Giant auto parts competition intensifies competition


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At present, the global automotive industry is entering the “electrification” era, and traditional automotive parts suppliers are accelerating their transformation. At the same time, new markets will also bring them greater revenue potential. At present, competition in this part of the market is intensifying. Competition between car companies.

One, Schaeffler

Catering to demand Schaeffler Group's electrification transformation plan

On April 2nd, 2018, the Schaeffler Group was making a transition to hybrid technology and pure electric vehicles. Last month, the company officially launched the electric vehicle business and formulated a sales plan in the area of ​​electrification. The Group's electric vehicle business will account for more than 15% of total revenue by 2020.

At present, Schaeffler Group has received eight series of contracts for different automotive customers around the world on new energy automotive driveshafts and hybrid modules. The sales potential of these contracts exceeds 1 billion euros. At the same time, the Schaeffler Group will also set up an R&D center in China to tailor supply requirements for Chinese auto brands.

Schaeffler Launches World's First P2 Hybrid Module in Taicang

On March 16, 2018, Schaeffler's world's first P2 hybrid module was officially put into production at the Taicang manufacturing base. The P2 Hybrid Module is a modular solution developed by Schaeffler for the electrification of automotive powertrains. The module is installed between a conventional internal combustion engine and a transmission, and includes a high power density permanent magnet synchronous motor, a dry K0 clutch, and a centered motor actuator. The entire system can integrate a 25kW-80kW motor and deliver up to 250N?m of torque through the clutch (up to 800N?m when combined with a one-way clutch).

The module can implement a variety of drive modes, including pure electric drive vehicle starting and running, pure engine driven travel, motor assist, electric motor starting in purely electric driving, and brake energy recovery.

The vehicle equipped with this module has excellent vehicle power performance in the motor and engine co-drive mode. When equipped with a plug-in hybrid vehicle (greater than 50km pure electric cruising range), the module can improve fuel economy by at least 70%. .

Second, Bosch

Bosch Group's First Battery Industrialization Project Settled in China

On March 27, 2018, Bosch Group held the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Bosch Automotive Systems (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. The world’s first battery industrialization project, the 48V battery project for vehicles, was started simultaneously. Bosch Wuxi will become the headquarters of the Bosch Group's powertrain business in the future and an important base for development in China.

It is reported that the Bosch Group announced on February 28 that it will abandon self-powered battery cells and use outsourcing. However, at the system integration level, Bosch will also increase its efforts in R&D and production, and will provide a complete battery system through its own battery management system technology and system integration capabilities.

Third, Continental Group

Mainland and Chengfei form joint venture to produce 48V battery system

On March 7, 2018, Continental Group and China’s automotive and battery supplier Sichuan Chengfei Integrated Technology Co., Ltd. established a joint venture company through their respective subsidiaries to develop and manufacture 48V automotive battery systems. It is reported that the Continental Group will hold 60% of the shares of the joint venture company, Chengfei integrated subsidiary companies will hold 40% of the shares, and China Aviation Lithium Battery Co., Ltd. under Chengfei Integrated will be specialized in the development and production of batteries. The newly formed joint venture will operate globally and serve customers in Europe, North America, China and other Asian markets. The headquarters of the joint venture company is planned to be established in Changzhou, China, and it is expected to begin operations in mid-2018.

It is understood that the new joint venture company mainly develops and produces battery platforms that can be used in 48V light mixing systems, covering a variety of 48V structures (PO, P2, Px) with power up to 25kW.

Continental launches AllCharge universal charging technology for all types of electric vehicles

On January 8, 2018, the Continental Group's "AllCharge Almighty Charging" technology will enable electric vehicles to use any cable charging pile to charge car batteries for DC and AC power.

It is reported that "all-round charging" is similar to the universal charger for electric vehicles and is applicable to various cable charging posts. Continental will provide the system to automakers so that they can integrate the technology into their models and plans to begin production in 2022.

The "universal system" will support the return of electricity for use in home appliances, and this technology will also provide guarantees for future charging infrastructures that are constantly changing to meet the 350 kWh charge. The Continental Group also disclosed the details of the wireless charging system so that electric vehicles can be charged without using cables. The car can be quickly charged through the underground charging box. The 11-kilowatt charging rate can provide 12.5 miles of driving power in 20 minutes.

IV. Valeo

SPHEROS officially changed its name to Valeo Commercial Vehicle Thermal Systems Division

On March 6th, 2018, Valeo announced that the German company Spheros, which was acquired by the group in March 2016, will be officially renamed the Valeo Commercial Vehicle Thermal Systems Business Unit and completed with the Valeo Group. Integration. At the same time, the technology leader in the field of passenger vehicle temperature management systems will also adopt a new visual sign.

“After joining the Valeo Group, Sfele will continue to focus on the trusted passenger car products and future technologies,” said Mark Sondermann, who has just served in the Valeo Commercial Vehicle Thermal Systems Division, “The two core pillars of the Valeo Group strategy. In order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, especially through the realization of car electrification to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and to focus on markets with high growth potential, our new division will make an important contribution to Valeo's strategy."

The new products of Beiqi Valeo Siemens went into production in the Wujin National High-tech Zone in Changzhou.

On February 28, 2018, the delivery ceremony for the first batch of Beiqi Valeo Siemens electric drive systems and EU series motors and controllers was held.

