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Bosch Rolling Out Vacuum-Free iBooster
Bosch’s iBooster operates electromechanically, does not require vacuum from the engine and recovers almost all the energy lost in typical braking. It uses electrical current only during braking.
June 19, 2013 -
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Bohr Steps Down as Bosch Technology Steps Up
Bosch’s automotive chairman, an engineer at heart with a strong grasp of advanced technologies, is retiring after successfully piloting the world’s No.1 supplier through an economic abyss.
June 14, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Bosch Embracing Automated Vehicles
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.FLAT ROCK, MI – Cars might be able to drive themselves someday, but how many people truly are ready to trust their lives to a computer and p...
By Tom Murphy • June 13, 2013 -
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German Auto Makers Favored by Global Suppliers, Survey Finds
Overall, OEM relationship scores are up 21 points from 2012, consultancy IHS reveals. Price pressures remain, but are lessening with some volume manufacturers and increasing among the luxury brands.
By David Zoia Editor • June 3, 2013 -
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Siegfried Wolf on Leaving Magna for Russia
The former co-chairman of parts giant Magna says he liked what he saw from GAZ owner Oleg Deripaska during a 2006 partnership, and he’s not looking back.
By David Zoia Editor • April 11, 2013 -
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Prospects Brighten for Italian Lighting Supplier
Fiat-owned Automotive Lighting, a division of Magneti Marelli, is growing in North America, having expanded its metro Detroit tech center and planning to open a manufacturing plant in Tennessee this spring.
Feb. 27, 2013 -
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Access to Lithium Supply Minus Geopolitical Strife Crucial
It is clear we have to ensure that North America does not lose the global war on being the leader in green energy solutions, which include access to high quality conflict free lithium.
By Jean-Sébastien Lavallée • Feb. 26, 2013 -
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U.S. Light-Vehicle Diesel Offerings to Double This Year, Bosch Exec Says
By 2017, U.S. car buyers will have a choice of 54 diesel-powered vehicles to choose from, says Andreas Sambel, director-diesel marketing.
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Know What to Expect of Suppliers
Dealers should put in writing what they will get from contracted services, and what will happen if they don’t get it.
By Michael Charapp • Jan. 23, 2013 -
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Continental Moving Autonomous Driving Forward
While the basic technology of automated driving is understood, it will be a while, perhaps 2025, before a driver can set the car to automatic pilot and watch a movie instead of the road.
By William Diem • Jan. 15, 2013 -
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Suppliers Can’t Forget 2009
Stuck with too much capacity to make parts when the industry tanked three years ago, North American auto suppliers spent much of 2012 trying to fill the pipeline as vehicle production increased. Reluctance to add capacity is understood.
Nov. 29, 2012 -
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Russian Assembler Avtotor, Magna Sign Manufacturing-Cluster Agreement
Once complete, the project will total 21 plants, including six car factories and 15 parts facilities. Each plant will be established as a separate joint venture with an auto maker or supplier.
By Peter Homola • Nov. 27, 2012 -
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Fuel-Economy Squeeze Drawing OEs to Valeo’s Electric Supercharger
The technology could see application in at least a half dozen production vehicles for 2015-2016, the French supplier says.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 20, 2012 -
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Continental Autonomous Emergency Braking Demo
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Continental hosted journalists this week at the "Safety Park" it built in 2010 on wooded land adjacent to its crash test center in Alzenau, ...
Oct. 19, 2012 -
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Continental Adding Mexican Radar Plant
The supplier is investing heavily in collision-avoidance systems because auto makers and governments want to eliminate traffic fatalities and research is finding many of the technologies effective.
Oct. 18, 2012 -
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Stop-Start Bound for 50% Take Rate, Bosch Says
Bosch is developing a new stop/start system that will shut down the engine earlier, when the foot is taken off the gas and the vehicle is coasting. Tests suggest this extended system can boost fuel savings from standard 8% to as high as 15%.
Sept. 28, 2012 -
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German Chemical Supplier Launches Big Push Into Auto Plastics, Tires
The U.S. is the largest market for high-tech plastics, with the auto industry at the forefront, Lanxess says. Tougher CAFE sandards aimed at doubling the fuel efficiency of U.S. vehicles by 2025 are driving demand for these advanced materials.
Sept. 24, 2012 -
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Suppliers Seek Shelter From European Storm in Americas
While many other companies cut back sharply during the economic meltdown, Bosch kept ahead of the technology curve so important to auto makers by maintaining R&D investment and preserving value-added functions.
By Lillie Guyer • Aug. 29, 2012 -
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Suppliers Striving to Stay Ahead of OEM Demands
New powertrain technologies are adding to suppliers’ workloads.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 9, 2012 -
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Dana Develops Risk Mitigation Strategy
To head off problems, Dan is monitoring the financial viability of the lower-tier suppliers with which it does business.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 7, 2012 -
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French President Drops in on Supplier Valeo
Francoise Hollande calls for suppliers to focus on EVs and hybrids on tour of Valeo’s R&D operations.
By William Diem • July 27, 2012 -
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Russian Auto Maker Avtotor, Magna Partnering in Cluster Production Project
The manufacturing complex is expected to comprise 21 new plants, six of which will producea cars while the remaining 15 will specialize in auto parts. GM, BMW and key suppliers are viewed as potential partners.
By Eugene Gerden • July 9, 2012 -
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Kemet Adjusts Supply Chain to Keep Up With Tantalum Demand
The South Carolina-based company says only about 21% of its tantalum product production goes to automotive clients. But that’s growing.
By Aaron Foley • June 25, 2012 -
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NVIDIA Says Built-In Infotainment Processor Offers Superior Experience
The technology company says embedded infotainment systems are superior to portable devices such as smartphones.
By Byron Pope • June 18, 2012 -
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Magna Intelligent Surface Technology Amplifies HMI Connection
The parts supplier considers IST the most natural form of interaction between human and machine. Imagine, for example, starting the vehicle with the swipe of a finger.
By James M. Amend • May 14, 2012
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