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Nissan licenses NMRP spray-coated cylinder bore technology to HELLER; production of efficient engines

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has licensed its Nissan Machining Roughening Process (NMRP), a proprietary technology used in making automotive engines, to German machine tool manufacturer Gebr. Also known as “mirror bore coating” for its mirror-like finish, iron spray coating helps manufacturers reduce engine weight through the elimination of the cast iron liners.

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Toyota to increase production capacity in Indonesia

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, plans to increase the annual production capacity of TMMIN’s Karawang Plant from 100,000 vehicles to 140,000 vehicles by early 2013. affordable multipurpose vehicle for the Asian market.

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May 2023 – Tesla still dominates the Norwegian EV market

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For plugins to get consistently above 95% share will require more diverse – and especially, more affordable – vehicle classes to be catered for. Let’s see what volumes BMW can maintain for this model, their most affordable current BEV. 2 concept that may be offered around this price, and an even more affordable ID.1

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

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“Mothers are driving the kids, the dog, and lots of stuff around town and there haven’t been a lot of electric minivans. Community choice aggregation (CCA) programs are now widespread in California, and they give families access to affordable 100% renewable energy, regardless of whether they rent or own their home or apartment.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Chrysler also manufactures the FIRE engine for the Fiat 500, which incorporates Fiat’s MultiAir technology. Chrysler Group has two commercial agreements with ZF Friedrichshafen AG for the design, engineering and manufacture of new automatic transmissions that deliver reduced fuel consumption combined with improved driving performance.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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When asked where manufacturers would increase investment over the next two years, new products (97%), new powertrain technology (93%), and improvements to safety performance (87%) were the top selections. KPMG interviewed 200 global executives, representing vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, from October through November.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans. Looking to the future, manufacturers are continuing to put more effort into vehicles that run primarily on electric power.