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Tata Motors launches innovative Harman Ignite Platform in its passenger vehicles – ET Auto

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Harman Ignite Store is designed to meet the rigorous demands and standards of the automotive environment — a value proposition that Harman calls ‘Consumer Experiences. We are delighted to collaborate with Tata Motors and bring India its first integrated in-vehicle app store. Automotive Grade.’

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Fraunhofer researchers develop new low-cost dry-film electrode production process

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Better and more cost-efficient production methods for energy storage are increasingly in demand, especially in Germany: All major automobile manufacturers have launched ambitious electric vehicle programs that will ensure a sharp rise in demand for batteries. © Fraunhofer IWS. —IWS project manager Dr. Benjamin Schumm.

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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. In full-hybrid vehicles, the stored energy is also used for a certain range of electric driving. Rombat, and Inci Aku).

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Study shows 99% of used lead-based vehicle batteries in the EU are collected and recycled

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The study was commissioned by EUROBAT, representing Europe’s automotive battery industry; the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA); the automobile manufacturers’ associations of Japan (JAMA) and South Korea (KAMA); and the International Lead Association (ILA).

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Schaeffler demo vehicle hits 2020 CAFE targets without electrification; 15% cut in fuel consumption; 48V hybrid system for 2025

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Schaeffler highlighted its range of fuel-efficiency technologies and systems in the form of its current demonstration vehicle: Efficient Future Mobility North America. Schaeffler Efficient Future Mobility North America demo vehicle in Detroit. Click to enlarge. Schaeffler 48V module.

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Audi revamps 2015 R18 e-tron quattro Le Mans diesel hybrid racer; 4MJ class

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The encapsulated WHP flywheel energy storage system that sits in the cockpit alongside the driver can store up to 700 kilojoules (KJ) of energy that it subsequently returns to the electrical machine—about 17% more than in 2014. The improved hybrid output, however, results in a restriction for the internal combustion engine.

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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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It also considered barriers that automobile manufacturers and dealerships face in promoting the adoption of PEVs. However, sales of PEVs must increase to justify further investment by automobile manufacturers to diversify the products offered.

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