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Self-driving delivery van startup Gatik AI comes out of stealth with Walmart partnership

Gatik AI, an autonomous vehicle startup that came out of stealth Thursday with $4.5 million in funding and Walmart as a customer, is aiming for the sweet middle spot in the world of logistics. The company, which operates out of Palo Alto and Toronto, isn’t deploying autonomous delivery bots built for sidewalks, nor is it… Continue reading Self-driving delivery van startup Gatik AI comes out of stealth with Walmart partnership

Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 Priced From €49,940 In Germany

Deliveries of the plug-in hybrid Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 will start in Spring 2020, with all-electric range of 52 km (32 miles) WLTP. Opel announced that its new plug-in hybrid (Grandland X Hybrid4 / Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 in UK) will start from €49,940 (RRP including VAT in Germany) / $56,050. The leasing option is from… Continue reading Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 Priced From €49,940 In Germany

BMW Group opens plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

San Luis Potosi/Munich. High-level representatives of the Mexican government and the BMW Group officially opened the company’s new automotive plant in San Luis Potosi in Mexico today. Oliver Zipse, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, stated during the ceremony: “The new plant in San Luis Potosi is an important… Continue reading BMW Group opens plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Failed FCA-Renault deal exposes limits of French industrial intervention

* Fiat walked away from Renault deal over French politics * France has long list of state-steered unhappy deals * Government nonetheless shows no sign of relenting By Leigh Thomas PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler’s abrupt withdrawal of its merger offer for Renault lays bare the limits of the French government’s interventionist industrial… Continue reading Failed FCA-Renault deal exposes limits of French industrial intervention

Exclusive: India plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber, Ola to go electric – documents

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola to convert 40% of their fleet of cars to electric by April 2026, according to a source and records of government meetings to discuss new rules for clean mobility. A screen displays the company logo for Uber Technologies Inc. on the… Continue reading Exclusive: India plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber, Ola to go electric – documents

Our Future is in Motion: Ford Motor Company Reflects on 20 Years in Sustainability with New Goals Ahead

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In 1999, Ford Motor Company published its first Sustainability Report – the first company in the industry to do so. Since then, Ford has spent the last two decades moving toward a more sustainable world. “We are committed to having a positive impact on the planet and the communities where we live and… Continue reading Our Future is in Motion: Ford Motor Company Reflects on 20 Years in Sustainability with New Goals Ahead

Ford Confirms Start of Consultation on Potential Closure of Bridgend Engine Plant in Support of Business Redesign

Consultation starts concerning the proposed end of engine production and closure of Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales by late 2020 Proposal supports Ford’s redesign strategy to create a more efficient and focused business in Europe, with significant progress already being made Comprehensive plan includes an enhanced employee separation programme, plus measures to help employees… Continue reading Ford Confirms Start of Consultation on Potential Closure of Bridgend Engine Plant in Support of Business Redesign

06/06/2019MAHLE power electronics move electric vehicles

MAHLE power electronics move electric vehicles

Stuttgart/Germany, June 06, 2019 – MAHLE is unrivaled when it comes to components for power electronics in electric cars. During AC charging, the power flows through a MAHLE noise filter and a MAHLE onboard charger toward the battery. A MAHLE DC/DC converter supplies the 12-volt unit with power, and a MAHLE inverter ensures precise control of the traction motor and processes the energy obtained during the recuperation process.

