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Toshiba and Gestamp partner to leverage IoT and AI for high-precision detection of weld seam quality

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Gestamp is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of metal components for automobiles, with more than 100 factories in 22 countries. TDX has been working with Gestamp since April 2018 on a proof-of-concept initiative that has monitored the quality of the welds in chassis parts produced at a Gestamp plant in the United Kingdom.

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Total hydrogen station in Munich first to feature standard compressed H2 and BMW cryo-compressed H2 technology

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The term “cryo-compressed” was coined by Salvador Aceves and colleagues at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and refers to their concept of storing hydrogen at cryogenic temperatures but within a pressure capable vessel, in contrast to liquid (or cryogenic) vessels which store hydrogen at low pressures. Ross, Andrew H.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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The concept of intermodal routing is enhanced by the DriveNow package available in Munich, Düsseldorf, Berlin and San Francisco. This premium car sharing with BMW and MINI automobiles is independent of car-hire stations. The Urban Safety Concept (BMW C 650 GT) with BMW ConnectedRide. Earlier post.)

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Lamborghini Breaks Historic Sales Record

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Lamborghini has broken its own sales record by delivering over 10,000 automobiles in 2023. Sales were primarily driven by the Urus, with 6,087 vehicles delivered, and the Huracán, boasting 3,962 units. The premise is that they’re different from mainstream automobiles and should be treated as such. “We

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EV Fires: Reasons, SOPs, and The Science Behind

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Local firefighting teams along with international bodies are researching and developing new fighting methods to seize EV fires. Spent lithium-ion batteries are responsible for 25% of scrapyard fires in the United Kingdom.) Immersing the car in the water, but not seawater is a more drastic move since chlorine gas can be emitted.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $29,125—$6,075 less than electric vehicles produced by other mainstream automobile manufacturers—for the base ES model before a federal tax credit of $7,500 and available state financial incentives (subject to availability of funding). Background. i-MiEV, Japan-spec.

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