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SEAT implements self-driven robots to automate outdoor parts transport; ASTI Tribot with SLAM navigation

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SEAT is the first industrial manufacturer in Europe to have outdoor, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) with SLAM navigation (simultaneous localization and mapping), 4G connection and inductive charging for the batteries. SEAT’s AGVs are based on ASTI’s Tribot 10T. Altogether, the eight AGVs travel 240 kilometres a day.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. The gears are carried by four shafts: two concentric primary shafts (each of which is connected to a clutch) and two secondary shafts. Select Engines.

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Audi and KIT working on recycling for automotive plastics via pyrolysis oil

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Audi and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) are therefore launching a pilot project for chemical recycling as part of the “Industrial Resource Strategies” THINKTANK in order to feed such mixed plastic fractions back into a resource-conserving circular system. Rebekka Volk at the Institute for Industrial Production (IIP).

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Audi opens Research & Development Center for Asia in Beijing, China

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The center is part of Audi’s global R&D and will closely cooperate with the development departments of FAW-Volkswagen. The R&D functions include engine, body, electronics and battery development, a prototype workshop, vehicle test facilities and state-of-the-art 3D development environments.

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NSF leads $400M federal effort to boost advanced wireless research

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In the last decade, wireless usage across the US has expanded significantly, with nearly 350 million smartphones, connected tablets and wearable devices in use—more than double the number from a decade ago—carrying more than 100,000 times the traffic they supported in 2008.

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Local fitness project gets Lincolnshire moving

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As part of a joint community initiative between myenergi and Grimsby Town Football Club, the mygrimsby fund was created to drive positive social change across Northeast Lincolnshire. Through innovative fitness programmes in schools, care homes and community centres, the team work to create supportive and inclusive environments for everyone.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches “Startup adVANce” competition for partners for future transport solutions

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As part of its recently introduced strategic initiative adVANce ( earlier post ), the company is to invest a total of €1 million (US$1.12 Independent startup experts will then invite a maximum of 80 applicants to take part in the idea refinement phase. Personal contacts will be established.

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