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23/05/2013
| Prodrive wins vehicle enhancement module contract
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| Prodrive has extended the capability of its vehicle enhancement business, which can now design and supply bespoke trim and technology modules as well as providing whole-car up-fit programmes. The first customer for the new modules is calling on Prodrive's expertise to provide an ultra-luxury editio ... Read more
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23/05/2013
| Powercell displays prototype fuel cell
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| Fuel cell technology company PowerCell has unveiled a functioning full-scale prototype of its PowerPac fuel cell system. It is believed to be the first functioning full-scale prototype fuel cell system in the world for production of electricity from road diesel in a clean, silent and cost efficient ... Read more
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16/05/2013
| Assistance systems reach the compact class
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| Typically only seen on vehicles in the premium segment, automatic assistance systems are now making their way into the compact class. The latest deployment from Bosch has been the radar and video sensors for the new Volkswagen Golf.
"With its assistance systems in the new Golf, Bosch has brought ... Read more
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13/05/2013
| Mouser and ADI announce global distribution agreement
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| Mouser Electronics, Inc, has announced it has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with Analog Devices, Inc, a leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications. The agreement covers Analog Devices' complete product portfolio, including data converters, amplifi ... Read more
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09/05/2013
| PTV Group supports European Road Safety Charter
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| The European Road Safety Charter, ERSC, invites stakeholders to proactively implement measures within the sphere of their responsibility which help reduce road fatalities. The Charter has more than 2,000 signatories and now PTV Group, a leading provider for software and consulting services for traf ... Read more
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08/05/2013
| ContiTech makes sealing components for brake systems
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| ContiTech Vibration Control has expanded its range of sealing components for brakes. The purchase of a molded brake component business in France last year now allows the company to manufacture micro composite parts for technologies such as compact ABS systems.
"Thanks to the expertise gained, w ... Read more
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08/05/2013
| Johnson Controls develops LED headliner and seating solutions for Opel
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| Engineers and designers at Adam Opel AG and Johnson Controls have reached a milestone with the interior of the new Opel ADAM. The companies jointly developed a headliner that features LED elements that twinkle, similar to stars. This feature, available as optional equipment, is unique for the entry ... Read more
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07/05/2013
| Johnson Controls honoured for seating and interiors
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| Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, seating components and automotive interiors and electronics, has received the Automotive Innovations Award 2013 in the Interiors category. At the awards, the Center of Automotive Management in Bergisch Gladbach, and consulting and auditing fir ... Read more
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23/04/2013
| TRW steering technology set for Chinese vehicle market
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| TRW Automotive has recently started production of its electrically powered steering (EPS) column drive technology with a major Chinese vehicle manufacturer (VM), and is due to launch with three further China domestic platforms in 2013. Production will be located at TRW's state-of-the-art manufactur ... Read more
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22/04/2013
| New Bentley Flying Spur makes its bow
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| Bentley used the Shanghai show to introduce the new Flying Spur, alongside the Continental GT Speed, Bentley's fastest production model ever, and its pinnacle flagship model, the ultra-high luxury Mulsanne. Bentley also announced its plans to grow the dealer network in Greater China, reinforcing Ch ... Read more
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