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Le Mans teams rely on Bosch technology |
19/06/2013
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| This year's 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race will see Bosch technology onboard 21 of the cars in the starting lineup. The cars feature Bosch diesel and gasoline injection systems, hybrid components, engine control units, displays, data loggers, telemetry systems, starters and generators, as well
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Diametric advises over extreme heat testing |
19/06/2013
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| Following the news that Jaguar Land Rover has opened a test centre in Dubai to conduct extreme hot weather vehicle research, development and testing, Diametric is highlighting the extra demands that UV rays and heat place on the badging of cars and other automobiles. |
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MINI celebrates a decade of diesel power |
18/06/2013
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| Maximum efficiency was the driving force that inspired Rudolf Diesel to develop his novel engine. His design was based on heating the air in the combustion chamber by means of compression to such an extent that the fuel around it would ignite and release large amounts of energy. |
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Ford B-Max offers access for all with a Turnout swivel seat |
18/06/2013
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| Swedish Autoadapt has completed a collaboration with Ford dealers in a program focused on mobility solutions for people with limited mobility. With social responsibility as a strategic base, Ford of Spain and its Spanish dealer network now offer turnkey adapted vehicles directly to their customers. |
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Ricardo starts construction of emissions research centre |
17/06/2013
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| Ricardo has announced today that following a meeting of the planning committee of the local council, approval has been formally granted for the company's advanced new low carbon and low emissions vehicle research centre(VERC). |
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First electric Ford Focus rolls off the line |
17/06/2013
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| Ford has begun a new chapter in its vehicle manufacturing history with the start of production of the all-new Ford Focus Electric – the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe. |
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Dassault Systèmes selected by Pininfarina |
17/06/2013
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| Dassault Systèmes has announced that Italian design house Pininfarina, has selected the company's 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA for Creative Designers application, to design and manufacture a new concept car in honor of its honorary chairman, Sergio Pininfarina. |
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Volkswagen celebrates 30 million Golfs |
17/06/2013
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| The world's 30 millionth Golf has rolled off the assembly line at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg – a new production record for the most successful European car ever. |
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Self-cleaning camera debuts at Nissan |
13/06/2013
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| The all-new Nissan Note is packed with innovative technology, such as lane departure warning, blind spot warning and moving object detection. These all combine to form the Nissan Safety Shield, complimenting the 360° helicopter view offered by the Around View Monitor parking aid to break new ground
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Valve-by-wire technology breakthrough from Camcon |
13/06/2013
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| Camcon Automotive, a British developer of precision actuation systems, believes it is about to bring engine valve control into the digital age with a technology step as dramatic as the transition from points ignition to engine management systems or from carburettors to electronic fuel injection. |
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Bosch announces new plant in Romania |
12/06/2013
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| Bosch is opening a manufacturing facility for automotive technology at the extended site in Blaj. In the future, it will mainly make speed sensors for driver assistance systems such as ABS and ESP. |
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Nissan adds more diesel power to Juke range |
12/06/2013
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| Lower emissions, greater fuel economy, reduced noise and more torque – these are just some of the benefits of the latest 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine now in the Nissan Juke. |
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Target Zero Defect initiative launched by Dassault Systèmes |
12/06/2013
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| Dassault Systèmes, the 3D design, 3D digital mock-up and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions company, has announced the launch of "Target Zero Defect," an industry solution experience providing an integrated and open collaborative environment tailored to enable zero defects across the
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EV fast charging gets boost from GM/BMW testing |
11/06/2013
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| The reliability of fast-charging of plug-in vehicles got good grades in a recent joint testing program by General Motors and BMW. Engineers conducted dc fast charging according to the SAE J1772 standard over several days and came away from the experience confident that the charging stations of
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New images and more details of VUHL’s 05 emerge |
11/06/2013
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| Following the announcement from VUHL Automotive in March, confirming it is embarking on the launch of an all-new road-legal lightweight supercar – the VUHL 05 – the company has released an exclusive new image of the car being tested at a secret location. |
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Bosch collects awards from Stuttgart event |
11/06/2013
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| Bosch has won an innovation award at the recent International Engine of the Year Awards, for its hydraulic hybrid. This powertrain complements a classic internal-combustion engine with hydraulic elements and a pressure accumulator filled with nitrogen. |
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Approval granted by Maserati for Continental tyres |
11/06/2013
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| Italian sports car manufacturer Maserati has approved the ContiSportContact 5 P tyre for the new Quattroporte. This is the first approval that the tyre specialist from Hanover has ever received from the maker of thoroughbred sports cars. |
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Oak Ridge to open new lab for powertrain evaluation |
10/06/2013
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| Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is preparing to open a Vehicle Systems Integration Laboratory in July, with a focus on powertrain. Manufacturers will be able to test different designs under real-world conditions, which helps save time and cost. The lab’s evaluation and simulation
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