We’re already familiar with the basics for how ultracapacitorsUnconventional internal design yields a larger capacitanceThat property of a system of conductors and dielectrics which permits the storage of electricity when potential ...
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In February this year, new commercial vehicle registrations grew by 13.7 percent year on year in the European Union, totaling 125,241 units, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). The month counted on ...
Protective Packaging developed a packaging solution to help ship the Peterbilt-made Wal-Mart WAVE (Wal-Mart Advanced Vehicle Experience) truck. Set to be revealed at a corporate function, the vehicle required a custom solution to keep it ...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen today announced plans to use IBM Big Data and Analytics and IBM MobileFirst solutions to launch a new era of connected vehicles that deliver customized services. The rapid adoption of mobile devices is redefining ...
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Ford is putting its product-led transformation on display at the 35th Bangkok International Motor Show, highlighting its commitment to bring more segment-leading global Ford vehicles to consumers in Thailand and across the ASEAN region. ...
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor is set to recall 1,053,479 vehicles globally in order to rectify the problem in vehicle occupant classification system software that deactivates the front passenger airbag. For the second time, Nissan is ...
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Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) Chairman Hsu Hsiu-tsang predicts the island's machine-tool exports to rise at least 10% year on year, to US$4 billion this year, as long as the American market and the ASEAN (Association of ...
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In February this year, South Korea's total automotive (cars and commercial vehicles) output amounted to 361,115 units, up 6.89 percent year on year and down 1.93 percent month on month, according to a report released by the Korea Automobile ...
German automaker BMW Group and Japanese automaker Toyota have partnered for the development of a new hybrid sports car. The new model will different than the replacement for the Z4 and for the Supra. Both firms will use German technology ...
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Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued the auto industry’s first-ever Asset-Backed Green Bond in the amount of $1.75 billion. The offering was upsized from $1.25 billion to accommodate demand as institutional investors demonstrated ...
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Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, today unveiled the `all-new Sonata’, a sophisticated evolution of the brand’s long-established mid-size sedan. The all-new Sonata represents the practical ...
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German automaker Mercedes Benz plans to use three-cylinder engines for future hybrid versions of compact front-wheel-drive vehicles. The company is relying on these engines because of their small size, which will be needed for ...
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German automaker Daimler has received a EUR7m order from Swiss tour operator Zerzuben Touristik for 15 Setra touring coaches. The order includes four S 431 DT double-decker buses and 11 ComfortClass 500 type S 515 HD touring coaches. ...
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German automobile manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland has entered into a cooperation agreement with German power supply company erdgas mobil. As a part of this deal, both companies will jointly market complementary products of ...
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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has awarded $7.7m in funding under Act 13 for 25 companies and organizations that are switching to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles. This funding is a part of the Natural Gas Energy ...
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