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Kalyani partners with Compal to make servers in India
March 10, 2025
South Korea’s Compal Electronics will provide the Indian company with technological support related to servers, including overseeing local production, assembly, testing activities and final sales.
Suzuki forms EV battery partnerships with Tata Gotion, FinDreams
March 05, 2025
India is set to play a critical role in Suzuki’s battery and EV strategy, positioning the country as a global hub for electric car production and export.
Breakthrough TU Graz AI system ramps up EV powertrain development speeds to new heights
February 10, 2025
The Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has announced that it’s achieved a breakthrough in the development of powertrain technology, which will fuel the development of the next generation of EVs.
Leoni expands with new manufacturing location
January 21, 2025
German automotive supplier Leoni has officially opened a new plant for the production of wiring systems for the truck, powertrain and off-road segment in Agadir, Morocco.
Automotive sensor market set to hit $14.3B by 2029
January 21, 2025
The global automotive sensor market is on track to grow from USD 9.3 billion in 2023 to USD 14.3 billion by 2029, driven by trends such as electrification and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), according to a report by Yole Group.
Honda and Renesas sign agreement to develop high-performance SoC
January 09, 2025
Honda Motor and Renesas have signed an agreement to develop a high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) for software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Valeo and Rohm co-develop next-gen power electronics
November 27, 2024
Rohm Semiconductor GmbH, a group company of Rohm, will provide its 2-in-1 silicon carbide (SiC) molded module, the TRCDRIVE pack, to Valeo S.A., a Paris-based leading automotive technology company, for future powertrain solutions.
Schneider Electric boost production capacity at Barcelona factory
November 13, 2024
In response to growing customer demand for prefabricated, high-compute workload data centre solutions, Schneider Electric has expanded the manufacturing and production capacity of its prefabricated data centre factory in Barcelona from 7000 square meters to 12,000 square meters.
SiC powers the EV revolution and ST aims to meet demand
October 17, 2024
During Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg earlier in September, Maurizio Ferrara, Deputy General Manager of the New Materials Division at STMicroelectronics, addressed the rapid growth of Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology in the context of e-mobility.
Toyota invests $500 million in US electric air taxi company Joby Aviation
October 04, 2024
Toyota’s investment will be used to support certification and production of Joby’s electric air taxi, bringing Toyota’s total investment in Joby to USD 894 million.
Vitesco is now officially a part of Schaeffler
October 02, 2024
Schaeffler AG has successfully completed the merger with Vitesco Technologies Group that was announced almost a year ago.
Svitzer orders ‘world’s first battery-methanol tug’
September 18, 2024
The new tug, based on Svitzer’s TRAnsverse design, will feature a 6MWh battery system supported by dual-fuel methanol engines for backup and extended range.
Gothenburg's tech cluster strengthens Sweden’s automotive industry
August 13, 2024
With a growing tech sector and significant investments in electrification, Gothenburg has become a Swedish centre for innovation in the automotive industry. Here, traditional actors and new players meet to shape the mobility of the future.
Silicon carbide evolution in e-mobility trends
August 08, 2024
As electric vehicles continues to gain traction, Silicon Carbide (SiC) is increasing its presence on the market. SiC-based power devices outperform traditional silicon devices with higher voltage, faster switching, lower losses, and better thermal management, enabling more efficient, compact, and lightweight power systems.
Renesas completes acquisition of Transphorm
June 24, 2024
The acquisition will provide Japan-based Renesas with access to GaN technology, and the ability to pursue growing markets such as EVs, renewable energy, industrial power conversion and fast chargers/adapters.
STMicroelectronics and Geely cooperate
June 06, 2024
Third-generation SiC MOSFETs from the European giant will help increase the powertrain efficiency for Geely Auto Group battery electric vehicles. At the same time, companies have established an Innovation Joint Lab to support the development of smart, electrified, and connected cars.
Delta Thailand opens new EV production plant
March 26, 2024
Delta Electronics has officially inaugurated its new Delta Plant 8 and R&D Center at Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Thailand, to facilitate its expansion of production and development of EV power electronics products for global customers.
Renesas to acquire Transphorm
January 11, 2024
Renesas is expanding its power portfolio with GaN technology through the acquisition of Transphorm, Inc.
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.
12 new 200mm volume fabs to be built by 2026
September 21, 2023
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm volume fabs (excluding EPI) as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7.7 million wafers per month (wpm), SEMI reports
LG Magna expands with new facility in Hungary
September 04, 2023
LG Magna e-Powertrain, the JV between LG and Magna, is expanding its footprint with a new facility in Miskolc, Hungary.
Hanon planning $170m thermal solutions plant in Tennessee
August 03, 2023
Daejeon-based Hanon Systems is set to open its fourth factory in the US, ensuring that its thermal products can be supplied to automakers in the North American region.
Solar firm onsemi secures $1.95bn of future orders
July 28, 2023
onsemi has bagged USD 1.95 billion in long-term supply agreements with eight of the top 10 manufacturers of solar inverters. It says the orders make it the market's number one supplier.
Infineon and Semikron Danfoss team up on electromobility chips
July 14, 2023
Infineon Technologies AG has signed a multi-year volume agreement with Semikron Danfoss to increase the production silicon-based electromobility chips.
Delta Electronics targets e-mobility sector as it agrees to buy TB&C for €142m
June 20, 2023
The power and thermal management specialist says a bigger presence in the EV market could help it to achieve double digit growth over the next five years.
Toyota to build new battery lab at Michigan R&D HQ
June 12, 2023
Toyota Motor North America is investing USD 50 million to build a new lab facility at its North American R&D headquarters in York Township, Michigan to evaluate batteries for EVs.
onsemi and Zeeker ink long-term supply deal for SiC power devices
April 26, 2023
onsemi and electric mobility brand Zeeker have entered into a long-term supply agreement under which onsemi will provide its EliteSiC silicon carbide power devices to increase the powertrain efficiency of Zeeker's smart EVs.
ZF Group expands operations in Mexico
March 31, 2023
ZF Group says that it will expand its e-mobility business in North America. A new manufacturing facility will be built in Cd Juarez, Mexico, with a planned USD 150 million USD investment in the first phase.
Infineon and Continental team up on vehicle architectures
March 14, 2023
Continental will be collaborating with Infineon Technologies AG in the development of server-based vehicle architectures.
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