South Korea Aims for Level 3 Autonomous Driving in 2020
Looking at the trends in the development of ADAS / autonomous driving technologies by Korean car and component manufacturers, companies aim to commercialize SAE standard Level 3 autonomous driving system in 2020. In addition, the invest in development and form partnerships to achieve Level 4 technology by 2025 and fully automated driving technology equivalent to Level 5 by 2030. South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport have set upRead more...
Latest Trends in the FCEV Sector; Toyota, BMW, Fuso Announce New Concept Models
This report gives an overview of trends in hydrogen mobility policies of various countries and FCEV plans of major automakers. In the US and Germany, the governments have provided huge financial support for hydrogen-related projects. In Japan, a hydrogen and fuel cell technology development strategy was formulated in September 2019 with the goal of setting the price difference between FCEV and HEV models to 700,000 Japanese yen by 2025. China’s hydrogen and fuel cell industry is highly influencRead more...
Development Issues, Design Direction of Next-generation Electric Axles (Part 2 of 2)
Direction of Next-generation E-axle DevelopmentAnonymous interview with a powertrain development consultant familiar with the global market Lubrication and thermal management of E-axles Using lubricants optimized for unit characteristics and market needs At an international CVT conference, Idemitsu announced the development of a new oil for GM and SUBARU chain CVTs. In short, there is an optimal oil for each unit. There are two types of lubricating oils, mineral oil derived from crude oRead more...
VW’s MEB Platform: Structural Analysis (Part 2 of 2)
VW MEB Platform: Vehicle Body Structure Technical Requirements for MEB Body-in-White (BiW) Structure Comparison of the MEB Platform to the conventional MQB Platform ・The MEB platform was designed around the high-voltage battery housing (HVBH) that occupies most of the platform base. ・The battery-centric design required a new approach against collisions. – In addition, the capacity of the high-voltage battery was increased from 35.8kWh (e-Golf) to 45–77kWh. MEB platform: Top design prRead more...
| Date | Area/Country | Category | Article Title |
| 2019.12.02 | Japan | EV/Hybrid | Solving of Inverse Problems Enables Non-destructive Battery Inspection (2 of 2) |
| 2019.12.02 | Germany World | OEM Strategy Body/Chassis | VW’s MEB Platform: Structural Analysis (Part 1 of 2) |
| 2019.12.02 | Japan | Others | Tire Companies Develop New Weight Reduction Technologies by Improving Materials |
| 2019.12.02 | Japan World | Powertrain | Development Issues, Design Direction of Next-gen Electric Axles (Part 1 of 2) |
| 2019.11.25 | Japan | EV/Hybrid | Solving of Inverse Problems Enables Non-destructive Battery Inspection (1 of 2) |
| 2019.11.25 | Japan Europe(General) | Powertrain | 2019 JSAE/SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants International Meeting: Discussing the Direction of Powertrain Development with an Aim for Zero Emissions in 2050 (Part 4 of 4) |
| 2019.11.25 | USA China | OEM Strategy Powertrain | GM Aims to Increase Profits Through Selection and Concentration of Products and Markets (Part 2 of 2) |
| 2019.11.25 | China | EV/Hybrid | China’s Fuel Cell Sector: New Entrants, Rapid Development Intensify Competition |
| 2019.11.18 | France USA China Europe(General) | OEM Strategy | PSA – FCA Merger: Intensifying Development of B-segment BEV Sold Below 2 Million Japanese Yen |
| 2019.11.18 | Japan Europe(General) | EV/Hybrid Powertrain | JSAE/SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants International Meeting: Discussing the Direction of Powertrain Development with an Aim for Zero Emissions in 2050 (Part 3 of 4) |
| 2019.11.18 | Japan | New Models Powertrain AD/ADAS Body/Chassis Interior/HMI | Toyota Corolla: Adopting TNGA-C to Increase Size and Component Sharing Rate (Part 2 of 2) |
| 2019.11.18 | USA Canada China Europe(General) Asia (General) | OEM Strategy New Models | GM Aims to Increase Profits Through Selection and Concentration of Products and Markets |
News
| Date | Area/Country | Category | Article Title |
| 2019.12.09 | Greece | OEM Activities | NEW These 3D-Printed, Carbon Composite Connecting Rods Are Strong Enough to Withstand 3,000 HP |
| 2019.12.09 | Japan | OEM Activities | NEW CATL and Toyota Form Comprehensive Partnership for New Energy Vehicle Batteries |
| 2019.12.09 | Industrial Trends | NEW Volkswagen America CEO Sees Youth-Driven 'Rebellion' Coming Against SUVs | |
| 2019.12.09 | China Japan | OEM Activities | NEW Massive EV Offensive Toyota Goes Electric Starting In 2020: Announces Massive EV Offensive |