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Press release [PDF; 153 KB]Press picture [JPG; 4312 KB] With its power electronics, traction motors, and charging infrastructure solutions, MAHLE offers a broad range of products for e-mobilityPower electronics from MAHLE stand out thanks to their robust design and high power density“Part of our dual strategy is the continuous expansion of our already broad product portfolio in the area of power electronics. Robustness and a high power density are central to our development activities,” says Dr. Jörg Stratmann, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of MAHLE.
Power electronics are at the heart of modern electric vehicles. Noise filters are crucial for compliance with the strict rules on minimizing electrical interference. With minimal power loss, MAHLE noise filters cover a frequency band of 150 kilohertz to 300 megahertz with a voltage of 400 volts and are extremely robust and compact. They also identify the type of charging current and verify the quality of the ground connection.
Onboard chargers adjust the charging parameters during AC charging to match the requirements of the battery management system, speeding up the charging process while also saving power. However, the direct current required to charge the traction battery can usually only be found at DC charging stations on freeways. In contrast, urban charging stations or local household connections supply alternating current, which the onboard charger generates by means of rectifying and conversion. MAHLE’s onboard chargers have a particularly high power density and are protected against under- and overvoltage, overcurrent, and overheating from both a software and a hardware perspective.
Batteries in electric cars deliver a voltage level of well over 12 volts. Like the alternator in a vehicle with a combustion engine, the DC/DC converter provides a constant voltage and supplies power to consumers such as the air conditioning system, power steering, lighting, or the infotainment system. DC/DC converters from MAHLE separate the high- and low-voltage electrical systems safely and reliably. They are flexible in terms of installation space and design, and are also protected against under- and overvoltage, overcurrent, and overheating.
In modern electric cars, brushless electric motors are used. The rotating field needed to operate these motors has to be generated electronically. The inverter generates this rotating field and controls the electric motor depending on the position of the accelerator. If the motor acts as an alternator during the recuperation process, the inverter will rectify the generated AC voltage, which is then stored in the traction battery and can be made available again. MAHLE inverters are modular and scalable, cover a voltage range from 400 to 800 volts, and are compatible with all common types of traction motor.
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 more than 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

UPDATE 1-France engaged constructively in failed FCA-Renault talks -Le Maire

(Adds detail, background) PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) – France’s finance minister said on Thursday following the collapse of merger talks between Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and Renault that the government had engaged constructively but failed to win the support of Renault’s Japanese partner, Nissan. “An agreement had been reached on three of the four conditions. What… Continue reading UPDATE 1-France engaged constructively in failed FCA-Renault talks -Le Maire

ASI President John Cross Named AGMA Chairman

John Cross, President, ASI Drives and Chairman, American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA)

An AGMA board member since 2013, Cross assumed the role of chair in April, 2019.

MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA, USA, 6-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ASI Drives, a leading manufacturer of custom engineered gear drives since 1985, has announced that its President, John Cross, has been named chairman of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA).

An AGMA board member since 2013, Cross assumed the role of chair in April. He will hold that position for a two-year term.

The AGMA, which celebrated its centennial in 2016, is active in standards development of gears and power transmission products, offers a range of in-person and online courses, and hosts events, expositions and trade missions. Many of these activities drive the development of new technology to further the role that manufactured gears play in the ever-expanding industrial sector.

AGMA member companies currently number more than 470. They include gear manufacturers from the United States, Mexico, and Canada, as well as gearing interests from more than 30 countries around the world.

“ASI is honored to have John playing such a key role in a group as important as the AGMA,” said ASI CEO Doug Fastuca. “His work on the board has already done a great deal to benefit the industry as a whole, and as chairman he is in a position to really drive change and improvement among its membership and the industry as a whole.”

For his part, Cross says this marks the culmination of his more than 20-year involvement with AGMA.

“I have used AGMA standards since I began my career in 1985,” Cross said. “I began my association with AGMA in 1997 when I started working at ASI Drives, who is a 30-year AGMA member.

“Since I joined the board in 2013 I’ve been fortunate to have developed deep, lasting relationships with many high-level business leaders across various industries. Being the Chair of AGMA‘s Board of Directors affords me the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with industry leaders throughout the world about their strategic and business plans. Learning from their experience and knowledge allows me to better address the needs of the association and its members, as well as ASI and our customers.”

About ASI
Founded in 1985, ASI Drives is a U.S. manufacturer of custom engineered gear drive solutions to the global medical mobility, floor care, material handling, warehouse automation, and robotics industries. ASI’s relentless focus on innovation in engineering and manufacturing has led to the creation of numerous industry-leading products and solutions, as well as compact and efficient gear drives, brushless motor technology, advanced gear processing, lubrications and now, an AGV. ASI is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Learn more about ASI Drives at asidrives.com.

About AGMA
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) is a voluntary association of companies, consultants, and academicians with a direct interest in the design, manufacture, and application of gears, couplings and related power transmission components and equipment. Founded in 1916, AGMA is a member- and market-driven organization, conducting programs and providing services to the gear industry and its customers.

Media contacts:

Curt Edwards
ASI Drives
1-215-661-1002
Cedwards@asidrives.com

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