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8th Fully Networked Car workshop to be held in association with Geneva Motor Show

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The eighth annual Fully Networked Car workshop , will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday, 6 March 6, in association with the Geneva International Motor Show. Organizations taking part in the workshop include Bosch, PayPal, Google, Audi, Panasonic Automotive Systems and SAE International.

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Germany to invest up to €290M to launch the Innovation and Technology Center for Hydrogen (ITZ H2)

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With its services, the center will also support international cooperation to set standards and offer small and medium-sized companies a development environment in which to prepare for international competition. Hydrogen is the chance to make large parts of mobility and the economy climate-neutral. Source: BMDV. This we do.

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Lotus Engineering launching new pilot containerized battery test facility

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Lotus has three operational units as part of the pilot scheme. For clients, Lotus Engineering will offer an EV safety-compliant workshop facility with specialist staff experienced in testing batteries. Upon completion, the project will be evaluated and a decision taken about its future.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. Technologies to reduce the CO 2 emissions of internal combustion engines. Select Engines. These modular engines will have a cubic capacity of between 0.9

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GM and SAE International select 8 NA universities for new autonomous vehicle competition; Bolt EV the platform

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At WCX 17: SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International and General Motors announced the eight North American universities which will compete in the upcoming AutoDrive Challenge. Strategic partners and suppliers will aid the students in their technology development by providing vehicle parts and software.

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Tesla Model S blown up with dynamite gives birth to thriving EV repair business

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A Finnish mechanic has carved out a rather successful niche in repairing all-electric cars, thanks to an unorthodox starting point — parts salvaged from a Tesla Model S that was literally blown up with dynamite by its frustrated owner. “It took off when I was able to buy the internals of a Tesla Model S.

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BASF to provide sustainable refinish coatings solutions and technical services to Didi’s body and paint shops

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Paint-related products under the RODIM brand will be part of the offerings to help body shops enhance workflow and overall performance for automotive refinishing. As strategic partners, the two companies are committed to the sustainable development of the carsharing industry in and out of China. Source: BASF Coatings.

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