| 2019.12.09 | Industrial Trends | NEW LA_AutoShow_SmallCrossovers Coming for 2021: Small crossovers and EVs star at LA Auto Show | |
| 2019.12.09 | USA | Industrial Trends | NEW Waymo is creating 3D maps of Los Angeles to better understand traffic congestion |
| 2019.12.09 | OEM Activities | NEW Terna and FCA Join Forces for Electric Mobility | |
| 2019.12.09 | Germany | OEM Activities | NEW La Bandita: Siemens Automotive Project Uses Hybrid Manufacturing |
| 2019.12.09 | Italy | OEM Activities | NEW Maserati announces plans for all-new models to be developed, electrified and produced in Italy |
| 2019.12.09 | Japan | OEM Activities New Models | NEW Mazda RX-9 hopes boosted by new rotary-engine technology |
| 2019.12.09 | China | OEM Activities | NEW Tesla Gigafactory 3 Construction Progress November 22, 2019: Video |
| 2019.12.09 | USA Canada | OEM Activities | NEW Recall: Some 2019 Ford Rangers' taillights might not work |
| 2019.12.09 | USA | OEM Activities | NEW Nikola develops new battery technology |
| 2019.12.09 | Sweden | OEM Activities | NEW Volvo Cars launches fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge as part of new electrified car line |
| 2019.12.09 | World | Industrial Trends | NEW Formula 1 targets carbon neutral racing by 2030 |
| 2019.12.02 | OEM Activities | New battery hub at Mirafiori speeds FCA electric product plans | |
| 2019.12.02 | UK | Industrial Trends | Uber May Be Banned From London, One of Its Biggest Markets |
| 2019.12.02 | USA | OEM Activities | Tesla Buys Hibar Systems In Another Effort To Make Its Own Batteries |
| 2019.12.02 | Europe(General) | OEM Activities | Mazda CX-30 Excels In Euro NCAP Crash Tests, New Opel Corsa Gets Four Stars |
| 2019.12.02 | USA | OEM Activities | The Dandelion is an all-terrain tire concept that has 72 legs instead of an air-filled tube |
| 2019.12.02 | USA | OEM Activities | Electrify America launches $500 electric car home charger |
| 2019.12.02 | USA | OEM Activities | Segway-Ninebot Expands into New Market Category with the Introduction of Segway Dirt eBike |
| 2019.12.02 | USA | OEM Activities | Chrysler Prodded Dealers Over 40,000 Cars They Didn’t Want |
| 2019.12.02 | OEM Activities | Suppliers Have More Lithium Than EV Manufacturers Currently Need | |
| 2019.12.02 | France USA | OEM Activities | Waymo and Renault to explore autonomous mobility route in Paris region |
| 2019.12.02 | USA | OEM Activities | VW Begins Expanding Chattanooga Plant, Will Build ID.4 In 2022 |
| 2019.12.02 | USA | OEM Activities | EV, hybrid acceleration key for BorgWarner CEO |
| 2019.12.02 | USA | OEM Activities | The Hunstable Electric Turbine promises a revolution in electric motors |
| 2019.12.02 | Czech Republic | New Models | 2020 Škoda Octavia Unveiled Globally |
| 2019.12.02 | China | OEM Activities | Great Wall Motors Breaks Ground on USD1.1 Billion NEV Plant |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | New Parts | The Cell Phone Stays in Your Pocket: Continental Presents an Integrated Concept for Connected Services |
| 2019.11.25 | Italy | OEM Activities | CIE AUTOMOTIVE ACQUIRES THE ITALIAN COMPANY SOMASCHINI |
| 2019.11.25 | Mexico | OEM Activities | Visteon opens new technical center in Querétaro to support continued growth with North America customers |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | OEM Activities | Rheinmetall Automotive receives record orders for new product |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | New Parts | Pierburg: Electric vacuum pump offering a multitude of options |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | New Parts | Explosions that save lives |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | New Parts | KS Kolbenschmidt: New maintenance-free plain bearing KS P180 for undiminished drive comfort |
| 2019.11.25 | China | OEM Activities | Inteva Products Expands Manufacturing Capabilities of Inteather™ Material in China |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | OEM Activities | Continental Intends to Spin Off Vitesco Technologies |
| 2019.11.25 | Canada | OEM Activities | Magna to Develop and ‘Auto Qualify’ a More Powerful and Affordable Electric Motor |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | OEM Activities | Hamburg and Continental agree on mobility partnership |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | New Parts | The Latest Generation of City Bus Efficiency: ZF Presents EcoLife 2 Transmission System |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | OEM Activities | Bosch poised for leap in e-mobility technology |
| 2019.11.25 | Switzerland | OEM Activities | Hybrid-Acoustics PET sets new standards for sustainable noise protection |
