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Cavotec to Supply PCAir and Other Ground Support Systems to Bahrain International Airport in 30M Deal

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The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, as represented by the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), has selected Cavotec to supply and integrate a range of environmentally friendly ground service equipment for remote aircraft aprons at Bahrain International Airport, in a deal worth approximately €30 million (US$45 million).

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing revises GR010 HYBRID for 2023 season

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The highlight of the season, the centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, takes place on 10-11 June, prior to the final three races at Monza (9 July), Fuji Speedway (10 September) and Bahrain (4 November).

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First prototype carbon fiber chassis delivered from new £50M McLaren Automotive innovation and manufacturing center

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The MCTC was opened in Yorkshire last year by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge alongside HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, as part of McLaren’s ambitious plans to increase the rate of innovation of its lightweight carbon fiber chassis that are at the heart of all its cars.

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Toyota Hybrid wins Six Hours of Sao Paulo

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Toyota Racing’s next action comes at the Bahrain International Circuit for the Six Hours of Bahrain. That pioneering supercapacitor technology has been extensively developed, reducing weight and increasing power, leading to the powertrain in the TS030 HYBRID.

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Ford India sales up 71% in first 5 months of 2011

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Based on continued high demand, the company began exporting the Figo to Bahrain and Kenya this month. In May, Ford India sold more than 9,000 wholesale units—7,046 domestically, and more than 2,000 exported. Ford Figo remains in high demand in South Africa, where it was a runner up for South African Car of the Year.

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China-based GAC to debut new SUV, hybrid crossover and EV at Detroit show; planning NA market entry in 2018

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In addition to the major new vehicle launch at the NAIAS, GAC Motor is also planning to release its vehicles in the North American market in 2018 after the market survey, obtaining certification and regulation and communicating with potential dealers.

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Porsche entering third 919 Hybrid in 2015 Le Mans

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To date we have achieved five podium places, three pole positions and two record laps, in Shanghai and Bahrain. In 2014 we have been competitive immediately with the most complex and innovative race car Porsche has built so far. These are outstanding results.

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