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Bosch said it is working on electric powertrains for motorcycles and scooters at the EICMA 2023 motorcycle show in Milan. The so-called 2-in-1 solution from Bosch offers an integrated motor management concept with vehicle control and inverter. Known as the one-box solution, its compact design frees up storage space in the vehicle for the battery, in a similar way to the Bosch e-axle for passenger cars. In addition, the motor has a passive cooling concept: the drive is cooled by the airstream instead of a complex water-cooling system.
“Especially in Asian countries, where the two-wheeler is often the backbone of mobility, electrification can help bring about huge improvements in local air quality and quality of life,” said Geoff Liersch, head of Two-Wheeler & Powersports. Continue reading
Mazda Posts Net Income of $7.2 Billion for First Half of Japanese Fiscal Year
Mazda Motor Corporation in Japan (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code No. 7261) posted record highs record highs for all profit line items for the first half of the Japanese fiscal year (April – September 2023). Net sales of ¥2,317.3 billion led to an operating income ¥129.6 billion, and net income ¥108.1 billion (~$7.2B). New SUVs, especially in North America, resulted in a strong per-unit revenue. Foreign exchange also contributed to the results. Global sales were 616,000 units, up 20% year on year, or ~100,000 units.
“Through the introduction of our Large product CX-90, following the introduction of the CX-60, and ongoing strong performance of mainstay products such as the CX-5, global sales volume increased 20% from the prior year. Other contributing factors were an improvement in market mix with a 40% year-on-year increase in sales in North America, mainly in the high-profit US market,” said Masahiro Moro, President and CEO Mazda Motor Corporation. Continue reading →