VW participates in SeeReal

The Volkswagen Group participates in the AR company SeeReal. SeeReal in Dresden: Holotechnik-von-SeeReal. Source: VW The augmented reality technique will most likely carry its triumphal procession into the car. They use technology to warn about dangers, to project the way onto the street or to entertain the people in the car. Especially in the context… Continue reading VW participates in SeeReal

Auto parts supplier: Continental is examining spin-off of the drive division and subsequent stock market placement

Continental The Group is considering eliminating Powertrain. (Photo: imago images / localpic) Düsseldorf The supplier Continental considering because of the uncertain economy Instead of a partial listing of its powertrain drive division, its complete spin-off with subsequent stock exchange listing. This review is in parallel with the ongoing preparations for a possible placement of the… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: Continental is examining spin-off of the drive division and subsequent stock market placement

Auto parts supplier: Schaeffler sends hundreds of employees in short-time work

Schaeffler logo The supplier suffers from the flagging auto industry. (Photo: AP) Herzogenaurach At the supplier Schaeffler are in the face of Lull in the car industry Hundreds of employees have gone into short-time work. At the beginning of September about 250 of about 500 employees in special machine construction at the Frauenaurach (Erlangen) location… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: Schaeffler sends hundreds of employees in short-time work

DENSO to showcase new technology at IAA 2019, featuring hardware and software solutions to accelerate future mobility

DENSO Corporation, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, will be showcasing new mobility solutions at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany, Frankfurt Messe, Hall 9, from the 10th to the 22nd of September 2019. Shaping the future of mobility At the show DENSO will feature some of its latest developments in automotive technology as… Continue reading DENSO to showcase new technology at IAA 2019, featuring hardware and software solutions to accelerate future mobility

Mahle presents flexibly applicable modular PHEV drive – www.electrive.com

Mahle has developed a new, fully integrated and modular plug-in hybrid drive for vehicles from the B-segment to large SUVs from the J-segment. The core is a “bimodal hybrid arrangement” that allows both parallel and serial operation. The engineers wanted to combine the advantages of a serial and parallel hybrid for the Mahle Modular Hybrid… Continue reading Mahle presents flexibly applicable modular PHEV drive – www.electrive.com

Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai

SHANGHAI — Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing startup, will bring driverless taxis to Shanghai, the company announced Friday, with service to begin as soon as within the year. “Didi has the potential to become the first business to realize large-scale robotaxi service in China,” Zhang Bo, Didi’s chief technology officer, said at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in… Continue reading Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai

Mahle develops new hybrid powertrain to achieve future emissions targets – Autocar Professional

Mahle has developed a new, fully integrated and modular hybrid drive that can be tailored to suit a wide range of vehicle applications. The Mahle Modular Hybrid Powertrain (MMHP) is a fully integrated, plug-in hybrid drive that incorporates a highly efficient 2- or 3-cylinder, turbocharged gasoline engine featuring the latest technologies from Mahle.  The performance… Continue reading Mahle develops new hybrid powertrain to achieve future emissions targets – Autocar Professional

MARELLI forms strategic partnerships with Highly Group

“ MARELLI forms strategic partnerships with Highly Group SAITAMA, Japan – August 30, 2019 Leading automotive supplier MARELLI is delighted to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with China-based Shanghai Highly (Group) Co., Ltd. (Highly). Under the terms of the deal, MARELLI has agreed an Equity Transfer Agreement with Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air… Continue reading MARELLI forms strategic partnerships with Highly Group

Groupe PSA: Strategic Partnership Between SEGULA Technologies and Opel Enters Its Operational Phase

RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): The strategic partnership between SEGULA Technologies and Opel is now officially starting. The closing – i.e., the finalisation of the transaction – took place today. The partnership will see the creation of an engineering campus in Russelsheim which, alongside the Opel R&D centre, will secure numerous highly qualified… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Strategic Partnership Between SEGULA Technologies and Opel Enters Its Operational Phase