All articles by Arjen Bongard – Page 84
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ArticleGerman electronics industry sets 1st half export record
German electrical and electronic products makers set an export record in the first six months of the year.The companies exported 74 billion euros worth of products, up 11 pc from a year earlier, according to the ZVEI, the country's electrical and electronics industry association.Exports to China and the US were ...
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ArticleVW opens reprocessing plant in China
VW, FAW and government officials opened the carmaker’s first engine reprocessing plant in China (Photo: VW)VW opened its first engine reprocessing plant in China and pledged to make quality used parts available to its customers in the world's biggest car market.The German carmaker said it would be able to reprocess ...
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ArticleVolvo Car, Siemens plan to cooperate on electric vehicles
From year-end, Volvo’s C30 Electric will have Siemens electric-power technology inside (Photo: Siemens)Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens announced plans for an extensive strategic cooperation in the area of electric vehicles.The two companies said they will focus on the joint development of electrical drive technology, power electronics and charging technology and ...
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ArticleBosch redesigns Opel infotainment
Bosch has redesigned the modular infotainment systems for Opel's Insignia, Astra and Meriva models.The Germany-based automotive supplier said the new systems provide greater functionality and driving convenience.The new infotainment unit, which will also be in the upcoming new Opel Zafira van, has a redesigned screen, better voice control and a ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Alfa 4C concept now in "fluid metal"
The Alfa 4C Concept uses technology from the 4C Competizione (Photo: Alfa Romeo)Alfa Romeo will show a "fluid metal" version of the Alfa 4C Concept at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show (IAA) in September.The sports car brand of Italy's Fiat group said it has "refined and enriched" the 4C with ...
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ArticleInfiniti JX features new backup collision technology
Buyers of the 2013 Infiniti JX will get a free 24-hour concierge service (Photo: Infiniti)Infiniti said a new 7-seat luxury crossover, the JX, will feature a novel driver assistance system that will help avoid collisions with people behind the vehicle.The Japanese premium brand showed a JX concept at the August ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Peugeot to show diesel-electric 508RXH
Peugeot’s 508 RXH diesel-electric hybrid is the second model of its kind (Photo: Peugeot)Peugeot will show a diesel-electric hybrid, the 508 RXH, at the Frankfurt auto show.It is the second model to feature the French brand's new Hybrid4 diesel-electric power plant. Last year, Peugeot launched the 3008 Hybrid4 crossoverThe 508 ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: With e-tire, Continental targets EV market
Continental will have a 900 square meter booth at the IAA (Model photo: Continental)Continental will unveil a specially designed tire aimed at helping electric vehicles expand their driving range.At the upcoming Frankfurt auto show (IAA), the German automotive supplier and tire maker wants to address some of the major issues ...
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ArticleHertz to rent EVs in Shanghai
In the US, Hertz’s Green Traveler Collection includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full EVs (Photo: Hertz)Hertz has joined a Chinese pilot project to boost electric vehicles.The US car rental group said it will start renting electric vehicles in Shanghai and will cooperate with GE Industrial Solutions China to create an ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Delphi showcases integrated radar-camera unit
Delphi builds many of the key components that go into the IT systems of today’s vehicles (Photo: Delphi)Delphi will give a preview at the Frankfurt auto show (IAA) of an integrated radar and camera system designed to boost active safety in cars.The US-based automotive supplier said its RacAM module enables ...
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ArticleReport: VW looking for offshore windpark partner
Siemens built this offshore windpark for Swedish utility Vattenfall (Photo: Siemens)Volkswagen is looking for partners to build an offshore windpark, according to a report in Germany's Financial Times Deutschland.The project would be part of a 1 billion euro investment the German carmaker wants to make in sustainable energy. VW wants ...
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ArticleVW Group fleet sales include more low-emission cars
Volkswagen Group said its German fleet business showed a clear increase in low-emission vehicles being sold or leased to key accounts.The German carmaker said in a press release that CO2 emissions in its key account business had averaged 136 grams/km in the first half, below the European Union target of ...
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ArticleGM, LG sign agreement to jointly develop electric vehicles
GM CEO Dan Akerson (left) and LG Corp President Juno Cho sign an agreement on future EV cooperation (Photo: GM)General Motors, eager to strengthen its position in the growing new-mobility race, said it will cooperate withKorea's LG Group to jointly design and engineer future electric vehicles.The US carmaker said the ...
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ArticleADP provides labor management software to Dana
ADP says it has provided Dana with a flexible HR management solution (Photo: ADP)ADP said it has successfully implemented a centralized time and labor management solution at Ohio-based automotive supplier Dana Holding.The US provider of administration systems and software said its product will help Dana standardize workforce management practices for ...
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ArticleJobs steps down as Apple CEO
Steve Jobs has resigned as Apple CEO but will continue as chairman of the board (Photo: Apple)The Apple board of directors accepted Steve Jobs' resignation as CEO and named COO Tim Cook to succeed him at the helm of the US computer and software group.Jobs has been elected chairman of ...
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ArticleAudi A8 hybrid to come in 2012
The Audi A8 hybrid can be driven in various modes (Photo: Audi)Audi confirmed Wednesday that it will start selling a hybrid version of its flagship A8 sedan in 2012.The German premium car maker said the A8 hybrid will have a 2.0 TSFI gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor, providing ...
