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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. It operates five manufacturing facilities in Korea as well as an assembly facility in Vietnam. liter spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine (max.

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Skoda’s global sales rise 18.5% in 2023 to 866,800 cars | Autocar Professional

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Marking significant strides in global expansion In September, Skoda strategically entered the Vietnamese market to leverage the ASEAN region’s potential, where Vietnam is projected to lead with an anticipated annual sales volume exceeding 40,000 units after 2030. The Octavia, with global sales of 191,900 units, an increase of 36% YoY.

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How Ted Hoff Invented the First Microprocessor

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By the age of 12 he had moved on to electronics, building things with parts ordered from an Allied Radio Catalog, a shortwave radio kit, and surplus relays and motors salvaged from the garbage at his father’s employer, General Railway Signal Co., And finally, they estimated that sales might total only 2000 chips a year. You’re crazy.”

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