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Rheinmetall wins another new order for engine blocks; “last man standing” strategy in ICE sector pays off

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Rheinmetall has won a new order in the internal combustion engine sector, a result the company says indicates its “last man standing” strategy. Placed by an alliance of two globally active, well-known automakers, the order encompasses several hundred thousand engines blocks worth a figure in the mid-double-digit million-euro range.

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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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As a result of the dynamic nature of the sector and the ongoing technical breakthroughs, there is a significant demand for talented people in various fields, including engineering, design, production, supply chain management, and sales. These developments are causing several challenges for the sector. G S Ramesh is the Chaiman of Layam Group.

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Capgemini and Audi launch XL2 joint venture to support digital transformation of auto industry

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The company is now looking to recruit namely SAP consultants, software developers as well as analytics and data engineers, from graduates to established experts. The Audi location in Neckarsulm also offers an ideal testing and application environment for IT solutions in the field of digital production.

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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Toyota showcased its experimental hydrogen-powered combustion engine technology in the multiple award-winning GR Yaris. While the Mirai employs chemical reaction in the fuel cells to generate energy, the experimental GR Yaris features an internal combustion engine with hydrogen as the fuel. 2022 GR Yaris Hydrogen.

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DOT awards U-M-led hub $15M for connected and automated transportation

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Since that time, the center, which originally included six institutions, has produced a broad range of research that includes: The creation of an augmented reality testing environment to help train autonomous vehicles on how to respond to dangerous traffic incidents. In September 2022, the National Science Foundation awarded $5.1

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German ELAB study finds growth of alternative drivetrains to increase employment opportunities in auto industry

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“ELAB” stands for “Auswirkungen der Elektrifizierung des Antriebsstrangs auf Beschäftigung und Standortumgebung”, German for “effects of the powertrain electrification on employment and the business environment”. Each scenario assumes a different speed of transition from the combustion engine to various “green” technologies.

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MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future suggests widespread autonomous driving at least a decade away

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As the Task Force continues its research, the briefs will respond to the rapidly changing environment brought on by COVID-19 and its societal and economic impacts, and will inform the Task Force’s final report in November 2020. Automated driving technologies have promised to disrupt urban mobility for a long time.

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