| 2019.11.25 | Germany | OEM Activities | No Traffic Jams in the City: ZF Makes Local Public Transport Smart and Low on Emissions |
| 2019.11.18 | Israel | OEM Activities | Porsche invests in Israeli start-up Tactile Mobility |
| 2019.11.18 | World | OEM Activities | TRATON and Hino establish a procurement joint venture |
| 2019.11.18 | China | OEM Activities | Volkswagen strengthens brand presentation in China: MEB roadmap, new models and new brand design |
| 2019.11.18 | India | OEM Activities | Volkswagen Group India consolidates into a new entity: ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited |
| 2019.11.18 | R.Korea | OEM Activities | Hyundai Motor Company Reveals Commercial Truck Mobility Vision at NACV Show |
| 2019.11.18 | Czech Republic | New Models | ŠKODA KAMIQ GT |
| 2019.11.18 | Spain | OEM Activities | SEAT: Biofuel project. |
| 2019.11.18 | R.Korea | OEM Activities | Hyundai Motor Accelerates Hydrogen Technology Development through Strategic Investments |
| 2019.11.18 | Czech Republic | New Models | Production of SUPERB iV begins |
| 2019.11.18 | Germany | OEM Activities | Audi electrifies Munich: new, free charging, parking and shuttle service at airport |
| 2019.11.18 | Germany | New Models | Porsche extends electric sports car model range with the Taycan 4S |
| 2019.11.18 | Germany | New Models | Electrifying full-size sedan: the Audi A6 55 TFSI e quattro |
| 2019.11.18 | USA | OEM Activities | Hyundai Autonomous Cars Hit the Streets in Irvine, California |
| 2019.11.18 | Germany | OEM Activities | Opel Continues Electrification Offensive: 8 Electrified Models by 2021 |
| 2019.11.18 | Germany | OEM Activities | Porsche and SAP announce strategic partnership |
Waymo is creating 3D maps of Los Angeles to better understand traffic congestion
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company under Alphabet, has started creating 3D maps in some heavily trafficked sections of Los Angeles to better understand congestion there and determine if its self-driving vehicles would be a good fit in the city. Waymo employees will initially drive the vehicles to create 3D maps of the city. These maps are unlike Google Maps or Waze. Instead, they include topographical features such as lane merges, shared turn lanes and curb heights, as well as road types and the distance and dimensions of the road itself, according to Waymo. That data is combined with traffic control information like signs, the lengths of crosswalks and the locations of traffic lights.
Formula 1 targets carbon neutral racing by 2030
Formula 1 is known for noise, horsepower and burning fuel, but the racing league wants to add a new, unexpected description: eco-friendly. Formula 1 plans to have a "net-zero carbon footprint by 2030," including the cars, on-track activities and operations, the FIA ownership body announced. The FIA noted that Formula 1 innovations like composite materials, energy recovery and safety systems have been adopted into road cars and other industries. It wants to set an example in terms of eliminating carbon emissions, as well, and cited its F1 hybrid power units as a good example. Those are the most efficient internal combustion engines in the world, and will be even more so with the upcoming 2021 rule changes.
La Bandita: Siemens Automotive Project Uses Hybrid Manufacturing
Siemens recently announced a new automotive project in collaboration with Hackrod. Both companies are looking to leverage a host of modern technologies including hybrid manufacturing, AI and VR into the automotive field with a project they have dubbed ‘La Bandita’. The project will present an entirely new approach, looking to upend traditional car manufacturing and conceptualisation by empowering customer-led design.
Nikola develops new battery technology
It has a record energy density of 1,100 watt-hours per kilogram on the material level, Nikola announced, and 500 watt-hours per kg on the production cell level. It also is less prone to nail penetration, Nikola claims. “This is the biggest advancement we have seen in the battery world,” said Trevor Milton, CEO, Nikola Motor Company. “We are not talking about small improvements; we are talking about doubling your cell phone battery capacity. We are talking about doubling the range of BEVs and hydrogen-electric vehicles around the world.”
Mazda RX-9 hopes boosted by new rotary-engine technology
An RX-9 has long been rumoured, with 2015’s RX-Vision concept thought to mark the Japanese car maker’s intentions to launch a range-topping sports car powered by a rotary engine. No such car has yet appeared, but the revival of Mazda’s rotary engine to aid electrification means the case for an RX-9 becomes much more persuasive.