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Preh acquires power electronics company ePower from Kongsberg Automotive

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ePower currently employs 20 people and has two development centers in Gothenburg and Mullsjö in Sweden. In addition, the high-tech specialist draws on a proven network of around 50 engineering consultants, who both operate out of Sweden and India. At Preh, ePower will become part of the e-mobility business within Preh Sweden AB.

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Junkyard Find: 1964 Mercury Montclair Four-Door Hardtop Marauder

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The Montclair and Park Lane names disappeared after 1968 (the Monterey name survived through 1974, then was revived for the Mercurized Ford Freestar in 2004). The Marauder name got ditched in 1966, then revived on a massive personal luxury coupe for 1969 - 1970. The Mercury brand itself departed this world after 2011.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Winner of the 2004 Dale Prize for Excellence in Urban Planning. Cervero believes Stockholm, Sweden and Curitiba, Brazil are two good examples of the TOD principle. He works for Systemica, who has been contracted to design the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system for the citadel of Masdar. Dr. Luca Guala, Systemica.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Volvo Car Corporation was founded in Sweden in 1927. The XC90 was the Nº 1 selling European luxury SUV in 2004. Other trim detail add-ons and packages will also be available to further enhance and personalize with customers’ preferences. Click to enlarge. Background. Earlier post.). active empty nesters.

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