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December Edition 2019
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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates..................................................................................................................................................3
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates...................................................................................................................15
4. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................27
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................31
6. Miscellaneous Updates.......................................................................................................................................48
7. Event Updates.....................................................................................................................................................50

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Aptiv(UK) Completes Acquisition of gabocom
Aptiv PLC, a global technology company enabling the future of mobility, announced it completed the acquisition
of gaboSystemtechnik GmbH from BregalUnternehmerkapital. Based in Germany, gabocom is a leading provider
of highly-engineered, high-quality cable management and protection solutions for the telecommunications
industry. Going forward, gabocom will operate within HellermannTyton, a business unit of Aptiv’s Signal and
Power Solutions segment.Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected
solutions enabling the future of mobility.gabocom is a leading provider of highly-engineered cable management
and protection solutions for the telecommunications industry.BregalUnternehmerkapital is part of a family-owned
business and helps companies achieve a sustained improvement in sales and profitability. It provides them with
capital, proven financial expertise and access to a broad network.
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Magna (Canada) to Acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., Expand Lighting Capabilities
Magna has agreed to acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., a premium automotive lighting
engineering firm located in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The transaction – Magna’s
second lighting acquisition in as many years – is expected to close the week of
November 25 and will expand Magna’s engineering capabilities globally.Wipac
Czech s.r.o.’s engineering team designs and develops automotive forward
lighting, primarily for European exotic and luxury brands. With more than 40
engineers on staff, the company has significant technical competencies having
served premium customers including Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce,
McLaren, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Audi, Daimler, BMW and Porsche.With the
2018 acquisition of OLSA S.p.A., a market leader in rear lighting technology, and
now Wipac Czech s.r.o., Magna has added to its existing N.A. footprint and has a
total of 11 lighting manufacturing facilities and three engineering centers
globally. The company has the capability to design, engineer and manufacture
advanced forward and rear lighting products in its key auto production regions
around the world.
Executive Commentary
“We see Wipac Czech playing an important role in growing our global
lighting business, particularly with forward lighting to European
automakers,” said President of Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting.
“Lighting represents a strategic growth area for us, due to increasing levels of
electronic and sensor integration and the ongoing industry trend to
differentiate vehicles through styling.”
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Autoliv (Sweden) Introduces Airbag that Prevents Passengers
from Colliding
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Autoliv Inc., the worldwide leader in vehicle safety systems, announced the development of a new front center airbag that is designed to
save lives in side-impact crash situations. The airbag will be showcased at Autoliv's Capital Markets Day held on November 19 at its
technical center in Ogden, Utah. The head is one of the most frequently injured body regions in any road collision potentially resulting in
devastating long-term consequences for the victim. For side collisions from the opposite side, the passenger may hit the vehicle interior
or the other front seat passenger, sustaining injuries to the head and chest. To improve protection for these injuries, Euro NCAP has
introduced the far-side load case in the rating program from January 1, 2020. The new Autoliv Front Center Airbag helps avoid
driver-to-interior and driver-to-passenger impact. The inboard seat mounted airbag deploys in the space between the driver and the
front-seat passenger, providing protection for them from colliding during a side impact and reduces risk of trauma to head, shoulder and
chest.Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and through our subsidiaries we develop, manufacture and
market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive
manufacturers in the world. Our products save over 30,000 lives each year and prevent ten times as many severe injuries.

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BorgWarner (USA) Expands High Voltage Hairpin Electric Motor Series,
Introduces HVH 146
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BorgWarner is expanding its electric motor offerings with the introduction of its new High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) 146 motor, which is expected to go into
production on a light-duty hybrid passenger car with a major OEM in early 2020. This electric motor joins BorgWarner’s family of patented and versatile HVH
Series motors, available as fully-housed motors or rotor/stator assemblies. Flexible by design, HVH Series motors come in a variety of configurations and offer
scalable output and torque. The HVH 146, an interior permanent magnet electric motor, is best suited for belt-drive integration at P0 in hybrid electric vehicle
(HEV) applications, where a traditional alternator would be placed. It’s mounted to the front of the engine through a high-tension belt system which allows it to
operate at high power levels and speeds up to 16,500 rpm. Beyond being used as a stop/start device, it also can be used for regeneratively charging the battery pack
when the vehicle is braking or coasting. The HVH 146 electric motor also provides a peak torque of 65 Nm as well as 95 percent peak efficiency delivering clean
auxiliary power for increased driving range. Capable of delivering 35 kW peak power and 65 N•m (47.9 lb.-ft.) of peak torque while weighing only 14 kg (30.9
pounds), it achieves more than double the power-to-weight ratio of a traditional alternator.Developed as a highly functional solution for OEMs, the motor was
designed for easy integration. It features a compact package with high- and low-voltage connectors as well as the required coolant connections. The HVH Series
utilizes a precision-formed rectangular wire and multiple layers of interlocking “hairpins” in place of the traditional round wire windings. This proprietary wiring
method, along with the size of the wire, enables the motor to achieve higher power density and efficiency. Its water-cooled properties add to its impressive power
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BorgWarner (USA) Expands Aftermarket Portfolio with Three BERU
Branded Product Lines and AWD Spare Parts
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BorgWarner has announced several additions to its portfolio of market-leading, original equipment (OE) quality aftermarket products. Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the company
expects to become the exclusive aftermarket distributor of its market-leading BERU® glow plugs, glow plug controllers and ignition coils to provide more streamlined
distribution to its aftermarket customers in Europe. In addition, BorgWarner plans to expand their aftermarket portfolio offering a broad range of spare parts for all-wheel drive
(AWD) couplings.Due to BorgWarner’s broad aftermarket portfolio and its long-standing expertise in this segment, customers continue to benefit from availability, excellent
delivery performance, and service quality. All BorgWarner aftermarket products are manufactured and tested in line with the stringent quality standards – and with the same
dedication – that form the basis for BorgWarner’s excellent reputation as an OE manufacturer for the automotive industry.With the new additions, BorgWarner's comprehensive
range of aftermarket solutions includes turbochargers, remanufactured turbochargers, EGR valves and remanufactured EGR valves, coolers, thermostats, and now BERU glow
plugs, glow plug controllers and ignition coils. The AWD coupling spare part portfolio comprises filter kits and pump kits for particle free, flawless system operation, sensor
kits for perfect control, and special oils that ensure a constant oil flow and support an ideal distribution of the driving power. The products can be shipped quickly and efficiently
from BorgWarner's central warehouse in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany.As a technology leader and driving force in propulsion solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric
vehicles, BorgWarner's technologies are found in the vehicles of renowned manufacturers around the world. With more than 700 additional BERU product numbers,
BorgWarner provides the full range of OE technology and OE quality products. This includes a range of more than 200 BERU glow plugs, more than 50 types of BERU glow
plug controllers and more than 400 different BERU ignition coils, covering over 28,200 different vehicle types in Europe.

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Hyundai Mobis(South Korea) Reveals the World's First Radar-applied
R-AEB (Rear-Autonomous Emergency Braking)
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Hyundai Mobis announced that it has developed a new rear-autonomous emergency braking (R-AEB) technology using ultra short-range radar (USRR) for the first time in the world. The new
technology is expected to greatly contribute to prevent unexpected backover crashes since it responds faster has wider detection range than conventional ultrasound sensors. R-AEB is a
technology that detects humans or objects at the rear via sensors and forcefully stops the car if the driver does not step on the brake even after the alarm went off to prevent collisions.Hyundai
Mobis is world’s first to apply radar sensors instead of ultrasound sensors. Until now, ultrasound sensors have been commonly applied to R-AEB systems and sometimes cameras were also
additionally used to improve performance.The concept was to apply radar in parking assist technology by removing stereotypes that radar is only used with autonomous driving technology.
This enabled Hyundai Mobis to solve the short-comings of both ultrasound (affected by wind or noise) and camera (insufficient to identify objects in darkness) for improving the performance
of the system, achieving price competitiveness over a combination of different sensors.To apply radar to parking assist technology, the company developed USRR. The existing short-range
radars were not sufficient to recognize objects in ultra-short range. During the technology development, Hyundai Mobis successfully secured technologies ranging from sensors to control
algorithms, and applied for a patent at home and abroad.USRR applied to R-AEB technology is evaluated to improve detection range, responsiveness, resilience to unfavorable conditions and
car design.While ultrasound sensors can detect objects up to 3m in rear parking, Hyundai Mobis' USRR can detect up to 5m. Longer detection range facilitates proactive response since it is
possible to predict unexpected collisions in advance. The system can detect distant objects in advance and deliver warning and emergency braking once the object comes in the effective
collision range.While ultrasound sensors are not sufficient to respond to moving pedestrians or objects, USRR can detect moving ones more effectively due to its wide detection range.USRR
is also good at responding to unfavorable conditions. Ultrasound is influenced by temperature, moisture or wind as it is a sound wave using air as a vehicle. So the detection performance of
ultrasound sensors can be decreased in case of strong winds. They are also affected by ultrasound signals from other cars or road noises generated by motorcycles and trucks. On the contrary,
USRR using electromagnetic wave delivers reliable performance without being affected by such factors.

