(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched Tough RuNR air springs, which significantly reduce CO2 emissions by using a new compound of natural rubber and ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM) instead of synthetic rubber. This innovation, to be showcased at the IAA Transportation 2024 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Continental, Dr. Kevin Borck, eco-friendly, Marc Leinemann, sustainability, Tough RuNR Air Springs
(IN BRIEF) ZF Friedrichshafen AG is realigning its structures to enhance competitiveness, focusing on Commercial Vehicle Technology, Chassis Solutions, Industrial Technology, and Aftermarket divisions. The restructuring will consolidate German locations, resulting in a gradual reduction of 11,000 to 14,000 jobs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MCNEX, a Korean automotive technology company specializing in cameras, sensors, and software for vehicles, has been awarded the Cybersecurity Management System Certification by DNV. This certification, based on the ISO/SAE 21434 standard, ensures that MCNEX’s technology meets international … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Awards, DNV, ISO/SAE 21434 Certification, KOREA, MCNEX, Min Dong-wook, Percy Lakdawalla, SECURITY, Vehicle Cybersecurity
(IN BRIEF) Continental is set to significantly expand its spare and wearable parts business at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, focusing on sustainability and advanced driver assistance systems. The company will introduce multi V-belts made from renewable materials and a high-performance tire … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, Continental, Enno Straten, partnership, Product Range, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies has commenced large-scale production of its Battery Management Controller (BMC) in Changchun, China, for a leading Chinese automaker’s new electric vehicle models. This component is crucial for EV safety and efficiency, monitoring key battery parameters and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE emphasizes technological diversity to accelerate decarbonization in the transportation sector. The company showcases its expertise in battery electric drives, hydrogen engines, fuel cells, and renewable fuels, with significant contributions to commercial vehicles globally. At the IAA Transportation … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbH have partnered to promote sustainable urban energy in Stuttgart. The newly inaugurated Stadtwerke Stuttgart headquarters showcases advanced building and energy management systems using Siemens Xcelerator applications. These systems connect buildings and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, building management systems, Carsten Koch, climate neutral targets, digital platform, digital twin technology, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, energy management systems, energy savings, hydrogen production facility, Internet of Things, IoT sensors, lighthouse project, Matthias Rebellius, mobility hub, Peter Drausnigg, renewable energy generation, renewable energy sources, Siemens, Siemens Xcelerator, Simon Pfau, smart building management, Stadtwerke Stuttgart, sustainability goals, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable urban transformation, Thomas Fuhrmann
(IN BRIEF) bp and Castrol have entered into a strategic partnership with Audi for their debut in Formula 1 in 2026. This exclusive collaboration includes the development of FIA-compliant Advanced Sustainable fuels and specialized lubricants for Audi’s F1 power unit. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Baker, Andreas Seidl, Audi, BP, Castrol, Formula 1, Germany, motorsport, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) McLaren Automotive and the LEGO Group have unveiled their latest collaboration, showcasing the LEGO® Technic™ McLaren P1™, a tribute to the groundbreaking hybrid hypercar. Known for redefining automotive high-performance, the McLaren P1™ integrated advanced motorsport-derived engineering to achieve … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged LEGO Group, LEGO® Technic™ McLaren P1™, McLaren Automotive, partnership, UK
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Mercedes-Benz have been awarded second place in the “Enabler Technology” category at the 2024 SPE Automotive Awards for their joint development of Ultramid® Expand polyamide particle foam. This innovative foam, part of the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged automotive materials technology, Automotive Sector, BASF, cost-effective, crash safety, Enabler Technology category, impact absorber, Mercedes-Benz, polyamide particle foam, recyclability, SPE Automotive Awards 2024, Ultramid® Expand
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has received acclaim for its automotive paint, ZENOMENON, which was honored at the Red Dot Award: Product Design. This award, recognizing outstanding design quality, was given to ZENOMENON for its innovative approach in the “Materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Award, BASF, Cypris Materials, Innovative Automotive Paint Design, leadership, Mark Gutjahr, partnership, red dot award, sustainability, ZENOMENON
(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a prominent provider of industrial production services, was honored with an Excellent award by Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) at their Annual Supplier Business Meeting Dinner and Award Ceremony. The event took place on June 3rd … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Don Kennon, Leadec, leadership, partnership, Production Services, Robert Young, Toyota
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has integrated ChatGPT, an advanced AI tool, into its latest vehicle models to enhance the functionality of its IDA online voice assistant. This integration allows drivers to interact with their vehicles using natural language, expanding beyond traditional … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ZF LIFETEC, a division of ZF Group based in Alfdorf, Germany, has introduced advanced dual contour airbag technology aimed at enhancing safety in automated driving scenarios. The dual contour airbag adjusts its size and inflation pressure based on … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged automated driving, Dual Contour Airbag, Harald Lutz, safety, ZF, ZF LIFETEC
(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has completed the acquisition of CIKAUTXO Rubber & Plastic Components (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. (“Cikautxo China”) from CIKAUTXO S.COOP. This acquisition strengthens Mutares’ SFC Group under Amaneos, enhancing its global presence in plastic-based systems … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Amaneos, Automotive Sector, CHINA, CIKAUTXO, Mutares, partnership, SFC Group, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division has unveiled innovative advancements in military vehicle propulsion at the Eurosatory defense trade fair. They introduced a hybrid powerpack and a new 10-cylinder variant of the mtu Series 199 engine, designed to enhance tactical … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental and Rheinmetall have entered into a partnership to facilitate job transitions for Continental employees amidst industry transformations. Rheinmetall, anticipating significant growth, aims to fill its expanding personnel needs with qualified individuals from Continental. Up to 100 employees … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has expanded its TEGO® Therm product range to offer advanced coatings designed to enhance safety for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. These coatings provide superior heat protection and fire resistance, meeting stringent industry standards. Comprising various components, including … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Prodomax, part of the Jenoptik Group, secures significant orders exceeding 17 million euros for automotive automation solutions in the second quarter of 2024. These orders, from Tier 1 OEM suppliers, primarily involve delivering automated welding systems for steel … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Dürr introduces the EcoQPower paint shop system, designed to significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in automotive manufacturing. Developed in compliance with EU Taxonomy standards, the system optimizes energy utilization throughout the paint shop process, resulting in … Read the full press release
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