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Mercedes-Benz unveils plug-in hybrid Concept IAA: Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile; Industry 4.0

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Mercedes-Benz unveiled the “Concept IAA” (Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile) at the Frankfurt Motor Show. when the vehicle reaches a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph), at which point numerous aerodynamics measures alter the shape of the vehicle. Earlier post.). The aerodynamics were developed with numerical flow simulation.

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The sparkles in the star: Women at Mercedes-Benz India are in rev mode | Autocar Professional

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Mercedes-Benz India has been steadily increasing the number of women in its workforce. We spoke to some women across the shopfloor and the offices who all said that the company had helped them overcome the unique challenges that they faced as women in the automobile industry, and supported them while they learnt and grew.

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Rivian, Kia, and Mercedes see huge jump in new car registrations – a sign of what’s to come?

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S&P Global Mobility released its latest round of US data on new EV registrations for November 2023, and some surprising new trends are popping up – with very modest gains by Tesla and Ford, compared to bigger moves from smaller EV players Rivian and Kia, as well as luxury EVs from Mercedes and BMW. in 2022, Automotive News reports.

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EU reaches compromise on 2035 new ICE vehicle ban

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The European Commission was able to reach a new compromise with member states that would maintain its 2035 new ICE vehicle ban, while introducing some new changes to its Fit for 55 plan. However, smaller manufacturers will receive an undisclosed extension to stop selling ICE vehicles. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Protean Electric introduces production in-wheel motor at SAE World Congress; 25% increase in peak torque

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Fuel economy improvements up to 30% in hybrid configurations, as compared to the existing vehicle, depending on battery size. Protean Electric is presenting a paper at the World Congress: “Using Vehicle Simulation to Investigate Controllability”.

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Much Awaited Electric Cars Sales Report – Feb’ 23

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With the advent of battery technology, the automobile industry is shifting towards electric vehicles from the gasoline ones. In the recent years, India has manufactured numerous electric vehicles with various features and the sales of those showed a great surge. 14 Mercedes-Benz 30 39 4 650.0 -23

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Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems

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Germany’s VDA, an interest group for the country’s automobile industry, says that battery-powered vehicles are likely to see a decline from 524,000 units last year – more than any other European market – to 451,000 units this year. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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