The motors and controllers that were put into operation this time were Beiqi Valeo Siemens' efforts to build new products for two years. The motor uses advanced software to perform simulation analysis on the core components, optimize the structure and performance multiple times, reduce the risk caused by the design, and have high reliability. The controller adopts a new generation SKinIGBT module, which is higher than the power cycle life of existing products in the market. At the same time, the latest three-core microprocessor main control chip will also meet the safety requirements. It is estimated that the output value of this new product will reach 120 million yuan this year.

Layout of New Energy Foucault plans to establish joint venture with Valeo Siemens

On February 8th, 2018, Fuao Co., Ltd. issued an announcement that Fuao will establish a joint venture with Valeo Siemens in Changshu, China. Fuao will hold a 50.5% stake in the joint venture company. The joint venture will produce new energy vehicle (powertrain) inverters using Valeo Siemens' proprietary technology and intellectual property.

In a joint-venture announcement with Valeo Siemens, Foucault stated that Fosun has established a joint venture company to carry out the production and sales of core components of new energy vehicle powertrains in accordance with the strategic development and operational needs, combined with the development trend of new energy vehicles. It aims to leverage the company’s market advantages and the technological advantages of Valeo Siemens to further improve the new energy-related parts product line and expand the new energy product business.

Shanghai Jiaotong University and Valeo team successfully developed 48V low-voltage pure electric vehicle

On January 17, 2018, the team of Shanghai Automotive Engineering Research Institute of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Professor Xu Min teamed with Valeo Group to develop a small two 48V pure electric prototype vehicle. The cruising range is 100km, and the maximum speed is 100km/h is a smart electric vehicle for city commuting.

Compared with existing high-pressure solutions, this low-pressure innovative solution can save about 20% of the cost of parts and components and solve the pain points of current cost control of new energy vehicles. During the product R&D process, Shanghai Jiaotong University provided strong support for core technologies such as vehicle control and powertrain. As an example of successful international cooperation, related achievements were also awarded the Sino-French Cooperation Innovation Award issued by the French Embassy. .

Fifth, electric equipment

Denso and software product developers collaborate to accelerate the development of information technology

On February 9, 2018, Denso announced that it had signed a technical consultancy contract with software product developer Takuya Oikawa. Signing a technical consultancy contract with Oikawa will help Denso upgrade its information and communication technology (ICT) and promote the development of electrification, autonomous driving, and connected car business.

Delphi

Delphi Technologies Debuts Innovative Combination Inverter and DC/DC Converter

February 24, 2018, Delphi Technologies has launched the first combined inverter and DC/DC converter in the Chinese market to bring new energy vehicles to a new level. For automotive manufacturers, these components create a more efficient and cost-effective solution with higher power density, smaller packaging, and lighter weight.

The innovative product was developed and manufactured by Delphi Technology investing US$80 million in a 17,000-square-meter Suzhou plant. The introduction of this product reinforces the technological development the company seeks and meets the various local needs of China's new energy market.

Seven, Foglia

Zero Motors signed strategic cooperation agreements with suppliers such as Faurecia

On March 26th, 2018, a partnership meeting was held at the headquarters of Hangzhou. The zero-run car reached strategic cooperation with nearly 100 companies, including Faurecia, Infineon Technologies, Fuyao Glass, and Wanxiang Systems. The models will be delivered in volume in the first quarter of 2019.

The zero-run car shows the following five aspects of the new trend:

1. Products: At present, two four-seat electric coupes lead the way, planning two miniature electric passenger cars + an electric crossover SUV.

2. Production: In February 2017, the self-built factory started to compete for qualification. By the end of 2018, it is estimated that the completion of the production will create an initial production capacity of 50,000 vehicles/year.

3, supply chain: master the core three power, intelligent network and system level ADAS, outsourcing processing and production of other major components.

4. Sales: Both traditional channels and e-commerce platforms are concurrently implemented, and direct marketing experience stores + online orders are used to build marketing channels.

5. Funds: Backed by the UOB shares with a market value of 80 billion yuan, it received another 400 million financing from Sequoia Capital Pre-A.

8. BorgWarner

New plant for BorgWarner Emissions and Thermal Energy Systems opens in Ningbo Jiangshan

March 16, 2018 News, BorgWarner Emissions Systems (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.'s most advanced design and manufacturing plant opened in Jiangshan Town, Ningbo. The new plant covers an area of ​​more than 50,000 m2, which is the emission plant of the wholly owned production park in Ningbo, which is located in Borg Warner. The current phase 1 construction area is 13,000 m2. It will mainly produce gasoline and diesel exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). Systems, ignition coils, waste heat recovery systems (EHRS), high/low pressure air heaters, high-pressure liquid heaters, etc. These products will encompass high-performance Combustion, Hybrid and Electric. The fields go hand in hand to meet the growing demand for emissions and thermal management technologies in the Chinese automotive market.

9. Cummins

Expanding Electric Layout Cummins Announces Acquisition of Johnson Matthey Automotive Battery System Business

On January 31, 2018, Cummins Corporation announced the acquisition of a vehicle battery system business, one of Johnson Matthey's sub businesses.

The acquisition and cooperation will enable Cummins and Johnson Matthey to achieve a win-win situation. The acquisition of the automotive battery system business will help Cummins further enhance its electrification and energy storage capabilities and further advance its goal of becoming a global leader in the electric sector. And Johnson Matthey will focus more on developing high energy density battery materials, such as the industry-leading enhanced lithium nickel oxide (eLNO) products for transportation applications, thereby strengthening its comprehensive technological advantages.



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