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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Ford will maintain an engineering organization of approximately 3,400 roles in Europe, focused on vehicle design and development, as well as the creation of connected services. In July 2022, Ford Otosan took over ownership of Ford’s manufacturing operations in Craiova, Romania, boosting electric and commercial vehicle capacity.

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MARCH 18, 2023

Gigafactory Valencia will start production of the unified cell in 2026 and will directly employ more than 3,000 people in the future, with a further up to 30,000 indirect jobs potentially being created at suppliers and partners in Spain according to a recent study. PowerCo is aiming to manufacture sustainable batteries in Valencia.

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APRIL 23, 2021

XCEED will be deployed to partners’ plants around Bursa in Turkey, Douai in France, and Palencia in Spain. XCEED uses the blockchain to create a trusted network for sharing compliance information between parts/systems manufacturers, throughout the supply chain to end vehicle manufacturers.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Nebrija University (Spain) students undertook the redesign and technological improvement of a car of the Sodicars team that took part in the 2023 Dakar Rally in the top-class category (T1).The The agreement focuses in particular on the redesign of and technological improvements to Sodicars’ BV2 vehicle.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Spain-based SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Volkswagen Group China and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp., The products which will be manufactured on the battery electric vehicle platform will address the e-mobility requirements of Chinese customers.

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AUGUST 5, 2020

and personal security (connectivity, cybersecurity, etc.) Ipsos says that when striving to broaden the appeal of autonomous, a takeaway for auto manufacturers is to be very aware of the average consumer’s mindset as they are increasingly focused on safety. ADAS, warnings, alerts, etc.) antibacterial surfaces.

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APRIL 5, 2012

(In the US, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices. The text-to-speech feature on SYNC, powered by Microsoft, retrieves messages using a simple voice command from Bluetooth-connected compatible smartphones.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

Available comfort, convenience and safety technologies include Active City Stop, Active Park Assist, rear inflatable seatbelts, SYNC 3 voice-controlled connectivity with 8-inch touchscreen, and Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System with dynamic LED headlights.

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MAY 18, 2014

The original Bultaco, based in Spain, manufactured a line of two-stroke racing motorcycles from its founding in 1958 to its dissolution in 1983. José Germán Pérez, Raúl Pérez, Juan Manuel Vinós, Gerald Pöllmann and Jorge Bonilla founded this company in 2010 with the support of the Technology Park of the University Carlos III in Spain.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Connected to the IBM Cloud, it dynamically adapts to changing conditions by taking into account weather forecasts, traffic reports and things happening in the city that day. On IBM’s side, the project is being implemented by Viewnext, an IBM subsidiary in Spain.

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MARCH 22, 2018

2020 will be SEAT’s year of electrification with the launch of a plug-in hybrid version of the new SEAT Leon, to be built in the Martorell factory and featuring a range of at least 50 kilometers, as well as the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, manufactured on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform. —SEAT President Luca de Meo.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Ford has developed a wearable device, which is connected to a smartphone app, enabling production line workers to make faster and more accurate quality checks on new vehicles. Ford looks to roll-out the wrist-worn Portable Quality Assurance Device to other plants after successful pilot project in Valencia, Spain.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

The automotive manufacturing sector is responsible for more than 5% of the overall manufacturing employment in 13 EU Member States, with more than 60% of these workers employed by automotive suppliers. —Henning Rennert, Partner at PwC Strategy& Germany.

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JANUARY 19, 2020

The company pioneered the use of both trucks in Spain, in the framework of its firm commitment to sustainable road transport. SEAT first rolled out the duo trailer in 2018 in a pilot phase, after testing the giga trailer for the first time two years earlier. Rail transport also plays a key role in SEAT’s logistics.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Ford is the first volume manufacturer to offer PHEV technology in this segment of the van market. liter EcoBlue diesel with more powerful 185 PS variant, a segment-first diesel mild hybrid powertrain option, and advanced new connectivity and driver assistance features.

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

Nissan will commence Smart Grid trials in partnership with multinational energy manufacturer and distributor, ENEL. Earlier post.). Nissan’s Vehicle-to-Grid system allows customers to take control of the type of energy they consume, avoiding peak tariffs and generating additional household income during peak times.

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APRIL 30, 2020

These include the plants at Brunswick, Emden, Hanover, Ingolstadt, Kassel, Leipzig, Neckarsulm, Salzgitter, Zuffenhausen and Zwickau (all in Germany), Martorell (Spain), Palmela (Portugal), Györ (Hungary), and Mladá Boleslav and Vrchlabi (Czech Republic). Each machine, equipment item and system will be connected manually.

