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Clarios Unveils a New Eco-Friendly AGM Battery in North America
Summary: Global battery manufacturer Clarios has made strides in green automotive technology by launching an advanced absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery. This new 12-volt battery outperforms traditional versions with greater charge acceptance, promising to enhance fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. A leading original equipment manufacturer in North America has secured this technology, indicating a…
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Last call for sponsors and vehicles for this weekend’s car show at North Montco Technical Career Center
An image from North Montco Educational Foundation’s first car show in 2022. (Credit: LeeAnn Smith / North Penn Now) Get ready to rev up your engines for an exhilarating event! The North Montco Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the arrival of its third-annual Car Show, set to take place on Saturday, April 13 at…
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Massanutten Technical Center hosting Car & Truck Show
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Students at Massanutten Technical Center will be showing off their work and are inviting the community to show off their own vehicles in their Car & Truck Show on Saturday, April 27. The show will feature a car built entirely by students, alongside submissions from the public. Car categories include Decades…
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We Were Promised Jetpacks
As part of its client services, Schwartz Advisors maintains a detailed forecast model of the transition of both light and commercial vehicles to battery electric drive (BEV). We also track early-stage parts and service trends in an effort to give our clients an edge in positioning for the future. I think we have a pretty…
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BMW To Partner With Rimac On EV Technology
BMW Group and Rimac Technology have announced a long-term partnership that will see the two companies collaborate on electric vehicles. But before you get excited at the prospect of a BMW-badged Rimac Nevera, we have to inform you that Rimac Technology and Rimac Automobili, while linked, are not the same thing. Rimac Technology helps develop…
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Tesla settles lawsuit on eve of trial in deadly automated-driving crash
Tesla has settled a lawsuit over a 2018 car crash that killed an Apple engineer after his Model X, operating on Autopilot, swerved off a highway near San Francisco, court documents showed on Monday. The settlement was made on the eve of the trial over the high-profile accident involving Tesla’s driver-assistant technology. Tesla faces a…
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Element joins the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA)
Element Materials Technology (Element), a global provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, today announced its membership of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA). Element will join a global cross-industry organization of automotive, technology, and telecommunications companies working together to develop end-to-end solutions for society’s connected mobility needs. Element is a longstanding partner to customers…
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BWI Group and thyssenkrupp Steering partner in EMB to lead world’s chassis-by-wire technology
BWI and thyssenkrupp will forge a long-term partnership to develop cutting-edge X-by-Wire chassis technology. The jointly developed Electro-Mechanical-Brake (EMB) systems will enable Level-3 and above autonomous driving capabilities. Start of production and global sales for the new EMB system are slated for 2026. Dynamic testing of third-generation EMB prototypes has garnered significant interest from several automakers. BUDAPEST, Hungary…
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Qualcomm, MediaTek take smartphone chip rivalry to India’s automotive sector
Chipset Rivals – Automotive sector Chipset rivals Qualcomm and MediaTek are extending their rivalry beyond smartphones into India’s automotive sector, gearing up with fresh investments to attract customers in the four- and two-wheeler segments with their latest offerings. While Qualcomm has worked with Indian automotive companies for some time, Taiwanese rival MediaTek will soon sign…
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Automotive students get 2024 Mustang GTO from Acton Ford
WESTFORD — Students in the Automotive Technology program at Nashoba Valley Technical High School have some snazzy new wheels. Acton Ford donated a shiny red 2024 Mustang GT that students will use to train for a career as an auto technician. The donation is a win-win for Nashoba Tech and Acton-Ford: The students are able…