Automobile major Skoda has developed a slew of apps. including SmartGate and SmartLink apps, capable of displaying certain data of the vehicle on the smartphone or tablet covering a spectrum of 40 different parameters. While SmartLink ...
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Michelin Americas Truck Tires, an arm of Michelin North America has launched Michelin X Multi Energy D Pre-Mold retread for regional and emerging super-regional applications. Building on the previously launched Michelin X Multi Energy D ...
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Japanese carmaker Toyota has introduced Prius v with expanded cargo space and fuel economy of 44mpg city, 40mpg highway and 42mpg combined. The new feature is stated to help rear passengers get in and out conveniently of Prius v and ...
Peloton Technology, a developer of vehicle systems that deliver advanced safety, fuel savings and analytics to trucking fleets, today announced an investment agreement with Lockheed Martin to accelerate Peloton’s development and ...
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Scania has started selling its Euro 6 trucks powered by liquefied natural gas in the Netherlands, after having launched the vehicle in 2014. Liquefied natural gas (LNG), which is billed as the fuel having environmental benefits, is also ...
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AmeriPride Services, a textile rental services and supply company in North America has released its first ever corporate responsibility report. The report outlines key programs and initiatives AmeriPride is implementing as part of its ...
UK-based baking firm Warburtons has earned the distinction of being Fuel Efficient Operator of the Year in the annual Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) awards after having put in place Mercedes-Benz FleetBoard telematics systems ...
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Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has bolstered its Roadmaster product lineup of commercial tires with new RM230 WH, capable of fitting the requirements of sanitation trucks. The new product is stated to be an all-position waste-haul tire in ...
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Automobile major Skoda will unveil its Superb GreenLine model, featuring 3.7l/100km fuel consumption and 95 g/km CO2 emissions, at IAA (Frankfurt International Motor Show). The vehicle is touted to be capable of traveling 1,780km with ...
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The 2015 Polyurethanes Technical Conference will highlight issues and topics specific to the automotive market at the three-day event this October. Hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), the conference is set to take ...
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The Hertz Corporation’s green traveler collection fleet will now include the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in a few cities across the US. The car which can easily switch between a gasoline engine and an electric motor has been rated at ...
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According to BASF, cars do not simply consist of solid materials such as steel, plastics or glass. Various different fluids are also essential for a smooth driving experience. Many of these fluids (depicted in blue) contain BASF products. ...
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In the latest market study released by Transparency Market Research (TMR), titled “Marine Coatings Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020”, the global marine coatings market will ...
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Nissan has made its Murano, including the hybrid version, available via its joint venture in China, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger vehicle company (DFL-PV). Expected to boost its SUV lineup for the Chinese market, the new variant is priced ...
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Japanese automobile major Toyota has introduced the 2016 Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup vehicle, armed with two engines - 2.7-liter DOHC four-cylinder with VVT and V6 with a segment-first 3.5-liter Atkinson cycle with VVT-iW. Toyota ...