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JTEKT (Japan) introduced water management solution “J-WeLL” in
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JTEKT launched water management solution business with its own technologies and global network. Recently, there
are countries increasing that cannot securely control their groundwater. This kind of water crisis became one of the
major issues of the world. In 1986, Toyoda Machine Works, one of the predecessor companies of JTEKT, developed
the water level sensor and since then, the company has been dealing with them. The water level sensors has been
helping manage water level of rivers and dams. With its water level sensor and IoE/IoT technologies, JTEKT begins to
deal water management solution “J-WeLL” as a new business unit. JTEKT is hoping to contribute to solving water
crises around the world.JTEKT promotes business development in India. JTEKT will expand this business to the
countries facing underwater crisis.JTEKT will contribute to the SDGs Goal 6-4* through this project.By 2030,
substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of
freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity.

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Sumitomo Electric (Japan) Launches "S-FREE," a New Brand of Traveling
Cables and Insulated Wires in Electric Equipment and Panel
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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has launched "S-FREE," a new brand of traveling cables and insulated wires in electric equipment and
panel, with the brand concept "Comfort for the site." As a strategy to enhance the development and sales of traveling cables and insulated
wires in electric and panel handled by the Industrial Wire & Cable Div., Sumitomo Electric branded related products under the name
"S-FREE." Under the new brand, Sumitomo Electric will provide "comfort for the site" through products with various user-friendly
features, such as ease of bending, light weight and ease of terminal processing, while honing its expertise in manufacturing high-quality
and reliable products based on technologies fostered by the Sumitomo Electric Group, such as insulating and sheathing material
formulation technologies and conductor manufacturing technologies.The "S" in the brand logo mark has been adopted as proof of the
inheritance of the Sumitomo Spirit, with its form symbolizing the key features of the products―flexibility and softness. The brand name
"S-FREE" and the conceptual phrase "comfort for the site" reflect Sumitomo Electric's desire to free users from stress during work as
much as possible.The form of the "S" symbolizes a strong cable in a flexible motion. The way-like curve represents Sumitomo Electric's
quest for development and evolution to be realized together with customers.

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Sumitomo Electric (Japan) Launces WEZ Modular-Type Milling Cutter
"SEC-WaveMill"™
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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has developed and launched the high-precision shoulder milling cutter SEC-WaveMill™ WEZ Modular Type. In recent years, the severity of the
dimensional tolerance and machining quality required in the machining sector has increased. As such, the demand for improvement in wall surface precision and machined surface roughness
for cutting tools is growing. In response to these needs, Sumitomo Electric launched the "SEC-WaveMill™ WEZ Type" in April 2019. The Company has recently developed modular tools
that can mount the WEZ-type insert for high precision and stability in longer tool overhang machining. An indexable-head-type endmill, utilizing high-precision inserts with a sharp cutting
edge, achieves superior wall surface precision and surface finish quality even in long overhang machining. In addition, a total of 36 items in 10 grades with various combinations of different
nose radii and new inserts grades were released at the same time. Raising the total number of insert selections to 124 items, this milling cutter covers the various machining requirements in
the automotive, aircraft, shipbuilding, industrial machinery, and metal mold sectors.
Features
• Stable long tool overhang machining: The combination of a cutter head mounted with sharp-cutting-edged inserts, along with either a carbide arbor or steel arbor, enables machining in L/D>3
long overhangs.
• Excellent machining precision and surface finish quality: With the combination of an optimized insert cutting edge shape and high-precision insert molding technology, superb wall surface
accuracy and surface finish quality can be achieved in shoulder milling.
• Suitable for a wide range of machining applications: Lineup of cutter body diameters from ø16 to ø40 mm capable of large ramping angles with newly developed insert nose radii and new
insert grades covers a wide range of machining applications.

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Sumitomo Electric (Japan) Launches General-Purpose Positive M-Class
Chipbreaker "GU Type Breaker"
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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has developed and launched the general-purpose positive M-class chipbreaker "GU type breaker." In the turning of machinery
components for the automotive industry and elsewhere, there is a growing demand for versatility and long tool life of cutting tools in order to achieve stability of
production and reduced costs.In response to this rising demand, Sumitomo Electric has developed a general-purpose positive M-class "GU type chipbreaker" that
achieves stable chip control and long tool life without sudden accidents occurring during the cutting process. This product can be used in a broad range of applications
from light to medium turning.
Features
• Excellent chip control in wide range of cutting conditions: The chipbreaker* design characterized by a wide chip pocket has improved chip control over a wide range
of cutting conditions. This prevents chip jamming during the cutting process and achieves stable machining. In addition to alloy steel, it is also applicable to various work
materials, including carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Low cutting resistance suppresses chatter: The chipbreaker* design controls expelled chips and serves to reduce cutting resistance and control chatter. This serves to
reduce the machining load and achieve stable machining in various applications and conditions.
• Improved fracture resistance: The double rake shape with excellent sharpness and hardness has improved the fracture resistance. This serves to reduce the frequency of
tool change and achieve reduced machining costs.

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Sumitomo Electric (Japan) Launches Coated Cermet Grade "T2500Z" for
Steel Turning
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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has developed and launched the coated cermet grade "T2500Z" for steel turning. The new grade features long tool life and improves stability in steel
turning such as rolled steel, carbon steel and alloy steel. Cermets, with titanium compound as the main component, have low affinity with iron, providing a glossy and beautiful
machined surface on ferrous metals. Cermets have also been attracting attention in recent years for using only a small amount of tungsten, which is a scarce resource.Sumitomo Electric
has developed a new cermet substrate with excellent thermal conductivity in pursuit of a "glossy, beautiful and stable surface finish" that is particularly required for cermets, and has
launched the coated cermet grade "T2500Z" combined with "Brilliant CoatTM" that significantly reduces reactivity with ferrous metals.
Features
• Excellent machined surface quality: The new cermet substrate with excellent thermal conductivity, improves thermal crack and notch wear resistance. In addition, Sumitomo
Electric's original coating technology "Brilliant Coat®" is used to achieve excellent wear and adhesion resistance, providing stable and excellent machined surface quality in various
work materials such as rolled steel, carbon steel and alloy steel.
• Excellent lubricity and wear resistance: "Brilliant Coat®" has excellent lubricity and significantly reduces reactions with ferrous metals. As a result, adhesion of the work material is
greatly reduced, preventing tearing, and the wear resistance has been improved by over 1.5 times as compared to the Company's conventional products. Not only does T2500Z provide
beautiful finished surfaces but also it has an extended tool life in the finishing process.
• Extensive lineup: The lineup of indexable inserts has increased to 539 items. This extensive selection of items helps meet a wide range of machining needs.

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Sumitomo Electric (Japan) Launches Thunderbolt™ 3 Cables on Amazon
Japan
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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. launched its Thunderbolt™ 3 cables capable of 40 Gbps transmission on Amazon.co.jp on November 20, 2019. Thunderbolt™ is a fast general-purpose
data transmission specification developed by Intel Corporation for data communications between a personal computer and peripheral devices such as a display.*1 Sumitomo Electric undertook
the development of Thunderbolt™ cables based on technical specifications disclosed by Intel to Sumitomo Electric. In 2010, Sumitomo Electric acquired the world's first Thunderbolt™
certification and in November 2015 obtained another certification for Thunderbolt™ 3 cables that enable 40 Gbps transmission. Since then, Sumitomo Electric has been selling Thunderbolt
™ 3 cables as a major vendor of the product. In recent years, along with the increasing instances of handling large data such as high-resolution video data, made possible by the improved
performance of personal computers and peripherals, there has been growing demand for higher-rate transmission. Moreover, since the number of Thunderbolt™-compatible peripherals has
been growing, Sumitomo Electric has decided to sell its Thunderbolt™ 3 cables on Amazon.co.jp to make the product available to a larger number of users.
Features
• Ultrafast transmission up to 40 Gbps: Thunderbolt™ 3 cables enable high-speed transmission between Thunderbolt™ 3-compatible devices such as multiple 4K displays, external graphics
boards, external high-capacity data storage (e.g. HDD, SDD) and fast gaming PCs. The cables operate at a transmission rate eight times higher than that of USB 3.0 cables currently in wide
use.
• Maximum power delivery of 100 W: Each Thunderbolt™ 3 cable can supply power up to 100 W (5 A at 20 V) (c.f. USB 3.0: 4.5 W). It provides stable power, eliminating the need to provide
a power supply to peripherals that consume high power.
• Flexible and flex-resistant: Sumitomo Electric's proprietary micro-coaxial cable technology is used to make the cables highly flexible and flex-resistant. The cables are highly durable even
if pinched up to 180 degrees or tangled in knots.

