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Comment on Nio exec explains how its factories use humanoid robots by Augustus Meyer

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NIO has no profit, selling few cars, brings the downsized cars to the market too late, against fierce competition. Finally, old time investors, mostly from USA, are fleeced off their money because of desparate dilutions and dilutions. Which could benefit from Mercedes fame.

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Porsche secures third straight FIA WEC Manufacturers’ World Championship title with the 919 Hybrid

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Especially in regard to battery technology, downsizing, efficiency improvements with the turbocharged petrol engine and, in particular, for energy recovery systems. We didn’t look for role models, instead we struck out on our own path. Porsche had not competed at the top echelon since 1999.

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Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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General results included: New benchmark in weight reduction achieved through Advanced High-Strength Steel optimized structures, enabling powertrain downsizing for affordable electrified vehicles. Nucor Corporation – USA. SeverStal - Russia/USA. United States Steel Corporation – USA. Battery tunnel load path members.

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Hitachi Restructures, Spinning Off Automotive Systems Business; to Launch Group-Wide Strategies for Li-ion Battery and Renewables Businesses

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At the same time, the new company will downsize, exit and restructure operations in business areas that offer little prospect of future market expansion or where Hitachi is uncompetitive. and further restructuring measures considered. which will oversee North American operations.

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GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

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USA, Mexico, Chile to a lesser extent) had strong increases in their vehicle sales between 2010 and 2011. The trend is toward smaller displacements (downsizing). EU, Japan) had significant reduction in their vehicle sales, and on the other hand, the least efficient markets (e.g. Source: GFEI. Click to enlarge. Engine displacement.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Develop and demonstrate technologies to enable a downsized, boosted, lean, low temperature gasoline combustion engine system that improves fuel economy while meeting emissions requirements. Marathon Technical Services USA Inc. General Motors. HRL Laboratories, LLC. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy.

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Will lighter cars backfire on industry?

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President Barack Obama’s national fuel efficiency standards in the USA have come in for criticism in The Wall Street Journal where a columnist points out that there could be severe costs in terms of urban air pollution and human life. Most people know about the positive effects of developing greener, lighter cars.

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