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Swedish EV Manufacturer Announces Production Launch
The Uniti is a light EV made from sustainable composite materials and boasting features such as a fully electronic steering system and a full-screen head-up display, as well as a unique approach to safety and sustainability.
Nov. 2, 2017 -
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Buick to Get Busy With EVs, Brand Chief Says
GM Vice President Duncan Aldred declines to offer specifics about the Buick EV plan but says the strategy will employ a number of electrification plays.
By James M. Amend • Nov. 2, 2017 -
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Lear Breaks Ground for Seating Plant in Indiana
Construction of the 240,000-sq.-ft. plant will start immediately, with production of seats due to begin in April 2019. The factory will employ about 875 workers who will transfer from Lear’s existing facilities in Hammond and Portage, IN.
Nov. 1, 2017 -
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Hyundai’s First Twin-Turbo V-6 Arrives in G80, Stinger
The automaker’s direct-injected V-6, also bound for the smaller Genesis G70 sedan, features a sodium-filled stem and head on each exhaust valve, which the automaker says is an industry first among V-6s. The powertrain is one of more than 30 contenders in the 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines competition.
Nov. 1, 2017 -
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Range Rover Velar Hits CUV Sweet Spot
Land Rover launches its stylish ’18 Range Rover Velar into the key premium midsize CUV market and company officials say they expect it to be the brand’s best seller.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 31, 2017 -
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Chevy Bolt’s Success Stings Volt Stablemate
A sale is a sale, but automakers historically dislike it when one product in the portfolio cannibalizes demand from another, because it can erode profit margins and frustrate marketers and production planners.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 30, 2017 -
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Honda’s Best-Yet Hybrid Powertrain
The ’17 Accord Hybrid touts impressive fuel-economy of 49/47 mpg city/highway. Not bad for a spacious, upscale 5-passenger sedan that’s closer to large than midsize.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 30, 2017 -
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Supplier Chassix Acquires Aluminum Casting Business
Benteler Automotive Farsund’s casting business consists of a highly automated aluminum foundry in Farsund, Norway, designing and producing lightweight aluminum structural castings, Southfield, MI-based Chassix says.
Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Supplier Unveils New Polymer Bearings for Hybrids
Rheinmetall Automotive’s KS Gleitlager subsidiary introduced two highly wear-resistant materials, KS R53L1 polymer for crankshaft bearings and Polymer KS R55L1 for gasoline-hybrid connecting-rod bearings at the recent Frankfurt auto show.
Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Chinese Company Fields Electric CV for U.S. Market
Ryder, which owns and leases commercial vehicles, is the exclusive sales and service network partner for Chanje. Vehicles will be available at Ryder locations in strategic U.S. markets by year’s end.
By Alysha Webb • Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Electric, AI and Autonomous Feature Heavily in Tokyo
Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Lexus concepts feature one or more of the three technologies, while Mazda unveils new engine tech and Subaru hints at the next-generation WRX.
Oct. 26, 2017 -
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EV Charging Infrastructure Chaotic, U.K. Group Says
“Almost every day companies are announcing their latest foray into the electric car market, but the charging network threatens to be the weak link,” says Steve Gooding, director of the RAC Foundation.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 25, 2017 -
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Smart Headlight Meant to Make Night Driving Safer
When Eviyos is in use, the appropriate pixels are automatically switched off as soon as oncoming traffic is detected to prevent drivers of oncoming vehicles from being blinded, developer Osram Opto Semiconductor says.
Oct. 25, 2017 -
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Jaguar, Land Rover Embrace Electrified Future
For now, a 48V electric system isn’t in the plan, but JLR engineers are pursuing electrical components that can be shared between Jaguar and Land Rover, yet are capable of being tuned to reinforce each brand’s identity, Larsen says.
Oct. 24, 2017 -
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Don’t Let Double-Data Entries Haunt Dealerships
Many dealers fail to recognize how redundancies can wreak havoc on all areas of their business.
By Mo Zahabi • Oct. 24, 2017 -
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Toshiba Develops More Powerful Lithium-Ion Battery
Toshiba says the new battery can give a compact electric vehicle a drive range of 198 miles (320 km) after only six minutes of ultra-rapid recharging – three times the distance possible with current lithium-ion batteries.
Oct. 24, 2017 -
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Nissan Stretches e-NV200 Electric Van’s Range 60%
“With its longer range and excellent cargo capacity, the new e-NV200 is the perfect last-mile delivery solution for urban deliveries and collections,” says Gareth Dunsmore, electric vehicle director-Nissan Europe.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 23, 2017 -
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Highly Awarded BMW I-6 Remains Close to Perfection
“The main reason why we have kept the inline 6-cyl. is there is no other way to have the smoothness or the responsiveness, the turbine-like feeling when revving the engine,” says Markus Rülicke, BMW’s head of construction design for in-line petrol engines.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 23, 2017 -
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Nissan Vehicle-to-Grid Program Spreading in Europe
The scheme, announced at the Nissan Futures event in Norway, has been tested in Denmark and is to begin its European rollout next year. The trial involving a fleet of e-NV200 vans resulted in weekly revenue of €40 per vehicle for their owners.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Purdue Research Focuses on Rare-Earth Elements
Auto industry demand for rare earths, ranging from neodymium used in electric motors to lanthanum used to produce batteries, is increasing with the growth of green vehicle production.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Stinger Is Moonshot for Kia Brand
The 167-mph Stinger takes Kia to a whole new level in the hierarchy of global automakers.
Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Volkswagen to Field EV in 2018 Pikes Peak Race
The new prototype is the first electric race car to be developed by Volkswagen Motorsport. VW last competed at Pikes Peak in 1987 with a 652-hp twin-engined Golf sporting a 1.8L 4-cyl. engine up front and at the rear.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 19, 2017 -
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Cummins Turbodiesel Aftermarket Engine Available
The R2.8 Turbo Diesel is the first in a series of brand-new crate engines the Columbus, IN-based manufacturer will market directly to the consumer under the Cummins Repower program name.
Oct. 19, 2017 -
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Adelaide, Australia Gets 8-Station EV Charging Hub
The facility in the city’s Central Market Precinct has eight fast-charging stations, with another 11 due to be installed in the area by the end of October.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Honda’s Anna, OH, Plant Builds 25 Millionth Engine
The 25 millionth engine was a 1.5L turbo that will be installed in an all-new ’18 Accord, assembled 45 miles (72 km) to the east at the Marysville Auto Plant.
Oct. 17, 2017
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