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Report: Japan carmakers downsizing in Europe as market shrinks

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’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks. Such incentives also expired in Italy and elsewhere. The Nikkei writes that Daihatsu Motor Co.’s The EU market for new passenger cars declined by 5.5%

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TIP Trailer Services to offer Dearman zero emissions transport refrigeration system alongside regular fleet

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The Dearman transport refrigeration system combines cryogenic refrigeration with a Dearman engine ( earlier post ) and a downsized vapor compression refrigeration cycle. The Dearman Engine operates by the vaporization and expansion of cryogenic fluids—specifically, liquid nitrogen.

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Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

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The countries covered in this research service are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. European automakers are striving to comply with EU CO 2 norms (average fleet emissions less than 130 g/km by 2015) to avoid penalties.

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Dana Rexroth introduces HVT R3 powersplit transmission; up to 20% fuel savings in off-road applications

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The Dana Rexroth HVT R3 occupies the same space within the design envelope as conventional torque converter transmissions while allowing for engine downsizing. Dana Rexroth Transmission Systems is based in Arco, Italy. The first in a series of HVTs, the R3 is currently undergoing field testing in numerous OEM prototype vehicles.

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Dana offering Spicer PowerBoost hydraulic-hybrid system for off-highway field testing; demonstrated fuel savings of 20-25%

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Spicer PowerBoost technology can also reduce total ownership and operating costs by increasing productivity, reducing maintenance, and allowing for the use of a downsized engine. Dana has applied for 16 patents stemming from development activities for Spicer PowerBoost technology. Heavy-duty Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid Off-road'

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Kuniskis Returns To Ram, Will It Save Stellantis?

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Downsizing has likewise encouraged its workforce to revolt at a time when quality control has been lapsing. While there may be some truth to that, we cannot forget that Europeans have been at the helm of the former Chrysler brands for some time first by way of Germanys Daimler and then Italys Fiat. They arent exclusively French.

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Stellantis walks back remote work amidst executive shift

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.” Stellantis’ brand unveil Peugeot E-408 at the 2024 Paris Motor Show Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares was a vocal supporter of remote work during the COVID-19 lockdowns, especially as the company worked to downsize office space and real estate assets in efforts to cut costs.

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