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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

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In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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In parallel to the successful launch of DRIVE PILOT in Germany, Mercedes-Benz aims to obtain regulatory series approval for the two US states of California and Nevada by the end of the year, provided the legal situation permits the system operation. optical, ultrasonic, radio waves), thereby enabling safe transfer.

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Porsche presents 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

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Porsche has presented an innovative alternative to conventional bucket seat upholstery with the concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”. 3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat concept study: modular structure with individual layers (full-bucket seat, base substrate, 3D-printed comfort layer, perforated Racetex cover).

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DeMoBat project developing robot-assisted dismantling for EV batteries and motors

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The funding is spread over four years and is made available as part of the Baden-Württemberg Automotive Industry Strategy Dialogue (SDA). The dismantling factory is to be built close to the industry. Robot-assisted dismantling of batteries and drives for e-cars is a milestone for the widespread implementation of this technology.

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thyssenkrupp System Engineering business unit to be split into two independent companies; powertrain and battery unit to be sold or find partners

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In the coming months the current System Engineering business unit will be split commercially, operationally and legally into two independent business units. The other will combine the current powertrain and battery assembly activities and will be part of thyssenkrupp’s portfolio segment (Multi Tracks).

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car2go carsharing community crosses two million customer milestone

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In September, the carsharing company car2go, which is part of Daimler AG, crossed the two million customer mark. car2go’s free-floating car-sharing concept does not use fixed rental stations. The two million customers worldwide include more than 1.1 million in Europe, of whom more than 550,000 are in Germany. Calgary (99,000 customers.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 adds even more performance to hot-rod electric car

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For those who just can’t get enough performance, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N NPX1 concept has been unwrapped at the Tokyo Auto Salon previewing a whole raft of new upgrades for the fast battery-powered SUV. Inside, there’s a pair of Alcantara-wrapped bucket seats that do a better job of dealing with the inevitable higher g-forces.

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