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Fujitsu Ten developing compact 3D electronic scan mm-wave radar for automotive applications; delivery in 2014

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While making further improvements, the company intends to deliver this product to automobile manufacturers from 2014. Fujitsu Ten Ltd. This developed product is for frontward detection usage.

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Bosch introducing new mid-range radar sensor, stereo-video sensor in 2014

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A leading European automaker is slated to deploy the new Bosch MRR rear mid-range radar sensor, which can precisely locate vehicles in blind spots or approaching from behind, in 2014. As a result, it is easier for automobile manufacturers to integrate into their vehicles. megapixels.

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Production and sales of plug-ins boomed in China in 2014

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The production and sales of plug-in vehicles in China boomed last year, according to statistics from CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers). CAAM also reported that while in 2014, the sales of Chinese brand passenger cars increased by 4.1% Total production reached 78,499 units, 3.5 times the number in 2013.

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Honda to build wind farm to cover 100% of electricity needs of Brazil plant

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Equipped with nine wind power turbine units, the wind farm is expected to generate approximately 85,000 MWh of electricity per year, equivalent to HAB’s annual electricity needs for automobile production. HAB will be the first automobile manufacturer in Brazil to invest in wind power generation.

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EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

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Adopted in 2014, AFID ( Directive 2014/94/EU ) creates the framework for the development of an alternative fuels infrastructure in Europe, including electricity for electric vehicles as well as hydrogen for fuel cells and LNG for shipping.

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BMW AG takes 15.16% stake in SGL Carbon SE

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percent stake in SGL Carbon SE, reflecting its strengthening of focus on lightweight construction and the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) in automobile manufacture. The BMW i3, the BMW Group’s first series-produced electric vehicle, will be released on the market in 2013, followed by the BMW i8 sports car in 2014.

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First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

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Although the traction motor system will be launched in the Chinese market first, Nidec plans to make the product available to European automobile manufacturers as well in the near future. Mass production will start in 2019 in Nidec’s new dedicated 66,000 m 2 factory in the Pinghu Economic Development Zone near Shanghai.

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