Ford Motor Company, a US-based automotive company, has introduced its Lightweight Concept vehicle, built using advanced materials including new metals, alloys and composites as a part of its research for future weight-reduction solutions. ...
Say goodbye to your phone battery and charger. A new structural material could transform a mobile device’s entire case into a hybrid super-capacitor/battery, making traditional batteries obsolete. Researchers from Vanderbilt ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) has launched a transformational version of XC90 unveiling the vehicle's interior look. The refurbished version of original XC90 launched in 2002 features mixed use of soft ...
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Tata Motors' Commercial Vehicle Division has launched the new Intermediate and Light Commercial Vehicle (ILCV) range of trucks known as ULTRA. The new rage offers superior technology and design that ensures lowest total cost of ownership ...
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Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, has introduced new Passive Steer Tag Axle for the Recreational Vehicle (RV) industry. This purpose-built Passive Steer Tag Axle produces a 7% reduction in curb-to-curb turning radius. ...
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Jungheinrich has released what it says to be a completely re-designed generation of IC (internal combustion) engine powered forklift trucks at CeMAT (May 2014 in Hanover). Engineered and manufactured in Germany, these general purpose, ...
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Automotive supplier Continental's Chassis & Safety Division is expanding its profile to strengthening its vehicle functions and connected systems segment. Demand for complex vehicle functions and connected systems are growing rapidly. ...
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Imagine a future in which our electrical gadgets are no longer limited by plugs and external power sources. This intriguing prospect is one of the reasons for the current interest in building the capacity to store electrical energy ...
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Researchers at Vanderbilt University have developed a structural supercapacitor that stores and releases electrical chargeThe amount of electricity present upon the capacitor's plates. Also, the act of forcing of electrons onto the ...
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Bentley Motors has announced its plans to expand its production at its headquarters in Crewe and develop its facility with the addition of over 140 new jobs. Recruitment includes 90 skilled engineers and 51 new apprentices, the biggest ...
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US-based bus manufacturer Collins Bus has collaborated with the vehicle technology developer Westport to launch its dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) Type A school bus. The CNG powered bus is said to offer an estimated range of ...
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Delphi Product & Service Solutions is offering a new instructor-led training course focusing on the service and repair of anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control systems. Technicians can learn how to perform a brake ...
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JAC Motors released their sales report of April recently, and they sold 42,134 complete vehicles and chassis, down 14.07% over last year. And they sold 27,753 trucks, down 3.96% over last year. They sold 505 MPV in April, up 10.50% over ...
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The 15th China International Natural Gas Auto and Refilling Equipment Show was held in Beijing on May 7th, 2014. Beiben Trucks Brought their new V3M natural gas heavy truck to join the show. The grand driving cabin and appearance attracts ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Trucks has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of a low-entry variant of Volvo FE for Euro 6, the Volvo FE LEC (Low Entry Cab). The revamped truck features a low entry cab with flat floor ...