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Former Berkeley Dean of Engineering David A. Hodges Dies at 85

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Hodges Former dean of engineering Life Fellow, 85; died 13 November Hodges, who was dean of engineering at the University of California, Berkeley , conducted pioneering research in IC design and semiconductor manufacturing. Hodges continued that line of research at UC Berkeley, which he joined in 1970 as a professor of engineering.

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Fiat Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group Creating JV for Chinese Market

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(GAC Group) signed a Framework Agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture for the production of cars and engines for the Chinese market. The models produced will be equipped with the latest in engine and transmission technology in response to the Chinese government’s requirement to develop fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles.

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Johnson Controls to supply absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries to SAIC for start-stop vehicles in China

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The leading global supplier of automotive batteries, Johnson Controls has produced nearly 20 million AGM batteries since 2007. Start-Stop technology turns off a vehicle’s engine when the vehicle comes to a stop. When a driver’s foot leaves the brake pedal or engages the clutch, the engine turns back on.

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2025 Nissan GT-R announced for Japan, could be the last edition of the supercar

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The car gains a new Blue Heaven interior upholstery, while there’s a new T-Spec and Track Edition engineered by the brand’s performance division NISMO. The Track Edition also gets aluminium certification plates and gold-coloured number plates in the engine bay.

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BMW Group plans joint venture for MINI electric vehicles in China; LoI with Great Wall Motor

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To this end, the BMW Group has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor. In addition to its two automobile production locations, BBA already runs an engine plant, which includes a battery factory for electrified BMW brand vehicles produced locally in Shenyang. million vehicles per year.

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UK and China launch 3-year, £20M low carbon innovation program

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Since 2007, RCUK has invested more than £29 million (US49 million) in joint UK-China energy research projects, most of which have been supported by matched resources from Chinese funders, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

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Fiat to enter Chinese market

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The Fiat Group has signed a joint venture agreement with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd for the production of cars and engines for the Chinese market. The first model to be produced will be the Linea saloon car, with the first engines to be the Fire 1.4l 120hp and the 150hp T-Jet.

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