Vitesco starts production of battery status tech in China
July 23, 2024
Germany's Vitesco Technologies has confirmed it is now in large-scale production of its battery management tech for a ‘leading Chinese car manufacturer’ from its plant in Changchun.
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ST maintains top spot in revenue ranking for SiC power devices
June 26, 2024
According to TrendForce, the SiC power devices market continued to display strong growth in 2023, driven by the use of BEVs. Roughly 91.9% of total revenue came from the top five suppliers; ST led the pack with a 32.6% market share, while Onsemi jumped from fourth place in 2022 to second place.
Taiwanese firms target Czech Republic for chip production
February 02, 2024
Business groups from Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
Vitesco to start operations at €188 million Czech plant
January 30, 2024
The manufacturer of drive technologies and electrification solutions is set to start operations at its 38,000 square metre new manufacturing and automated logistics centre in Ostrava-Hrušov by year's end.
Schaeffler makes an offer for Vitesco Technologies
October 09, 2023
Schaeffler has decided to launch a public tender offer for all outstanding shares in Vitesco Technologies to create a leading "Motion Technology Company" with four focused divisions, in a deal that values the powertrain supplier at EUR 3.64 billion.
Vitesco and ROHM sign a long-term SiC supply partnership
June 19, 2023
Vitesco Technologies says it has secured strategically important capacities in energy-efficient SiC power semiconductors through a long-term supply partnership with ROHM – worth over USD 1 billion until 2030.
Vitesco and onsemi sign SiC long-term supply deal
May 31, 2023
Vitesco Technologies and onsemi have entered into a 10-year long-term supply agreement worth USD 1.9 billion (EUR 1.75 billion) for SiC products to enable Vitesco's ramp in electrification technologies.
Vitesco relies on Infineon for SiC semiconductors
June 02, 2022
Vitesco Technologies has signed a cooperation agreement with Infineon Technologies AG. The cooperation is said to strengthen Vitesco’s position in the field of silicon carbide semiconductors, and opens up the possibility of additional capacity for the strong growth in electromobility.
Vitesco wins massive order from North American automaker
January 11, 2022
Vitesco Technologies has won an order worth more than EUR 1 billion from a major North American car manufacturer.
EV market continue to drive demand for 6” SiC wafers
December 02, 2021
Demand from the global automotive market for 6-inch SiC wafers is expected to reach 1.69 million units in 2025 thanks to the rising penetration rate of EVs and the trend towards high-voltage 800V EV architecture, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
GaN Systems raises $150M to speed up adoption of GaN technology
November 22, 2021
GaN Systems announces a USD 150 million growth capital funding round to accelerate innovation and adoption of GaN technology across its automotive, consumer, industrial, and enterprise markets.
Vitesco officially opens its smart factory in Hungary
July 02, 2021
The 7'000 square metre plant in Debrecen represents the Industry 4.0 concept, with self-driving transport robots and intelligent solutions. By mid-2022, Vitesco Technologies says it will create about 450 jobs in the new factory.
Vitesco starts production in Debrecen, Hungary
March 02, 2021
After just two years of construction, the Vitesco Technologies plant in Debrecen, Hungary, went now into operation.
Continental automotive electronics in Karben by the end of 2024
October 01, 2020
The company says it will initiate structural measures at its German locations Aachen, Karben and Regensburg as well as the termination of the joint venture with Osram.
Vitesco supplies the drive control unit for VW's ID.3 electric car
August 17, 2020
Electric mobility is gaining momentum with a multitude of new models set to hit the road over the next few months – and Vitesco Technologies is at the center of the action on one major electric car platform: the Volkswagen ID.3, with the key drive control unit.
Vitesco and ROHM cooperate on Silicon Carbide Power Solutions
June 05, 2020
The powertrain business area of Continental Vitesco Technologies and ROHM Semiconductor have recently signed a development partnership, beginning in June 2020.
Vitesco to open new R&D centre in China
April 23, 2020
Vitesco Technologies, the powertrain business of Continental, will build an R&D centre in Tianjin, China.
Vitesco supplies Electric Drive for new models of Groupe PSA and Hyundai
October 14, 2019
Vitesco Technologies, the drivetrain business of Continental, has signed agreements with Groupe PSA and Hyundai to supply the first fully integrated electric axle drive system for various volume-production models.
Continental's Powertrain unit becomes Vitesco Technologies
October 04, 2019
Continental's former powertrain division will now operate under the name Vitesco Technologies, effective October 1, 2019.
Continental considers spin-off of powertrain division
September 03, 2019
Continental’s Executive Board has decided to consider the possibility of a spin-off of the Powertrain division (to be called; Vitesco Technologies) and subsequent stock exchange listing.
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