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

Green Car Congress

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.

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KIT launches AgiloDrive project on agile production system for electric motors

Green Car Congress

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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ZF adds sensors for ADAS to Aftermarket CV range – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The ZF Aftermarket range covers a large part of the spare parts requirements of truck workshops. The commercial vehicle segment therefore offers great opportunities for workshops. For independent commercial vehicle workshops, the challenges of the maintenance and repair of trucks and buses are growing.

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Delphi Introduces Handheld Diesel Fuel Analyser for First Level Fuel Diagnostics

Green Car Congress

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.

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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

EV Central

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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Six start-ups move into Volkswagen Gläserne Manufaktur from fourth competition

Green Car Congress

The winners will develop diagnosis solutions for batteries, new vehicle navigation systems, innovative image processing, smart-home solutions for cars, and retrofit kits for autonomous driving. A further start-up (LiGenium) was selected specifically for a site logistics project related to the Incubator.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

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! Instead, they often come with a tyre repair kit or a sealant that can temporarily fix a flat tyre. What if my EV tyre goes flat?