BorgWarner has been awarded increased business by a premium European OEM to supply additional Combined Inverter and DC/DC Converter (CIDD) units for use in the company’s all-wheel-drive B and C segment hybrid applications. By combining the inverter and converter elements, the compact CIDD can manage both a vehicle’s electric drive and its accessory systems, satisfying OEM goals of maximizing power[Read More…]
BorgWarner has reached an agreement with a major global OEM to supply its 400V high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for the automaker’s European light vehicle program. The anticipated start of production for the HVCH technology is in 2026. This business win marks the second HVCH contract secured with the global automaker over the course of two months, with the wins[Read More…]
BorgWarner has clinched an agreement with a major North American OEM to supply its bi-directional 800V Onboard Charger (OBC) for the automaker’s premium passenger vehicle battery electric vehicle (BEV) platforms. The technology leverages silicon carbide (SiC) power switches for improved efficiency and delivers amplified power density, power conversion and safety compliance. Start of production is slated for January 2027. “This is[Read More…]
Continental has entered a strategic partnership with Munich-based high-tech company DeepDrive to develop core technologies for electric vehicles. As their first breakthrough, both companies will jointly develop a combined unit comprising drive and brake components for mounting directly on the vehicle wheel. DeepDrive is a specialist in the development of efficient electric motors, with many years of experience in[Read More…]
Avnet gives a preview of its future roadmap as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations. Deven Lad with inputs from Shashi Kumar looks at the promising headroom. Technology distribution and solutions provider Avnet marked its silver jubilee celebrations with a showcase of the latest initiatives at the company. The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in India and took the[Read More…]
Emitec has come full circle. In an Upfront conversation, KVR Babu, Managing Director at Emitec Technologies GmbH speaks to Ashish Bhatia on the road ahead as an independent high-quality catalyst substrate supplier once again. Q. What were the driving factors behind the decision to establish a new, independent company by separating from Vitesco Technologies? A. Emitec has once again[Read More…]
Covestro one of the leading high-quality polymer materials manufacturer has commenced its first dedicated mechanical recycling (MCR) compounding line for polycarbonates at its integrated site in Shanghai, China. Expected to produce over 25,000 tons of premium-quality polycarbonates and blends containing mechanically recycled materials annually, the new line would cater to the growing demand of post-consumer-recycled (PCR) plastics. Particularly in the[Read More…]
Chennai-based Brakes India, a leading manufacturer of braking systems in the country has flagged off a pan-India customer engagement program titled ‘Brakes India Yatra’. Spanning over 17,000 kilometers across 90 cities and 13 states the outreach exercise aims to create awareness among automobile mechanics, and the retailer fraternity. It is a part of the direct marketing initiatives undertaken by the[Read More…]
Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Gujarat to invest Rs. 2,000 crores in the development of an Electric Vehicle Ancillary Cluster by 2024. This agreement is geared towards fostering the growth of the electric vehicle industry and aligning with the government’s vision of enhancing green mobility within the state. [Read More…]
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Chevron Brands International LLC (Chevron), a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, have entered into a long-term agreement encompassing the licensing, production, distribution, and marketing of Chevron’s lubricant products under the Caltex® brand, including Chevron’s proprietary Havoline® and Delo® branded lubricant products in India. Caltex is part of the Chevron family of brands. Caltex’s global recognition,[Read More…]
