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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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Unlimited data enables superior connectivity and the C40 Recharge is designed to receive software updates over the air. The C40 Recharge offers the consumer benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It provides consumers with Google apps and services built-in, such as Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play.

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Booking Holdings invests US$500M in DiDi Chuxing; DiDi partners with Continental

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China-based Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading one-stop mobile transportation platform, and Booking Holdings, a global leader in online accommodations and travel e-commerce, have entered into a strategic partnership. Booking Holdings has invested US$500 million in DiDi, recognizing DiDi as a leader in the mobile transportation industry.

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Volkswagen starts pre-booking for ID.3 EV in Europe; ID.3 1ST special edition

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Volkswagen started pre-booking in Europe for the first model in its new full-electric ID. 3 1 ST special edition, which has been especially configured for pre-booking, includes high-quality, high-performance equipment and is limited to 30,000 vehicles. The pre-booking special edition has a range of 420 km (261 miles) (WLTP).

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Hyundai Creta facelift’s booking begins at ?25,000, launch on January 16

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 02 Jan 2024, 12:38 PM Hyundai Creta facelift will come with a wide range of updates in design and feature front. Hyundai Creta facelift will come with a wide range of updates in design and feature front. The SUV is available for booking at an amount of ₹ 25,000.

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Jeep Renegade 4xe, Compass 4xe PHEV order books open in Europe

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After studying various crankcase designs, FCA engineers chose a bedplate architecture to offer the best balance of weight, structural performance, noise, and vibrations. It is designed to manage and use the system in the most efficient way, optimizing power and minimizing fuel consumption.

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Rheinmetall Automotive books €200M order in China for lightweight pistons

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The design caters to direct-injection and multi-turbo engine technologies. The convex pin boss abutting surface hub in conjunction with the newly configured connection to the piston skirt provides for well-balanced piston crown support which, in turn, better distributes strain concentration over the entire combustion surface.

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Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner

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—Alex Kroll Representatives from Connect Airlines and Amelia, the US and European launch customers for the hydrogen airplanes, respectively, were on hand to witness the historic flight. The motor, a modified magni650 electric propulsion unit, and power electronics were supplied by Everett-based magniX.

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