Bayer MaterialScience is getting a new head of Industrial Operations and Technology. Dr. Klaus Schäfer will assume global responsibility for this unit effective January 1, 2015. He will also become a member of the company’s highest leadership circle, the Executive Committee, at that same time. Schäfer, 52, who has previously served in other leadership roles at Bayer MaterialScience, will succeed[Read More…]
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…]
Industry-first technology also claims first-prize innovation award from European industry organizations CLEPA and VDA Visteon Corporation has been awarded the first production program for its Fusion connected platform by a leading European-based vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle line is expected to launch in 2018. Fusion is a highly innovative solution “fusing” traditional driver information, infotainment and Cloud connectivity into one connected[Read More…]
On 4 November Shell announces that it has been chosen by BMW AG as its only recommended global supplier for aftermarket engine oils for the following BMW brands: BMW, BMW i, BMW M, MINI and BMW Motorrad. From the start of 2015, premium engine oils manufactured by Shell will be available to customers at BMW’s network of more than 3,500[Read More…]
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced plans to construct an engine plant in the Chonburi Province of Thailand. Operations are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2015 when the plant will begin assembling the SKYACTIV-D 1.5 clean diesel engine for the all-new Mazda2 for the Thai market. In February 2014, Mazda applied with the all-new Mazda2 to the second[Read More…]
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Detailed, product-focused concept from ZF Services grows fast Optimized services for passenger car and commercial vehicle workshops Launch planned in Poland, Spain, and South America Compared to their authorized competitors, independent workshops are attracting more and more customers. One major reason is their systematic professionalization, not least due to workshop concepts such as ZF Services [pro]Tech. Some two and a[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
BASF Automotive Refinish has launched its new SmartCOLOR Online tool, which will provide collision repair centers and distributors with speedy access to its online color retrieval system . The tool, which allows access from computers and mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, provides information on all of the latest color formulations in BASF’s global color database. “ The advantage of the SmartCOLOR Online tool is[Read More…]
The company has been recognised as a leader for its performance and the depth and quality of its data on climate change reduction disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through CDP, the international not-for-profit organization that drives sustainable economies. CNH Industrial’s status is awarded with a position on the CDP Italy Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), released today in[Read More…]
