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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. Direct water injection. Bosch and water injection. BMW is collaborating with Toyota on fuel cell systems. Earlier post.).

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SwRI CAT-DEF reduces heavy-duty diesel emissions to meet CARB 2027 NOx requirements

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) demonstrated the effectiveness of its patented and award-winning CAT-DEF technology during the WCX World Congress Experience in Detroit in April. CAT-DEF—Catalyzed Diesel Exhaust Fluid—is an SwRI-developed catalyst- and surfactant-modified diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) solution. DEF—a 32.5

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GMC Hummer EV makes its way to customers for first deliveries

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. “The revolutionary GMC supertruck represents the first of many Ultium-based consumer vehicles to be produced as part of General Motors’ vision for an all-electric future.” ” The first 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Edition 1 exits Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan.

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GM pushes again on UAW calls for to revive advantages misplaced since 2007

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“It’s time for them to deliver for our members, and we’re going to deliver for our members, come hell or high water.” ” Turning in on lots of the UAW’s calls for may end up difficult for the Detroit 3. ” GM, in a strongly worded remark, driven again in opposition to what the union proposed.

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Video Friday: TruckBot

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IEEE RO-MAN 2023 : 28–31 August 2023, BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA IROS 2023 : 1–5 October 2023, DETROIT CLAWAR 2023 : 2–4 October 2023, FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZIL ROSCON 2023 : 18–20 October 2023, NEW ORLEANS HUMANOIDS 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEXAS CYBATHLON CHALLENGES : 02 February 2024, ZURICH Enjoy today’s videos!

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GM renames Detroit-Hamtramck to Factory ZERO; $2.2B investment to reconfigure it to all EV assembly

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General Motors announced its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center will be known as Factory ZERO, reconfigured to an all-electric vehicle assembly plant. The name Factory ZERO reflects the significance of this facility in advancing GM’s zero-crashes, zero-emissions and zero-congestion future. Out with the old, in with the new.

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Lexus introducing new mid-size hybrid coupe concept at Paris Motor Show; new 2.5L full-hybrid powertrain to enter model range soon

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Earlier this year, Lexus unveiled the LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe concept at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show. The more compact, rear-wheel drive, full hybrid LF-CC integrates various design cues from the LF-LC and illustrates the evolution of the design language to be reflected in future Lexus D-Segment vehicles. Earlier post.).

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