In 2018, electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving technologies are prominent in the automotive industry, with Tesla leading with over 400,000 reservations for the Model 3 and significant advancements in production capacity. The document highlights the historical ebb and flow of EV popularity, noting a past resurgence influenced by environmental concerns and regulatory mandates, contrasting with earlier declines due to technological shifts and production methods. Additionally, the EV/AV autobook serves as a business resource, providing market insights and industry connections for stakeholders in the electric vehicle sector.

1. EV / AV
AutoBook
2018
PREVIEW

2. ii
WELCOME!
In 2018, electric vehicles and autonomous
driving are again the hottest topic in the
automotive industry, a global phenomenon
where non-traditional players like Tesla were
able to claim market leading positions agains
classic competitors like Volkswagen,
Mercedes and Toyota.
Battery prices fell 35 percent in the last 12
months and are on a trajectory to make
unsubsidized electric vehicles as affordable as their gasoline
counterparts in the next six years.
The number of commercial charging stations is also growing quickly in
part because they are relatively cheap—costing $3,000 to $7,500 per
port. When attached to a business, they can attract customers, and
encourage them to stay longer and spend more.
By 2040, long-range electric cars will cost less than $22,000 (in
today’s dollars), according to the projections. Thirty-five percent of
new cars worldwide will have a plug.
The highlight clearly was Tesla’s success to secure more than 400,000
reservations for their Model 3. Production has begun in mid 2017 and
Tesla deliveries for 2018 are ramping up to 5,000 units per week with
eventually 10,000 units per week being planned.
Also Autonomous Driving has seen major breakthrough with Tesla
demonstrating fully functional AV technology in their Model S.
Many agree that a shift is under way that will lead to widespread
adoption of EVs in the next decade. It’s looking like the 2020s will be
the decade of the electric car.
How to use the EV/AV AutoBook
The information was compiled from personal research, the internet
and with support of friends at automotive companies, automotive
organizations, industrial estates and business associates and is
designed to support:
1) Business Development - managers who seek to identify
potential customers and sales opportunities
2) Outsourcing – local and international commodity managers,
buyers who are looking to source components
Focus on contacts
The EV/AV AutoBook features quick links to access web sites, Google
Map locations and social media sites of the featured companies and
their representatives. Simply click on the icons to connect:
I am sure this book will give you lots of information and inspire you to
do business in the EV/AV Sector.
To your success!
Ulrich Kaiser

3. Chapter 1
Introduction

4. In the late 1890s electric vehicles (EVs) had outsold gasoline cars ten to one. EVs
were dominating roads and dealer showrooms. Several automotive companies
started out as successful EV companies such as Oldsmobile and Studebaker.
However, their focus later Transition to gasoline-powered vehicles. The first car
dealerships actually dealt exclusively for EVs.
Early production of EVs was accomplished by hand assembly. In 1910, volume
production of gasoline powered cars was achieved with the motorized assembly line.
This breakthrough manufacturing process killed off all but the most well-financed car
builders. Independents, unable to buy components in volume died off. The infrastructure
for electricity was almost non-existent outside of city boundaries – limiting EVs to city-
only travel. Another contributing factor to the decline of EVs was the addition of an
electric motor (called the starter) to gasoline powered cars – finally removing the need
for the difficult and dangerous crank to start the engine. Due to these factors, by the end
of World War I, production of electric cars stopped and EVs became niche vehicles –
serving as taxis, trucks, delivery vans, and freight handlers.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a rebirth
of EVs prompted was by concerns about air
pollution and the OPEC oil embargo. In the
early 1990s, a few major automakers
resumed production of EVs – prompted by
California 's landmark Zero Emission Vehicle
(ZEV) Mandate. Those EVs were produced in
very low volumes – essentially hand-built
like their early predecessors. However, as
the ZEV mandate was weakened over the
years, the automakers stopped making EVs
– Toyota was the last major auto maker to
stop EV production in 2003.
Section 1
AT A GLANCE
1. Electric batteries & Electric motors led to
the first electric vehicles in then 1800’s
2. EVs outsold gasoline vehicles 10 to 1 in
the 1890’s.
3. Henry ford’s Model T put an end to EVs
popularity in the early 1900’s
4. Resurgence of EVs came during the late
1980s with Honda and Toyota
EV Introduction
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5. Chapter 2
Statistics

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7. Chapter 3
OEMs
Photo: Volkswagen

8. Faraday Future is an American based start-up that is Chinese-
backed and that is focusing on developing intelligent electric
vehicles. The company was established in 2014 and is
headquartered in Gardena, California. The companies financial
backer is LeEco, a Chinese consumer electronics company.
In 2016, the company debuted its first concept
vehicle the single-seat FFZERO1. The FFZERO1
has 1,000hp (750 kW) that can go up to
200mph.
FF announced plans to build a $1 billion electric
car factory in Nevada in 2016 and it received a
$300 million incentive package in order to build
the factory.
The company ended up not doing a lot more
than moving some dirt around on the land it
acquired and finally abandoned the plan last
year while it was running out of cash.
They instead bought an old tarp manufacturing
facility in a farm town between Los Angeles and
San Francisco and announced plans to convert
it into a high-tech electric car factory.
Despite the significant change of plan, the
company still claims that it can bring its first car,
the FF91, to production in 2018.
Section 1
AT A GLANCE
1. Founded in 2014
2. Employs over 1,000 people
Faraday Future
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Faraday Future HQ
18455 S Figueroa
St. Los Angeles
CA 90248
Tel: +1 424 276 7616
Email: info@faradayfuture.com
Michael Johnson
Director
Tom Wessner
VP Global Supply Chain
Andrew De Haan
Plant Director

