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Audi and KIT working on recycling for automotive plastics via pyrolysis oil

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Audi and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) are therefore launching a pilot project for chemical recycling as part of the “Industrial Resource Strategies” THINKTANK in order to feed such mixed plastic fractions back into a resource-conserving circular system. —Marco Philippi, Senior Director Procurement Strategy.

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KIT launches AgiloDrive project on agile production system for electric motors

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In Germany, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has launched AgiloDrive, a project seeking to develop novel product kits and production technologies for electric motors for direct transfer to industry. —Professor Jürgen Fleischer, Head of the wbk Institute of Production Science of KIT.

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This IEEE Society’s Secret to Boosting Student Membership

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Budding engineers serve on the RAS board of directors, have voting privileges, and work within technical committees. Tricomi says the designation benefits young engineers because they learn about ongoing research in their field and because they have direct access to researchers. program at Heidelberg.

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Delphi Introduces Handheld Diesel Fuel Analyser for First Level Fuel Diagnostics

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Delphi, a leading OE manufacturer of advanced diesel fuel injection systems, is launching at the 2010 Automechanika show a new fuel analyser that will enable workshops, garages and fleets to perform real-time analysis of fuel content at an affordable price. Immediate and accurate analysis of the fuel is therefore critical.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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EVs are powered with an electric motor and inverter rather than an internal combustion engine, their internal components are radically different to ICEVs. Volkswagen NZ, for example, sent a mechanic from each of their nationwide workshops to Europe for high-level specialised training courses before their EV range even landed in New Zealand!

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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

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Most EV-converted classics roll out of home workshops, but when manufacturers join the party it’s recognition of how a brand’s heritage can blend with very modern propulsion. Ergo, why let aftermarket EV companies take the cash when you can get Jeep-stamped (and warranty-backed) kit to modernise your classic.

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Volkswagen Group China building first factory specifically for MEB production; 300K unit capacity; 1st model a new VW e-SUV in 2020

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Volkswagen Group China is beginning construction in Anting of the Group’s first factory specifically designed for the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB) platform. This flexible manufacturing facility allows for models with internal combustion engines as well as electric drive systems to be built on the same production line.

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