OSD-IMT secures seismic support vessel contracts for COSL Offshore Ship Designers has secured a design contract for two IMT965 seismic support vessels with a bollard pull in excess of 50 tonnes for China Oilfield Services Ltd (COSL), ...
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The Audi A3 Cabriolet has been officially revealed ahead of its debut at tomorrow’s Frankfurt motor show. Based on the all-new A3 sedan, the four-seat Audi A3 Cabriolet is 180mm longer, 20mm wider, 15mm lower and 90kg lighter than ...
A collaborative team led by Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc (APEI) and including Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc, GaN Systems Inc, the University of Arkansas' National Center for Reliable Electric ...
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will spend more than $45 million for 38 new projects that will research and develop vehicle technologies to improve fuel efficiency, lower transportation costs and protect the environment. ...
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British automotive maker Ricardo has launched a new project, Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT), to bring low voltage concept intelligent electrification to diesel vehicle. The company has collaborated with Ford Motor, Control ...
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $45m for 38 new projects that strengthen the research and development of advanced transport technologies. These vehicle technologies are aimed at improving fuel efficiency, ...
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As Volvo Trucks' first authorized 4S store in the mainland of China, together with Volvo Trucks, Beijing Walker Trading Co. Ltd (Beijing Walker) celebrated its ten year anniversary, toasting to the decade's cooperation which leads to an ...
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The Audi Sport quattro concept is the second preview of a forthcoming modern-day successor to the German brand’s famous all-wheel-drive coupe of the 1980s. Plug-in drivetrain rather than Quattro technology makes the headlines this ...
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September 2nd 2013, Beijing, China. The hot weather cannot defeat the Fuelwatch players' passion and spirits. After more than five-month intense competition, the 2013 Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch Competition China Final concluded today. 21 ...
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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG has been caught camouflage-free while filming a commercial in The Netherlands. Shot and made public by YouTube user ‘Gnepiah’, the Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG was spotted while the German manufacturer ...
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German auto parts supplier Bosch has developed a new system it says closes the gap between manual and automatic transmissions. Dubbed eClutch, the system is based on an electronically controlled clutch that works to decouple the ...
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Are European trucks better than their North American brethren in terms of fuel economy? Given the price of fuel over there (you think we have it bad?), it's a question I've pondered more than once. And in a couple of weeks, we'll have an ...
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As work continues towards the development of a new heavy-duty engine oil category, presently known as PC-11, early indications are that fuel savings could be in store for fleets. The API PC-11 engine oil category is slated to be rolled ...
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US-based rechargeable batteries manufacturer PowerGenix has obtained approval of the China National Laboratory's Tianjin Automotive Test Center for using its Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries in micro-hybrid vehicles. The approval follows ...
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SINOTRUK achieves good results in its operation transformation and product adjustment program. In the first half year, it sees obvious improvement in both quality and efficiency with a profit up by 27.54% year on year. Product structure ...
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