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BMW Group opens new automated steel pressing facility at Swindon plant

Green Car Congress

This is a technological first for the BMW Group and is will be rolled out in other press shops around the company’s global network of manufacturing plant. The use of AGVs throughout the process has streamlined logistics considerably, in particular with the use of a giant AGV which can transport up to six tonnes of material.

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Maximising self-consumption through pioneering green tech

My Energi

Alongside zappi, we also manufacture a wide range of other devices – such as eddi, the UK’s #1 solar power diverter, which diverts surplus renewable energy to domestic heating systems; and harvi, an energy monitoring wireless sensor that allows the zappi and eddi to be installed without wiring a direct CT clamp.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

The clean design is void of cladding, with the only bright-work to be found on the “C40” and “VOLVO” badging. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. There is a bit less head room when entering the rear seats and a bit less cargo space in the far back.