Malgorzata Wiklinska Is Looking for Technology
If the enthusiasm that Dr. Malgorzata Wiklinska expresses when she talks about what she does for ZF is any indication of her level of commitment as she searches the world for technology that can benefit the supplier’s portfolio, chances are ZF and the companies she discovers are going to both benefit.
Eaton Addresses Diesel Exhaust
Internal Exhaust Gas Recirculation system requires little space and uses the engine heat to do its job.
The Steering Wheel Goes Semi-Autonomous
ZF has developed a new concept steering wheel for Level 3 automation.
Toyota Forms Autonomous Tech Venture with Aisin Seiki and Denso
Toyota Motor Corp. is teaming up with supplier affiliates Aisin Seiki Co. and Denso Corp. to form a new company that will develop software for self-driving cars.
Solutions for Success
Bosch has developed the Climo mobile air lab that provides real-time measures of city air quality so countermeasures can be taken sooner rather than later.
Volvo Funding Tech Startups
Volvo Cars has announced that it has launched an investment fund—the Volvo Cars Tech Fund—that is specifically focused on investing in tech startups around the globe.
VW Details its Defense of Top Managers in Diesel Cheating Scandal
Volkswagen AG claims in a detailed court document that top executives knew nothing about the company’s diesel emission cheating before U.S. regulators revealed the scandal in 2015.
Daimler Buys Out Partner in Car2Go Car-Share Service
Daimler AG says it will take full ownership of its Car2Go car-sharing service by acquiring the 25% stake held by French rental car company Europcar Group.
Germany Ponders “Blue Badges” for Cleaner Diesels
The German government is studying a plan that would enable cities with diesel bans to easily exempt vehicles equipped with the most advanced emission controls by labeling the cars with blue badges.
Bosch Rules Out EV Battery Production
Robert Bosch GmbH says it would be too risky to produce its own battery cells for electric vehicles.