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IHS: automotive semiconductor market up 10% in 2014 to $29B; hybrids, connectivity and ADAS major drivers

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The automotive semiconductor market did exceptionally well in 2014, according to new analysis from IHS. The outlook for 2015 is also promising and the automotive semiconductor market is forecast to reach $31B, a strong 7.5% improvement over 2014. The semiconductor market for ADAS technology is expected to reach $1.8B

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MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

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This makes the system one of the systems with the highest pressures on the market and guarantees optimum fuel atomization quality. —Werner Kübler, Head of Engineering MAN Engines Specifically, the MAN D3876 in the PistenBully 800 offers one third more thrust than all snow groomers currently available on the market.

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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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An estimated 84% of global transportation-attributable deaths occurred in G20 countries, and 70% occurred in the four largest vehicle markets in 2015: China, India, the European Union, and the United States. Consideration of these impacts would likely increase the estimate of health impacts from vehicle exhaust emissions.

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3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel to make North American debut in 2014 Ram ProMaster van

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Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. The Chrysler Group’s 2014 Ram ProMaster van, developed from the Fiat Ducato, will mark the the North American introduction of the 174 hp (130 kW) 3.0-liter The 2014 Ram ProMaster also offers a 280 hp 3.6-liter

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 Yaris and the European hybrid market. In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. Click to enlarge. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter lbs) lighter.

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IHS: continued legislative focus on pollutants to drive sensor market for internal combustion engines

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The global market for sensors used in internal combustion engines (ICE) is on the road of steady growth for the next few years, propelled by increasing utilization in engine management and exhaust aftertreatment, according to a new report from IHS Technology. IHS forecasts that the market for no sensors will grow at a CAGR of 9.3%

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Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

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2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel. Click to enlarge. turbo-diesel version of the Cruze.

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