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Ford develops and begins manufacturing new powered respirator; expanding other COVID-19 efforts

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Ford has also started providing manufacturing expertise to help scientific instrument provider Thermo Fisher Scientific quickly expand production of COVID-19 collection kits to test for the virus. Collection kits for COVID-19 tests. Ford is helping scale production of collection kits for COVID-19 tests at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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BMW Group increasing use of digitalization and Industry 4.0 in production logistics

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The focus is on applications such as logistics robots, autonomous transport systems at plants and digitalization projects for an end-to-end supply chain. Connected supply chain. The BMW Group supply chain relies on a global supply network and close cooperation with numerous logistics service providers.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Integration into global supply chains By creating a comprehensive component ecosystem within India, it will enhance India’s attractiveness as a manufacturing destination, leading to increased investments from both domestic and international players seeking to leverage India’s competitive advantages and market potential.

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How to Plan Summer Travel with an EV

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If you’re taking a roadtrip in an EV this summer, follow these six helpful guidelines to make your travel easier. Consider carrying windshield washing supplies Because you won’t be stopping for gasoline in an EV, that also means you won’t be privy to using the windshield washing equipment that gasoline stations keep on hand.

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Road Trips: How to Plan an Accessible Getaway

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Some hosts will make accommodations, such as changing the cleaning supplies or shifting furniture, but document your request using the in-app messaging system so that customer service can help if you run into issues. Review photos and contact the host for more information. This keeps everything cold for a couple of days at a time.

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Renesas Electronics and TTTech deliver highly automated driving platform

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The newly released HADP is the first outcome of the collaboration between TTTech and Renesas announced in January 2016 ( earlier post ), and is an extended version of the HAD solution kit released in October 2016. The HADP comes with cabling and guidelines for easy adaption inside a vehicle.

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