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Automotive News PACE Award names 34 finalists
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New technical solutions for electric vehicles, along with innovations in lightweighting, coating processes and vehicle connectivity are among 34 finalists for the 2023 Automotive News PACE awards.
The awards, now in their 29th year, are given to automotive suppliers in recognition of a technological inno-vation in product or process that has reached the commercial market.
PACE judges will review the 34 finalists representing 28 automotive companies in 11 countries, and award winners will be announced at a ceremony next year.
In addition, 22 entries have been chosen as finalists for the 2023 Automotive News PACEpilot awards. The PACEpilot award recognizes pre-commercial, post-pilot innovations in the automotive or future mobility space, including products, processes, software and IT systems.
The 2023 Automotive News PACE Award finalists and their innovations are:
Apex.AI Palo Alto, Calif.Apex.Grace SDK
Aptiv Troy, Mich.Aptiv Rapid Power Reserve
Aspen AerogelsNorthborough, Mass.PyroThin advanced thermal barriers
Autoneum Novi, Mich.Re-Liner wheelhouse outer liner made of recycled bumpers from end-of-life cars
BlackBerry QNXWaterloo, Ontario BlackBerry IVY
Carbon Revolution Waurn Ponds, AustraliaCarbon fiber automotive wheels
Chamberlain Group Oak Brook, Ill.Vehicle-embedded myQ Connected Garage
Continental Hannover, GermanyBenova Eco Protect
Dana Inc.Maumee, OhioMulti-mode, electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission
DriveU.auto Ra'anana, IsraelAutonomous vehicle teleoperation connectivity platform
Dürr Systems Inc. Southfield, Mich.EcoInCure — painted vehicle curing from the inside
Faurecia Auburn Hills, Mich.Immersive display
Forvia Auburn Hills, Mich.All-in-one seating
Gentex Zeeland, Mich.Gentex mirror-integrated digital video recorder
Gentherm Inc. Northville, Mich.ClimateSense personalized micro-climate solution
Lear Corp.Southfield, Mich.ReNewKnitTM – sustainable composite material for interiors
Magna Newmarket, OntarioIntegrated driver & occupant monitoring system
Magna Troy, Mich.Thermoplastic swing doors
Marelli Tolmezzo, ItalyLaser wire rear lamp
Marelli Bologna, ItalyVehicle domain control module
MCi, A Flex Co. Farmington Hills, Mich.Combi drive actuator
Nemak Bielsko-Biala, PolandInnovative sustainable material card for lightweight HPDC cast product
Schaeffler Group Bavaria, GermanySchaeffler eRocker system: electromechanical valve deactivation
Sensata Technologies Changzhou, ChinaFuel cell vehicle antifreeze pressure sensor
Sensata Technologies Hengelo, NetherlandsGigaFuse – high voltage passive/active fast disconnect
Stanadyne Changshu City, ChinaStanadyne two-piston diesel common rail fuel pump
UVeye Teaneck, N.J. UVeye
Valeo Detection Systems Bietigheim-Bissingen, GermanyValeo 3rd generation LiDAR perception system
Valeo Vision Bobigny, FranceThin bilite module
Visteon Van Buren Township, Mich.Motorcycle integrated cockpit domain controller
Visteon Van Buren Township, Mich.smartBMS
Yazaki Corp.Susono City, JapanIncreased safety, reliability and longevity of electric contact points in EV
Yazaki Corp.Susono City, JapanFPC busbar module
ZF Group Stemwede, GermanycubiX vehicle motion control software system
The finalists in the 2023 Automotive News PACEpilot are:
ACV Auctions Buffalo, N.Y.APEX
American Axle & ManufacturingDetroitElectric beam axle with high-speed motor and integrated inverter
CY Vision San Jose, Calif.3D augmented reality head-up display
Eaton Galesburg, Mich.Heavy duty 4-speed EV transmission
Exro Technologies Calgary, AlbertaCoil Driver, EV traction inverter
Faurecia Auburn Hills, Mich.eMirror Safe UX
Forvia Auburn Hills, Mich.Dynamic lighting surface activation with Forvia light tile technology
Hella Northville, Mich.Intelligent power distribution module with integrated electronic fuse
Hyundai Mobis SeoulDirect drive in-wheel system
Hyundai Mobis SeoulPanoramic sunroof airbag
Innolith Basel, SwitzerlandI-State battery cell technology
Magna Troy, Mich.Modular and scalable active grille shutter assembly
Magna Seating Novi, Mich.100 percent melt recyclable foam and trim
Maxion Wheels Limeira, BrazilDigital twins for aluminum wheel manufacturing
Nemak García, MexicoNemak subframe prototype
Plastic Omnium MunichDigital projection pilot
Qnovo Inc. Milpitas, Calif.Qnovo’s SpectralX: making the software-defined battery a reality
Recaro AutomotiveClinton Township, Mich.Seating shells with recycled carbon fiber
Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Florence, Ky.Predictive vibration instruments and analysis tool kit
Rutronik Elektronische BauelementeIspringen, GermanyAutomotive High Voltage Switch / Electronic Fuse - 800 VDC, 50 A
Valens Semiconductor Hod Hasharon, IsraelAdvancing the future of autonomous driving and ADAS Through A-PHY connectivity
WarrCloudMeridian, IdahoWarrCloud - cloud-based warranty claims automation
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The 2023 Automotive News PACE Award finalists and their innovations are:Apex.AIAptiv Aspen AerogelsAutoneum BlackBerry QNXCarbon RevolutionChamberlain Group Continental Dana Inc.DriveU.auto Dürr Systems Inc. Faurecia Forvia Gentex Gentherm Inc. Lear Corp.Magna MagnaMarelli Marelli MCi, A Flex Co.Nemak Schaeffler GroupSensata Technologies Sensata Technologies Stanadyne UVeyeValeo Detection Systems Valeo VisionVisteon Visteon Yazaki Corp.Yazaki Corp.ZF Group The finalists in the 2023 Automotive News PACEpilot are:ACV AuctionsAmerican Axle & ManufacturingCY Vision Eaton Exro TechnologieFaureciaForvia Hella Hyundai MobisHyundai MobisInnolith Magna Magna Seating Maxion Wheels Nemak Plastic OmniumQnovo Inc. Recaro AutomotiveRobert Bosch Automotive Steering Rutronik Elektronische BauelementeValens Semiconductor WarrCloudSend us a letterClick here to submit a Letter to the EditorDaily Summary Weekly SummarySee more newsletter options at autonews.com/newsletters.autonews.com/newsletters