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According to unconfirmed reports, the Japanese company Nidec Corp expects to significantly increase its earnings over the next 5 years by strengthening its presence on the automotive market via significant investments into production of powertrain solutions for EVs and takeovers of businesses specialized in e-motor solutions.

It is predicted that drivetrain technologies are expected to face significant alterations regarding dimensions, packaging and gearing as electrification trend continues to gain power in the automotive industry.

Honda has intensified the implementation of its electrification plans for Europe by bringing forward the date when all of its European main models will come with e-powertrains – to 2022. Announced during one of the industry events in the Netherlands, the new deadline is 3 years ahead of the previously specified 2025.

ZF and Cree, Inc., an American supplier of silicon-carbide semiconductors, entered into a strategic tie-up to develop cutting-edge electric drivelines utilizing silicon-carbide-based inverters. With this kind of cooperation, both parties are strengthening their existing business ties.

Magna International of America, Inc., located in Troy, Michigan, USA, has recently received a state grant for a joint project with the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and University of Wisconsin. The main objective of this initiative is to design and ‘auto-qualify’ cutting-edge e-motor technologies for vehicles of the future.

Dana Inc and Valeo have entered into a global cooperation agreement to design and supply 48-volt electric-vehicle (EV) systems for new-mobility applications including low-speed electric and hybrid e-AWD cars.

Dana Inc. has recently unveiled the takeover of Nordresa Motors Inc., a well-known group of professionals specialized in development, manufacturing and selling of e-powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles (CVs). Details of the deal were kept confidential.

Ford plans to approach the auto market with 40 models (16 of them are supposed to be battery-operated) of electrified cars by 2022. For this purpose, Ford came up with the idea to design an advanced automatic transmission system, named as “modular hybrid technology”.

Despite the fact that the CVT market has been growing over the last years, Jatco is preparing itself for electrified vehicles. At the Shanghai auto show the company has showcased new e-Axle powertrain units for future EVs: a coaxial type and a 3-axis type.

BorgWarner completed the takeover of Sevcon Company located in the UK. Having more than fifty years of proven record and efficiently operating development centers, Sevcon received a reputation of a welcomed partner for many companies interested in the fast-growing electrification market.