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Audi and KIT working on recycling for automotive plastics via pyrolysis oil

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A large number of components in automobiles are made from plastics; these have to meet exacting safety, heat-resistance and quality requirements. That is why, so far, only petroleum-based materials have been suitable for manufacturing plastic components in automobiles that are subjected to particularly intensive wear.

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Ford takes OpenXC research platform global, engaging local developers for market-specific connected vehicle apps in India

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Ford is now shipping beta test kits of its open-source connectivity research platform, OpenXC ( earlier post ), to developers and universities around the world. The CAN translation module is a microcontroller with two connections: one to the CAN bus via the OBD-II port, and one to the host device via USB.

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Infineon and XAIN to collaborate on bringing blockchain into the car

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In connection with cars, feasible applications for this technology include automated payments, keyless access for car sharing schemes, on-demand services, tuning protection and automated driving functions. —Peter Schiefer, President of Infineon’s Automotive Division. We aim to turn cars into fully-fledged network participants.

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Audi to invest ~€14B in electromobility, digitalization and autonomous driving over next 5 years

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At the same time, Audi is pushing forward with the digitalization of its automobiles and plants, and is expanding its business model with new digital services such as “functions on demand”. By 2025, Audi will offer approximately 20 electrified models, about half of which will have all-electric drive systems.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L CrossBlue Coupé at the Volkswagen Automobile Forum in Berlin. Earlier post.).

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DS introducing DS 7 CROSSBACK at Geneva show; PHEV model, autonomous driving features

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DS Automobiles, the recent brand addition to the PSA Group, will introduce the DS 7 CROSSBACK SUV at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. It is also compatible with the autonomous driving functions on DS 7 CROSSBACK: DS PARK ASSIST and DS CONNECTED PILOT. The DS project team paid particular attention to how this car would be assembled.

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Tata Motors has launched its all-new Tigor EV

Electric Vehicles India

After the great launch of electric two-wheelers in India now it is the turn of electric four-wheelers that is from the homegrown automobile manufacturer Tata Motors. Tata Motors has launched its all-new Tigor EV. If we look at its technical specifications, its motor peak power is 55kw and produces a torque of 170 Nm.

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