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Tata Motors (India) joins Google to launch Tata Altroz Voice BoT
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Tata Motors in association with Google, announced the launch of ‘Tata Altroz Voice BoT’, a personalized, interactive voice
experience for the Tata Altroz, using the Google Assistant. The Tata Altroz Voice BoT is designed to assist customers all along their
online buying journey and enhancing their in-car connected experience through access to rich content such as product features and
specifications, in an interactive and immersive manner. All a user needs is a phone that has a Google Assistant – and say ‘Ok Google,
Talk to Tata Altroz’ to activate the experience by asking any question about the car. The voice assistant can also be paired with the
Tata Altroz car via Android Auto or Apple Car Play; delivering a fully voice enabled discovery of the car, all the way to even booking
a test drive at a dealership of choice.Tata Motors Limited (BSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 44 billion organisation, is a leading global
automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks and buses. Part of the USD 110 billion Tata group, Tata Motors is
India’s largest and the only OEM offering extensive range of integrated, smart and e-mobility solutions. It has operations in India, the
UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, and Indonesia through a strong global network of 134 subsidiaries, associate companies
and joint ventures, including Jaguar Land Rover in the UK and Tata Daewoo in South Korea.

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Tata Motors (India)announces the launch of new generation Prima and
Ultra trucks in Kuwait
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Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading automobile brands officially launched its new generation range of Prima and Ultra trucks in Kuwait,
specially designed to meet the changing customer needs. The world smart Tata Prima with its power, sustainable speed, safety and reliability,
best-in-class, aggregates, cabin features and comfort, is designed for long-distance/ hours of transportation. While, the Tata Ultra offers faster
turnaround time and enhanced profitability for any goods carrying business, making it an ideal business utility vehicle partner for movement of
materials across distances. The launch of the new products come in line with the successful delivery by Tata Motors for orders from Waste
Management and Cleaning Companies operating for the Kuwait Municipality. Tata Motors bagged the contracts that includes the use of its new
generation Prima and Ultra trucks for municipality cleaning projects for the next 5 years. Tata Motors emerged as the single largest OEM to supply
trucks spanning the heavy, medium and light categories for various applications for usage by the cleaning companies in the Kuwait municipality.
The quality of the trucks, and the strong service footprint, makes it the perfect partner to support the Kuwaiti government’s drive for modern and
efficient civic infrastructure development. It is also the largest single order of Tata Prima trucks and is thereby setting new benchmarks for
performance and success in international markets.The recent order is reflective of our commitment to be an integral participant in the international
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Hardcore! BAIC Motor (China) wins "2019 Brand Value Communication
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On November 22, the twelfth Times Marketing Ceremony awards ceremony hosted by the well-known financial media "Time Weekly" was held in Guangzhou. BAIC
Motor has won the "2019 Brand Value Communication Award" by virtue of its first-mover advantage of new energy and intelligent networking, and its outstanding
performance in rejuvenating its brand. In the first half of 2019, automobile production and sales continued to be sluggish, and competition became increasingly fierce.
At the same time, the "new four modernizations" of automobiles, which are trending towards electrification, intelligence, networking, and sharing, are giving birth to
"revolutions on the road" . Under such a complicated background environment, the BEIJING brand came into being. Carrying the mission of "becoming the leader of the
new four modernizations of the automobile and protecting the dream of the beautiful travel of mankind", the BEIJING brand is committed to creating beyond-expected
automotive products for the "young heart generation".On September 9, BAIC Guangzhou ’s final assembly workshop held a comprehensive mass production of EU7 and
BAIC ’s South China Tiger culture release ceremony, demonstrating the hard power of Beijing Automotive ’s high-end smart manufacturing and the soft power of South
China ’s tiger culture. As the first pure electric smart car under the new BEIJING brand, EU7 has opened up a new chapter for BAIC's independent brand to break through
with new energy and intelligence with its artificial intelligence advantages and outstanding product strength.On October 27, the Beijing Automobile Zhuzhou Production
Base ushered in a glorious moment when the 1 millionth vehicle was rolled off the assembly line, which opened a new chapter for Beijing Automobile's "evolution"
again, demonstrating the determination and actions of Beijing Automobile to respond to changes. Sharpen the sword in ten years and stand at the new starting point of
"tenth anniversary • million vehicles". Beijing Automobile Zhuzhou Production Base will fully seize the opportunities of the times and make every effort to build the
largest domestic production base of new energy vehicles, helping Beijing Automobile to a new level.
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BorgWarner China Certified as “Top Employers China 2020”
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A global leader in technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, BorgWarner’s facilities in China were once again certified as “Top Employers China 2020” by Top
Employers Institute, a global human resources (HR) certification agency. Assessed based on answers to more than 100 questions, BorgWarner China was recognized for its achievements in
10 specific human resources (HR) practices, including talent strategy, recruitment and training, on-boarding, educational opportunities, performance management and leadership development.
In the future, BorgWarner will continue to foster a supportive workplace for employees by implementing outstanding HR strategies, and carrying out the six corporate culture of
“entrepreneurship, down-to-earth mentality, result orientation, challenging work, ‘can do’ attitude and caring people”.BorgWarner prioritizes the cultivation of local talents, leadership
development and performance management through its “70-20-10” approach. This methodology is based on the fact that 70 percent of an employee’s experience is accumulated through
challenges in daily work, 20 percent comes from mentoring and sharing with their mentors and leaders, and 10 percent stems from training programs. In 2019, BorgWarner updated its
recruitment and on-boarding processes, incorporating more scientific marketing techniques. The updated talent development system involves WeChat-based recruitment, data analysis,
candidate discovery and more. Its new process enhances the candidates’pre-employment experience, allowing for better two-way communication. Additionally, BorgWarner launched multiple
online education courses like Level-up Leadership and Potential, all designed to help employees improve their leadership and capabilities through online learning and offline communications.
For better employee services and platform integration, BorgWarner developed a new performance module, which replaces the previous talent management system, effectively consolidating
the various HR modules and systems for greatly improved availability and timeliness.To enhance the employee experience, BorgWarner made changes to its employee e-learning strategy this
year to make it more user-friendly, intelligent and convenient, while also providing support for business development. BorgWarner uses the efficient, easy-to-use employee self-service system
(ESS), as well as Yammer for internal communications, and the WeChat and LinkedIn platforms.
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BorgWarner Named as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
by Healthiest Employers®
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BorgWarner has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program administered by Springbuk®. This national award celebrates
companies who proactively invest in the health and wellbeing of their employees. The award recognizes the winners for their exceptional achievement and leadership in
building a healthy and productive workplace committed to employee and community health and wellbeing.BorgWarner provides employees an exceptional work
environment that cultivates engaged employees. The company encourages individual growth through interdisciplinary teams, global opportunities, cross-functional
moves, professional certifications, leadership coaching and opportunities for advancement. Some of the world-class benefits BorgWarner provides to its U.S. employees
include an available $0 premium healthcare program for eligible employees who engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors, a variety of healthy lifestyle amenities depending
on location, competitive wages and benefits including an above-market 401K plan, training and tuition reimbursement and supporting the larger community where
BorgWarner’s facilities are located through charitable activities.More than 1,000 of America’s top well-being programs were evaluated for this award across the country.
Award applicants were evaluated across six key categories: culture and leadership commitment, foundational components, strategic planning, marketing and
communications, programming and interventions, and lastly, reporting and analytics. Applicants were evaluated with the proprietary Healthiest Employers® Index, a
1-100 rubric for wellness programming.The winning organizations have achieved lasting success through a wide array of employee wellness initiatives and corporate
wellness programs. This year’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces winners include organizations as small as 32 full-time employees and as large as more than 150,000
employees. They span nearly every industry, size and geography and include both privately-held and publicly traded organizations.
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Hyundai’s Hydrogen Mobility Solution Wins 2020 Truck Innovation
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Hyundai Motor’s Hydrogen Mobility Solution has won the second-ever International Truck of the Year (IToY) Truck Innovation Award. Hyundai Motor Company
and H2 Energy set up its joint venture (JV), Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, in April 2019. The goal of the cooperation is to expand Europe’s hydrogen mobility
ecosystem by implementing the use of fuel cell trucks. The joint entity began its active progress toward clean mobility in Switzerland with the company’s plans to
deliver 1,600 fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks by 2025. The JV will spread its reach for an innovative pan-European solution for the commercialized fuel cell
vehicle market. The IToY Truck Innovation Award is determined by a jury of 25 commercial vehicle editors and senior journalists that represent major trucking
magazines from Europe and South Africa. They gather to evaluate technological innovations and contributions to energy transition within the commercial vehicle
industry over the past few years. The jury voted at Solutrans, an industrial and urban vehicle show, held November 18-23, 2019 in Lyon, France. The jury highly
acknowledged Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility Solution’s global approach to the paradigm shift toward clean energy-driven mobility in the commercial vehicle sector.
The project’s fleet of Xcient fuel cell electric heavy duty trucks aims to confirm the technical and commercial readiness of vehicles, fueling stations and hydrogen
production techniques to be deployed across Europe.Last month, Hyundai revealed its commercial truck mobility vision at the North American Commercial
Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta, Ga. At the show, Hyundai debuted the HDC-6 NEPTUNE Concept, a hydrogen-powered Class 8 heavy duty truck and Hyundai
Translead’s HT Nitro ThermoTech Concept, an energy-efficient refrigerated trailer.
