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Eaton expands eMobility operations in Europe to support EV growth

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The power electronics technologies leverage Eaton’s expertise in managing high-voltage power, resulting in advanced vehicle traction inverters and DC/DC converters with a focus on power density and efficiency. High-volume production is scheduled to begin in mid-2023.

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BYD EV plant in Mexico under consideration

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It opened facilities in Thailand this year and announced plans to build a production site in Hungary in the next three years. The Chinese automaker announced plans to convert a former Ford plant into an electric vehicle facility in Brazil. BYD is steadily strengthening its global presence. Latin America is BYD’s next target.

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Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

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The electric traction motors for production are transported from Hungary to Brussels by green freight. After acquiring it, Audi Brussels converted the plant to produce the Audi A1, a new addition to the Audi model range at the time. AUDI AG has owned the Belgium site since 2007. 2018 saw the birth of the Audi e-tron.

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BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries

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My business journey began with a 1984 BMW 3 Series that I converted into an electric car in my garage at the age of 20, so it’s a perfect piece of symmetry to partner with the BMW Group today,” Mate Rimac, founder and CEO of Rimac Group, said. A significant part of the campus will be dedicated to BMW. “My

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Valeo, Siemens JV for high-voltage electric powertrains starts operation: Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH

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The portfolio comprises e-motors, range extenders, onboard chargers, inverters and DC/DC converters, destined for the entire range of on-road electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles.

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Porsche is finally unveiling the Macan EV this week, its latest sketches show an early look

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The Győr, Hungary, site supplies both Audi and Porsche. Porsche previewing Macan EV ahead of the big debut The Macan EV is Porsche’s first EV that the brand is converting from an existing nameplate. The Porsche Macan is based on the Audi co-developed PPE platform, which will also power the upcoming Q6 E-Tron.

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Teijin Frontier to acquire J.H. Ziegler; addressing EV demand

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the Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting company, agreed to acquire J.H. The company operates five facilities globally, including three in Germany and one each in Hungary and China, and employs approximately 400 staff. Teijin Frontier Co., Ziegler will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teijin Frontier.

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