On May 6, Nexperia introduced a range of highly efficient and robust automotive-qualified silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with RDS(on) values of 30, 40, and 60 mΩ. These devices were previously offered in industrial grade and have now been awarded AEC-Q101 certification.
This makes them suitable for automotive applicat

On January 26, Vikas Group announced the launch of Vikas Doowon’s facility at Faridabad. It has a production capacity of 5,000 bus air conditioning systems. Vikas Doowon is a collaboration between the Vikas Group and Doowon Heavy Industrial Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Doowon Group of Korea. It is established throu

On December 10, Melexis introduces the MLX90833, a new pressure sensor with Triphibian technology, enabling robust measurement of both gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar, all within a compact SO16 package. It can measure pressures up to 70 bar. It is equipped with advanced protective mechanisms against overvoltage

On November 29, multiple sources reported that Shanghai Automobile Air-Conditioner Accessories Co., Ltd. will invest RMB 100 million in Morocco to establish a wholly owned subsidiary named Shanghai Automotive Air Conditioning Parts (Morocco) Co., Ltd. The new subsidiary will include a factory specializing in the prod

Several South Korean media sources reported that Polaris Sewon Co., Ltd., a company specializing in automotive air conditioning parts, held a ceremony to inaugurate its third plant in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, and began full-scale operations.
The company has headquarters and a plant in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. It

On November 7, Subros Limited announced that its board had given approval for setting up a new plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana. Subros will invest INR 1.5 billion in this plant, which will start in 2026 in a phased manner. It will have a capacity of 450,000 parts for air conditioning systems and will cater to increased c

On October 28, Hanon Systems announced a new plant in Canada, to support its growing business with global vehicle manufacturers. The facility includes approximately 284,200 square feet of manufacturing space, with room for expansion based on business needs. 
It will be the company's first North American location to p

On October 24, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA signed an agreement to acquire the assets of S.M.A. Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG and its subsidiaries. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024. 
Headquartered in Backnang, Germany, S.M.A. Metalltechnik specializes in the development and manufacturing of aluminum pipes, part

South Korea’s SK Enmove Co., Ltd. announced that it has signed an iodine supply contract with a Chile company, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM). SK Enmove plans to use the core refrigerant material to develop next-generation automotive refrigerants with improved cooling and heating performance compared to con

On September 4, IAA Transportation announced that Zhengzhou Jingyida Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (Molead) will showcase its new energy commercial vehicle parts and comprehensive solutions, including seats, charging piles, commercial vehicle chassis power systems, HVAC systems, and electric connection system solutions.
It wi

Hanon Systems Co., Ltd. announced the development of the fourth-generation heat pump system for electric vehicles (EVs).
This product is the first to employ a parallel heat source recovery method, utilizing waste heat from the motor and battery and heat from external air. The recovered heat is used for heating, cooli

IAA Transportation 2024 announced that Valeo Group (Valeo) will present a 48V hybrid system for delivery vans and compact commercial vehicles, particularly suitable for last-mile delivery IAA Transportation show. 
It will display the FlexHeater, an intelligent heating system for electric commercial vehicles that uses

In an investor update, Subros Limited informed that it already had tied up business with Maruti Suzuki for their upcoming electric vehicle and the product is at a different stage of evaluation. Subros will also associate with Maruti Suzuki for its hybrid model in the upcoming Kharkhoda plant. 
For Mahindra, Subros is

Several South Korean media sources reported that KB AutoTec Co., Ltd. explained its technology for automotive air conditioning systems at a technical meeting held at a research center of Mercedes-Benz AG in Germany.
The South Korean company exhibited its heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) prototype des

On April 16, MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that it continued to expand its product portfolio for electric vehicles in thermal management. It will manufacture new products such as air conditioning systems and battery cooling plates at its European locations.
In the financial year 2023, MAHLE research and development ex

On March 12, BEWI, a leader supplier of packaging, components, and insulation solutions, announced that it will be increasing the recycled content in EPP (expanded polystyrene) automotive and HVAC components produced at its facilities in Skara and Värnamo, Sweden.
According to the company, increasing the recycled con

On February 9, ATMOsphere, Belgium based environmental services firm announced that Volkswagen Group plans to transition all battery electric vehicle (BEV) models' mobile air conditioning heat pumps to carbon dioxide (R744) by 2030, as stated in its public comment on the European PFAS Restriction Proposal. Some BEVs,

Doowon Climate Control America, Inc., a subsidiary of South Korean Doowon Climate Control Co., Ltd. (Doowon Climate Control), announced it will invest more than USD 30 million in a new manufacturing facility in Metter, Georgia, creating 200 new jobs.
The facility will primarily produce climate control systems for use