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BMW Group opens new automated steel pressing facility at Swindon plant

Green Car Congress

The new press is made up of six individual stations which can produce up to 18 parts per minute—more than twice the capacity of the previous press line. In total, 23 new AGVs have been commissioned in the new facilities, with more planned over the next few years.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Out on the Road When slowing, regenerative brakingconverts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The clean design is void of cladding, with the only bright-work to be found on the “C40” and “VOLVO” badging. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.