Digitech Venture Capital Fund, along with technology incubator Seed Sumo and Jason Calacanis, have invested in CarForce, a company that develops connected cars. CarForce was founded by a former eBay Motors executive and has a stellar ...
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The Continental Corporation has announced targeted acquisitions to expand its technology expertise. The international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer and industrial partner has acquired the tire specialist Hoosier Racing Tire ...
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Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Center, is attending from 19-26 October a new edition of the K Trade Fair to launch its recent innovations in the field of advanced materials, as well as its latest developments on bioplastics. This time, ...
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The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Ricardo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work on powertrain electrification projects. As global specialists in transport, security, energy, ...
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Pregis has introduced Easypack paper-based protective packaging equipment in North America. The new Easypack equipment uses recycled-content paper to create cushioning and block/brace solutions, which can be used in different ...
Taiwan’s hand tools specifically for auto repair and maintenance have enjoyed high reputations in the global market, mostly thanks to local insiders’ dedication to continuous improvements of products and quality. Years ago, as ...
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More domestic car brands have demonstrated their eagerness for recognition as premium, although none of the Chinese peer group have yet revealed a strategy that will lead them to the top. Although there are previous failures that serve as ...
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BHS is set to relaunch in the UK as an online retailer with a range of lighting and home furnishing products that constitute around 75% of the most popular online items sold before it went into administration earlier this year. BHS.com ...
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The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Microsoft have signed an agreement to work on next-generation connected car technologies and driving experiences The services, based on Microsoft's Azure cloud service, will include advanced navigation, ...
HERE has unveiled next generation vehicle-sourced data services for automotive industry, intended at making driving safer for billions of people across the world. Ahead of this week's Paris Motor Show, HERE outlined how its Open Location ...
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By 2020, the core function of Beijing National Science and Technology Innovation Center will further strengthen and become a global science and technology innovation center. In terms of the new energy automotive innovation layout, Beijing ...
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Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC (Shell) has taken the final investment decision to build a major petrochemical complex, comprising an ethylene cracker with polyethylene derivatives unit, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Main construction ...
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President Y.C. Chu of Supertec Machinery (photo courtesy of UDN.com). Supertec Machinery Inc. supplies a wide range of high-caliber grinders, including cylindrical grinders, surface grinders, internal grinders, centerless grinders, and ...
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The Renault-Nissan Alliance is purchasing French software development firm, Sylpheo, to speed up the expansion of its connected vehicle and mobility services programs. The acquisition was announced by Ogi Redzic, Alliance senior vice ...
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“The award is the leading recognition in the industry that all our engineers and in practice the entire Scania organisation have done an excellent job,” says Henrik Henriksson, Scania’s President and CEO. “Our goal ...
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