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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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This makes Mercedes-Benz the first car manufacturer with an international valid certification for conditional automated driving to offer such a system as an option ex-works for vehicles from series production. Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put a Level 3 system with international valid certification into series production.

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SAE International to Host Vehicle Battery Summit in Shanghai

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SAE International will hold a Vehicle Battery Summit in Shanghai, China, 1-2 September 2010. The event intends to bring together engineers, scientists and corporate decision makers from the battery, automotive, utility and lithium mining industries. More details will be published on the event website as they become available.

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Agreements reached on trans-Guinean infrastructure in milestone for Simandou iron ore project

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Simandou, the world’s largest known undeveloped supply of high-grade, low-impurity iron ore, will strengthen Rio Tinto’s portfolio by complementing our existing Pilbara and Iron Ore Company of Canada products. Aerial view of Simandou project.

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Volkswagen Group expands presence in Russia with agreements with GAZ

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Furthermore, the Volkswagen brand will in future supply 2.0 TDI engines for GAZ light commercial vehicles, opening up new business opportunities in international markets. Supply of Volkswagen 2.0 TDI engines. engines from the Salzgitter plant in Germany. Volkswagen Truck and Bus.

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NHTSA issues formal request for detailed information from Tesla on Model S battery pack

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a formal—and legally enforceable—request for detailed information from Tesla Motors for the agency’s preliminary investigation into the battery pack of the Model S in the wake of two vehicle fires caused by impact with road debris. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz 48V system debuts in new S-Class

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As the power requirement increases, the limited voltage of the conventional 12 volt network leads to a constant increase in current levels, and therefore to supply lines with large cross-sections. Located between the engine and the transmission, this electrical machine combines the functions of a starter and alternator.

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Corsa Ginetta-Zytek to Race as Hybrid at Lime Rock

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The car is homologated—fully legal to race as a hybrid—and is no longer running as a conventional race car come Lime Rock. Zytek supplied the electric motor; Continental supplied both the Li-ion pack and the power electronics. This has been a long time coming.

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