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2020 Kia Telluride named MotorTrend’s SUV of the year
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Kia Motors America’s (KMA) largest vehicle ever – the Telluride – has been awarded 2020 SUV of the Year by MotorTrend. With its
comfortable and functional interior, the Telluride stood out as a well-rounded product that meets the needs of today’s modern family, while its
terrific value solidified it as a winner in the SUV segment.Designed in California and assembled in Georgia, the 2020 Telluride’s bold and
boxy shape and sophisticated exterior accents convey a spirit of adventure and possibility. That sentiment is strengthened by its engineering,
delivering an enjoyable and confidence-inspiring driving experience. The mid-size SUV offers impressive interior luxury and an upscale
cabin, complemented by an array of advanced technology and safety systems featuring standard Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear,
Lane Following Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Safe Exit Assist, Forward Collision Assist and available Highway Drive Assist, Driver Talk,
multi-Bluetooth Connectivity and more.With a more than 20-year history, the MotorTrend SUV of the Year award is one of the most
sought-after honors by global automotive manufacturers. SUV of the Year judges are comprised of MotorTrend staff as well as two guest
judges, Johan de Nysschen, former head of Audi of America, Infiniti Motor Co., and Cadillac division and Tom Gale, former head of Chrysler
design. Vehicles are evaluated against six key criteria: safety, efficiency, value, advancement in design, engineering excellence and
performance of intended function to determine the finalists and ultimately, the winners.
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Kia wins two 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year awards
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Kia has won two 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year awards – the Kia XCeed won the ‘Urban Car Award’, while the Kia Soul EV
picked up the ‘Green Car Award’. Kia was the only manufacturer to win awards in two different categories. Announced at a ceremony
during the recent Dubai International Motor Show, the Women’s World Car of the Year awards are voted for by a carefully selected
judging panel comprised of 41 female automotive writers from 34 countries spread across five continents.Both the Kia XCeed and new
Kia Soul EV made their debuts in the urban crossover segment in 2019.The Kia XCeed is an urban crossover utility vehicle which
combines compact SUV practicality with the sporty packaging and engaging handling of a hatchback. The XCeed’s suite of advanced
safety, connectivity and infotainment technologies make it one of the most high-tech, comprehensively-equipped cars in its class. The Kia
XCeed was recently named ‘Best car under 35,000 Euros’ at the coveted Golden Steering Wheel (Das GoldeneLenkrad) awards in
Germany.The new Kia Soul EV offers long-range, zero-emissions power to consumers in the urban crossover class. Powered exclusively
by electric energy, the Soul EV gives buyers a choice between mid and long-range power-electrics – both offering more power and
improved driving range compared to electric rivals.
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Kia Telluride wins 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Award
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The Kia Telluride has earned a 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Award, taking the win in its category to earn the title of
Top Rated SUV.The 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Awards honor the overall best vehicles of the year based on their
extensive vehicle testing and rating process. An Edmunds Top Rated Award represents the “gold standard of
automotive excellence” and signifies that a vehicle is one of the best-of-the-best on the road today. Rather than
honoring the newest vehicles - which may not be available yet - Edmunds Top Rated provides a list of the seven best
vehicles that shoppers can actually buy now.Kia’s popular three-row SUV has earned lots of praise for its rugged
looking exterior, modern cabin, and available features offered on higher priced luxury vehicles. Designed with
families in mind, the Telluride is also available with family friendly systems[1] such as Rear Occupant Alert with
Ultrasonic Sensors[2] , Driver Talk, Quiet Mode and more.
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Mazda3 (Japan) Named 2019 Women's World Car of the Year
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Mazda3 has been named “Supreme Winner” of the 2019 Women's World Car of the Year awards. In addition to taking the top award, the model
also won Women's World Family Car of the Year. Established in 2010, Women's World Car of the Year is voted on by a panel of female judges
from over 30 different countries who are asked to vote according to criteria women use when buying a car.The Mazda3 adopts a matured Kodo
design language that aims to embody the essence of Japanese aesthetics. While the overall form presents a simple, single motion, subtle
undulations bring the design to life through shifting light and reflections that glide over the body surface. The result is a more natural and
powerful expression of vitality than previous Kodo models. Despite sharing the Mazda3 moniker, the hatchback and sedan models have
distinct personalities; the design of the hatchback is emotive, the sedan elegant.The model incorporates Mazda's Skyactiv-Vehicle
Architecture, designed to help people to make the most of their natural sense of balance. The powertrain lineup comprises the latest
Skyactiv-X, Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-D engines, each of which provides responsive speed control in any driving situation. Based on its
philosophy of designing the car around the human being, Mazda has dramatically enhanced the model's fundamental driving attributes to
make accelerating, turning and braking feel completely natural.Mazda aims to make a special bond with customers by offering products,
technologies and services that appeal to more people.
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All-New Mazda3 (Japan) Named Thailand Car of the Year 2019
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The all-new Mazda3 has been named Thailand Car of the Year 2019 by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association. It is
the second time a Mazda has won Thailand Car of the Year, after the Mazda CX-3 took the 2016 award.The Mazda3 was
chosen as the top pick among seven finalists by a judging panel comprised of over 60 automotive journalists.The all-new
Mazda3 adopts a matured Kodo design language that aims to embody the essence of Japanese aesthetics. While the overall
form presents a simple, single motion, subtle undulations bring the design to life through shifting light and reflections that
glide over the body surface. The result is a more natural and powerful expression of vitality than previous Kodo models.
The all-new Mazda3 adopts Mazda's new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, designed to enable people to make the most of
their natural sense of balance. The latest Skyactiv engines are incorporated to provide responsive speed control in any
driving situation. Based on its philosophy of designing the car around the human being, Mazda has dramatically enhanced
the model's fundamental driving attributes to make accelerating, turning and braking feel completely natural.
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All-New Mazda3 (Japan) Named China Car of the Year 2020
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The all-new Mazda3 has been named China Car of the Year 2020. It is the first time a Mazda has won the award. For China Car
of the Year 2020, 194 models launched in mainland China between Oct. 1, 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019 were eligible. The all-new
Mazda3 was chosen as the top pick among 10 nominees by a panel comprised of 38 judges including automotive journalists.The
all-new Mazda3 adopts a matured Kodo design language that aims to embody the essence of Japanese aesthetics. While the
overall form presents a simple, single motion, subtle undulations bring the design to life through shifting light and reflections that
glide over the body surface. The result is a more natural and powerful expression of vitality than previous Kodo models. The
all-new Mazda3 adopts Mazda's new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, designed to enable people to make the most of their natural
sense of balance. The model comes with the latest Skyactiv engines which provide responsive speed control in any driving
situation. Based on its philosophy of designing the car around the human being, Mazda has dramatically enhanced the model's
fundamental driving attributes to make accelerating, turning and braking feel completely natural.
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Mitsubishi Motors (Japan) earns the top position in The J.D. Power 2019 Indonesia Customer Service
Index and Sales Satisfaction Index Studies, and its Pajero Sport and Xpander won IQS in Indonesia
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION announced that its marketing and sales subsidiary in Indonesia, Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI), has
earned two major honors by being ranked No.1 in J.D. Power 2019 Indonesia Customer Service Index (CSI) Study and Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study. It was the second
consecutive year that MMKSI earned the top ranking in the CSI, and its first time topping the SSI since 2017. In addition to these honors, MMC also earned recognition for its
continued improvements in vehicle development and quality by earning the top spot in two segments of J.D. Power 2019 Indonesia Initial Quality Study (IQS*1), with MMC
flagship models Pajero Sport (SUV segment) and Xpander (entry MPV segment).The J.D. Power 2019 Indonesia Customer Service Index (Mass Market) Study measures how
satisfied new vehicle buyers are with their sales service and vehicle delivery process, based on responses from 2,786 owners who purchased their new vehicles between
February 2016 and June 2018 and experienced authorized dealer's services between February 2018 and June 2019. The study uses an index with a maximum 1,000 points to
quantify performance in five factors: service quality, service initiation, vehicle pick-up, service advisory, and service facilities. In this year's study, MMKSI earned 819
points.The J.D. Power 2019 Indonesia Sales Satisfaction Index (Mass Market) Study is based on responses from 2,304 owners who purchased their vehicle between June 2018
and June 2019. The study uses an index with a maximum 1,000 points to quantify performance in five factors: sales consultant, dealer facility, delivery process, price, and
paperwork completion. In this year's study, MMKSI earned 835 points.MMKSI has launched campaigns to support customers who drive long distances returning home over
holiday breaks, and implemented several other initiatives to promote customer satisfaction; it held workshops for customers to learn more about MMC products, opened more
customer-friendly showrooms where embody its MMC's brand with new Corporate Identity and Visual Identity, and established more partnerships with sales financing
companies.
