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Volkswagen presents compact crossover electric concept: ID.LIFE

Green Car Congress

At the International Motor Show IAA MOBILITY 2021 in Munich, Volkswagen is presenting the ID.LIFE, a compact crossover electric concept car previewing a new ID. We believe that, even more so than today, the car of the future will be about lifestyle and personal expression. family model in the small car segment from 2025 onwards.

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ZF presents advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle

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During an annual global technology event, ZF presented its advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle and announced that this technology will be launched with industrial scale by a major global automaker within the next year. By-wire represents an ideal fit for future electric and automated vehicles.

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BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

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A few weeks before its world premiere and during the BMW Group Annual Conference, Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG for Development, presented a few details about the coming new BMW 7 Series, including the new all-electric BMW i7. At the same time, it is also technically enabled for future regulatory requirements.

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Porsche presents 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

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Porsche has presented an innovative alternative to conventional bucket seat upholstery with the concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”. Customers will be able to choose between three firmness levels (hard, medium, soft) for the comfort layer in the future. Here, the central section of the seat—i.e., Source: Porsche.

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Bosch Engineering presents modular assistance system for deep and open cast mining machinery

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Electronic assistance systems such as those from Bosch Engineering can help to alleviate this: when they identify persons or objects within the detection area around the vehicle, they issue corresponding warnings and show the exact position on the display, thus allowing the machine operator to keep a close eye on any blind spots.

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EVE-Ai 360°: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Care as A Personal Trainer for Batteries

Electra Vehicles

In the pursuit of sustainable and efficient transportation, the role of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as pivotal in our quest for a cleaner, greener future. This revolutionary system goes beyond being a mere tool; it serves as the personal trainer for electric vehicle battery management.

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Kia to present SEED Car concept for smart electric urban mobility at CES 2019

Green Car Congress

Kia will present a potential solution for smart-city mobility at CES 2019 with its SEED Car concept. The concept has been designed to make urban driving easy, fun and safe, while exploring how Kia could make the final mile of any journey possible with a personal mobility device.

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