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Henkel in R&D project SYMPA for 3D printing for final automotive parts; stereolithography with digital light processing

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Henkel is partnering in a research and development project called SYMPA, sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT).

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Volta Trucks secures European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the all-electric Volta Zero

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The certification of the all-electric Volta Zero comes as the second-generation Production Verification prototypes are soon to be delivered to customers across Europe as part of a pilot fleet of vehicles. It’s the process used to ensure that all vehicles meet the stringent and relevant environmental, safety and security standards.

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Fisker and Foxconn confirm Fisker PEAR production in Ohio; expected base price below $29,900

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The exterior design will feature new lighting technology and a wraparound front windscreen inspired by a glider plane glass canopy, enhancing frontal vision. The Fisker PEAR follows the company’s first vehicle, the Fisker Ocean, which starts production in Austria on 17 November 2022.

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Volkswagen presents all-electric ID. XTREME off-road concept car

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The roof carrier with additional LED lights and the completely closed aluminum underbody also equip the fully electric all-wheel drive vehicle for excursions away from paved roads. Treffen is supported by Volkswagen as part of its commitment to the way to ZERO. Acoustically also, the ID. This year, ID. Drivers Club, the ID.

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New BMW Brilliance engine plant with light metal foundry in China; high-voltage battery production to come

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BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) opened a new engine plant with a light metal foundry in Shenyang today. The new location will produce the latest generation of the BMW TwinPower Turbo three and four-cylinder gasoline engines and forms part of the BBA production network based in Shenyang in Northeastern China. Light metal foundry.

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Porsche opens first Charging Lounge

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Further Porsche Charging Lounges are currently planned for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Part of the required electricity is provided by the photovoltaic system of solar cells on the roof. The digital building management optimises power consumption, for example by automatically dimming the lighting when there are no guests.

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Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

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The cabin is free of even slight audible cues of earlier electric drives (light whining, fan noise, etc.). BluePower energy comes exclusively from hydro-electric generating plants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The body shell now has 28% of parts in ultra-high-strength hot-formed steel, up from 6% on the Golf Gen 6.

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