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Maruti Suzuki (Japan) S-PRESSO debuts as one of India’s top 10 bestselling
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Maruti Suzuki’s bold and powerful, Mini-SUV S-PRESSO, marks its presence amongst country’s top 10 bestselling cars within a month of its
launch. The Company sold 10,634 units of S-PRESSO in October 2019. S-PRESSO offers its customers best design, technology and safety. It
comes with a proven 1.0 L K10 engine with BS6 compliance.Built on Maruti Suzuki ARENA values, the S-PRESSO was launched to match the
need of a dynamic, stylish and youthful mini SUV. Spacious interiors, ample space, dashboard accents, bold front facia and single aperture
headlamps are few top-rated features that have struck the right cord with customers. Additionally, the car has also been appreciated, for its
commanding seating position, road visibility and the pickup.S-PRESSO comes with a distinct SUV character, a bold design statement, a unique
and exciting interior look. It offers first-in-its class steering mounted audio and voice control. The car also has a user friendly and vibrant graphic
user interface, compatible with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and other Smartplay Studio Apps. Equipped with both manual and AGS (Auto Gear
Shift) options, it delivers a peppy performance and great fuel-efficiency.S-PRESSO is available in four variants including VXI+ with Auto Gear
Shift. It comes with an array of 6 colours including two brand new Solid Sizzle Orange and Pearl Starry Blue.S-PRESSO is a result of continuous
and consistent effort to reinforce the passenger and pedestrian safety. Built on Suzuki’s 5th Generation HEARTECT platform, S-PRESSO is
compliant with all the latest Indian safety regulations including frontal offset crash, side impact and with pedestrian safety.
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BYD (Japan) to Help Colombia Create the Largest Electric Bus Fleet in
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BYD proudly announces it will provide the Colombian capital of Bogotá with a fleet of 379 pure electric buses, in a deal awarded by the capital's
TransMilenio SA mass transport authority. This fleet will begin operations in September 2020, giving Bogotá the largest electric bus fleet on the
continent and one of the largest in the world. Along with the 64 pure electric buses in Medellín, Colombia will have a total of 443 BYD electric
buses, putting it at the vanguard of Latin America's rapid push towards public transport electrification. The buses will be manufactured entirely by
BYD and operate in the Integrated Public Transportation System – SITP, with the towns of Usme and Fontibón to be the first to enjoy the firm's
cutting-edge electric bus technology. This order also sees BYD again smashing the record for the largest electric bus order in the Americas,
following its delivery of 183 buses to Chile during August 2019.It is estimated that in its first year of operation, this fleet will cancel out 21,900
tons of CO2 and 526 kilograms of PM 2.5 pollutant particles. It will also be 60% cheaper to operate these buses, compared to traditional
diesel-powered buses.BYD's zero-emission transportation solutions have gained ground in Latin America, and now successfully service markets
in many other countries across the region, including Ecuador, Chile, Brazil, Peru, Panama, Uruguay and Argentina, which join the nations across
the world betting on greener, electrified public transport systems to help tackle climate change. Globally, BYD buses, taxis and other electric
vehicles are present in more than 300 cities, 50 countries and regions.
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BYD (Japan) lands Europe's largest ever electric bus order
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BYD has secured the largest ever single order for electric buses in Europe in a deal with Keolis Nederland BV, the Dutch subsidiary of global public transport
provider, Keolis. The landmark order comprises 259 pure-electric, 100% emissions-free BYD eBuses scheduled for programmed delivery from next summer.The
deal was reached following close cooperation between Keolis and BYD to devise a demanding whole-life package which delivers a total transport solution and
takes into account operational needs and passenger comfort requirements.The deal was confirmed on Friday 6th December at Keolis’ head office in Deventer in
the Netherlands with the contract being signed by Frank Janssen, the CEO of Keolis Nederland and Isbrand Ho, Managing Director of BYD Europe. This latest
order follows a number of recent significant deals for BYD with major public transport operators right across Europe – further reinforcing BYD's strong and
leading position in Europe where it has made deliveries and taken orders in nearly 60 cities and more than 10 countries, to-date totaling more than 1,200 electric
buses.For Keolis Nederland, BYD's 8.7-metre midi bus, 12-metre and new 13-metre eBus models will enter service from the end of 2020 on routes throughout the
Netherlands’ IJssel-Vecht region, including front-line operations in the municipalities of Zwolle, Apeldoorn and Lelystad. BYD's 13-metre model is equipped with
new upgraded battery technology to provide extended range and ‘city-to-city’ capability. The majority of the Keolis order comprises 206 of BYD's best-selling
12-metre model all of which will be equipped with pantographs. In 2016, the Dutch minister of Traffic and Infrastructure signed a covenant which aims to reduce
emission, such as CO2, Nox and PMs by 2025. Keolis has surpassed this target by operating almost emission free straight from the start of the concession.
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Tata Motors (India) bags orders to supply over 2300 buses to various
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Reaffirming its commitment to provide best-in-class solutions for public transportation, India’s leading bus brand Tata Motors today announced that it
has bagged a huge order of over 2300 buses from various State Transport Undertakings, namely Rajasthan (RSRTC), Karnataka (KSRTC/ BMTC/
NWKRTC), Uttar Pradesh (UPSRTC), Tamil Nadu (IRT), and Andhra Pradesh (APSRTC). Tata Motors is working towards completing this order by
February 2020. Being the country’s largest bus manufacturer, Tata Motors today offers a comprehensive range of buses catering to an entire gamut of
day-to-day travelling needs – from luxurious intercity travel options, to safe transport and driver-friendly choices. The Company leads in this segment
by not only setting technological benchmarks but also by adapting innovations effectively to suit travel conditions in Indian cities and rural areas.Tata
Motors currently designs, develops and manufacturers its buses in Pune, Dharwad, Pantnagar and Lucknow. Besides its partnership with ACGL of Goa
for bus bodies, Tata Motors also has a joint venture with Marcopolo S.A. of Brazil, one of the largest bus body manufactures’in the world, for fully built
bus (FBV) solutions. Tata Motors’ approach of manufacturing FBVs (Fully Building Vehicles), meets the government’s new norms in terms of safety,
fuel efficiency, wider bus gangways, with the flexibility to be powered by both CNG and Diesel. With an extensive product portfolio of future ready
buses, Tata Motors will continue to play an active role in mass public transportation, with a commitment towards striking the right balance between
sustainable growth and profitability.
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Tata Motors (India) and Yes Bank to empower customers with digital
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Tata Motors, the market leader in the Commercial Vehicles industry, has taken their relationship with YES Bank to the next level by
developing "digital synergies" for offering financial products to its valued customers. They will jointly introduce digital retail finance
solutions for the entire range of cargo and passenger carriers, facilitating easy purchase and ensuring superior operating economics
for the end customers.Tata Motors’ industry first technology enabled platform, E-Guru app, helps understand the customers’ business
needs in order to recommend the befitting product as per their requirements. Through this partnership, both the companies will work
towards evaluating the financial needs and packages which include product structuring, down payment and various other schemes.
YES Bank will further leverage the E-Guru app allowing it to deliver superior customer experience with quick approvals across all
touch points. The MoU also enables customers to avail attractive financial schemes with minimal formalities.Tata Motors offers
end-to-end smart transport solutions starting from sub 1 ton, going up to above 55T vehicles in cargo and construct range. The
Company also offers the passenger transport range in the country and has the widest sales and service distribution network of over
3700 touchpoints.
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Aisin Seiki (Japan) Concludes Joint Research Agreement on Versatility of
Artificial Intelligence with Indian Institute of Science
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Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. and the Indian Institute of Science concluded a joint research agreement on artificial intelligence (AI).
Established in 1909 by JamsetjiNusserwanji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group and called the "Father of Indian Industry," IISc is an
educational and research institute in the sciences and in engineering with a history of nearly 110 years. It currently has approximately
500 faculty members, approximately 2,750 doctoral students and approximately 950 master's students in 42 departments covering
most areas of basic and applied sciences. Its research on AI, in particular, is among the best in India. Recently expectations have been
growing that AI will be put into effect in society with the emergence of deep learning and the subsequent rapid development of AI.
However, since most present AI systems are designed based on fixed data sets (domains) and purposes (tasks), they have an essential
problem in that they cannot adapt to situations that exceed their design assumptions such as an unpreceded environmental
change.Aisin will further accelerate collaboration with companies and universities across the world that have advanced technical
capabilities and thereby help promote sustainable industrialization through engineering innovation.
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BAIC (China) and Daimler Greater China jointly invest 500 million more
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Beijing Automotive Co., Ltd. officially announced , and Daimler Greater China Investment Co., Ltd. has entered into the Capital Increase Agreement ,
for Mercedes - Benz leasing Co., Ltd. capital increase again, this time the two sides a total capital increase to Mercedes-Benz lease 500 million yuan.
