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New Volkswagen MQ281 manual gearbox shaves up to 5g CO2/km

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The new Passat is the first vehicle to be equipped with the MQ281, followed by almost all vehicle classes of the brands Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA and Volkswagen. The trend towards vehicles from the SUV segment with large-diameter wheels places high demands on the gearbox. This enabled us to design a completely new oil conduction system.

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Continental urea sensors for efficient SCR NOx aftertreatment in diesels; measuring level, quality and temperature

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Many passenger cars and commercial vehicles with diesel engines are already equipped with an SCR system in which an aqueous urea solution (“AdBlue” or urea solution) reacts with NO x in the engine exhaust, reducing the pollutant to nitrogen (N 2 ) and water. Whenever precision is a must in the vehicle, sensors are in great demand.

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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Plus, integration into Alexa will also allow users in Germany and the UK to control vehicle functions from home. For example, the vehicle doors can be locked or the battery’s charge status checked. Furthermore, users can access more information on their vehicle, such as the tyre pressure and engine oil level.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), IVECO (a brand of CNH Industrial) and ENGIE (Global Energy Player) are broadly collaborating to promote natural gas vehicles and infrastructure in Europe. At the “Salon de l’Auto” in Brussels, the Minister of Mobility and Environment announced a program for the improvement of air quality in Wallonia.

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