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GKN, SDS begin production of all-wheel drive disconnect system in China; up to 4% improvement in fuel economy

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During steady state cruising, the clutch system disengages the rear section of the driveline, eliminating rotating losses and improving highway fuel economy by up to 4%—compared to standard AWD. As well as China, GKN builds the system at facilities in Europe and North America, and supplies the system in India and South America.

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Tata Motors commits almost $50M to UK National Automotive Innovation Campus

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TMETC will be joined in the NAIC project by its partners, Jaguar Land Rover and the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick, which will be built at the University campus. Through subsidiaries and associated companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Spain, South Africa and Indonesia.

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Tata Motors shows CNG, diesel-electric hybrid and fuel cell concepts at Auto Expo 2012 in India, unveils 3 new production vehicles

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It adheres to Tata Motor’s CNG safety standards such as Single Point Gas Injection, Swagelok Joint, Solenoid Valve on ITVR (integrated tank valve & regulator) and comes with stainless steel pipes instead of mild steel pipes, special air venting system arrangement to prevent rusting and gas leakages. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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Yet for now some manufacturers, like BMW , Jaguar Land Rover , and Stellantis have held out against introducing an EV-specific drivetrain architecture, although each has plans to do so in a few years. As always, the market will decide which EV platform approach, dedicated or ICE retrofit, is ultimately correct.