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Rheinmetall develops glass fiber suspension spring

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The springs fit into the same installation space as standard springs and feature outstanding fatigue strength, including very good emergency operating characteristics that enable the vehicle to continue driving. Further development work with other leading automobile manufacturers is already underway.

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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. To date, Honda has installed 7.3

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MAHLE combing advantages of SCT and MCT motors in new tech kit; new thermal management module

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This reduces installation space, development effort and costs. The MAHLE thermal management module enables up to 20 percent more cruising range, less installation space, and lower systems costs. In addition, MAHLE has developed a new thermal management module that brings together essential thermal management components.

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Honeywell and Nexceris to co-develop sensor-based solutions to prevent thermal runaway in EV batteries

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To help mitigate these risks, automobile manufacturers are looking to incorporate technology to provide enhanced safety. Li-ion Tamer sensors are installed on control boards in the battery pack or as a packaged sensor with an integrated connector. Source: Nexceris. —Kyle Shen, president and CEO, Nexceris.

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European truck manufacturers call for action to prevent aftermarket manipulation of NOx emissions controls

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In the wake of a report by the German television station ZDF identifying widespread aftermarket manipulation of NO x emissions control technologies on trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for government action to preclude such manipulation.

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NaaS teams up with Hyundai China to boost EV charging services and business ventures

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The partnership have made an order management service for charging and charger installation to be equipped with Hyundai models. Hyundai car owners can check charging and charger installation status in real-time through a smart service App or at the center console.

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Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Toyota Motor Corporation to develop a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on hydrogen fuel cell system components including high pressure hydrogen tanks on MIRAI, a hydrogen fuel cell automobile manufactured by Toyota.

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