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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. We are working on replacing this too with recyclable polyester.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

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From workshops to art studios, powering it with solar energy can exponentially enhance its functionality. The Simple Installation Process For small solar setups oriented towards sheds, DIY installation kits can streamline the process: – Position the Panel: Orient the solar panels to maximize sun exposure based on your hemisphere.

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Ford launches app developer challenge to improve consumer understanding of personal fuel efficiency

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Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge. More than 1,500 developers have registered to download the OpenXC software development kit since it became publicly available in January 2013. Earlier post.).

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Tata Motors launches ‘Customer Care Mahotsav’ for CV customers – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Drivers will benefit from comprehensive training on safe and fuel-saving driving practices, health check-ups, hygiene kits and value propositions designed specifically for them under the Sampoorna Seva 2.0 Tata Motors also provides Fleet Edge – a connected vehicle platform powered by data analytics.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

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Last year the IEEE Future Networks initiative ran the inaugural IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge to seek out innovative projects and ideas aimed at increasing connectivity. Last year’s winning projects were presented at the Connecting the Unconnected Summit , a virtual event held in November. www.youtube.com.

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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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At a sustainability workshop at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Dr. Rudolf Krebs, the Volkswagen Group’s Commissioner for Electric Drive Systems, said the group will “ electrify all segments. The modular infotainment platform in the Audi A3 line-up also brings several upgrades to the industry leading Audi connect service.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at Audi, during a fuel cell technology workshop held at the LA show, and may be ready to talk about that technology by the end of next year. Both the front and rear axles have no mechanical connections for the transmission of power. Earlier post.).

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