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LKQ Corporation and SYNETIQ, an IAA Company Announce Strategic European Joint Venture
Globenewswire· 2025-06-24 12:00
Core Insights - LKQ Corporation has formed a joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd. to enhance its vehicle recycled parts strategy in Europe [1][2] - The joint venture, named LKQ SYNETIQ, aims to leverage LKQ's distribution capabilities and SYNETIQ's dismantling and recycling expertise to meet future EU regulations [2][4] - The collaboration is expected to provide sustainable and affordable parts for automotive repair, particularly for hybrid and electric vehicles [4] Company Overview - LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts for automobiles, with operations in North America, Europe, and Taiwan [5] - The company offers a wide range of OE recycled and aftermarket parts, components, and services for various types of vehicles [5] Joint Venture Details - LKQ SYNETIQ will combine LKQ's logistics network with SYNETIQ's dismantling capabilities, which include dismantling approximately 27,000 vehicles annually across four UK sites [2][3] - The joint venture will be led by key executives from both companies, including Michael Hill from SYNETIQ and Annick Jourdenais from LKQ Europe [3] Strategic Goals - The partnership aims to maximize the environmental and financial potential of vehicles while supporting the UK's salvage community [4] - LKQ plans to continue acquiring salvage vehicles and recycled parts from various sources to enhance availability for consumers [4]
CBAK Energy Announces $11.6 Million Order from Africa’s largest EV player
Globenewswire· 2025-06-09 13:00
Core Viewpoint - CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. has secured a significant order from Africa's largest electric vehicle player, valued at approximately US$11.6 million, for its advanced lithium-ion batteries, indicating strong demand for sustainable mobility solutions in emerging markets [2][4]. Company Overview - CBAK Energy is a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer in China, engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of high-power lithium batteries and raw materials [5]. - The company was the first lithium battery manufacturer in China to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in January 2006 [5]. Order Details - The order consists mainly of CBAK Energy's Model 32140 large LFP cylindrical batteries, with potential follow-on orders from the customer totaling up to US$55 million [2]. - This strategic partnership aims to support the customer's rapidly expanding fleet of electric motorcycles across Africa, promoting sustainable mobility solutions [2][3]. Customer Profile - The customer is recognized as Africa's leading electric vehicle company, known for its innovative battery-swapping technology and electric motorcycles tailored for African conditions [3]. - The collaboration emphasizes the delivery of affordable and locally manufactured electric mobility solutions, contributing to a shift away from fossil fuel-based transport [3]. Strategic Focus - CBAK Energy's CEO highlighted the importance of this order in reinforcing the company's strategic focus on expanding its market presence in emerging regions [4]. - The partnership aligns with the company's commitment to the sustainable development of the electric mobility sector in Africa and beyond [4].
American Trust Investment Services Serves as Exclusive Placement Agent for Fly-E Group Inc.'s Follow-On Offering
Prnewswire· 2025-06-04 23:37
Group 1 - American Trust Investment Services, Inc. (ATIS) is acting as the exclusive placement agent for Fly-E Group Inc. in its follow-on public offering [1][5] - The offering includes 28,595,553 shares of common stock and 57,191,106 warrants, with a public offering price of $0.2428 per share, aiming for gross proceeds of approximately $6.94 million [2] - Fly-E Group Inc. specializes in electric vehicles, focusing on smart electric motorcycles, e-bikes, scooters, and related accessories, and operates over 30 retail stores in the U.S. [3] Group 2 - The net proceeds from the offering will be allocated for inventory purchases, vehicle production, and general corporate purposes [4] - ATIS emphasizes its commitment to supporting high-growth companies like Fly-E, aiming to enhance their market leadership in sustainable mobility [5] - ATIS is recognized for providing tailored capital markets solutions and has a strong track record in guiding businesses through complex financial transactions [6]
BorgWarner(BWA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-07 11:07
