Press Releases

BYD Auto Co., Ltd., China's leading new energy car maker , has unveiled its highly anticipated premium sedan, the Han EV at a traveling exhibition in Stuttgart , Germany. Although many German consumers are not familiar with Chinese car brands, the impressive looks of the Han EV have garnered a lot of attention, earning praise for its brilliant design, exceptional driving experience, and powerful presence. The Han EV will serve as a new showcase where European consumers

Kyoto, Japan-based developer and marketer of electric vehicles (EVs) has announced the next phase of development of a "system of Next generation SiC compatible 800V inverter "equipped with a ROHM SiC power module, which GLM announced with ROHM at the start of its development in February 2020, aimed at mass production in the next 24 months. This product incorporates SiC for an energy element. SiC offers many outstanding advantages over IGBT exchange technologies, being the

American Axle & Manufacturing's Electric Drive technology powers the all-electric Baojun E300 Plus from SAIC-GM-Wuling. The new 4-seat minicar went on sale recently in China. The E300 Plus is powered by a 40 kW Electric Drive Unit manufactured at Liuzhou AAM Automotive Driveline System Co., Ltd. in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in the state-level economic development zone of East Liuzhou, in the Guangxi Province. "This is AAM's third El

Soon, all electric, hybrid, fuel cell and battery-powered vehicles operating on public roads are required to emit a running noise like vehicles with an internal combustion engine. ECCO is introducing the Electric Vehicle Alert System® (EVAS) to help manufacturers comply with federal regulations in style. With a system that exceeds standards and offers a library of custom tones, EVAS keeps pedestrians safe while allowing automakers to develop an audible brand. The National Highwa

Avanci, the one-stop platform for licensing wireless technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT), today launches its 5G automotive licensing program. This important step comes as the auto industry works to develop the next generation of connected vehicles, ensuring that this technology can be shared efficiently and affordably. 5G connectivity will deliver significant value to the automotive sector, building on the use of previous standards in connected vehicles. This program, part of Avanci

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd has concluded a joint development agreement with Ossia Inc., a U.S. startup that leads the world in the field of wireless power solutions. The two companies will work to apply wireless power technology in vehicle cabins, smart cities, and more. In recent years, Toyoda Gosei has focused increasingly on innovations that leverage its core technologies in order to achieve sustainable growth during a time of great upheaval in the automotive industry. With the a

Optimal Electric Vehicles, LLC (Optimal-EV) and Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, announced a new partnership to leverage Proterra's best-in-class battery technology and charging systems for the development of the industry's first all-electric S1LF low-floor cutaway shuttle bus for the North American market. Optimal-EV's S1LF will utilize Proterra's high-performance battery systems, which have industry-leading energy density for max

UL's materials testing laboratory in Krefeld, Germany, has been approved as an external laboratory for emission testing according to PV 3942 for Volkswagen component validation. PV 3942 tests the emission behavior of parts, components and semi-finished products for vehicle interiors. The materials testing laboratory in Krefeld is already approved by the Volkswagen Group to perform environmental, surface, mechanical, burning behavior, media resistance and textile testing for sele

VW Caminhoes e Onibus and CPFL Energia, one of the largest private groups in the electricity sector, have just signed a partnership to boost electric mobility in Brazil. Together, the companies will work on a research and development project, within the scope of ANEEL's R&D Program. The main objective is to create an Electric Mobility laboratory in Indaiatuba (SP), a region where CPFL has one of its operational headquarters. There, a pilot project will be developed that aims to contem

The "Vehicle Security Systems - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The author brings years of research experience to the 8th edition of this report. The 276-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed. Global Vehicle Security Systems Market to Reac

Blain’s Farm & Fleet, in partnership with Cherryland Electric Cooperative (Cherryland), celebrated the installation of the first universal DC Fast-Charge electric vehicle (EV) station in northern Michigan this week. Completed this spring, the two businesses partnered to bring this unique and fast-charging EV station to the retailer’s US-31 location. “Blain’s Farm & Fleet is proud to support environmental initiatives and make Traverse City more accessi

Cooper Tire Serbia, a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company  announced it is well underway on a construction project to increase production capacity at its Kruševac tire manufacturing plant. With a strategic manufacturing footprint investment of approximately $55 million (USD) in equipment upgrades and facility expansion, the project will increase the size of the Kruševac facility to more than 882,000 square feet. In addition, the company plans to add 118

ReCarbon, Inc., the developer of the proprietary Plasma Carbon Conversion Unit (PCCU), a revolutionary greenhouse gas utilization technology, announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with world-leading hydrogen fuel-cell mobility company HYZON Motors, Inc. (https://hyzonmotors.com) laying the foundation for green hydrogen mobility projects globally. ReCarbon CEO, Dr. Jay Kim said, "We are pleased to collaborate with HYZON Motors, to play a substantial role

KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced that, through a newly formed affiliate, it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of AM General LLC ("AM General" or the "company") of an affiliate of MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AM General designs, builds, manufactures, supplies and technically assists specialized vehicles for military and commercial customers around the

Mercedes-Benz AG has selected the Cooper Discoverer SRXLE™ tire as original equipment (OE) on the new Mercedes-Benz GLS, the automaker’s next generation full-size SUV. The Cooper Discoverer SRXLE is a premium all-season SUV and CUV tire that has earned acclaim for superior innovation, technical achievement, quality and workmanship. Discoverer SRXLE fitments on the Mercedes-Benz GLS include the 275/50R20 and 275/55R19. The Cooper Discoverer SRXLE features advanced perform