28-10-2024

The Tremonia City 75 Electric, a cutting-edge German city electric bus, has been awarded the prestigious European Minivan of the Year title at FIAA 2024, one of the leading trade shows in the mobility sector. This achievement is particularly significant as the vehicle is powered by an electric powertrain designed and manufactured by Elinta Motors, a proud member of the Baltic Automotive Components Cluster (BACC).

A Milestone for Baltic Innovation on the European Stage
This award highlights the Baltic region’s growing impact on the future of mobility, demonstrating the strength of regional expertise in sustainable transportation. Elinta Motors’ state-of-the-art electric powertrain, along with its other innovative products, is manufactured entirely within the EU, reinforcing a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and European manufacturing excellence.

Shaping the Future of Mobility
Elinta Motors’ electric powertrain is a testament to the company’s engineering excellence and dedication to green technology. This recognition at FIAA 2024 underscores the potential of European-designed solutions in redefining urban transportation, contributing to a cleaner and more efficient mobility landscape.

Congratulations to Elinta Motors and All Contributors
The BACC community celebrates this well-deserved win, recognizing the hard work and vision behind this success. The Baltic region continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of sustainable transport solutions, and this award is a shining example of that commitment.

06-09-2025

VMG Technics, a leading innovator in industrial solutions, has officially opened its state-of-the-art R&D Industrial Innovation Park, marking a significant milestone for Lithuania’s automotive and mobility industry.

With a €30 million investment, this cutting-edge facility will drive technological advancements, research, and development, reinforcing Lithuania’s position as a key player in the European industrial and mobility sectors.

A New Era of Innovation
The newly launched innovation park aims to foster collaboration, develop next-generation solutions, and provide high-tech opportunities for businesses and professionals in the automotive and industrial sectors. VMG Technics’ commitment to excellence and forward-thinking strategies makes this initiative a crucial step in strengthening the industry’s global competitiveness.

Strengthening Industry Partnerships
As a new member of the Baltic Automotive Components Cluster (BACC), VMG Technics is set to play a vital role in the region’s growing network of industrial leaders. Their integration into this ecosystem will provide new opportunities for collaboration, technological exchange, and sustainable industry growth.

“We are excited to welcome VMG Technics to our network. Their expertise and investment in cutting-edge solutions will drive meaningful progress in the automotive and industrial sectors,”

Looking Ahead
VMG Technics’ latest venture aligns with the broader vision of making Lithuania a hub for industrial innovation and mobility advancements. The company’s dedication to technology-driven growth will pave the way for future partnerships and groundbreaking solutions.

16-05-2024

As Europe navigates economic and geopolitical challenges, the Baltic Automotive Industry Forum served as a platform for critical discussions on the future of the automotive sector. In a digital keynote address, [Speaker’s Name] emphasized the importance of collaboration, investment, and strategic policy decisions to maintain Europe’s leadership in mobility innovation.

The Automotive Industry: A Pillar of Europe’s Economy
With nearly 13 million employees across the value chain, the automotive sector plays a crucial role in Europe’s growth, prosperity, and employment. In 2022 alone, the industry contributed nearly €1 trillion to the European GDP. However, increasing global competition, regulatory challenges, and infrastructure gaps threaten its long-term success.

Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
The keynote underscored the urgent need for Europe to align its economic and geopolitical strategies, ensuring a resilient and competitive automotive sector. Sustainability, digitalization, and security must be addressed as interconnected priorities, requiring greater technological openness, investments, and cross-border collaboration.

Overcoming Barriers to Competitiveness
Industry leaders continue to grapple with rising energy costs, protectionist trade policies, and government subsidies favoring non-European competitors. To sustain its global position, Europe must focus on reducing bureaucracy, lowering taxes and levies, and enhancing infrastructure. Trade, raw material, and energy agreements are also critical to ensuring long-term industrial stability.

Electromobility: A Key Opportunity with Infrastructure Challenges
As Europe pushes for electromobility as the future of transportation, the availability of charging infrastructure remains a major concern. Currently, 60% of all charging points are concentrated in the Netherlands, Germany, and France, with cities like Berlin having more chargers than entire countries such as Romania or Ireland. While the transition to electric vehicles is a welcome step, it requires accelerated investment and policy support to meet the growing demand.

“Act Instead of React”
With time running out to secure Europe’s position in the global mobility landscape, the keynote called for decisive action over passive response. The EU must ensure that policies are not only ambitious but also effectively implemented to support the automotive sector’s evolution.

Acknowledgment and Future Outlook
The Baltic Automotive Components Cluster (BACC) extends its gratitude to the organizers in Vilnius for hosting this vital discussion. As the automotive industry stands at a turning point, collaboration, innovation, and strategic policymaking will determine its success in shaping the future of mobility.

AQ Wiring Systems in Lithuania has been nominated by Scania to manufacture the complete electrical distribution system for the Scania bus chassis. The deliveries will start in the middle of 2019. The contract value is confidential but will be a good contribution for the group´s strive for organic growth from 2019 onwards. This means that AQ Wiring Systems confirms its leading position as the number one producer of electrical distribution systems for buses in Europe.

“This is a major milestone for AQ Group”, says Claes Mellgren, CEO of AQ Group. “This is the first time that we can start supplying wire harnesses to the Scania chassis. It confirms our belief that we can take market share by being Reliable in terms of delivery performance and quality.”

AQ Group is one of the leading manufacturers of electrical distribution systems globally for commercial vehicles with deliveries from subsidiaries in Europe, Mexico, India and China.