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MARCH 4, 2013

FORD2GO will be the first automotive manufacturer-backed, nationwide car sharing program incorporating dealerships. Car sharing was one of the various elements highlighted by Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford during a keynote address on the future of mobility at the February 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

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AUGUST 26, 2015

In Switzerland this was almost 3 in 4 (72%), followed by the Netherlands (62%), and Spain (61%). While manufacturers including Ford are working toward autonomous vehicles, our customers are already embracing many of the smart technologies that make driving and parking easier and safer.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups. Mercedes said that the X-Class will also set new standards in the segment with regard to connected life.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

If confirmed, production of the next-generation Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy could move to Ford’s assembly plant in Valencia, Spain. Manufacture of Transit will be consolidated in Ford’s principal commercial vehicle manufacturing facility operated by Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, in 2013. Source: ACEA. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 3, 2021

But Juan Carlos García Escartín , an associate professor at the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain who studies quantum information, says the fact they are now making it into consumer products is a promising sign the technology is breaking out of niche applications. "I

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AUGUST 22, 2009

The study revealed that future car buyers in the US, Germany, UK, Spain, Russia, France and South Africa have a strong desire for change, wanting to adopt more balance in life. However, consumers across the 16 countries fell into three distinct groups. A time for introspection and balance. Scott Miller, CEO of Synovate Motoresearch.

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JANUARY 24, 2013

SEAT in Spain, with an 8MW solar array, generates 56% of its own power. At that time, the Building Council called the Chattanooga manufacturing facility “the world’s greenest auto plant” and noted it was the first automotive manufacturing plant in the world to receive the top LEED certification. MW of DC power to 7.6

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JULY 8, 2022

JWST will stay connected via the Deep Space Network (DSN)—a resource it shares with the Parker Solar Probe , Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite , the Voyager probes , and the entire ensemble of Mars rovers and orbiters , to name just a few of the other heavyweights.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

6,028 people were questioned across six European countries; Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. billion) on research and development globally, in areas including car-to-car communication, driver assistance features, materials development and manufacturing. The survey was carried out between July and August 2012.

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JULY 28, 2010

Eaton will also provide service to these stations through its national network of satellite manufacturing facilities and engineering service organization. Roush Manufacturing will manufacture the Blink home and commercial electric vehicle chargers. It manufactured its first EVSE systems earlier this year. Leviton Mfg.

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The first thing you should do is check your owner’s manual as each EV manufacturer offers different advice for laying up your car for an extended period of time. Keep your EV plugged in unless your car manufacturer recommends otherwise. Always read the owner’s manual first for specific battery maintenance information.

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JUNE 7, 2010

dCi (type K9K) diesel is the brand’s best-selling engine with almost 900,000 units manufactured in 2009, in Valladolid (Spain) and Bursa (Turkey). It will be manufactured at the Cléon plant in France. Tags: Engines Transmissions Vehicle Manufacturers. New-generation 1.5 dCi engines. The current 1.5

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JANUARY 30, 2022

A better solution to lunar connectivity is a network of relay spacecraft orbiting the moon to provide continuous coverage everywhere. With this relay system, missions anywhere on the lunar surface would have reliable, consistent connections to Earth. The other three channels provide connectivity to the moon.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The light commercial vehicle manufacturer, a subsidiary of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer SAIC Motor, is also announcing LeasePlan as its exclusive partner in Europe, as it prepares for its full brand launch in 2019. The fleet division is making the Maxus EV80 available to more than 200 major fleet operators in Europe.

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JUNE 3, 2013

The system can be connected either directly to the traction power supply system or to the busbar in the substation by means of the connection unit, comprising the disconnector, the DC high-speed circuit-breaker and the precharging unit. Siemens is providing additional solutions for the overall 7.3-mile

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JULY 19, 2017

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new pickup truck—the first from a premium manufacturer—the X-Class. The pickup is being manufactured in a production cooperation with the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Production for the markets in Europe, Australia and South Africa will start at the Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, in 2017.

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JUNE 9, 2011

Ford is electrifying platforms versus a single vehicle, and plans five electrified vehicles for North America by 2012, including the Transit Connect Electric, on sale now, and Focus Electric this year. The C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and C-MAX Hybrid will be followed by another next-generation hybrid in 2012.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

Under the agreement, Lockheed Martin will provide its expertise in systems integration, lean manufacturing, and test and optimization analysis to enhance OPT’s innovative PowerBuoy wave power generation technology to utility-scale. The USP provides control and SCADA capability for all connected PowerBuoys. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 24, 2012

The SARTRE project (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) ( earlier post ) has recently completed the first successful test demonstration of a multiple vehicle platoon, with Volvo Car Corporation as the only participating car manufacturer. The SARTRE project formally started in September 2009 and will run for a total of three years.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

The Mercedes AMG PETRONAS (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) Formula One Team unveiled the F1 W05, its 2014 challenger, at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain. The initial discussions between the FIA and the engine manufacturers were focused on delivering a more efficient internal combustion engine and more potent Hybrid systems.

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