Researchers from the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and experts from industry and academia have developed software tools, which can predict the fiber orientation and length distribution of ...
ROHM of Kyoto, Japan is to provide full-SiC (silicon carbide) power modules to the VENTURI Formula E team during season 4 (2017–2018) of FIA Formula E (the world’s first formula racing championship for all-electric vehicles), ...
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Held annually at Sands Expo in Las Vegas, the U.S., AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) has ended another successful year and unveiled future trends of the continuously growing auto aftermarket and car servicing industries through ...
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Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Electric Corp has agreed to acquire the Mitsubishi Electric power device sales business currently handled by Powerex Inc of Youngwood, PA, USA (a 50:50 joint venture between Mitsubishi Electric and General Electric), ...
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Japanese automaker Mazda will be showcasing its two new concepts Kai Concept and Vision Coupe at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show to be held between 28 October and 5 November in Japan. The Mazda Kai Concept is a compact hatchback, which is ...
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Honda, Japanese manufacturer of automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles, and power equipment, has declared the launch of the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric sedan at selected dealerships in California and Oregon. The vehicle is powered by ...
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has proposed a 20% CO2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021, and said the target should be conditional on the real market uptake of electrically-chargeable ...
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Tank Garage Winery has launched Chrome Dreams, a 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend and the world's first chromed-glass wine bottle. An ode to the classic American automobile, Chrome Dreams features a mirrored surface and ...
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The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor have established a joint venture (JV) to co-develop electric vehicles in China. The new JV, dubbed eGT New Energy Automotive, will manufacture vehicles with zero-emissions. It will use the ...
American auto-giant Ford and Chinese automaker Anhui Zotye Automobile have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a 50: 50 joint venture to develop, produce and market all-electric vehicles (EVs). Electric vehicles produced ...
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Honda announced the arrival of the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric sedan at select dealerships in California and Oregon. With a competitive introductory lease price of $269 (plus tax) a month for 36 months, the lease terms include an ...
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PureCycle Technologies has opened a new plant at in the US state of Ohio, which will use technology patented by P&G to produce recycled plastics. The facility will allow consumers to purchase more products made from recycled plastic. It ...
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The 2018 Honda Accord, which is claimed to be the first front wheel drive sedan to get a 10-speed transmission, has been unveiled in the US. It is the tenth generation Accord, which now comes with two-motor hybrid technology. Honda ...
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Audi has unveiled the new A8 sedan, which is the first production automobile to have been developed specially for highly automated driving. The new Audi A8, which made its world debut at the Audi Summit in Barcelona, has a new design ...
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Technology firm Continental has partnered with Chinese search-engine giant Baidu to work in the areas of automated driving, connected vehicles and intelligent mobility services. The two companies have signed a strategic cooperation ...
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