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BMW Group to procure low-carbon steel from Salzgitter AG for European plants; second low-carbon steel deal

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The BMW Group is expanding sourcing of low-carbon steel to two suppliers, meeting up to 40% of steel demand at European plants by 2030. In October 2001, the group announced an agreement with Swedish startup H2 Green Steel. earlier post ) The BMW Group has now signed an agreement with Salzgitter AG for delivery of low-carbon steel.

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U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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Bob Lutz Joins Transonic Combustions Board of Directors

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Transonic's new supercritical fuel injection technology can greatly improve engine efficiency and potentially become the new industry standard. from 1998 to 2001. three years with BMW and eight years with GM. Before returning to GM, Lutz was CEO of Exide Corp. Previously with Chrysler Corp.,

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ARC Automobile responds to NHTSA request in airbag inflator probe

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NHTSA additionally sought after additional info at the 2001 licensing word of honour with Delphi. ARC recognizes, however, that even with appropriate industry standards … and efforts by manufacturers to minimize the risks of failures, the manufacturing processes may not completely eliminate the risk of occasional or isolated failures.”

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TRW Forecasts Electric Park Brakes on 1 in 5 European Passenger Cars by 2015

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is forecasting —based on vehicle manufacturer data—that Electric Park Brake ( EPB ) technology will be standard on one in five of all European-built vehicles by 2015. The EPB functions as a conventional hydraulic brake for standard service brake applications, and as an electric brake for parking and emergency braking.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.” In 2001, Volvo was lauded for having women involved in the design process and tasked itself with developing a concept car using its all-female team.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.” In 2001, Volvo was lauded for having women involved in the design process and tasked itself with developing a concept car using its all-female team.