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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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In order to optimise fuel efficiency improvements in each vehicle type, automobile manufacturers need the flexibility to choose the most appropriate batteries from a technical and economic perspective. The maximal charge voltage (of the legal limit of 60V) is still being defined by OEMs. stop-in-motion, voltage stabilisation).

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Volkswagen AG timeline on diesel emissions scandal

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As part of a response to a shareholder lawsuit in Germany alleging a violation of the company’s disclosure obligations under Germany’s capital markets law, Volkswagen AG has outlined the timeline and background events leading to the eruption of the diesel emissions scandal last fall. Timeline and events.

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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Mercedes-Benz will unveil the complete study of the Future Truck 2025 at the International Commercial Vehicle Show (IAA) in September. The sensor and camera technology is active throughout the speed range from standstill to the legally permitted maximum truck speed of 80 km/h. Sensor system in the Future Truck 2025.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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At the launch event, BMW had representatives from SGL, its carbon fiber partner, and Boeing, which uses carbon fiber extensively in the new 787, participating in a general discussion on the benefits of the material.). However, it is also possible to replace individual modules in the event of a fault.

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