or and transmission shafts, differential bevel gears, structural components for battery boxes, and weight-optimized chassis components forged from aluminum. The new Micromobility business area at Hirschvogel will showcase a dynamic axle system from the AXIMO component platform that contributes to a natural driving experience and greater driving safety for cargo bikes. In addition, Usaneers, the software and visualization experts in its Group, wil...

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nd investing more in its sales and service network. The "Cost Down Europe" program aims to save over EUR 1 billion in Europe by 2030. The restructuring covers six main cost-cutting areas, including shifting production to lower-cost countries and cutting jobs in Germany. Job reductions will focus on natural attrition, early retirement, and severance packages under an agreement with the Works Council. Future investments in diesel and zero-emission ...

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developed by Pirelli specifically for JLR, uses eco-friendly materials like silica from rice husks to improve wet performance and plant-based alternatives to replace fossil-based resins. It also includes recycled materials to reduce resource consumption. The P Zero tire also includes FSC-certified natural rubber, reflecting JLR’s ongoing partnership with Pirelli. All bio-based and recycled materials used will be third-party certified to ensure...

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ll begin driving and refueling demonstration tests of the Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV) in the UAE from May 2017. On March 16 Toyota launched the new LC luxury coupe. The model adopts the newly developed GA-L platform, and is characterized by having the driving performance and low center of gravity natural for an FR vehicle, as well as a wide body design. It is produced on a newly established line specifically for LC production at the Motomachi P...

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iFLYTEK Co., Ltd. - Headquartered in Hefei, Anhui Province, China - iFLYTEK focuses on core AI technologies such as intelligent voice, natural language understanding, multimodal intelligence, and cognitive intelligence. It provides AI solutions in smart education, smart healthcare, smart cities, smart cars, and smart finance. - Founded in 1999, its main shareholder is China Mobile Communications Corporation (a state-owned enterprise, formerly the...

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of test kilometers in a virtual environment. This makes the market launch of new driving functions faster without compromising safety. The ETAS AI-driven vehicle application generator, an extension of the ETAS Edge Middleware solution, enables OEMs and drivers to create new vehicle functions using natural language without prior knowledge. The tool generates complete, ready-to-use apps with integrated safety and compliance functions. The Company...

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emand technologiesBrand innovations-Coreback process introducing chemical foaming agent to resin for increased strength and reduced weight-FastKast process using PVC and TPU to improve quality and environmental sustainability and reduce cycle times-FiberFrame environmentally sustainable lightweight natural fiber sunroof frame-HybridFleece Molding process combining pressing of thermoplastic-mixed fiber fleece with molding of stiffening ribs into a...

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o use national ethanol feedstocks, while Europe has been recognizing H2 ICE as a zero emission vehicle technology. In Asia there is the target that about 35% of their fuels will be FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) biodiesel within this year, and India's national fuel strategy includes CNG (Compressed Natural Gas).   Against this backdrop, there is a significant opportunity to use alternative fuels for the further development of combustion engines....

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- Production started at the end of 2016 Motorinvest, Russia starts mass production of Evolute i-Joy electric crossover Motorinvest, Russia to introduce three new electric models in 2023 EVOLUTE, Russia presents new electric crossover Evolute i-SKY Evolute, Russia provides i-PRO EVs to Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology Evolute, Russia reveals i-SKY crossover electric vehicle Motorinvest, Russia to distribute Dongfeng cars in Russian mark...

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cubic feet of cargo space, capable of towing up to 2,000 pounds. Ford released the all-new 2014 Transit Connect Van to go on sale in North America in late 2013. Transmit Connect Van for North American market has a 2.5-liter engine as standard, and the engine can also be specified with a compressed natural gas/liquid propane gas (CNG/LPG) preparation package. An optional 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine is estimated to deliver 30+ mpg on the highway. Al...

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ational Industrial Exhibition INNOPROM, held in Yekaterinburg, Russia from July 7 to 10, 2025. The KAMAZ-54901 from the latest K5 generation is equipped with a KAMAZ R6 gas engine (Euro 5) producing 460 hp, an automated gearbox, and two cryotanks with a total capacity of 1,060 litres for liquefied natural gas (LNG). It offers a driving range of up to 1,600 km on a single refuelling. The K5 generation of vehicles is manufactured on a new sanction...

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nounced sustainability goals for its Kolín plant in the Czech Republic, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 and zero CO2 emissions by 2040. The focus will be on reducing energy consumption, shifting to emission-free sources, and improving technological efficiency. The plant will gradually replace natural gas technologies and transition to renewable sources by 2030, with all natural gas technologies getting replaced by new hydrogen and biogas so...

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Paint Shop processes are responsible for over 65% of CO2 emissions coming from a plant and a new standard for its paint booth air supply systems had now a zero-carbon footprint. It uses a heat recovery system and heat pumps, greatly reducing the demand for renewable energy and allowing to eliminate natural gas use. On August 22, Toyota announced that it is creating virtual replicas of its European Manufacturing Companies (EMCs). This will help To...

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cycled polyamide is used for hubcaps and recycled polypropylene for air intake grilles. Windshield acoustic insulation is made of recycled glass wool felt. Ecological materials make up 29% of DS vehicle materials, with 200 kg of polymers per vehicle, 15% of which are eco-friendly (40% recycled, 60% natural). On June 8, Stellantis announced its plans for the grEEn-campus project, their future headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany, during the Open ...

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umption in real use. On Jul 1, Fiat informed that the Fiat Professional brand gave the world its very first glimpse at an event dedicated to the new Ducato MY2020 of the Ducato Electric - an all-electric BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) version - which will go on sale during 2020 and team up with the natural gas Ducato Natural Power to complete the alternative fuel offering. Ducato Electric will also feature modular battery size options, with range...

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Mahle holds technical seminar at Weichai Power Mahle held a technical seminar at Weichai Power to exhibit nearly 20 innovative products in the fields of hydrogen energy, electric drive systems, and thermal management and conduct in-depth exchanges on topics such as supporting components for natural gas engines and high-efficiency diesel engines, as well as the New Energy transformation of commercial vehicles. The hydrogen engine on display employ...

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e B and C segments. On the other hand, in China, luxury models are still thought to be driving the overall market. 1) Overview of thermal management types There are currently three main types of battery thermal management systems (BTMS) for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): Natural air cooling Liquid cooling Air conditioning refrigerant   The first method is air cooling, which relies on natural heat dissipation from th...

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r and hosted a salon for intelligent vehicle technology innovation and development. The Neta Auto Hong Kong R&D Center will focus on core New Energy Vehicle (NEV) technologies, including but not limited to intelligent in-vehicle technologies for the global market, such as intelligent driving, fully natural language-based multilingual voice interaction, intelligent imaging, online software OTA update, AI large models, and in-vehicle supercomputing...

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nnounced a partnership with the Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Division of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). Both parties will collaborate on the joint research and development of cleaner energy mobility solutions, with a focus on electric vehicles (EVs), compressed natural gas (CNG), and the necessary infrastructure. They will utilize the NADDC Training Institute as a hub for innovation and skills development and...

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moyama and Honsha Plants. In addition to a stationary FC generator, the Honsha Plant also introduced two other types of power generating facilities: a pure hydrogen FC generator with high power generating efficiency that enables the use of waste heat, and a gas engine generator capable of co-firing natural gas and hydrogen. The combined generating capacity is 600kW, and a portion of the hydrogen fuel used is recovered hydrogen that in the past wa...

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