Some people believe that in addition to further deepening the cooperation between the two parties , this round of capital increase can also support
Beijing Benz's new car sales and directly promote the overall growth of Beijing Automotive and Daimler Greater China.The announcement shows that
this time, BAIC Motor and Daimler Greater China each made a capital increase of RMB 500 million to Mercedes-Benz Leasing in accordance with
their shareholding in Mercedes-Benz Leasing . Among them, Daimler Greater China will inject RMB 325 million, accounting for 65% of this capital
increase , and Beijing Automotive will inject RMB 175 million, accounting for 35% of this capital increase . After the capital increase is completed, the
registered capital of Mercedes-Benz Leasing will increase from approximately RMB 4.297 billion to RMB 4.975 billion.Since 2015 Nian 9 months, the
Beijing car first capital increase 1.64 Yiyuan stake in Mercedes-Benz lease, Beijing car ownership of 35% , Daimler holding 65% . The past five years,
shareholders of both companies a total of 7 times increase Benz lease, total capital 38.36 million yuan and registered capital of 42.975 billion yuan. As
of 2019 Nian 9 Yue 30 days, the Mercedes-Benz leasing total assets 508.14 billion yuan, net profit of 9.11 billion yuan.
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Bridgestone (Japan) Introduces New Collaboration Center in Museum
Tower Kyobashi to Drive Innovation, Design and Brand Projects
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Bridgestone Corporation announced the opening of Bridgestone Cross Point (BXP) at Museum Tower Kyobashi in Tokyo. BXP is designed to foster open
collaboration among Bridgestone, its customers and its partners to help drive innovation, design and brand projects that will deliver advanced, sustainable solutions
for a world in motion. Plans include a multi-purpose open space located on the building's 21st floor that will host events, seminars, forums, and more to encourage
creative engagement with various internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the first floor will serve as a street-level showroom for showcasing new
Bridgestone innovation and solutions initiatives to the public. Both areas are scheduled to open early in 2020.BXP is part of a series of significant construction
projects designed to accelerate Bridgestone's transformation into a global leader in advanced mobility and sustainable solutions for future generations. BXP will
serve as the new hub for Bridgestone design innovation while additional renovation activities in Kodaira, Tokyo and Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture will enhance
the company's technical research, development, and testing capabilities. Together, these projects will better position Bridgestone to create new value for its
customers, its partners, and its communities in alignment with its long-standing corporate mission of "Serving Society with Superior Quality."Museum Tower
Kyobashi, where BXP will be established, is a new building completed in July 2019 at a location that previously served as Bridgestone's global headquarters. The
Artizon Museum (formerly the Bridgestone Museum of Art) will also open in January 2020 in a section of this new building. This close affiliation between art and
design offers the ideal environment for Bridgestone to cultivate creative collaboration and communicate its ongoing contributions to society's advancement.
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Anheuser-Busch Completes First Zero-Emission Beer Delivery
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Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with Nikola Motor Company (Nikola) and BYD Motors LLC, completed their first ever ‘Zero-Emission Beer Delivery’ in the
company's hometown of St. Louis – utilizing both companies’ innovative fleet technology to deliver beer from the local Anheuser-Busch brewery to the Enterprise
Center using only zero-emission trucks.This morning, a Nikola hydrogen-electric truck picked up the load of beer, including flagship beer brand Bud Light, and
delivered it to Anheuser-Busch local wholesaler partner, Lohr Distributors – marking the first commercial delivery onboard a Nikola hydrogen-electric vehicle.
Lohr Distributors then delivered the beer to the Enterprise Center, home of the St. Louis Blues, on a BYD electric truck – a milestone delivery for the brewer as
the beer reached its destination with zero-emissions from transportation.The delivery builds on Anheuser-Busch's ongoing commitment to sustainability and
existing partnerships with both Nikola and BYD. Through their 2025 Sustainability Goals, Anheuser-Busch has committed to reducing carbon emissions across
their value chain by 25% by 2025.Last year, Anheuser-Busch placed an order for up to 800 hydrogen-electric powered semi-trucks from Nikola, a pioneer in
hydrogen-electric renewable technology. The partnership will help the brewer transition their entire long-haul dedicated fleet to zero-emission vehicles.To
complement the Nikola partnership within their routes, Anheuser-Busch also announced a pilot project with BYD in California last month to improve the
sustainability of their fleet at four Anheuser-Busch distribution facilities across southern California. The 21 BYD electric trucks as well as a 958.5 kW solar array
to charge the vehicles will be implemented this year as the largest Class 8 electric truck deployment in North America.
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DENSO (Japan): MIRISE Technologies to be Launched to Develop Semiconductors
in Effort to Achieve Safe and Comfortable Future Global Mobility Society
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DENSO Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation announced that they have named the joint venture to be established in April 2020 MIRISE
Technologies (“MIRISE”). The joint venture will conduct research and advanced development of next-generation in-vehicle semiconductors. MIRISE
is an acronym for Mobility Innovative Research Institute for SEmiconductors. It also conveys “mirai” (a Japanese word for “future”) and “rise.”
Yoshifumi Kato has been appointed President and Representative Director of the new company. The goal for 2030 has been established and the priority
activity policy (Mid-term Policy 2024) has been drawn up for building a rapid, competitive development system after the company is formed.MIRISE
will work on three technology development fields: (1) power electronics, (2) sensing, and (3) SoC (System-on-a-Chip). In the power electronics field,
the company will work on R&D mainly for in-house production (including contract manufacturing) by leveraging the semiconductor material
technologies as well as manufacturing and design technologies accumulated by Toyota and DENSO in electrification technologies, mainly in hybrid
vehicles. In the sensing field, the company will work on development for in-house production and cooperation with joint development partners. In the
SoC field, the company will strengthen its ability to determine the specifications of optimal SoCs for mobility in the future.To achieve the above goals
based on a speedy and competitive system, MIRISE will start negotiations on cooperation with universities, research institutes, start-ups, and
semiconductor-related companies. The recruitment of semiconductor engineers will also be strengthened.
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General Motors (USA) and LG Chem Team Up to Advance Toward an
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General Motors and LG Chem announced plans to mass-produce battery cells for future battery-electric vehicles. Together, the companies will invest up to a total
of $2.3 billion through a new, equally owned joint venture company. The JV will establish a battery cell assembly plant on a greenfield manufacturing site in the
Lordstown area of Northeast Ohio that will create more than 1,100 new jobs. The state-of-the art plant will use the most advanced manufacturing processes all
under one roof to produce cells efficiently, with little waste, and will benefit from strong economies of scale throughout the value chain. The plant will be extremely
flexible and able to adapt to ongoing advances in technology and materials. The collaboration also includes a joint development agreement that brings together two
leaders in battery science to develop and produce advanced battery technologies, with the goal of reducing battery costs to industry-leading levels.In addition to
vertically integrating the manufacturing of battery cells in the U.S., LG Chem will gain access to an experienced workforce. It will also benefit from a dedicated
production stream of future EVs from GM's next generation of battery-electric vehicles, including an all-new battery-electric truck coming in the fall of 2021.LG
Chem is Korea's largest diversified chemical company which operates four main business portfolios: Petrochemicals, Energy Solutions, Advanced Materials and
Life Sciences. The chemical business manufactures a wide range of petrochemical products from high-value added to commodity goods. LG Chem also extends
its chemical expertise into high-tech areas such as lithium-ion batteries, industrial & automotive materials, drugs & vaccines to deliver broad range of differentiated
solutions for our customers. Throughout multiple production facilities and extensive distribution network worldwide, LG Chem employs approximately 35,000
people and generated sales of KRW 28.2 trillion in 2018.
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Goodyear(USA), U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Team Up To Host 9th
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The Goodyear Blimps and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will conduct their ninth joint maneuver in December benefiting the U.S. Marine
Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Public toy collection events will be hosted at the company’s airship bases in Florida and Ohio. A
California-based blimp crew will join Toys for Tots volunteer efforts in Los Angeles County in lieu of hosting an event. Additionally, people
can bring donations to select Goodyear Auto Service Centers (GAS) and Just Tires stores near the three blimp bases between Dec. 1-Dec. 14
and be entered into a drawing to win a blimp ride. On Dec. 13, 14 and 15, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Ohio visitors can drive through the Wingfoot
Lake blimp hangar and get an up-close and personal view of the blimp and drop off their donation to a U.S. Marine representing Toys for Tots.
All events are free and open to the public. New toys in the original packaging or cash donations are encouraged to support the U.S. Marine
Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, but not required.Goodyear first nicknamed one of its blimps the “Santa Claus Express” in 1927 to
spread holiday cheer across the skies of America. The company has a long history of community involvement and volunteerism within its
corporate social responsibility platform, Goodyear Better Future.Founded in 1948, it is the mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys
for Tots Program to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December and distribute these toys as Christmas gifts to less
fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
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BMW Group and Great Wall Motors (China) Jointly Build Future E-mobility
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The Spotlight Automotive Project jointly invested by BMW Group and Great Wall Motors was officially launched in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu
Province. It is another milestone in innovative cooperation between the two sides following the signing of the 50-50 joint venture agreement
in the presence of the leaders of China and Germany in 2018.The new and distinct joint venture mode is embodied in not only in the
production, but also in the joint development of pure electric vehicles in China, the world's largest market for new energy vehicles. It is
expected that the MINI fully electric vehicles and new products of Great Wall Motors will be produced here.Spotlight Automotive Project
enjoys a total investment of RMB 5.1 billion and expects to have 3000 employees with the new plant’s annual standard production capacity
of 160,000 units.Close to the port, Zhangjiagang has a stable and reliable supplier system, skilled talents and good infrastructure, making it
an ideal place to build a new plant. In addition, Jiangsu Province is leading in finance, education, science and technology nationwide. The
establishment of Spotlight Automotive plant in Zhangjiagang will integrate the technologically advanced products of both shareholders and
the high-quality local cultural and natural resources, create high-quality products, and promote local economic development.As planned, the
products of Spotlight Automotive will access to the sales and service networks of BMW Group and Great Wall Motors respectively. Both sides
will continue to work with existing sales and service network partners.
