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MAN supplying mixed medium- and high-speed engines for hybrid foundation/wind turbine installation vessels

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MAN Energy Solutions has won a fourth order to supply engines to Chinese shipbuilder, COSCO Heavy Industries, in Qidong for the construction of a second F-Class installation vessel used for the installation of offshore wind turbines and foundations. The previous three orders were for engines for two X-class and another F-class vessel.

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Mercedes-Benz begins production of two A-class PHEV models at Rastatt plant

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The production launch of the Mercedes-Benz A-class in two plug-in hybrid models is a strategic milestone as part of our global electric initiative. The Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant is therefore optimally prepared for the upcoming production launch of the hybrid B-Class. kWh, serves as an electric energy storage unit.

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Hyundai Autron and Wind River to develop next-generation autonomous driving platform

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Hyundai Autron, a Hyundai Motor Group company, and Wind River signed a partnership to develop an autonomous driving and connectivity software platform to power next-generation automobiles. US-based Wind River is the global leader in embedded and Internet of Things (IoT) software. —Dae Heung Moon, CEO of Hyundai Autron.

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Wind cheater! Hyundai and Kia devise new tech that will increase EV range, speed and grip ALL at the same time

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It consists of a pair of wind deflectors that lower at speeds of over 80km/h. When the AAS arrives on the brands next-gen EVs they will join the active air flaps, wheel air curtains, wheel gap reducers and separation traps that the wind-cheating Hyundai Ioniq 6 has exploited to lower its drag coefficient to a class-leading 0.21Cd.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan sets wind-cheating record

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With the 2019 A-Class, Mercedes-Benz says it's raised the aerodynamic bar. Mercedes-Benz claims that the new 2019 A-Class sedan has the lowest aerodynamic drag of any. Efficiency comes in many automotive forms: electric powertrains, continuously variable transmissions, smaller-displacement engines.

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Siemens launches 6MW direct-drive wind turbine

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Siemens Energy launched its new 6-megawatt (MW) direct-drive wind turbine at the European Offshore Wind Energy Conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. wind turbine. The new turbine features the Siemens direct drive design with 50% fewer parts than comparable geared wind turbines. is the lightest machine in its class.

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Better than a Tesla Model X? Australia-bound Lucid Gravity full-size SUV to blend S-Class comfort, supercar acceleration and seven seats

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If you’ve forgotten what Lucid Motors is, you better pay attention as the Silicon Valley-based EV start-up has already made a huge impression State-side with its Benz S-Class-rivalling Air limousine that blends style, huge performance and some of the finest EV tech this side of Rimac. The post Better than a Tesla Model X?