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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing revises GR010 HYBRID for 2023 season

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The highlight of the season, the centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, takes place on 10-11 June, prior to the final three races at Monza (9 July), Fuji Speedway (10 September) and Bahrain (4 November).

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Cavotec to Supply PCAir and Other Ground Support Systems to Bahrain International Airport in 30M Deal

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The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, as represented by the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), has selected Cavotec to supply and integrate a range of environmentally friendly ground service equipment for remote aircraft aprons at Bahrain International Airport, in a deal worth approximately €30 million (US$45 million).

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First prototype carbon fiber chassis delivered from new £50M McLaren Automotive innovation and manufacturing center

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The MCTC was opened in Yorkshire last year by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge alongside HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, as part of McLaren’s ambitious plans to increase the rate of innovation of its lightweight carbon fiber chassis that are at the heart of all its cars.

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China-based GAC to debut new SUV, hybrid crossover and EV at Detroit show; planning NA market entry in 2018

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In addition to the major new vehicle launch at the NAIAS, GAC Motor is also planning to release its vehicles in the North American market in 2018 after the market survey, obtaining certification and regulation and communicating with potential dealers.

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing introduces GR010 hybrid hypercar for WEC

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The first World Championship endurance race in Monza since 1992 takes place on 18 July before trips to Fuji Speedway (26 September) and Bahrain (20 November), all of which are six-hour contests.

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Toyota Hybrid wins Six Hours of Sao Paulo

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Toyota Racing’s next action comes at the Bahrain International Circuit for the Six Hours of Bahrain. That pioneering supercapacitor technology has been extensively developed, reducing weight and increasing power, leading to the powertrain in the TS030 HYBRID.

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Porsche entering third 919 Hybrid in 2015 Le Mans

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To date we have achieved five podium places, three pole positions and two record laps, in Shanghai and Bahrain. In 2014 we have been competitive immediately with the most complex and innovative race car Porsche has built so far. These are outstanding results.

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Ford India sales up 71% in first 5 months of 2011

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Based on continued high demand, the company began exporting the Figo to Bahrain and Kenya this month. In May, Ford India sold more than 9,000 wholesale units—7,046 domestically, and more than 2,000 exported. Ford Figo remains in high demand in South Africa, where it was a runner up for South African Car of the Year.

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Baker Institute: End of the ‘Big Oil giveaway’ is underway in the Persian Gulf

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In recent years, all six Gulf monarchies—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain—have begun to challenge the notion that citizens are entitled to cheap energy.

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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The country with the highest percentage of traffic pollution-attributable childhood asthma incidence was South Korea (31%), followed Kuwait (30%), Qatar (30%), United Arab Emirates (30%), and Bahrain (26%). The UK ranked 24 th out of 194 countries, the US 25 th , China 19 th , and India 58 th.

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Aston Martin Racing partnering with Hanergy Global Solar to explore solar cells to power AC in FIA WEC GT racers

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High temperatures in the race car can have extremely negative affects on drivers and, with the WEC travelling to hot destinations such Austin and Bahrain, it is a concern for all of the teams. F) or 12 degrees above ambient temperature. It’s a bit of a balancing game at the moment.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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Al-Futtaim and its network of experienced retailers will allow Fisker to reach customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt.

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Neste Oil to Postpone Gasoline Project at Porvoo, Concentrate Resources on NExBTL

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The decision reflects the current weaker demand for petroleum products, and will enable the company to concentrate resources on strategic growth projects, which are focused on building NExBTL renewable diesel capacity in Singapore and Rotterdam and a base oil plant in Bahrain. Earlier post.).

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New Toyota TS040 HYBRIDs take 1st and 2nd at Six Hours of Silverstone in UK; new Porsche 919 Hybrid takes 3rd

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That confirmed TOYOTA Racing’s sixth win from 15 WEC races, its second consecutive victory following its triumph in the 2013 season finale in Bahrain. The safety car was deployed with 40 minutes left before the race was ended early, with further running impossible in the wet conditions.

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Students give green cars a head start

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This year’s Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix took on a green theme as engineering students from the University of Bahrain displayed their eco-friendly cars at the event. Tags: Green cars Latest news Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix solar cars solar powered cars Team Solar Falcon World Solar Challenge.

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EV Radar: May 2022

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Aland Islands. American Samoa. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda. Azerbaijan. Bangladesh. Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island.

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EV Radar: June 2022

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Aland Islands. American Samoa. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda. Azerbaijan. Bangladesh. Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island.

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EV Radar: April 2022

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Aland Islands. American Samoa. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda. Azerbaijan. Bangladesh. Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island.

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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Takes Maiden F1 Win in a Spectacular British Grand Prix

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Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP (Getty Images) Today, the FIA Formula One World Championship visited Silverstone Circuit for the British Grand Prix. The site of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s pivotal collision. The post Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Takes Maiden F1 Win in a Spectacular British Grand Prix appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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