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‘‘Retrofitting can be a better option than investing in new commercial vehicles’’ | Autocar Professional

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Improved lighting, better braking systems, and structural reinforcements can also be part of safety-focused retrofitment efforts, enhancing overall vehicle safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Where are the kits coming from? It can also involve adding safety features or upgrading existing ones to enhance vehicle safety.

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New BMW Brilliance engine plant with light metal foundry in China; high-voltage battery production to come

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BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) opened a new engine plant with a light metal foundry in Shenyang today. Both the engine plant and the light metal foundry incorporate the latest state-of-the-art production standards. Light metal foundry. In addition, 90% of the sand used for casting can be recycled to reduce waste to a minimum.

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MAN introduces practical 26-tonne electric truck based on TGM at IAA 2018

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The concept involves trucks and buses using a shared eMobility kit, which will be available in future for a wide variety of applications. MAN Truck & Bus introduced the MAN Metropolis concept vehicle back in 2012. Earlier post.)

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Solar2fuel Project in Germany Pursuing Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 to Methanol for Engines or Fuel Cells

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Researchers from BASF, Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), Heidelberg University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are seeking to develop a process for the photocatalytic conversion of CO 2 into methanol for use in fuel cells or internal combustion engines. million) over two years. Dr. Michael Grunze, Heidelberg University.

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Solar Energy - A Way To Cut Down On High Energy Costs

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Cutting our energy usage by using energy efficient appliances is one option, cutting wasteful energy usage is another, building green homes that use lower energy is yet another option. Solar energy is available in great abundance from the sun in the form of light and heat. Another option is adopting solar energy.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review: This five-door five-seat electric SUV is right in the zone … until you get to the price

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Standard exterior features include 21-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels shod in run-flat rubber, AMG Line enhancements including, dark tinted glass and illuminated aluminium-look running boards. But there is a huge and wasteful gap between the upper section and the flat storage space below. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV.

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Non-bike bike gear tested: Foldylock Forever is the most secure folding lock, period.

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And so when I find something new that I incorporate into my everyday kit, that means that it has proven itself as both effective and worth it in the long haul. Someone will eventually mention Lockpicking Lawyer and say you’re all wasting your time. Basically, there’s little consensus.

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