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BMW to begin testing BMW M Hybrid V8 with P66/3 engine

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The BMW M Hybrid V8 is powered by the P66/3 eight-cylinder turbo engine with supplementary electric drive. The combustion engine is based on the DTM unit used in the BMW M4 DTM in 2017 and 2018. BMW M Hybrid V8 engine. That saved us time and a lot of money and was therefore efficient and sustainable.

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Balqon to build electric buses in China with SAIG

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California-based Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with China-based Sichuan Automobile Industry Co., Sichuan Automobile Industry Co.

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China’s CALB wants lithium battery factory in Portugal – ET Auto

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billion) CALB project would include the construction of five buildings and create around 1,800 direct jobs, Portuguese media said. Chinese manufacturer CALB is planning on building a lithium-ion battery factory in Portugal, the APA Portuguese environment agency said on Monday. The two billion-euro (USD 2.2 The two billion-euro (USD 2.2

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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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And the automobile industry in India is a significant contributor to the country’s economy. As a result of the dynamic nature of the sector and the ongoing technical breakthroughs, there is a significant demand for talented people in various fields, including engineering, design, production, supply chain management, and sales.

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ASDC partners ISIE India & MG Motor for EV skill development and research

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Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) partnered with ISIE India (Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers) and MG Motor India to address the issues regarding electric vehicles and developing skilled manpower for the automobile industry. The automobile industry is growing rapidly and moving towards electric vehicles.

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Johnson Controls begins production of batteries for Start-Stop vehicles in China

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The technology automatically shuts off the engine when the car is idle and restarts it when the driver’s foot leaves the brake pedal. During this time, the vehicle’s electrical systems—from entertainment to lights—use energy from an advanced lead-acid battery rather than the gas-powered engine, thus saving fuel.

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Volkswagen extends cooperation with China joint venture partner FAW Group for 25 more years; enhanced R&D on alt drive systems

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The Volkswagen Group is one of the most successful companies in the Chinese automobile industry. Together with its joint venture partners SAIC and FAW, the Volkswagen Group builds models from the Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi and ŠKODA brands for the Chinese market. million vehicles, an increase of 15.2%

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