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Honda (Japan) Begins Joint Demonstration Testing of Miimo, Honda’s
Robotic Lawn Mower, with the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun demonstration testing of Miimo HRM520 (Miimo), Honda’s robotic lawn mower,
jointly with the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association (Park Association). The purpose of the test program is to verify the usability and
aptitude of Miimo for large-sized parks as well as the feasibility of using Miimo for dry riverbeds where there is no existing power supply
facility. At the end of last month (November 2019), Honda and the Park Association began conducting demonstration testing of Miimo,
a robotic lawn mower developed for home use, at Hibiya Park (the First Flower Garden area) to verify its usability for a large-sized park
during daytime hours, as well as its aptitude for park management operations. Through this demonstration testing, Honda expects to
expand the potential of robotic lawn mowers for park management operations, while contributing to the improvement and expansion of
areas with expansive lawns.Miimo’s ability to mow a lawn and recharge itself automatically makes lawn management easy and
convenient. Miimo has become popular due to the fact that it can foster a dense and beautiful lawn by taking advantage of the nature of
grass that is mowed constantly. By slowing growth, the number of sprouts increases and the lawn becomes denser. The E500 is a portable
power source that stores electricity and enables the user to use electrical appliances in various situations.
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Faurecia and Michelin (France) formalize their joint venture and aim to
create a world leader in hydrogen mobility
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Michelin, the world leader in tyres and sustainable mobility, and Faurecia, a leading technology company in the automotive industry, have formalized the creation
of SYMBIO, A FAURECIA MICHELIN HYDROGEN COMPANY, a joint venture combining all their hydrogen fuel cell dedicated activities, with the aim of
becoming a world leader in hydrogen mobility.Michelin and Faurecia’s complementarity makes it possible to offer a complete range of hydrogen fuel cell systems
covering all types of mobility uses. Faurecia is contributing its technological hydrogen mobility expertise and the results of R&D work carried out with the CEA
(the French Atomic Energy Commission). Michelin, for its part, is contributing the know-how of its subsidiary Symbio, an equipment manufacturer supplying
hydrogen fuel cell kits as well as a range of services and design and production activities.Michelin and Faurecia will initially invest €140 million in the joint venture
in order to accelerate the development of new-generation fuel cells, launch mass production and increase business in Europe, China and the United States.
SYMBIO, A FAURECIA MICHELIN HYDROGEN COMPANY aims to capture 25% market share and achieve a turnover of around 1.5 billion euros by 2030.
The joint venture will eventually have three industrial sites supplying the world's main automotive markets: Europe, Asia and the United States.Electric mobility
demand is expected to increase significantly between now and 2030, with hydrogen powered vehicles accounting for 2 million vehicles of which 350,000 trucks.
As the only zero emission solution that complements battery-powered electric cars, hydrogen technology is essential in accelerating the deployment of
electromobility and addressing its three major challenges: improving air quality, reducing CO2 emissions and the energy transition.
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The MICHELIN (France) guide, TripAdvisor and TheFork Launch an
International Strategic Partnership
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The Michelin Guide has joined forces with TripAdvisor and TheFork to offer diners a complementary way to find their ideal dining experience, as well as improved
access to a wider choice of high-quality restaurants around the world. Michelin and TripAdvisor, with its subsidiary TheFork, have entered into a content and licensing
partnership to combine the gastronomic selection expertise of the Michelin Guide with the power of TripAdvisor’s large customer audience and TheFork’s advanced
booking service. All of the 14,000 restaurants selected by the Michelin Guide inspectors worldwide will be clearly identified with their ratings Star, Bib Gourmand and
Plate distinctions on the TripAdvisor website and apps leading to significantly improved accessibility of the Michelin selection.Around 4,000 restaurants throughout
Europe will soon be accessible and bookable on TheFork, and on the digital Michelin Guide platform. In addition, Michelin has signed an agreement to sell Bookatable
to TheFork. This acquisition allows TheFork to consolidate its existing markets and expand into five new countries: United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Finland and
Norway. This means that the 14,000 restaurants bookable on Bookatable will join the 67,000 already bookable on TheFork, creating the largest online restaurant booking
platform. The terms of TheFork’s acquisition of Bookatable will not be disclosed. For nearly 120 years, the Michelin Guide has endeavored to provide people with the
best, independent and most trustworthy information on restaurants while at the same time constantly respecting local regions and gourmet traditions and promoting the
work of passionate chefs to equally passionate diners. Due to the objective nature of the criteria used by Michelin’s inspectors the Michelin Guide also helps expand the
influence of the world’s gastronomic traditions and increase tourism. The partnership between the Michelin Guide and TripAdvisor and TheFork will significantly
increase the visibility of the chefs and restaurants of the Michelin guide and increase reservations thanks to the link to the world’s leading online booking platforms.
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Mitsubishi Motors (Japan) concludes a disaster cooperation agreement
with the Okazaki City, Aichi Pref.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) and its subsidiary Chubu Mitsubishi Motor Sales Corporation concluded a disaster cooperation agreement with Okazaki
City in Aichi Prefecture, and held a signing ceremony at Okazaki City Hall on December 6. MMC will establish a system to quickly provide its electric vehicles when disasters
occur in Okazaki, where MMC's main production and R&D facilities are located.The purpose of concluding these agreements is to eliminate time taken to re-confirm required
information with local governments when disasters occur, and to quickly provide disaster-affected areas, evacuation sites and other places with MMC's electric vehicles (EVs)
such as Outlander PHEV, a plug-in hybrid EV, which can serve as power source.MMC is promoting the DENDO Community Support Program to establish disaster cooperation
agreements with local governments throughout Japan by fiscal 2022. This agreement with Okazaki City is the tenth conclusion.Following the agreement, Okazaki City will
consider of introducing Outlander PHEV as its office cars. MMC continues to partner with government agencies throughout Japan while striving to promote understanding and
spread of electric vehicles, which are advantageous in times of emergency.Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has a
competitive edge in SUVs and pickup trucks, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company launched the i-MiEV – the first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, which
was followed by the OUTLANDER PHEV in 2013 – a plug-in hybrid market leader in Japan and Europe. Mitsubishi Motors has 30,000 employees and a global footprint with
production facilities in Japan, Thailand, China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Russia. Models, such as the PAJERO SPORT/MONTERO SPORT, TRITON/L200,
OUTLANDER, ASX/OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR and XPANDER play a major role in achieving its growth. The global sales volume in fiscal year 2018 was 1,244,000 units,
and the net sales of Mitsubishi Motors for fiscal year 2018 was 2.51 trillion yen. Mitsubishi Motors is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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Schaeffler (Germany) and Audi moving forward together
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Schaeffler and Audi are set to remain a formidable Formula E team in the future. This agreement was concluded between the globally
active automotive and industrial supplier from Herzogenaurach and the brand from Ingolstadt. Joint development work on the Audi e-tron
FE07 for the series’ seventh season, starting out in autumn 2020, has already begun. This is one of the most successful partnerships in
Formula E: Since the series made its debut in the fall of 2014, Schaeffler has been the technology partner of Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler.
The team has set benchmarks both on the track and on the sidelines, with 40 places on the podium and more than 1,000 points before the
start of the sixth season. Schaeffler puts the expertise gained from this fully electric racing series into its development work.Initially a
partner to the private ABT Sportsline team for the first three years, Schaeffler has been developing drive trains for Formula E together
with Audi since it joined the series as a factory team in the fall of 2017. The combination of engine, transmission, inverter, and software
represents the core of the vehicle, which in all other aspects is identical for all teams. In the future, Schaeffler will continue its
involvement as a technology and development partner, primarily in fields such as transmission, engine, and drive concept development
and by providing support in test rig-based work and prototype construction as well as bearing development and production.
