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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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This shift underscores the industry’s reliance on AI in vehicle design and manufacturing, pointing towards a future where hybrid, electric, and autonomous cars dominate the automotive landscape. #1

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell.

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Quimera, IMSA and ALMS aim to launch international Electric Vehicle motorsport series in 2013

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For Quimera, this project is not simply confined to developing environmentally friendly cars that will offer an insight into the future of motorsport. More important than the act of car racing is how we actively evolve and prepare the future for coming generations. Powertrain up to 350kw with carbon or tubular chassis.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. However, it is also possible to replace individual modules in the event of a fault.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. This gives Audi the flexibility to respond swiftly to future requirements in the marketplace. On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

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