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European Auto Industry Expresses Concern Over Iron Ore Price Hikes

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The European automobile industry expressed concern about the “ sudden and massive ” increase in the price of iron ore, a crucial material for producing steel. The automobile industry needs broad access to raw materials at competitive conditions, especially in times of fragile economic circumstances, ACEA said.

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Russian researchers find simple, efficient way to strengthen aluminum-based composite materials

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— According to the scientists, the proposed material can be used primarily in aeronautics and automobile industry, as well as for the design of modern robotics, including copters, where reducing the weight of the drone is critical. In addition, new developments may be of strategic importance from an economic point of view.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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With electromobility, the automobile industry faces a fundamental technological upheaval.Our path leads away from oil, to emission-free mobility, and the electric car plays a key role.CO And above all, we have attractive and environmentally friendly vehicles. 2 -neutral fuels play another key role. possibly the fuel cell.

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China realizes charging piles, complete vehicles and accessories to go overseas

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Judging from the customs data for the first eight months of this year, the contribution rate of my country’s new energy vehicle exports to the growth of automobile exports reached 26.7%, becoming a new bright spot in the foreign trade of the automobile industry.

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Demand for feature-rich, safe, connected and electric vehicles to drive auto parts industry, says Bosch India chief – ET Auto

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While there has been rapid growth in the Indian auto component industry in recent years and several factors paint a promising picture for the future as well, it is expected to show a natural moderation in 2024. Indian automobile industry’s movement towards new powertrain technology mix will also help cater to global market needs.

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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Fuel cells, like stem cells in medical science, are a new technology in the automobile industry. The drive for energy security becomes even more important at a time when the current Russia-Ukraine conflict has pushed up energy prices throughout the world, particularly in India, which imports 85% of its oil and 53% of its natural gas.