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ABT and Schaeffler (Germany) establish strategic collaboration to electrify
light commercial vehicles
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The Schaeffler Group and ABT e-Line GmbH have established a strategic collaboration for the electrification of light commercial vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons. ABT e-Line
is a 100-percent subsidiary of ABT Holding that, as a premium partner to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, has been commissioned to fully electrify light commercial vehicles
including the T6 and Caddy models; it also bears customer responsibility for the electric powertrain, including the warranty. The Schaeffler Group, which has been doing
pioneering work in Formula E in partnership with the ABT Group since 2014, will contribute its technological and – provided the subsequent cartel clearance is obtained –
management expertise to the partnership and will develop and supply technological solutions for the electric powertrain. In the initial phase, Schaeffler will be focusing together
with VW and ABT on project management – from concept through to homologation – and on system supplier management. What is more, Schaeffler possesses a wealth of
relevant expertise in the fields of purchasing, manufacturing, and quality assurance, all of which it will be contributing to this collaboration. Schaeffler Engineering already
develops electronic control systems for ABT e-Line for use in the conversion of light commercial vehicles from VW. The objective of the collaboration between the Schaeffler
Group and ABT e-Line is to develop more advanced electric powertrains and to integrate and incorporate them into vehicles, focusing on light commercial and special vehicles.
A further objective is to develop flexible mechatronic chassis solutions. In the medium term, the Schaeffler Group sees potential for further orders and for small and
medium-sized production volumes in the commercial and special vehicle sectors. Efforts to reduce vehicle emissions in urban areas are focusing heavily on light commercial
vehicles, particularly where intra-urban traffic is concerned. What is more, manufacturers have tofulfill the regulatory upper limits for emissions in the light commercial
vehicles segment separately – it is not possible to offset emission values against those of passenger car fleets. The performance capability of today’s electric motors can now
largely fulfill the typical requirement profiles for light commercial vehicles used in intra-urban applications.
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Tata Motors (India) and Lithium Urban Technologies long-term partnership
set to leapfrog the electrification of the transport service market
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Reinforcing their position at the forefront in the electrification drive, Tata Motors and Lithium Urban Technologies, the world’s largest commercial EV fleet
providers, outside of China, today announced their partnership. Both companies will explore bespoke models to address requirements of customers who are
increasingly looking for tailor-made mobility solutions in the market across passenger, mass transit and freight segments. As the first milestone, Tata Motors
and Lithium have signed a contract for 400 newly launched, Tigor Sedan EV, with an extended range of 213 km, to be supplied by FY20 and deployed across
India. This partnership plans to additionally induct 100 electric vehicles, which would include cars to be launched in near future, like Nexon EV for corporate
leadership transport services. These steps will be pivotal for Lithium to significantly expand its current fleet of 1000 EVs to further consolidate its leadership
position as the largest EV based mobility service provider.The new Tigor Electric Sedan, with an extended range of 213 km, certified by ARAI is available
for both fleet and personal segment customers. This vehicle qualifies for a FAME II incentive for eligible commercial customers. It offers an enhanced
driving range, low cost of ownership, connectivity, comfort of a sedan and zero emissions.Lithium owns the largest fleet of EVs in the world outside of China.
It is India’s first zero emission service, with its own fleets of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and associated charging infrastructure, backed by a strong technology
platform that involves telematics, fleet management systems, scheduling, rostering and analytics-based optimisation; and trained and certified drivers.
Lithium also owns and operates India’s largest EV charging network spread across 7 cities in India.
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Volkswagen (Germany) and Hamburg extend strategic
mobility partnership
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The strategic mobility partnership between the Volkswagen Group and the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is to be extended. The focus lies on support for e-mobility, innovative mobility
services, intelligent transport networking and the use of self-driving vehicles. The aim is to bring about a lasting improvement in inner city quality of life through innovative mobility solutions.
In concrete terms, this means that under the second phase of the partnership, WeShare is to be launched in Hamburg from spring 2020, following on from its successful premier in Berlin; the
service will consist of an all-electric fleet of e-Golf1 and e-up!2, to be joined by the ID.33 at a later date. MAN is to deliver 20 electric buses to HVV (Hamburg Public Transport Association)
by the end of next year. In addition, MAN, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and haulier Jakob Weets will be cooperating to test fully autonomous trucks at the Altenwerder
Container Terminal. Moreover, MOIA will be adding to its service and increasing its fleet from the current 200 vehicles to 500. Hamburg has expanded its infrastructure for e-mobility, and
now has over 1,000 public charging points, making it a nationwide leader.The WeShare rollout is scheduled for spring 2020. The fleet will comprise over 1,000 e-Golf and e-up! During the
course of next year, they will be joined by the first all-electric ID.3 models. As in Berlin, WeShare in Hamburg will operate based on a free-floating system – in other words, there are no fixed
collection points, in order to offer customers maximum flexibility and availability.The projects implemented under the first stage of the strategic mobility partnership have also been successful.
The findings of the cooperation between MAN and public transport operators Hamburg Hochbahn metro system and Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) were incorporated direct in
the development of the new all-electric MAN Lion’s City E bus. Now, the first MAN Lion’s City E buses are to go into regular service in the city’s public transport network. In addition, a
second life storage system will be connected to the charging network at the VHH depot to test the behavior of used batteries after service in buses and in stationary use under real-life
conditions. A team from Group Innovation at Volkswagen AG has already been able to present significant progress in mastering complex situations on the test track for automated and
connected driving in Hamburg. The test findings are being incorporated in development work at the newly founded Volkswagen Autonomy GmbH.
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SEAT and Redexis join forces to promote mobility with natural gas
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SEAT and Redexis are going to collaborate to boost sustainable mobility by promoting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). SEAT President and
Redexis President have signed an agreement whereby both companies will develop the creation of natural gas refuelling facilities and drive
sustainable mobility with this alternative fuel. The ceremony was also attended by Redexis general manager Cristina Ávila. Through this
agreement, SEAT is going to share information on the demand for this type of vehicles in order to boost the installation of refuelling points
that are accessible to the public in areas considered of major importance. Moreover, Redexis expects to have more than 100 gas filling stations
nationwide in the next two years. Natural gas currently contributes to improving air quality in cities, as it is an alternative that features reduced
emissions and plays an active role in reaching sustainability goals.According to registration data in Spain provided by Gasnam, and taking
into accountthe current rate of growth, the potential for natural gas-powered vehicles in Spain could exceed one million cars by 2030. In the
framework of this agreement, Redexis will develop the necessary CNG refuelling facilities to meet this demand for road mobility and will
incorporate SEAT vehicles that run on natural gas into its fleet, as well as into the fleets of its own partner companies.SEAT and Redexis aim
to replicate and increase the growth model of natural gas which has occurred in Madrid and Barcelona in the rest of Spain by offering the
necessary network so that any user can drive all over the country by using natural gas as an inexpensive and ecological fuel.
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General Motors (USA) Files RICO Lawsuit Against Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles
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General Motors Co. announced the filing of a federal racketeering lawsuit against FCA and former FCA executives who have pled
guilty in an ongoing federal corruption probe. The lawsuit exposes a multi-year pattern of corruption that FCA used to undermine the
integrity of the collective bargaining process and cause GM substantial damages.At the core of this lawsuit are clear admissions of
wrongdoing made by former FCA executives revealed through the continuing criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in
the Eastern District of Michigan.FCA was the clear sponsor of pervasive wrongdoing, paying millions of dollars in bribes to obtain
benefits, concessions, and advantages in the negotiation, implementation, and administration of labor agreements over time.FCA
corrupted the implementation of the 2009 collective bargaining agreement. It also corrupted the negotiation, implementation, and
administration of the 2011 and 2015 agreements.FCA’s manipulation of the collective bargaining process resulted in unfair labor
costs and operational advantages, causing harm to GM.With this lawsuit, GM is seeking to reinforce that bargaining must be free
from fraud and corruption. All damages recovered will be invested in the U.S. to benefit GM’s employees and grow jobs.
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Hyundai Motor (South Korea) Group Launches Future Mobility Venture
MoceanLab
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Hyundai Motor Group established MoceanLab, a mobility service venture, as part of the Group’s larger initiative to create a sustainable, connected future.
MoceanLab will provide mobility services in the City of Los Angeles, and expand its services to autonomous ridesharing, shuttling, multimodal
transportation, and personal mobility. After a comprehensive thorough review, Hyundai Motor Group identified Los Angeles as the city to launch the
MoceanLab. The opportunities posed by LA’s large and diverse population, challenges with traffic congestion, and demonstrated commitments to
transportation innovation and sustainability, including LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s initiatives and leadership, made it the ideal city for MoceanLab. Hyundai
Motor Group plans to explore and integrate new mobility innovations – such as micromobility and multimodal transportation – and ensure the effectiveness
and growth of mobility services throughout LA.Mocean Carshare, a pilot program from MoceanLab, will be a part of the City of Los Angeles’ carsharing
permit pilot program offered by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(LA METRO). The Group will utilize up to 20 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles for the pilot program, set to start at the end of 2019. The
goal is to transition the fleet to fully electric vehicles with a gradual expansion of a combined 300 vehicles of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors
Corporation.MoceanLab will further expand beyond the initial carsharing pilot program. In anticipation of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, MoceanLab aims
to alleviate traffic and increase convenience. Ultimately connecting customers to mass transit options and reduce traffic congestion around the city. This
includes services offering autonomous ridesharing, shuttling, multimodal transportation, and personal mobility.
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