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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps, based on the individual fuel cells. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing.

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AAA study finds automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance performance can be impeded by rain

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During closed course testing, AAA simulated rainfall and found that test vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) traveling at 35 mph collided with a stopped vehicle one third (33%) of the time. Variety of manufacturers (only one vehicle per manufacturer will be tested).

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps, based on the individual fuel cells. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph. Honda began manufacturing operations in North America in 1979 with motorcycle production in Marysville, Ohio. billion in its North American manufacturing capabilities, including more than $3.6

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Johnson Controls modifies automotive PHEV Li-ion batteries for marine application; Torqeedo Deep Blue

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is slated to begin production this spring of Li-ion battery packs for Germany-based electric outboard motor manufacturer Torqeedo to power its electric boat motor, Deep Blue. mph); 2 hours of running time at half speed (12.4 mph); and 42 minutes of running time at full power (31.1 mph), Torqeedo says. mph), Torqeedo says.

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VW ID.4 recalled for doors opening randomly while driving

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The NHTSA issued the recall just last week, but it went under the radar as the public recall from the manufacturer had not occurred. According to the NHTSA, “Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 vehicles. ” The NHTSA notes that this issue could affect as many as 16,207 2023 VW ID.4s.

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Audi Applies Safari-Style Treatment to Q8 e-tron

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Audi is dipping a toe into these muddy waters with the all-electric Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar. second run from 0 – 62 mph on standard street tires. Part of the off-road cosplay are a set of General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tires, a set of rubber which allegedly blunts acceleration by just 0.1 second when compared to the 5.8-second

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