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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

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Against the backdrop of these challenges, the automobile industry must not bury its head in the sand but must welcome these developments and take them into account in its long-term strategies. One of the main challenges for our industry will be to adapt even faster to the changing needs of customers. Winterkorn.

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Yamaha introduces the NEO and E01 electric scooters in India

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Maxi-style concept scooter Yamaha E01 has a stated range of over 100 kilometres. Everything from all-LED lights to a touchscreen display with smartphone connection and an in-built SIM card to regenerative brakes and driving modes (Eco, Normal and Power) are included in the package. For a retail price of €3,099 (about INR 2.5

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DOE to award $68.5M for advanced vehicle technologies research

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Additionally, the amount of time spent by the automobile industry to validate that corrosion has been successfully mitigated is extensive, making the use of lightweight materials less attractive. Projects should focus on connected and/or partially automated platooning of class 7/8 tractors and trailers. Open topic.

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New Audi A8 debuting Level 3 autonomous AI traffic jam pilot; parking and remote garage pilots; zFAS controller

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Right from the outset, full attention was paid to this, and especially to the safety concept. Its modular concept makes the zFAS flexibly scalable and thus future-proof. the imitation of signal connections within the human brain) made major progress. Light guides in the doors indicate the danger optically.

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DOE awards $25M to improve natural gas operations

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This new retrofit technology—consisting of an air management system, integrated sensors, and a cloud-connected control system—will reduce emissions (i.e., The automobile industry deploys low-cost MPE sensors today to measure tailpipe emissions. DOE Funding: $1,488,391; Non-DOE Funding: $394,751; Total Value: $1,883,142.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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The German Automobile Industry Association is working together with automotive manufacturers on uniform cell standards, Audi said. At an ordinary household single-phase connection the vehicle’s battery can be fully charged in about six hours, according to this model calculation, assuming that 2.5 Thermal management.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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The aluminum-intensive space frame utilizes extruded and cast parts to provide exceptional rigidity and light weight. Instead, engineers have applied an innovative new technology called “ablation” casting, an all-new material application and a world-first in the automobile industry. Multi-Material Body.

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