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Volkswagen Truck & Bus has formed a wide-ranging strategic alliance with Navistar International Corporation, which includes an equity investment in Navistar by Volkswagen Truck & Bus and framework agreements for strategic technology and supply collaboration and a procurement joint venture. Volkswagen Truck & Bus will purchase from Navistar newly issued common shares representing, pro forma for such issuance, a 16.6% stake (19.9% of pre-transaction outstanding common stock) in Navistar for a pric

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Like cars, new motorcycles leave the factory with emissions-control equipment that radically reduce the volume of various pollutants released through their exhaust. Those emission-control systems are only effective if they remain unmolested. However, a subset of both car and motorcycle owners sometimes interfere with that equipment when modifying.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Vans launched its new mid-size van—the Vito—at the Chengdu Motor Show in China on Friday. The first batch of the new Vito rolled off the production line at Daimler’s local joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (FBAC) in Fuzhou in August. The new Vito will be ready for delivery to dealers at the end of September. In an event to be held this Wednesday at its “Van Innovation Campus” in Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Vans will unveil its vision of the van of the future:

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is on a mission to show positive cash flow in the third quarter of 2016. The carmaker has yet to turn a profit, and is currently in the midst of several cash-intensive projects, including development of the 200-mile, $35,000 Model 3 electric car, which depends on the completion of a massive battery "gigafactory" in.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Stratasys Ltd., the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, will preview demonstrations of next-generation manufacturing technologies at IMTS 2016 (International Manufacturing Technology Show, 12-17 September) as part of its SHAPING WHAT’S NEXT vision for manufacturing. The Stratasys Infinite-Build 3D Demonstrator is designed to address the requirements of aerospace, automotive and other industries for large lightweight, thermoplastic parts with repeatable mechanical properties

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

In response to the success of Tesla Motors, established German luxury automakers are getting serious about electric cars. Audi and Porsche are both planning new all-electric models, and BMW is expected to expand its "i" range with at least one new model as well. But a new report indicates Daimler may have the most ambitious plans of all. DON'T.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Sometime during the last three months of this year, the first 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will be delivered to its buyer in a blaze of flash photography and publicity. The 200-mile electric car, base-priced at $37,500 before incentives, will be the first car in the world with those specifications. And it will bring battery-electric vehicles with ranges.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August was 25.3 mpg (9.29 l/100km)—down 0.1 mpg from the value for July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August and the consequent increased sales of light trucks, they said.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid followed July's record-setting 385 Canadian sales with 421 units in August—the first time any plug-in electric vehicle had topped the 400 monthly sales mark in Canada. At 2,098 vehicles sold through August, the second-generation Volt now recovers the Canadian annual sales record among plug-ins, surpassing.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Neste and IKEA announced partnership to deliver renewable, bio-based plastics; they invited other companies to join the initiative. The partnership includes the production of plastics and other materials utilizing Neste’s renewable solutions in polymer production. The partnership combines IKEA’s commitment to reduce its dependence on virgin fossil-based materials and Neste’s expertise in renewable solutions.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Under the terms of a proposed settlement, owners of Volkswagen 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel cars with illegal "defeat device" software have two options. They can take a buyback from VW, or wait to have their cars modified to meet emissions standards, assuming said modifications are ultimately approved by regulators. Almost half of the 475,000.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Shell has begun production from the Stones development in the Gulf of Mexico. Stones is expected to produce around 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) when fully ramped up at the end of 2017. The host facility for the world’s deepest offshore oil and gas project is a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. It is the thirteenth FPSO in Shell’s global deep-water portfolio and produces through subsea infrastructure beneath 9,500 feet (2,900 meters, 1.8 miles) of wate

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Today, we look at how the Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car might affect the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, Tesla CEO Elon Musk begs staff to cut costs, and Daimler plans six new electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Catch up on last week's news with our Week in Reverse feature. Find out why a dealer trainer called dealers "clueless".

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Together with DoorBird , the Berlin-based start-up, and Hörmann, the gate and door manufacturer, Volkswagen is presenting a world exclusive at the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) in Berlin: the means to connect to the door station at home using your vehicle’s infotainment system. The car’s infotainment system can alert you when a visitor or messenger rings at the door at home, even while you are driving.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Land Rover has revealed pictures of its eagerly awaited Discovery ahead of its Paris unveil at the end of the month. Until now this new, fifth generat.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Researchers from the UK, Mexico and the US have found abundant magnetite nanoparticles in the brain tissue from 37 individuals aged three- to 92-years-old who lived in Mexico City and Manchester, UK. This strongly magnetic mineral has been implicated in the production of reactive oxygen species (free radicals) in the human brain, which are associated with neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease (e.g., Hautot et al. 2003).

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Let’s deal with the most contentious issue surrounding the Porsche 718 Boxster, namely the noise. It’s not that this heavily revised roadster doesn’t.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Azipod XL, the latest version of ABB’s market-leading podded electric propulsion system ( earlier post ), further increases vessel fuel efficiency to an unprecedented level of up to 20% compared to modern shaft line propulsion systems. The efficiency gain of the new version is achieved by a unique nozzle system that accelerates the water flow into the propeller to increase thrust, and by redesigning the thruster for reduced water resistance.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Volvo Cars and Autoliv have signed a letter of intent to set up a new jointly-owned company to develop next-generation autonomous driving software. The planned new company will have its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and an initial workforce taken from both companies of around 200, increasing to over 600 in the medium term. The company is expected to start operations in the beginning of 2017.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Kia Motors has revealed some details of its advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission (8AT), engineered for use in front-wheel drive vehicles. Kia developed the new front-wheel drive 8AT (FWD 8AT) in-house; the new FWD 8AT occupies the same space as a conventional six-speed automatic transmission, and weighs 3.5 kg less. Under development since 2012, the development program for the breakthrough transmission led Kia to patent 143 new technologies to ensure a high level of performance and ef

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

General Motors and its joint ventures delivered an August record 293,537 vehicles in China—up 18% year-over-year. The Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet and Baojun brands reached all-time highs for the month. Cadillac deliveries in August advanced 93% year over year to 9,914 units. Deliveries of the ATS-L luxury sedan and XT5 luxury crossover both exceeded 3,000 units.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Testing of the ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport FE02 racer marks the beginning of final preparations for the new season of Formula E, which launches with its first race in Hong Kong on 9 October. ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport will enter the seasons with an improved powertrain and with Audi as a new partner. ( Earlier post.). The new ABT Schaeffler MGU01+ drive unit is based on the combination of electric motor and transmission from the successful season two model: in ten races both drivers picked up ten po

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

BMW unveiled the new BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance plug-in hybrid at the Chengdu Motor Show 2016 as the latest addition to BMW’s family of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and the first plug-in hybrid in the compact luxury SUV segment. Manufactured by BMW Brilliance, the new PHEV model is only available for the Chinese market. The new BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance was developed simultaneously with the new BMW X1 Series launched some time ago and borrows the innovative eDrive technology from the BMW

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