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Roskill: Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come

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The steel quality gap between Japanese and Chinese material has narrowed; Korea is another strong regional player. With these headwinds in mind, there is no doubt that the Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come, according to Roskill.

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Ricardo to assist Lifan in development of 1.2L turbocharged DI gasoline engines for downsizing applications

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Ricardo will assist Lifan Automobile Group based in Chongqing, China, with the development of a family of highly downsized gasoline engines capable of meeting future Chinese and international fuel economy and emissions regulations.

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China’s JAC collaborating with Ricardo on advanced thermal engineering for vehicle development

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Under the contract placed by JAC—officially the Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) of Hefei, Anhui Province—Ricardo is providing advanced thermal simulation and test guidance to support the development of a passenger vehicle with a downsized gasoline engine.

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Has Mercedes-Benz Forgotten What Constitutes Luxury?

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Future implementation may hinge on how these camera systems are received by the public. Though it could be argued that the biggest issue could be how quickly the new interface will make Mercedes’ future products look dated. architecture, this approach will define the future of digital luxury." Paired with our in-house MB.OS

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

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Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. There are four Chinese manufacturers in the top 10.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

But the future of Lordstown is looking very shaky , with missed production schedules and an embarrassing early recall. Plenty remains hazy with H2X and its future, but the company certainly has ambition. Chinese company JAC – best known for its trucks – has a ute coming in the form of the T9 Hunter.

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Can General Motors bounce back? The Green Piece

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Its dive into the financial doldrums was short-lived however, and on July 10, 2009, the company bounced back with the formation of a new, downsized GM (see article ). The company was created from the old GM’s strongest operations and was reborn with a clear focus on building better and more environmentally friendly vehicles.