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Infineon and Hella develop new compact, lower-cost 24 GHz blind spot radar sensor

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Optimized antenna concepts furthermore facilitate an even higher measuring accuracy. Hella’s radar system thereby becomes smaller, more affordable and it consumes less power. Due to this efficiency increase, serial production of the driver assistance system is made possible for vehicles outside of the premium segment. Source: Infineon.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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The government also is maintaining its target of cutting GHG emissions by 40% by 2020 (compared with 1990 levels) and by 80% by 2050. Our aim is to achieve a sustainable energy system with secure supplies and affordable electricity. However, the financial cost of the shift is causing concern.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Within a decade, he added, Volkswagen wants to offer significant numbers of pure electric cars at affordable prices and with the range expected by customers. in pure electric vehicles in 2020. The everyday, affordable and safe electric car for everyone is feasible. New Small Family ( earlier post ) in 2013. Martin Winterkorn.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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In the course of the prototype’s design, Renault developed the technologies necessary for the introduction of a car with fuel consumption of just 2 liters/100 km by 2020. Renault said that the system, which can be carried over to entry-level vehicles, will be incorporated in the range by 2020. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E.

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‘Agri output and rural market dynamics to be key in 2024’: Manish Raj Singhania | Autocar Professional

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Customer-centricity, which took a major hit during the supply constraints in the peak of the pandemic in 2020-21, improved by leaps and bounds in CY23, and we saw the foray of technology to ensure consumer delight. That will be a revolution that India must focus on if we are committed to the EV transformation.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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