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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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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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Bob Lutz Joins Transonic Combustions Board of Directors

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Transonic Combustion is on course to directly supply global automotive manufacturers with its high efficiency fuel injection systems. Transonic's new supercritical fuel injection technology can greatly improve engine efficiency and potentially become the new industry standard. from 1998 to 2001. Previously with Chrysler Corp.,

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Automakers are also launching their own carsharing programs (BMW, Daimler, etc.).

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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While the Mercedes GLE 550e will use a 3L twin-turbo V6 and the Audi Q7 e-tron a 3L TDI diesel, the BMW X5 xDrive 40e also features a 2.0L BMW X5 xDrive 40e. The T6 supercharger, supplied by Eaton, has an integrated clutch, and two rotors with four lobes with 160Ëš twist. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Tesla says Model S comes out on top in US-NCAP crash testing with lowest Vehicle Safety Score

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In response to Tesla’s press release announcing the Model S’ performance, NHTSA provided a statement saying: The agency’s 5-Star Safety Ratings program is designed to provide consumers with information about the crash protection and rollover safety of new vehicles beyond what is required by Federal standards. More stars equal safer cars.

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