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Quadrant CMS plastics/metal hybrid technology saves weight in airbag assemblies with integrated lead frames

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As such, the module is a safety-critical component, so design and manufacturing requirements are very demanding. The design of the housing, as well as the polymer processing technology used to make it, is of prime importance to this. It was first designed for the Ford Transit van, which is assembled in Turkey.

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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

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Our research shows that there are specific design targets that manufacturers must reach in order to entice car buyers. Manufacturers face many challenges, both in terms of actual design elements, as well as changing the mindset of consumers toward electric vehicles. Range, price and charging concerns need to be addressed.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Emissions of GHG have increased by 26% (EU-15) or 180 million tonnes between 1990 and 2006, excluding international aviation and marine transport—an amount larger than the entire annual national emissions for 2006 from Belgium (132 million tonnes) or Romania (157 million tonnes). Transport at a crossroads.