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Delphi Automotive in Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire Motorized Vehicles Division of FCI
Delphi Automotive announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations and has made a binding offer to acquire FCI Group's (FCI) Motorized Vehicles Division (MVL). MVL is a leading global manufacturer of automotive connection systems with a focus on high-value, leading technology applications. The transaction is valued at €765 million on a cash and debt-free basis (approximately $972 million at current exchange rates) and is expected...
Car Connectivity Consortium Surpasses 50 Member Mark, Grows 50% in Q1 2012
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), today announced it has surpassed the 50 member mark. Having grown 50 percent in the first quarter of 2012 alone, and representing 70 percent of automotive and 70 percent of smartphone markets worldwide, the milestone represents a sharp increase in momentum for the MirrorLink standard. The CCC made the announcement at International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 to reflect heightened coordination between the mobile, aut...
Renault Appoints Beatrice Foucher As Vice President, Electric Vehicle Programme
Renault has appointed Béatrice Foucher as Vice President of the Electric Vehicle Programme, effective from 1 September 2012. She will report to Philippe Klein, Executive Committee Member and Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning, Product Planning and Programs.
Next-Generation NXP System Basis Chips Address Stringent EMC Requirements of Global Car OEMs
NXP announced the release of the UJA107xA family, its next generation of CAN/LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs) for in-vehicle networks. Offering enhanced EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) performance, the chips meet the stringent requirements of global car OEMs such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Saft Li-ion batteries equip the major Formula 1 teams for new season
Saft’s high technology VL Li-ion cells provide the optimum combination of performance, power-to-weight ratio and long cycle life for five of the twelve teams competing this season Paris, April 11, 2011 – Saft, the world specialist in the design and manufacture of high-tech batteries for industry, has developed state-of-the-art lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that will be providing a boost to five of the twelve Formula 1 teams competing this se...
DC/DC Converter Powers Energy Recovery System for the automotive industry
Martek Power, announces the presentation of the first Hybrid Truck that took place in France. Martek Power designs and manufactures a bi‐directional 5 kW DC/DC converter which is part of the first hybrid truck developed by Renault Truck, part of Volvo Truck AB. The name of this multi‐companies project is called GEODE.
Kemppi in partnership with Williams F1 team
Finnish Welding Equipment manufacturer Kemppi, whose UK subsidiary is Kemppi UK Ltd based in Bedford, has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Williams, one of the world’s leading F1 teams. Right after Kemppi and Williams had announced their co-operation agreement, Williams driver Pastor Maldonado won the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on Sunday, 13th May 2012.
Leading international EV stakeholders work to Standardise EV Charging
To address the electric vehicle charging standardisation debate, contributors from the USA, Hong Kong, Japan and ten different European countries will come together at the EV Charging Infrastructure and Grid Integration summit in London, 30 Nov – 1 Dec. Significant event discussion time will be dedicated to the intermediary technologies that may provide solutions for successful grid management, communication of charging posts and fast chargin...