Tag: powertrain
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BMW reaffirms ongoing commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology
Automotive giant BMW has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology as an alternative to petrol cars and electric vehicles. The company also unveiled images of the powertrain for the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT. Developing alternative powertrain technologies is a top priority for the BMW Group. The premium carmaker offers first virtual insights…
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Former BMW Munich engine assembly and test facility for sale
Global advisory and asset management specialist, Gordon Brothers, is conducting the “unprecedented sale” of an ex-BMW Munich Engine Assembly and Test facility. The sale features state-of-the-art equipment supplied from world renowned German automotive original equipment manufacturers GROB, KUKA, and J W Froehlich, supported by the latest Siemen’s and Thyssen Krupp hardware, software and operating systems.…
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Kia car to feature ‘first’ CVVD engine technology
Hyundai Motor Group, Kia Motors‘ parent company, has developed the world’s first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology to feature in future Kia vehicles. The innovation was revealed at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang alongside the Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi, the first engine to feature the technology. CVVD is claimed to optimise both engine performance and fuel efficiency…
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Continental presents technology to extend the range of electric vehicles
At the 32nd Electric Vehicle Symposium last month in Lyon, France, experts from Continental‘s powertrain business gave presentations on innovations for a more efficient electromobility. As the general interest in electromobility and electric vehicles (EVs) is on the up, the company believes it is important to ensure that using an EV is practical on a…
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Hitachi electric vehicle inverter adopted for the Audi e-tron
Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.’s electric vehicle (EV) inverter has been adopted by Audi for its first mass production EV, the e-tron, which went on sale in Europe in March this year. With tightened environmental regulations around the world, many countries are driving for greater adoption of electric vehicles. This has led to the demand for…
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AVL and Comau partner to deliver advanced solutions for the electric vehicles market
AVL List GmbH, a leader in engineering, simulation and testing technology for powertrain systems, and Comau SpA, a leading company in industrial automation products and systems, have joined forces to develop simulation, design, assembly and testing of powertrain systems and components. As of January 1, 2018, AVL and Comau have an open cooperation in simulation,…
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General Motors names Kuka Systems its supplier of the year
Kuka Systems recognized by General Motors as 2016 Supplier of the Year winner for powertrain and body shop equipment Kuka Systems was named a “General Motors Supplier of the Year for Powertrain and Body Shop Equipment” by GM during its 25th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held recently in Orlando, Florida. GM recognized 118…