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  • Nidec ASI presents the new Ultra Fast Charger for speedy recharging of new-generation electric vehicles: an important asset for the development of the electric car market

    The Nidec Group, presents the innovative Ultra Fast Charger (UFC), an advanced system for charging electric vehicles that hooks up to the national grid through charging towers. This solution will help pave the way for the spread of electric vehicles, a market which in many countries is still struggling to get off the ground, but which has huge opportunities for growth in the near future.

  • Auto China 2018 Kicks Off in Beijing

    April 25 marked the beginning of Auto China 2018, held in Beijing under the slogan “Steering To A New Era.” During the first two press-exclusive days, Dr. Kazuya Hayafune, the deputy executive general manager and chief engineer of Nidec's Automotive business unit, was present to answer questions from the press about Nidec’s newly announced fully integrated traction motor system.

  • Nidec Develops Fully Integrated Traction Motor System (E-Axle)

    Today, Nidec, a Kyoto-based leading global manufacturer of electric motors, announced the successful development of a new fully integrated automotive traction motor system (e-axle) comprising an electric motor, reduction gear box and inverter. This new system is the latest and most advanced iteration of the company's e-axle developed to respond to the growing demand for automobile electrification.

  • Nidec to Showcase Latest Automotive Technologies at Auto China 2018

    Kyoto, Japan: Today, Nidec Corporation announced that its automotive division will exhibit at Auto China 2018 to be held in Beijing, China in April - May this year. Nidec's electric motors are already used in tens of millions of automobiles across the world and Auto China 2018 provides an excellent opportunity for the company to showcase its latest technologies.

  • Nidec Appoints New President and Chief Operating Officer

    Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of new president effective June 20, 2018 upon shareholder approval at the Regular General Meeting of Shareholders and a subsequent meeting of the Board of Directors to be held on the same day.

  • Nidec Acquires driveXpert GmbH—a German Company Specialized in Design and Development of Hardware and Software for Automotive Electronic Control Units

    Nidec Corporation announces that it has acquired 100% of the shares of driveXpert GmbH, a company specialized in design and development of hardware and software for automotive Electronic Control Units (ECU), from its former shareholders on November 30, 2017. The deal will enable the combination of Nidec’s high-performance motors and driveXpert’s high precision ECUs.

  • “Nidec Moves Everything” – World’s biggest motor maker to show off its comprehensive line-up at CES 2018"

    ● With the emergence of the drone & robotics industries, the demand for motors is set to increase significantly. ● Nidec wants to respond to this demand by showing its comprehensive range of motors along with numerous demonstrations and other unique experiences at CES 2018. ● Nidec will exhibit at the drone & robotics corner of CES 2018 in LVCC, South Hall 2, booth #25835.

  • The 67th International Motor Show (IAA) Kicks Off in Frankfurt

    Following the press days that featured the unveiling of numerous innovations, including a firsthand view of Nidec’s recently announced smallest-of-its-kind ADAS sensor fusion unit and integrated Electric Power Steering (EPS) powerpacks, the trade days have begun with an inaugural speech by German Chancellor Angela Merkel on September 14. This year’s IAA is held under the slogan “Future now” and fo

  • Nidec Develops New Electric Power Steering (EPS) Powerpack for Automobiles

    Nidec Corporation is announcing the production design of a fully integrated ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and electric motor for Electric Power Steering (EPS Power-pack). This is a synergy product that combines the technologies of Nidec Corporation and Nidec Elesys Corporation that specializes in electronic control units.

  • NIDEC GPM is announcing a complete family of electric dry runner water pumps

    So far, electric wet runner water pumps with canned motors have been the predominant technology within the automotive industry. NGPM identified a big improvement potential regarding robustness against blocking, outer size and efficiency. For that reason, a new family of dry runner water pumps without canned motors is being developed.

  • Nidec Develops the World’s Smallest ADAS Sensor Fusion Unit Integrating a Monocular Camera and a Millimeter Wave Radar

    Today, Nidec announced that it has developed a new sensor fusion unit—the world’s smallest sensor of its kind—integrating a monocular camera and a millimeter wave radar. The new sensor can be placed on the windshield behind the mirror just like a monocular camera, solving problems associated with front grille installation of millimeter wave radars.

  • Nidec Develops New Traction Motor System (E-Axle)

    Today, Nidec announced the design concept of a Traction motor system (e-axle), which includes e-machine, inverter and gear-box. Due to the increasing demand of the electrification of passenger vehicles, Nidec has developed this system targeting PHEV and Electric Vehicles.

  • Nidec to Exhibit Cutting-Edge Electric Power Steering Technology, ADAS Sensing Technology and More at IAA

    Today, Nidec, a leading manufacturer of electric motors and peripheral equipment with operations in 43 countries, announced that its automotive division will exhibit at the International Motor Show (IAA) to be held in Frankfurt am Main, September 2017. Visitors to our booth will be greeted with a display of our latest ADAS, powertrain, chassis and vehicle body-related products and technologies.