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Visteon opens high-tech testing lab in Bulgaria | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Earlier this month, Visteon officially opened its first high-tech automotive technology testing laboratory in Bulgaria, adding to the company’s existing global footprint of high-tech lab facilities in Mexico and India. Notably, the lab is the only facility in Bulgaria equipped to perform electromagnetic compatibility and immunity testing.

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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How quickly you can charge – the average power capacity of public EV chargers. In more nascent markets such as many US states, it is important to use the number of registered EVs-per-charger ratio, while in more mature markets, a “power-per-EV” ratio can be more useful. Methodology.

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EU formally approves sales ban of combustion engine cars by 2035

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A ban on all petrol and diesel-powered vehicles made its way through the European Parliament on Tuesday, February 1. In a vote of 340 votes for, 279 votes against, and 21 abstentions, the law will push for new performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s climate goals. I’d love to hear from you!

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Europe Mandates Automatic Emergency Braking

Cars That Think

That last one works by holding the car within the local speed limit not by braking but by limiting the power the engine sends to the wheels. The rules require that the driver retain the power to override the systems, which makes for less intrusive nannying. Baby steps that sneak toward that goal also demand tough standards.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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i-DTEC engine provides 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, 62 mpg US (3.8 The car which attempts the record must be a standard model in every respect, with no modifications to give an advantage. i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer. In the Civic Tourer, the 1.6

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DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV

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vocational product range that set the standard in quality, low operating cost and vehicle performance. The motor is powered by a battery pack of up to 222 kWh, providing a range of up to 220 kilometers when the truck is fully laden. The truck uses VDL’s advanced E-Power Technology for fully electric operation.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A

Charged EVs

The NEVI program has very clear centrally-defined requirements for charging operators, like requiring open standards that are future-proof, and requiring certain levels of availability of the service.” You might be surprised to learn that AMPECO is headquartered in Bulgaria—not exactly an e-mobility hotspot.