Company Overview & Strategy - BorgWarner has a vision for a clean, energy-efficient world and delivers innovative and sustainable mobility solutions[9, 10] - The company aims to outgrow end markets, build on its product portfolio, and drive enhanced financial performance[21] - BorgWarner leverages its core competencies through organic and inorganic investments[21] Financial Performance & Sustainability - In 2023, approximately 87% of BorgWarner's revenue came from EV and emissions-reducing hybrid and combustion products[24] - eProduct sales reached approximately $2 billion in 2023[25] - The company achieved a 32% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2021 and targets a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 versus a 2021 baseline[26] - Since 2020, BorgWarner has returned approximately $34 billion to shareholders, including buybacks exceeding $1 billion and shareholder dividends of approximately $696 million, and the market cap of PHINIA at spin-off was approximately $17 billion[49] Product Portfolio & Market Position - BorgWarner holds a 1 or 2 market share in foundational products and is growing share in several eProducts[19] - The estimated BorgWarner content opportunity per light vehicle increases from $548 for combustion engines to $2,569 for BEVs in 2027[28] - The company's foundational sales are approximately $12 billion in 2024[30]
BorgWarner Obtains High-Voltage Coolant Heater Contract with Global OEM
Prnewswire· 2025-05-06 12:00
"BorgWarner has been collaborating with this global OEM on a variety of projects and is looking forward to furthering our relationship by providing this efficient solution for battery and cabin heating," said Dr. Volker Weng, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, Turbos and Thermal Technologies. "Our HVCH technology compared to other heaters allows us to provide a solution that improves robustness and provides cost improvements for our customer without altering the overall veh ...
BorgWarner Showcases Latest Power Module Technology at the 46th Vienna Motor Symposium
Prnewswire· 2025-04-29 13:00
Core Insights - BorgWarner will present its latest inverter technology at the 46th Vienna Motor Symposium from May 14-16, 2025, including a double-sided cooled (DSC) 800V SiC power module and a next-generation multi-level traction inverter [1][2] Group 1: Technology Advancements - The DSC power module is designed to maximize efficiency and enable smaller, high-performance inverters for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) [1][2] - The innovative design of the DSC power module improves thermal management and power conversion efficiency, allowing for more compact and sustainable solutions in vehicle electrification [2] - The power module enhances thermal performance by extracting heat from both sides of the silicon carbide power switch, leading to lower junction temperatures or higher current densities [2] Group 2: Market Context - The growing adoption of BEVs and hybrids necessitates advancements in efficiency and power density for vehicle electrification [2] - BorgWarner's technology supports high-power applications and compact designs, contributing to the future of sustainable mobility [2][3]
Gogoro to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 8th at 8 a.m. Eastern Time
Prnewswire· 2025-04-29 11:55
Group 1 - Gogoro Inc. will release its financial results for Q1 2025 on May 8, 2025, before market opening [1] - An earnings webcast will be held at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss financial and business results [2] - An archived version of the webcast will be available for approximately two weeks after the Q&A session [2] Group 2 - Gogoro was founded in 2011 to innovate urban energy solutions and promote sustainable mobility [3] - The company has received multiple accolades, including being recognized by Fortune as a "Change the World 2024" company and by Frost & Sullivan as the "2024 Global Company of the Year for battery swapping for electric two-wheel vehicles" [3] - Gogoro's technology focuses on battery swapping, vehicle design, and advanced cloud services utilizing AI for battery management [3]
U POWER LIMITED (NASDAQ:UCAR) and ELMO Joint Venture Pioneer Rapid Battery-Swapping Solutions for Portugal's Taxi Sector
Prnewswire· 2025-04-15 11:30
LISBON, Portugal, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U POWER LIMITED, a global leader in green smart energy grid innovation, together with its ELMO joint venture partner ANTRAL, unveiled transformative plans to redefine urban mobility at ANTRAL's 50th Anniversary & XVI Taxi Day, held from April 10 to 13, 2025, at the Lisbon Congress Center. Focused on accelerating Portugal's transition to zero-emission transport, the initiative centers on deploying cutting-edge battery-swapping technology tailored for taxi flee ...