9. Section 2
Electric Vehicle OEMs
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10. Chapter 4
Tier 1
Suppliers

11. GKN Driveline is a multinational automotive components
manufacturer that focuses on driveline technologies. The
company is owned by GKN, which was founded in 1759.
The company is present across 22 countries in over 56 locations. The company has a
global work force of over 22,000. The company’s headquarters is located in Redditch,
United Kingdom. GKN Driveline is the worlds largest producer of CV joints.
The company also produces a variety of other products for the automotive industry.
These products include AWD Systems, Trans Ale Solutions, Replacement parts and
GKN’s eDrive Systems. eDrive Systems is the companies solution aimed a hybrid and all
electric vehicles.
Product range:
CV joints
Side shafts
Prop shafts
Power transfer units
Differentials
AWD couplings
Disconnects
Electric rear axles
Electric dive transmissions
Section 1
AT A GLANCE
1. Established: 1759
2. Employs: 22,000
3. Turnover Q1 2015: 2.678 Billion BPS
GKN Driveline
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GKN Driveline PLC
Ipsley House, Ipsley Church Lane,
Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0AJ,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 152 753 3600
Email: info@gkndrive.com
Helmuth Rohregger
President Europe
Philippe Doumeingts
Senior Vice President Purchasing & Supply
Chain
Mohammed Zameer
Vice President Global Manufacturing
Engineering
Rainer Dr. Link
Vice President Business Development AWD/
eDrive

12. eDrive Systems
eDrives Systems is GKN Drivelines product solution for hybrid and
electric vehicles. Currently, GKN Driveline supplies eDrive solutions to
each major automotive region.
eMachines is focused on manufacturing and selling drive systems and
electric machines based on axial flux motor technology for use in
hybrid and all-electric vehicles. Integrated eDrive Systems
Product range:
eAxles
eTransmissions
eMachines
Integrated eDrive Systems
eAxles
Since 2002 GKN Driveline has been constantly developing electric
axles and offers two different solutions: eAxles for M-4WD and eAxles
for Hybrid AWD. eAxles support the electrification of a vehicle as
secondary driven axle while the primary engine is still a combustion
engine and therefore can be disconnected.
eDrive Systems Global Contacts
Peter Moelgg
Chief Executive Officer
AWD /eDrive Division
Rainer Dr. Link
Vice President Business Development
AWD/eDrive Division
Roman Dziuba
Vice President Operations
AWD/eDrive Division
Jose Luis Sainz Guerra
Vice President Purchasing and Supply Chain
AWD/eDrive Division
Joe Palazzolo
Program Director, Chief Engineer
AWD/eDrive Division
Click here for a list of global GKN driveline locations.
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13. Section 2
Automotive Tier 1 Suppliers
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14. Chapter 5
Associations

15. Launched in 1990, the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA) is
a non-profit organization with the objective of promoting the
research, development and deployment of electric drive vehicles.
WEVA organizes the International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS) series, the World
Electric Vehicle Journal, and bestows the E-Visionary Award upon cities that are leading
the charge in electric drive promotion and deployment across the world.
WEVA consists of three regional organizations - the Electric Drive Transportation
Association (EDTA), the European Association for Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric
Vehicles (AVERE) and the Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific (EVAAP). These
three international associations promote the electric vehicle concepts and policies in
their respective regions of North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
Section 1
AT A GLANCE
1. Established: 1990
2. Non-profit organization
WEVA
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World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA)
1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 902
Washington, DC 20005
United States
Tel: +1 *202) 408 0774
Joeri de Ridder
President WEVA & AVERE

16. Section 2
Electric Vehicle Associations
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17. Chapter 6
Events
Photo: eCarTec

18. eCarTec Munich is one of the world’s largest trade fair for electric &
hybrid mobility. The event depicts a large variety of topics ranging
from electric vehicles to powertrain technology to finance.
Exhibition areas include:
Electric Vehicles - E-cars / E-motorcycles / E-Busses / E-scooters / E-vehicles for
transportation and storing / E-fun vehicles / E-trucks
Energy & infrastructure - Energy provider electricity and hydrogen / Energy
infrastructure / Smart grid / Charing stations
Energy Storage - Battery systems / Fuel Cell Systems / Capacitors
Powertrain - Electric Motors in general / Wheel hub motors / Drivetrains, Gearboxes /
Control Systems)
Finance - Mobility Models / Tourism / Finance / Leasing / Car Sharing / Venture
Capital
Section 1
AT A GLANCE
1. Date: 31 December 2017
2. Venue: Messegelände Munich
3. Matchmaking opportunities
eCarTec
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Organizers: MunichExpo Veranstaltungs
GmbH
Zamdorfer Straße 100
81677 München
Tel: +49 (8) 9322 9910
Email: info@munichexpo.de
Event Location
Messegelände, 81823 München
Robert Metzger
CEO
Email: robert.metzger@munichexpo.de
Gerhard Holmer
Event Manager
Email: gerhard.holmer@munichexpo.de

19. Section 2
Automotive Events
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20. Chapter 7
Media

21. AUTOMOBIL ELEKTRONIK is a publication for managers,
engineers, developers in the automotive industry. The publication
tracks developments in automotive electronics along the entire
value chain from parts suppliers to tier suppliers to OEMs.
The publication also includes research articles about hardware and software,
development systems and measurement and testing technology.
Section 1
AT A GLANCE
1. A news outlet that covers all aspects of
the Auto industry
2. Management and developers in
automotive-electronics
Automobil Elektronik
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Hüthig GmbH
Im Weiher 10
69121 Heidelberg
Tel: +49 (0) 6221 489 300
Email: fachmedien@huethig.de
Mr Frank Henning
Sales Professional
Tel: +49 (0) 6221 489 300

22. Section 2
Electric Vehicle Media
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23. Acknowledgements
Photo: Hyundai Mobis

24. about this book
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