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Daimler battery subsidiary Accumotive doubles the amount of employees to approximately 1,000

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This includes in Germany Kamenz and Stuttgart-Untertürkheim with two battery factories each as well as Sindelfingen, Peking (China), Bangkok (Thailand) and Tuscaloosa (US). A power station and a photovoltaic system will—in connection with fixed battery storage—provide the production facility with energy.

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Foton Motor to extend cooperation with Cummins; second stage of the “China Super Truck” program

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Since 2008, when Foton Motor and Cummins established a joint venture, engines produced by Foton Cummins have covered light-duty and heavy-duty engine series, with emission standards meeting the requirements in the globally strictest emission-related laws and regulations.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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The radar identifies when a vehicle enters the defined blind spot zone and illuminates an indicator light on the corresponding sideview mirror, providing a warning that a vehicle is approaching. The electric power-assisted steering has been retuned to make the driver feel even more connected to the road. Enhanced SYNC AppLink.

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IEEE Humanitarian Program Sees Record Growth

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HAC’s IEEE SIGHT program, which helps connect IEEE members with underserved communities and local organizations for work on sustainable development projects, now has almost 25,000 members. For the first time, IEEE members from China, Ethiopia, Hungary, Italy, Panama, and Thailand submitted proposals.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain. EQS and EQE sedans based on this architecture developed for electric vehicles.

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Honda introduces new automotive assembly line system: Assembly Revolution Cell Line; first implementation in Thailand

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Honda has named this the Assembly Revolution Cell (ARC) Line and introduced it in Honda’s new Prachinburi Plant in Thailand that became operational in March 2016. Cartoon of production associates working on connected ARC Unit. Honda Motor Co. Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi Motors introduces new Triton pickup with new diesel, focusing on ASEAN and Oceania markets

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation introduced the fully redesigned Triton one-ton pickup truck in Bangkok, Thailand, with sales already commencing in Thailand. It improves cornering performance by applying light braking to the inside front wheel when cornering. Mitsubishi Motors has produced approximately 5.6 Ladder frame and diesel.