Bosch dissolves Samsung JV, establishes battery unit

The Fiat 500e, which was unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show, is the first EV with a Bosch battery pack (Photo: Fiat)

Robert Bosch, formalizing the dissolution of a battery joint venture with Korea’s Samsung, has established a new division to build and market battery systems. The German automotive supplier said Robert Bosch Battery Systems, which includes the former SB LiMotive joint venture as well as Michigan-based Cobasys LLC,  will focus on building complete battery packs for [...]

Los Angeles Auto Show

The LA Auto Show organizers expect more than 50 global and North American product debuts

The Los Angeles Auto Show will open its doors Nov. 18 amid continued optimism that the car industry is heading for continued global growth in coming years. “The automotive industry is gaining momentum,” said Andy Fuzesi, general manager of the LA show.  He said in a press release that he wants the event to be [...]