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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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Audi is introducing a standard technical update for its first all-electric product, the e-tron. The new models are available now to customers in Europe. In normal driving, the motor on the rear axle provides propulsion as standard. mi) or so of range. When braking from 100 km/h (62.1 lb-ft) and 220 kW. Sporty S line.

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New ArcelorMittal lightweight car door solutions; up to 34% weight savings over existing steel doors in medium-term

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With even tougher standards being considered for the years ahead to 2025 in both regions, every part of the vehicle is being studied to determine where weight can be reduced. lbs) while meeting standard structural and safety requirements. These steels are available now and are already being utilized in production vehicles today.

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HARMAN introduces range of connected vehicle technologies and Microsoft partnership at CES

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HARMAN International Industries made a number of connected vehicle technology announcements during CES 2016 last week, including a connected car computing platform, demonstrated in the Rinspeed Σtos concept car; an advanced navigation system with live data fusion; an open cloud-based software delivery system; and a new partnership with Microsoft.

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A123 Systems introduces Li-ion 6T battery designed specifically for military applications; engine start and silent watch

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The 6T is a standard form factor (10.5 Standard features and benefits of each of A123’s 6T battery models include: Longer Cycle and Calendar Life. There are three major phases of launching a military product, Alexander said: proof of concept and testing; vehicle qualification; and manufacturing. Zanardelli, S., and Toomey, L.

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Reaction Design introduces FORTÉ CFD for advanced, 3D internal combustion engine simulations based on detailed fuel chemistry mechanisms

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The response has been to increase engine complexity with the solutions that designers are coming up with—for example, charge compression ignition, either homogeneous or partially premixed, or new dual fuels concepts. Reaction Design’s FORTÉ CFD product for predictive engine simulation is available now.

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Reaction Design introduces model fuel library resulting from work of Model Fuels Consortium

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The MFC applied this concept of surrogate fuels to develop both fossil-based and bio-based fuel models. Volume 1 of the library, available now, includes: Improved fundamental models for C 0 to C 4 hydrocarbons, enabling accurate prediction of flame propagation, auto-ignition and emissions. Source: Reaction Design.

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Learn How Global Configuration Management and IBM CLM Work Together

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This is especially true when designing large complex systems or systems that follow standards and regulations. During the webinar we build a case for component-based requirements management, illustrate Global Configuration Management concepts, and introduce common GCM usage patterns using ELM suite of tools.

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