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Toyota launches e-Palette autonomous electric concept and mobility system

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At CES in Las Vegas, Toyota Motor introduced the autonomous electric e-Palette Concept Vehicle, which is designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications. In the near term, the Alliance will focus on the development of the new e-Palette Concept Vehicle. e-Palette Concept Vehicle.

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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. The HELLA Group develops and manufactures components and systems in lighting technology and electronic products for the automobile industry and has one of the largest retail organizations for vehicle parts, accessories and diagnostics in Europe.

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Dutch companies form European Thermoplastic Automotive Composites consortium

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Their processing capability does not yet meet the required industrial production rates, particularly in the automobile industry, in part due to the number of units to be produced, environmental standards, and so on. There has already been project-based collaboration in the automotive sector.

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DLR and Wuppertal publish comprehensive global analysis of e-mobility technologies, outlook and lifecycle assessments

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The study, which ran from October 2011 – September 2014, comprehensively charts current progress in technology; identifies trends; analyzes lifecycle assessments for a variety of vehicle concepts; and assess material intensities. At the same time, it places German activities in the field of electromobility within an international context.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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…In addition, a broad understanding and a clear strategy of the future are to be developed in order to actively shape the mobility of the future and the transformation process of the entire automobile industry towards emission-free and digitally networked mobility.

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SGL Group and BMW Group Establish Carbon Fiber-Joint Venture; BMW Will Use Output in the Megacity Vehicle

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This joint venture with the BMW Group is a milestone for the use of carbon fibers on an industrial scale in the automobile industry. The SGL Group is moving into the automobile business with us as a strong partner. The transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant antitrust authorities.

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Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

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To lessen these emissions and their contribution to global climate change, the automobile industry is ramping up the production of electric-powered cars and trucks. The role of the inverter in an automotive drivetrain is simple in concept, but complex in practice. Indispensable Inverter, Crucial Capacitor.

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