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Open Sensuality: Roadster Performance In Its Perfect Form
The performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting a new dream-car: the SLS AMG Roadster. This super sports car thrills with a perfect synthesis of open-top driving pleasure, outstanding driving dynamics and systematic lightweight construction. The overall visual appearance of the new two-seater is marked by its purist design.
Nissan Begins Global Proving Tests For NV200 Based Electric Vehicles
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will begin global proving tests starting July 2011 of an electric vehicle (EV) based on the compact commercial vehicle NV200. For the first phase, the Japan Post Service Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Shinichi Nabekura) will carry out a test in Japan starting July. One test vehicle will be provided to carry out postal collection and delivery tasks for approximately two months in the city of Y...
Gentex Shipping Its SmartBeam(R) Feature for Audi A7
Gentex Corporation announced that its SmartBeam high-beam assist system is now available on the new 2011 Audi A7. The A7, a five-door coupe, is sold worldwide. SmartBeam (called Fernlichtassistent in German) is available in the European markets.
Marchionne: “EU must counter economic headwind with a strong industrial policy”
The EU needs to urgently refocus on its industrial future and address the fundamental issues that constrain the region’s competitiveness in a global perspective, steering away from the short-term national interests that hamper the prosperity of Europe’s citizens in the long run.
ACEA Board elects Sergio Marchionne as President for 2012
The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has elected Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer of Fiat S.p.A. as well as Chairman and CEO of Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A., as the association’s President for 2012.
Europe’s commercial vehicle industry calls for integration of transport, industrial and innovation policies
The commercial vehicle manufacturers in Europe call upon EU policy makers to further integrate the Union’s policies for transport, industrial competitiveness and future innovation to help spur sustainable growth.
Eaton Corporation and Coulomb Technologies Connect Electric Vehicle Drivers to Comprehensive, Convenient Vehicle Charging
Eaton Corporation and Coulomb Technologies today announced plans to significantly expand the North American footprint of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). Through an agreement between the two companies, Eaton’s Level II and DC quick charging Pow-R-Station charging stations can now connect to Coulomb’s ChargePoint® Network, the largest network of independently owned charging stations in the world.
Axeon supplies batteries for first Hiriko prototype electric vehicles
Spanish firm Hiriko has chosen Axeon, Europe’s largest independent supplier of lithium-ion battery systems, to supply batteries for its prototype electric vehicles.
dSPACE MicroAutoBox II: FPGA Flexibilizes Function Development
Two new features give the dSPACE MicroAutoBox II great flexibility for specialized rapid control prototyping tasks: an integrated Spartan-6 FPGA that is programmable by model-based design1), and new I/O extension modules.
Learn The Latest On Commercial Vehicle Engineering And Win Prizes At Fta Fleet Engineer
The Freight Transport Association’s highly popular Fleet Engineer seminars, which take place at two venues this autumn, are ideal for fleet engineers wishing to keep themselves informed of all the latest developments in commercial vehicle technology, as well as giving them the chance to win some fantastic prizes courtesy of sponsors Bridgestone, Isuzu and WABCO.