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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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Communication Key to OEM, Supplier Relationships, Lutz Says
The industry veteran says auto makers and suppliers are working more frequently as partners, a dramatic departure from the past.
By Byron Pope • May 10, 2012 -
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TomTom Plots Course to Become OEM Supplier
The Netherlands-based company recently inked a contract with Mazda to supply in-dash navigation systems for the newly launched CX-5 CUV and is negotiating to provide units to other vehicles in the auto maker’s lineup.
By Byron Pope • May 7, 2012 -
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No Plans at Magna to Build Own HEV, EV
Magna unquestionably has the technical talent necessary to engineer its own EV. It already supplies the entire propulsion system to the electric Ford Focus launching this year.
By James M. Amend • April 26, 2012 -
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Magna E-Car Opens $40 Million Michigan Facility
The 66,000-sq.-ft. plant joins three other Magna E-Car facilities in North America and two in Europe working on auto maker hybrid-electric and EV programs.
By James M. Amend • April 18, 2012 -
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Auto Makers, Suppliers Game Planning for Potential Coatings Shortage
The situation at Evonik illustrates again the potential frailty of the supply chain and interconnectedness among global auto makers.
By James M. Amend • April 17, 2012 -
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U.S. Inventory Days’ Supply Falls Again
U.S. dealers closed March with more light-vehicle inventory than in any month since March 2009, but strong sales trimmed days’ supply to a 3-month low of 55.
By Al Binder • April 5, 2012 -
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Battery Suppliers, OEs Convinced of EV Market’s Future
Battery-pack costs are declining and more capacity is on the way, as industry players predict continued market growth through 2020.
By Roger Schreffler • March 20, 2012 -
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Dealers Stock More, But Days’ Supply Fall
U.S. dealers added 143,000 units to their February stockpile, but stronger sales trimmed days’ supply to 59 from January’s 67 and prior-year’s 60.
By Al Binder • March 8, 2012 -
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Continental Charges Into Battery JV With SKI
Continental’s CEO says his company’s new battery joint venture with Korea’s SK Innovation is positioned to weather the consolidation of small players from the market.
Jan. 19, 2012 -
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U.S. December Inventory, Days’ Supply Fall
A relatively robust selling rate helped trim both unit stock and days’ supply, the latter slipping to a subpar 51 at the end of the month from a more normal 61 days’ at the close of November.
By Al Binder • Jan. 10, 2012 -
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French Supplier Makes Windshields Thinner, Ice-Free
Saint-Gobain Sekurit claims silver flakes embedded in the windshield extends electric vehicles’ range and reduces carbon-dioxide emissions by improving air-conditioning and window-defrosting efficiency.
By William Diem • Dec. 12, 2011 -
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Valeo’s Supercharger Buy Could Pay Quick Dividend, Signals Win for Developer CPT
CPT had considered the supercharger one of three legs of its product-strategy stool designed around vehicle electrification. It now will focus on the remaining two.
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 7, 2011 -
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Suppliers Still Suffering From Bunker Mentality
Every encouraging economic sign for suppliers in 2011 seemed to be offset by the Europe debt crisis, middling consumer confidence in the U.S. and natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Japan.
By Tom Murphy • Nov. 28, 2011 -
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Supply Low, Demand High for Used Cars
The new year will ring in a continuation of high pre-owned vehicle prices, experts say.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 22, 2011 -
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Visteon Sets Out to Decipher Indian Market
The U.S. supplier says Indian consumers embrace technology and want it displayed prominently in their vehicles as a sign of status.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 25, 2011
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