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How to Protect Your Truck and Yourself on the Road

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Truck accidents are the most deadly form of motor vehicle accidents in the US today, with more than 4,000 people killed and tens of thousands injured annually. They are also the most expensive form of motor vehicle accident due to the large size and weight of the vehicles involved.

Despite the inherent dangers, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself and your truck when traveling on the highways or even in urban areas. [Read more…] about How to Protect Your Truck and Yourself on the Road

Use of Chinese Electric Cars In Japan

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Japan is known as a hub of automotive markets. The big giants in the automotive industry like Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan are from Japan. In developing countries, there is a great demand for Japanese as well as Chinese cars because they are fuel efficient.

The main challenge that people face in developing countries is that they don’t find sphere parts of the car and if they find them, they are very expensive. To make cars available in another country, you must translate the user manual of the car into a language that the customer understands.

Professional translation services can be of great help to automotive companies that want to tap into new foreign markets. [Read more…] about Use of Chinese Electric Cars In Japan

How is Robotics Shaping Up to Impact the Car Manufacturing Industry?

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The world of car manufacturing has experienced significant changes over the years. Robotics and automation are slowly fine-tuning industries to the point where they can streamline operations, increasing production efficiency, and this is naturally, going to improve bottom lines all across the industry.

When it comes to car manufacturing, there are a number of exciting components that are just around the corner. Because of a rise in demand for electric cars, hyper-personalization, and autonomous driving, it’s natural that the manufacturing industry takes heed and implements a number of automation and robotics practices. [Read more…] about How is Robotics Shaping Up to Impact the Car Manufacturing Industry?

Why the Automotive Future is Electric

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With the global automotive market shifting towards electrification at an unprecedented rate, electric cars or EVs are slated to become the next generation of personal transportation.

By 2040, an estimated 40 million units of EVs are expected to hit the roads, essentially replacing the IC engine. Several manufacturers have already shifted their focus on EV platforms and the latest entry into the segment is the Mazda MX-30, the company’s first all-electric offering.

Taking the MX-30 as an example, we can see how far the EV industry has come over the years. Mixing style and practicality with its rear-hinged doors, the 2022 MX-30 is as good as a modern EV can get. [Read more…] about Why the Automotive Future is Electric

Acura VIN Decoder Guide

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The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a serial number with 17 characters. This number is unique to each Acura vehicle and, when decoded, provides a piece of full detailed information about the vehicle.

Before the authorization of the production of the Acura in 1986, the vehicle identification number was already in existence. VINs were first used in American cars in 1954.

The initiative began after a meeting that involved the then Automobile Manufacturers Association which had been dissolved, and the car manufacturers in the United States. [Read more…] about Acura VIN Decoder Guide

3 Smart IT Solutions for Dealing With Parking Management Problems

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Parking management has become a global issue. Governments and organizations are looking for the best ways to solve parking problems. This has created a large industry dedicated to solving the problem of parking.

Little wonder the global parking management market is expected to grow from $3.12 billion in 2021 to $3.34 billion in 2022.

Parking managers have been trying hardware solutions to address this issue, but the world is evolving, and more innovative remedies are popping up daily.

Several information technology innovations are now available to tackle parking problems. In this article, you will learn the common parking issues and their clever IT fixes. [Read more…] about 3 Smart IT Solutions for Dealing With Parking Management Problems

Traveling with a baby in a car: Practical tips

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Young parents are often hyper-responsible. With the advent of children, moms and dads completely rebuild the rhythm of life for the most important family members and give up many of the usual pleasures.

Traveling is just one of those pleasures. It is not known in advance how the child will feel in transport and how a flight or a long trip will affect children’s health.

But it is not necessary to deny yourself the pleasure of visiting new places – traveling with a child by car can be the most comfortable way to go to another city or even a country! [Read more…] about Traveling with a baby in a car: Practical tips

Should I Buy an Electric Car in Today’s Market?

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Electric cars are all the rage right now. They are a cool new piece of technology, and many people are wondering if they should buy one. There are a lot of factors to consider when making this decision.

In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of owning an electric car in today’s market. We will also give you some tips on how to decide if an electric car is right for you. [Read more…] about Should I Buy an Electric Car in Today’s Market?

ZF to showcase autonomous commercial transportation system solutions

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ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division will present its latest range of future-ready automation technologies and expertise at IAA Transportation 2022.

This includes ZF’s innovative next generation Autonomous Driving Open Platform Technology (ADOPT) automated chassis control solution.

The advanced platform bridges autonomous vehicles’ virtual driver software with its actuation systems using standardized interfaces developed to automotive standards. [Read more…] about ZF to showcase autonomous commercial transportation system solutions

Alstef unveils robot for baggage handling at airports

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Alstef has unveiled a mobile robot for handling baggage at airports. The new machine – the BAGXone – was launched by Nicolas Breton, Alstef Group’s CEO, at a recent industry event.

BAGXone is described as a high-speed automated guided vehicle designed to handle individual bags. It can cover short distances, from check-in to screening machines or from the screening machines to an early bag store, reconciliation room, make-up carousel.

It can also cover long distances – for example, link between two terminals. It is also “easily adaptable” to suit scalability and redundancy requirements. If there are increased capacity requirements or expansion of the baggage sorting system, new AGVs can be added to extend the fleet. [Read more…] about Alstef unveils robot for baggage handling at airports