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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. Click to enlarge. Resources.

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Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

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CY2023 also saw a total of 284,906 vehicles comprising PVs and two-wheelers being voluntarily recalled by their manufacturers (OEMs) to inspect for a likely defect, and carry out remedial work which may mean replacement of the affected component or update technology, free of cost, to the consumer. It’s a safety-catch for automotive.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Really good, not perfect Climbing behind the wheel of the Lucid Air Touring, you’ll quickly have an appreciation for a fine automobile. The standard features list is deep, including a safety suite, making the Air Touring a value among direct competitor luxury electric sedans costing $100,000 and up.

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

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The sensor and camera technology is active throughout the speed range from standstill to the legally permitted maximum truck speed of 80 km/h. Communication between vehicles is also standardized following an agreement between a consortium of automobile manufacturers, suppliers, public organisations and research institutions.

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Car and two-wheeler OEMs recall 5.67 million vehicles in India | Autocar Professional

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As per official industry data for passenger vehicles and twowheelers published by apex industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), this period saw a two-wheeler OEM (India Yamaha Motor) recall 300,725 Ray ZR FI 125 and Fascino FI 125 scooters manufactured between January 1, 2022 and April 1, 2024.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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At the special high-voltage competence center near Ingolstadt, the focus is on the development of complete systems: packaging, cooling, validation and, in partnership with body development, integration into the automobile. Torque at both axles can be electronically controlled in the event of slip and steplessly varied. Second life.

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