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VW BUDD-e electric microbus named “2016 Concept Truck of the Year”

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The Volkswagen BUDD-e battery-electric microbus concept ( earlier post ) has been named “2016 Concept Truck of the Year” at the 15 th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. More than two dozen jurors participated in the selection process of the 2016 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards.

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Buick unveils 2016 Cascada convertible at NAIAS

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Buick introduced the 2016 Cascada convertible at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). It goes on sale in early 2016. Steering inputs are executed by a fuel-saving, rack-mounted electric power steering system, while stopping power is handled by standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes.

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Bosch developing a cloud-based wrong-way driver warning; production in 2016

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Bosch is planning to start production as early as 2016. This new function will be available as a cloud service from 2016. In the medium term, the solution could also be integrated into standardized emergency call concepts such as eCall. Information about this is stored in a web-based database.

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Audi to build production plant in Mexico; new SUV begins production in 2016

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The exact location for the new plant, which will manufacture an SUV model starting in 2016, will be chosen by AUDI AG later this year. It will be possible to supply customers worldwide with cars built in Mexico to Audi’s renowned standard of quality. TFSI in the RS Q3 concept combines gasoline direct injection and turbocharging.

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BASF 2016 science competition seeks synthetic lubricant solutions for future high-efficiency vehicles

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Synthetic fluids, which are more expensive than petroleum-derived materials, address increasing market demands for higher quality and purity, increased performance and more stringent environmental standards. Up to 5 teams will be selected as finalists to develop a proof of concept and to pitch their proposal to the judging panel.

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

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If you’ve been napping the past couple months and missed these concepts, you may have missed a glimpse of the future of electric vehicles. As with all concepts, there is no guarantee they will be built or will look much like the concept once it arrives at your local dealership. Polestar 02. Sony Vision-S. Lexus Sports Car.

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Hyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell H350 light commercial van concept at IAA

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Hyundai Motor is introducing a hydrogen fuel cell concept version of its H350 light commercial van at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover. The H350 Fuel Cell Concept has a total range of 422 km (262 miles). The powertrain is packaged in such a way that its installation has no impact on the H350’s load area.

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