smart LiDAR sensor system to Korean automotive industry – Green Car Congress

Press: ZF Posts Half-Year Financial Results; Reacts to Difficult Market Environment

ZF generated sales of approximately €18.4 billion in the first half of 2019 Adjusted EBIT stands at some €650 million Measures have been taken to improve results Investments focus on strategic technology areas of autonomous driving and electromobility Friedrichshafen, Germany. In the first six months of this year, ZF Friedrichshafen AG generated sales of approximately… Continue reading Press: ZF Posts Half-Year Financial Results; Reacts to Difficult Market Environment

BP and Didi Chuxing to develop a network of EV charging hubs across China through new joint venture

LONDON, 2-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BP have agreed to form a new joint venture to build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in China with Didi Chuxing, the world’s largest market for electric vehicles. Both companies plans to develop a network of EV charging hubs across China.

Didi is the world leader in multi-modal transportation platform. The company offers full range of app-based options, including ride-hailing, automobile solutions sharing, and other services. Currently, DiDi provides ride-hailing services in Brazil under the 99 brand, operates DiDi-branded mobility services in Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Australia, and provides taxi-hailing service in Japan through a joint venture. Approximately 550 million users and around 600,000 EVs are running on its platform in China. DiDi is committed to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges with smart transportation innovations.

BP operates its fuels retailing and convenience business in 18 countries globally. BP has over 18,700 retail sites and with rapidly-growing presence in China.

The joint venture will provide EV charging services to DiDi’s drivers and the public with the development of standalone, high-quality and reliable charging hubs. The partners also plans to expand the partnership into loyalty and convenience offerings and other fleet services in the near future.

“As the world’s largest EV market, China offers extraordinary opportunities to develop innovative new businesses at scale and we see this as the perfect partnership for such a fast-evolving environment. The lessons we learn here will help us further expand BP’s advanced mobility business worldwide, helping drive the energy transition and develop solutions for a low carbon world.”

“Combining BP’s global retail capability, EV charging expertise and experience with DiDi’s unrivalled mobility service platform, our partnership will aggregate demand and provide high-quality, fast, reliable and safe charging for DiDi drivers and the public in China. DiDi is already converting to electric vehicles and has a very large user base, so we expect to drive high utilisation of charging assets from Day One,” commented Tufan Erginbilgic, BP’s Downstream chief executive.

“We look forward to combining our strengths to create a robust EV charging network for China, promote the growth of the new energy automotive industry, and provide better experience for car owners across the country,” commented Cheng Wei, Chairman and CEO of DiDi.

The venture aims to expand rapidly, with an ambition to quickly become the leading EV charging provider in China. The companies already opened a pilot site in Guangzhou in the Guangdong province that has ten fast-charging units, ranging from 60-120kW. The site will join the joint venture once live.

China has around 50% of the world’s battery electric vehicles today, it is the world’s largest and fastest-developing EV market. Around 80% of EV charging in China is expected to be done at destination, forecourt and fleet hub charge points by 2030.

BP started the roll out of ultra-fast chargers at sites in the UK following the acquisition in 2018 of BP Chargemaster, the UK’s leading electric vehicle charging company. The company also invested in StoreDot, an innovative fast-charging battery technology firm. BP is committed to be the leader in providing fuel for both conventional and electric vehicles in its businesses worldwide.

In January 2019, BP invested in leading integrated hardware and software solutions provider for electric vehicle (EV) charging in China, PowerShare. PowerShare offers an online platform connecting EV drivers, charge point operators and power suppliers. In July 2018, BP invested $10 million in the NIO Capital US Dollar Fund to support the fund’s work exploring opportunities in China’s new energy vehicle ecosystem.

“China offers tremendous growth opportunities for BP. Partnering with DiDi enables BP to actively contribute to China’s fast-growing EV charging market with differentiated offers, and also to further expand our business footprint in the country,” said Xiaoping Yang, BP China chairman and president.

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BP press office, China: +86 (0)10 6589 3878, bpchinapress@bp.com
BP press office, London: +44 (0)20 7496 4076, bppress@bp.com

SOURCE: BP p.l.c.

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Magna signs EV manufacturing JV with China’s BAIC Group

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Delphi Technologies reports second quarter 2019 financial results, updates full year outlook

LONDON, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Delphi Technologies PLC (NYSE: DLPH) (“Delphi Technologies” or the “Company”), a global leader in vehicle propulsion systems, today reported second quarter 2019 U.S. GAAP earnings of $0.31 per diluted share compared to $0.97 per diluted share for the prior year period. Excluding special items, second quarter earnings totaled $0.58 per diluted… Continue reading Delphi Technologies reports second quarter 2019 financial results, updates full year outlook

08/01/2019MAHLE is making engine components intelligent

MAHLE is making engine components intelligent

Stuttgart/Germany, August 01, 2019 – Intelligent engine components are not just a valuable tool for engine developers but could in the future be used as “early warning systems” in engines for monitoring operating conditions and ensuring a long service life. Intelligent bearings from MAHLE keep track of operating conditions in real time, providing an accurate view of the temperature in the bearing. The same measurement method forms the basis for an innovative piston monitoring concept, in which measurement data is transmitted wirelessly and the energy consumption of the sensors covered by the motion of the piston via “energy harvesting.”

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Press release [PDF; 279 KB]Press picture [JPG; 13 MB] Intelligent engine components from MAHLE monitor operating conditions in real timeApplication as a development tool enables the precise design of cooling and engine componentsWhen used as a development tool, intelligent engine components from MAHLE facilitate the precise analysis of temperature and pressure conditions for moving components, such as pistons, valves, or bearings. The necessary lubricating oil supply and cooling of engine components can thereby be designed for specific operating points so that no damage results from excessively high temperatures or inadequate lubrication, while allowing the amount of cooling or lubricating oil to be set as low as possible. This avoids any unnecessary friction losses and increases the engine’s efficiency.
By measuring the relevant temperatures and pressures in situ—for example, in the bearing gap of the bearing or in the cooling gallery of the piston—not only can the operating limits of the components be determined more precisely under real conditions, but the engine can be adjusted and calibrated to operate reliably much closer to its limits without any increase in risk. As a result, previously untapped potential can be used to improve thermodynamic and mechanical efficiency.
To prevent damage to the engine from external influences, such as fuel quality or intake air temperature, an increased safety factor must be maintained in the current design without intelligent sensors. By contrast, a piston with sensors would not only permit higher ongoing utilization, but also prevent a transient overload of the piston in the warm-up phase.
Intelligent engine components from MAHLE are currently used as development tools during engine development. After the successful transfer to large-scale production, use in massproduction engines is also under consideration—on the one hand to exploit the component limits in any engine, and on the other, to enable an emerging damage scenario to be recognized early on and a prompt response triggered.
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 over 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