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LANXESS to focus on continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites

LANXESS, the Germany based chemicals major, said that they will be focussing on Tepex, the continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic high-performance composites from its subsidiary Bond-Laminates. The hybrid technology using Tepex with polyamide 6 as an overmolding material has already done well in a large number of series applications in the lightweight design of automobiles. “Our intention is to highlight the enormous[Read More…]

Ralph Lauxmann Becomes Head of Systems & Technology in the Chassis & Safety Division

Ralph Lauxmann Becomes Head of Systems & Technology in the Chassis & Safety Division

Effective January 1, 2015, Ralph Lauxmann will take over as Head of Systems & Technology in the Chassis & Safety division headquarters in Frankfurt, at international automotive supplier Continental. In this role, he will report directly to Frank Jourdan, Head of the Chassis & Safety division and member of the Executive Board of Continental AG and functionally to Christian Senger,[Read More…]

BorgWarner supplies advanced turbocharging technology for Volkswagen in China

BorgWarner supplies its advanced turbocharging technology for Volkswagen’s latest four-cylinder gasoline engine for the Chinese market. Engineered to improve performance and fuel economy, BorgWarner’s turbocharger helps the automaker’s 1.4-liter gasoline engines deliver superior responsiveness over the entire engine speed range. Available with outputs of 96~101KW, the BorgWarner-boosted engine is intended for high-volume production and is currently available for numerous Volkswagen[Read More…]

Giving Engines a Break: Continental’s “48-Volt Eco Drive” Technology Significantly Reduces Fuel Consumption

The system will go into production with European car manufacturers from 2016 Global market share of 48-volt vehicles is to grow to more than 10 percent by 2025  The 48-volt hybrid system can be easily integrated into conventional vehicles To reduce fuel consumption and emissions even further, Continental has bridged the gap between the reasonably priced 12-volt start-stop systems and[Read More…]

by November 12, 2014 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
GKN ramps up new fuel saving hybrid bus technology

GKN ramps up new fuel saving hybrid bus technology

GKN Land Systems is ramping up production of a new hybrid technology for buses that will enable operators to save fuel, reduce fares and make some routes more viable. Demand for the company’s Gyrodrive electric flywheel hybrid is growing following successful trials in London and the start of UK production. GKN Land Systems CEO Phil Swash said: “Gyrodrive is the[Read More…]

Continental celebrates the opening ceremony of its Tires Technology Center in Púchov, Slovakia

Continental celebrates the opening ceremony of its Tires Technology Center in Púchov, Slovakia

Investments in the new Technology Center in Púchov amount to EUR 7.5 million The number of research and development employees in Púchov will increase by about 15% until 2016   The international tire manufacturer, automotive supplier, and industrial partner Continental, expands its research and development capacity within the Division Tires at its location in Púchov, Slovakia. The official opening ceremony[Read More…]

Automotive Bus Technology Delivers Superior Digital Audio Quality

Automotive Bus Technology Delivers Superior Digital Audio Quality

Analog Devices, Inc. a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, introduced a digital audio bus technology capable of distributing audio and control data together with clock and power over a single, unshielded twisted-pair wire. The AD2410 transceiver is the first in a family of devices that enables ADI’s new Automotive Audio Bus (A²B), which significantly reduces the weight of existing cable[Read More…]

Delphi Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Unwired Technology LLC

·         Acquisition further strengthens Delphi’s high-growth electrical connectors business ·         Unwired acquisition the second agreement signed this month to significantly enhance company’s electrical/electronic architecture portfolio Delphi Automotive PLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire media connectivity module supplier, Unwired Technology LLC,expanding its data and media connectivity capabilities. The acquisition of Unwired follows the recently announced agreement to acquire Antaya Technologies Corp., a[Read More…]

ZF on a roll

– Technology company has increased its year-on-year sales from January to August by 10 percent – ZF’s CEO Dr. Sommer: With the TRW acquisition, we are expanding our portfolio in highly attractive segments – ZF Innovation Truck combines new products and technologies   At the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles, Dr. Stefan Sommer, CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, presented a positive result of the[Read More…]

Delphi Forms New Technology Advisory Council

Global council to help keep Delphi a technology leader in the safe, green and connected space Delphi Automotive announced that it has formed a Technology Advisory Council as part of its ongoing commitment to lead the auto industry toward a safer, greener and more connected future. The panel of prominent global technology thought leaders will help guide Delphi’s product strategies[Read More…]

by September 4, 2014 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive