The production of automotive batteries started in 1944 in the plant Autobaterie ÄeskÃ¡ LÃ­pa, which was privatized by VARTA AG in 1991. Johnson Controls Power Solutions acquired the automotive batteries division from VARTA in 2002.
The xia Dynasty, the first dynasty that emerged in China 4,000 years ago, was founded by Qi, son of Great Yu who conquered floods and tamed rivers.
Xi'an is more than 3,000 years old and was known as Chang'an (é¿å®) in ancient times. For 1,000 years, the city was the capital for 13 dynasties, and a total of 73 emperors ruled here. Xi'an is the undisputed root of Chinese civilization having served as the capital city for the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties.