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JOST revolutionises logistics with the KKS Automatic Coupling System
JOST revolutionises logistics with the KKS Automatic Coupling System As a world-leading producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry, JOST is the specialist for components that link trucks and trailers. This link is now being revolutionised: the new KKS automa...
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Husqvarna 12eDrive and 16eDrive are the fastest way for children to get up to speed
Husqvarna 12eDrive and 16eDrive are the fastest way for children to get up to speed The Husqvarna 12eDrive and 16eDrive by STACYC™ are the fastest way for children to get up to speed with the basics of two-wheel balance and control. With the thrill and excitement of power delivery from a twis...
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F-150 Lightning is the first Electric Truck to Pace a NASCAR Race
F-150 Lightning is the first Electric Truck to Pace a NASCAR Race A fully-electric truck that is helping change the future of Ford Motor Company will be on track at Martinsville Speedway as the 2022 F-150 Lightning makes its debut as a pace vehicle for the NASCAR Cup Series on April 9. Lightning rec...
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The Classic to feature all seven of Lewis Hamilton’s winning Formula One cars
The Classic to feature all seven of Lewis Hamilton’s winning Formula One cars In a special tribute to Sir Lewis Hamilton, all seven of his World Championship winning Formula One cars will be displayed at The Classic this summer (26-28 August), courtesy of the Mercedes-AMG and McLaren Formula O...
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Porsche Taycan explores Vehicle-to-Grid concept
Porsche Taycan explores Vehicle-to-Grid concept Until now, electricity for electromobility has mainly flowed in one direction – from the charging point to the vehicle. This could soon change with vehicle-to-grid applications. In future, when electric cars are not being driven, they could also feed e...
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The future of Electric Vehicles – What can we expect?
The future of Electric Vehicles – What can we expect? Although we have seen a stall in the overall car sales market, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are surging, especially in light commercial vehicles, which experienced a rise in sales of 21.4% in 2021. This could be an indicator that more fleets...
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Johns Hopkins University creates shock-absorbing lightweight super material
Johns Hopkins University creates shock-absorbing lightweight super material A team of Johns Hopkins University researchers created shock-absorbing material that protects like a metal, but is lighter, stronger, and reusable. The new foam-like material could be a game-changer for helmets, body armour,...
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Telenor IoT the connectivity solution for Swedish electric RGNT Motorcycles
Telenor IoT the connectivity solution for Swedish electric RGNT Motorcycles RGNT Motorcycles is an ambitious Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer that aims to combine the latest innovations with timeless design. Launched in 2019, RGNT’s handmade motorcycles were borne out of founder Jonathan Åst...
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Tata drives the Evolution of the Electric SUV with the CURVV Concept
Tata drives the Evolution of the Electric SUV with the CURVV Concept Defining a new era of SUV design, Tata Motors today showcased its Electric SUV Concept – CURVV. Conceptualised to offer practicality and elegance, all whilst exuding dynamism and unmatched road presence, the Concept CURVV is Tata M...
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TomTom helps to accelerate development of next-generation vehicles
TomTom helps to accelerate development of next-generation vehicles TomTom, the geolocation technology specialist, today announced that it has joined the MIH Consortium as the first and only global mapmaker and navigation supplier. The Foxconn-initiated MIH Consortium is bringing strategic partners l...
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Research into Universal Sound for e-Scooters aims to boost safety for blind pedestrians
Research into Universal Sound for e-Scooters aims to boost safety for blind pedestrians The University of Salford’s Acoustics Research Centre has received additional funding to continue its work to develop a universal sound for e-scooters, operating in partnership with Dott, an Amsterdam based micro...
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First Tatra Phoenix Trucks supplied to US Army for Training in Germany
First Tatra Phoenix Trucks supplied to US Army for Training in Germany Czech Tatra Trucks company, based in the town of Kopřivnice, supplies its vehicles to many armies around the world on various continents. Last year, it got the first major contracts from NATO armies in Western Europe. The Tatra t...
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FedEx and Elroy Air to test Autonomous Drone Cargo Delivery
FedEx and Elroy Air to test Autonomous Drone Cargo Delivery FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, is teaming up with California Bay Area-based Elroy Air, the company building the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (V...
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Turkey orders 100 Vx4 Avolon eVTOL aircraft for Zero Emissions Air Travel
Turkey orders 100 Vx4 Avolon eVTOL aircraft for Zero Emissions Air Travel Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces that Gözen Holding, one of Turkey’s leading aviation conglomerates and owner of Freebird Airlines, has committed to purchase or lease up to 50 VX4 eVTOL aircraft fr...
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Active speed bump launched at Intertraffic now available world-wide
Active speed bump launched at Intertraffic now available world-wide The Swedish SmartCity system, the Actibump, is now available world-wide after 10 years and 100 installations in the Nordics. A special demo offer is available at Intertraffic on stand 02.109 to customers in countries where the Actib...
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Skyports raises $23m to advance air mobility infrastructure
Skyports raises $23m to advance air mobility infrastructure Skyports, the electric air taxi infrastructure and drone services provider, has raised USD 23 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The capital, from a combination of new and existing investors, will enable Skyports to c...
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BARQ reveals electric two-wheeler made in MENA to revolutionise deliveries
BARQ reveals electric two-wheeler made in MENA to revolutionise deliveries Barq, MENA’s first provider of smart and sustainable electric mobility solutions, is redefining MENA’s mobility scene with its world class delivery bike. Its debut product the Rena max was purpose built and developed in colla...
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Classic Car owners rail against UK’s new Anti-Tampering proposals
Classic Car owners rail against UK’s new Anti-Tampering proposals A recent survey shows 84 per cent of classic and specialist car owners are against the Department for Transport’s anti-tampering proposals that would outlaw tampering with a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or ada...
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Webasto SmarTemp 3.0 Bluetooth Controllers driven by simplicity
Webasto SmarTemp 3.0 Bluetooth Controllers driven by simplicity Webasto North America, a top-100 global Tier-one automotive, commercial vehicle and aftermarket equipment manufacturer, announced the introduction of its new SmarTemp 3.0 and SmarTemp 3.0 Bluetooth controllers today. The advanced new de...
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As clocks Spring Forward, Teletrac Navman champions Summer Road Safety
As clocks Spring Forward, Teletrac Navman champions Summer Road Safety As transport managers prepare for the clocks to go forward on March 27th in the UK, many will be looking forward to the operational benefits of longer days and more daylight hours. And with the positive impact that driving on a s...
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Sensata collaboration working on Tyre Tread Depth monitor solution
Sensata collaboration working on Tyre Tread Depth monitor solution Sensata Technologies, today announced a new collaboration with NIRA Dynamics AB to deliver an accurate and robust tire Tread Depth Monitoring (TDM) ‘virtual sensor’ system for automotive OEMs that optimizes tire health and improves v...
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Damon Motors sponsors NTT IndyCar rookie Devlin DeFrancesco
Damon Motors sponsors NTT IndyCar rookie Devlin DeFrancesco Damon Motors today announced its sponsorship of rookie IndyCar driver Devlin DeFrancesco for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season. The 21-year old driver is piloting the No. 29 Andretti Steinbrenner Autosport machine and made his IndyCar debu...
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Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour by Mobil 1 immortalizing Fan-Built Cars
Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour by Mobil 1 immortalizing Fan-Built Cars The 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour has started, as fan car registration is officially open. Celebrating its fifth year, this epic global contest offers builders a unique opportunity to have their passion projects immortalized by H...
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RAC sets record straight on Electric Cars & Sustainability
RAC sets record straight on Electric Cars & Sustainability Following controversial remarks from Environment Secretary George Eustice that electric vehicles (EVs) may not be as green as people think, the RAC is looking to set the record straight. The motoring organisation, which is working to spe...
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Alpine A4810 Sustainable Concept Car unveiled by IED Design School students
Alpine A4810 Sustainable Concept Car unveiled by IED Design School students Today, twenty-eight Masters students studying Transportation Design at the IED presented their own take on the concept of sportiness with the ‘A4810 Project by IED’: a hydrogen-powered, two-seater supercar based on a brief f...
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Porsche sets 80 percent Electric Vehicle target for 2030
Porsche sets 80 percent Electric Vehicle target for 2030 Over the past financial year, Porsche AG has underpinned its position as one of the world’s most profitable automobile manufacturers. The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer reached a new all-time high in both sales revenue and opera...
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RAC and Zap-Map giving their Electric Vehicle members a boost
RAC and Zap-Map giving their Electric Vehicle members a boost In a bid to further its market-leading position as the number-one for electric car breakdown cover, the RAC has joined forces with Zap-Map – the UK’s no. 1 EV charge point mapping app – to be even better placed to help electric vehicle (E...
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Secure GPS receivers are crucial for GNSS/INS systems
Secure GPS receivers are crucial for GNSS/INS systems With the growth of automation and robotization in many industries, from agriculture and delivery drones to self-driving cars, the demand for accurate and affordable navigation is on the rise. When selecting a GPS/GNSS positioning receiver it is c...
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Raspberry Pi powered Industrial Computer now available from OnLogic
Raspberry Pi powered Industrial Computer now available from OnLogic In celebration of Pi Day, OnLogic, a global industrial computing manufacturer and solution provider known for their reliable, orange industrial PCs, has announced that their new Factor 201 Raspberry Pi-powered device is available fo...
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AIR and FlyOnE accelerating Personal eVTOL adoption in Australia
AIR and FlyOnE accelerating Personal eVTOL adoption in Australia Today AIR, creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, announced its partnership with Australia’s FlyOnE, a pioneer of goods and services in the emerging green transport market and a leading supplier of electric aircraft. The partnershi...
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Jenoptik’s new Speed Cameras deliver power to your Road Safety Toolkit
Jenoptik’s new Speed Cameras deliver power to your Road Safety Toolkit Eight new fixed spot speed cameras being installed in Scotland will boost road safety and reduce deaths, according the man leading the technology installation. Geoff Collins, who is Deputy Managing Director of enforcement camera...
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Mack Trucks partners with Allison Transmission to expand Medium-Duty range
Mack Trucks partners with Allison Transmission to expand Medium-Duty range Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defence vehicles, is proud to announce that Mack Trucks has expanded its product portfolio to of...
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Investing in Electric Cars – Get in before it’s too late
Investing in Electric Cars – Get in before it’s too late The automotive industry is shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs) because they are environmentally friendly and rely on lithium-ion batteries rather than fossil fuels. What’s more, managing electric cars is more cost-effective than vehicles...
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The role of Telematics in reducing speeding evaluated by University College London
The role of Telematics in reducing speeding evaluated by University College London University College London (UCL) has received £140k funding from The Road Safety Trust to evaluate the role of telematics in reducing speed violations among drivers and riders in the delivery sector. The Road Safety Tr...
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BriXcell EV charging solution promises to revolutionise the new-build industry
BriXcell EV charging solution promises to revolutionise the new-build industry An innovative new electric car charge point is set to revolutionise the house building industry, saving time and money for developers. With the UK Government due to make it a requirement to introduce mandatory charge poin...
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Roadflash announces European launch of hazard awareness wrap
Roadflash announces European launch of hazard awareness wrap A new brand has entered the automotive market with a range of products designed to keep road users safe in the case of a breakdown – as UK-based Roadflash announces its launch in the market. Roadflash Limited is a Rood Group Holdings wholl...
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Solid-state batteries with little liquid electrolyte are safer than lithium-ion batteries
Solid-state batteries with little liquid electrolyte are safer than lithium-ion batteries Solid-state batteries, currently used in small electronic devices like smart watches, have the potential to be safer and more powerful than lithium-ion batteries for things such as electric cars and storing ene...
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Innovation Automotive announces the all new DFSK EC35 All-Electric Van
Innovation Automotive announces the all new DFSK EC35 All-Electric Van Innovation Automotive, the UK’s first multi-brand electric vehicle company, has today launched its debut vehicle, the DFSK EC35 all-electric van. The practical, capable and affordable EC35 is on sale for £20,999 + VAT OTR and is...
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Utility Trailer and Phillips Connect launch Utility Connect Advanced Trailer Telematics
Utility Trailer and Phillips Connect launch Utility Connect Advanced Trailer Telematics Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers, is pleased to announ...
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Tata Elxsi and Renesas open Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Innovation Centre
Tata Elxsi and Renesas open Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Innovation Centre Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today their collaboration on a state-of-the-art design...
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Indian Motorcycle and SUPER73 debut eFTR Hooligan 1.2 Electric Bicycle
Indian Motorcycle and SUPER73 debut eFTR Hooligan 1.2 Electric Bicycle Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, and SUPER73, the American lifestyle adventure brand specializing in electric bicycles, have partnered to bring adventurers, fun-seekers, and motorcyclists together with the i...
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Peterbilt Electric Trucks eligible for up to $150,000 CARB HVIP Voucher
Peterbilt Electric Trucks eligible for up to $150,000 CARB HVIP Voucher Peterbilt Motors Company announces its industry-leading line-up of electric vehicles are eligible for the 2022 Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”) by the California Air Resources Board. HVIP...
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Fortescue acquires Williams Advanced Engineering and announces the Infinity Train
Fortescue acquires Williams Advanced Engineering and announces the Infinity Train Marking its transition to a global green renewables and resources company, Fortescue has today completed the acquisition of UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), in a move that is expected to create hundreds of...
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89 percent of UK motorists think Speed Cameras should also check Tax, Insurance, and MOT
89 percent of UK motorists think Speed Cameras should also check Tax, Insurance, and MOT The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is highlighting to the police, councils and safety partnerships that the overwhelming majority of UK motorists support the use of safety camera te...
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Condor partners with CarTrawler for Car Rental and Mobility solutions
Condor partners with CarTrawler for Car Rental and Mobility solutions CarTrawler, a leading global B2B provider of car rental and mobility solutions to the travel industry today announced that it is now the online car rental provider for Germany’s most popular leisure airline Condor. As air travel r...
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Mercedes-Benz Turkey deploys RealWear Technology across 56 Service Centres
Mercedes-Benz Turkey deploys RealWear Technology across 56 Service Centres RealWear, the world’s leading provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, today announced that Mercedes-Benz Otomotiv, based in Turkey, has selected and deployed RealWear’s rugged wearable devices...
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Everrati electrified Superformance GT40 named Racing Legend of the Year at GQ Awards
Everrati electrified Superformance GT40 named Racing Legend of the Year at GQ Awards Everrati Automotive Limited has received a major accolade at the GQ Car Awards 2022, with the leading lifestyle magazine naming an electric-powered version of the GT40, developed by Everrati and Superformance, as it...
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Eaton introduces ePowertrain Business Unit for Electrified Vehicles
Eaton introduces ePowertrain Business Unit for Electrified Vehicles Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus on products from Eaton’s electrified vehicle (EV) transmission, reduction gearing and differential portfol...
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Next-Generation Driverless Delivery Vehicle announced by Faction and Arcimoto
Next-Generation Driverless Delivery Vehicle announced by Faction and Arcimoto Faction Technology, Inc. and Arcimoto, Inc., showcased a next-generation driverless delivery vehicle based on the Arcimoto Platform at the new Arcimoto RAMP manufacturing facility in Eugene, Oregon today. Equipped with Fac...
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Lightning eMotors expands their Manufacturing Facilities
Lightning eMotors expands their Manufacturing Facilities Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of zero emissions medium duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, has completed the expansion of its manufacturing campus in Loveland, Colorado by 102,000 square feet to a total...
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DHL investing $15m to Automate Warehousing with Boston Dynamics
DHL investing $15m to Automate Warehousing with Boston Dynamics DHL Supply Chain, the global and North American contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced a $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, to furt...
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Vehicle Diagnostics may be the cure to reduce Fleet Carbon Footprint
Vehicle Diagnostics may be the cure to reduce Fleet Carbon Footprint The takeaways from the Glasgow UN Climate Summit have never been clearer – drastic changes are imperative in industries of every kind if we are to mitigate the growing challenges of climate change. The transportation industry is cl...
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Magway launches Crowdcube fundraiser for their zero-emission parcel delivery system
Magway launches Crowdcube fundraiser for their zero-emission parcel delivery system Magway Limited, the award-winning zero-emission parcel delivery system, has today launched its latest round of fundraising. Powered by Crowdcube, the company is now seeking investment of £750,000 to accelerate growth...
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The human drama behind Rolls Royce’s Spirit of Ecstasy
The human drama behind Rolls Royce’s Spirit of Ecstasy For more than a century, Rolls-Royce motor cars have been graced by the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, one of the most recognisable emblems ever created. Yet, remarkably, given her immense fame and global reach, aspects of her story remain open...
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Rolls Royce redesigns and streamlines iconic Spirit of Ecstasy
Rolls Royce redesigns and streamlines iconic Spirit of Ecstasy Rolls-Royce has reimagined its iconic Spirit of Ecstasy figurine to grace the bonnet of its new all-electric motor car, Spectre, 111 years to the day the Spirit of Ecstasy was first registered as intellectual property of Rolls-Royce on 6...
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Ducati continues Lenovo partnership to drive MotoGP innovation
Ducati continues Lenovo partnership to drive MotoGP innovation After 2021 ended with the victory of the MotoGP Constructors’ World Title for the second year in a row, Ducati Lenovo Team is ready for a new season, in which technology will play an increasingly crucial role. Since 2018, Lenovo’s...
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Driving into the future with DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE
Driving into the future with DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE DS Automobiles presents the DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE prototype, conceived as a high-performance laboratory to accelerate the development of technology for the future of DS Automobiles design. Devised, developed and created by DS Performance, after li...
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Falken’s WILDPEAK tyres pass the gruelling Dakar Rally test
Falken’s WILDPEAK tyres pass the gruelling Dakar Rally test Falken’s WILDPEAK M/T tyres put on a stellar performance during the 2022 Classic Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia last month, making the finish and completing 7,500 kilometres of running on challenging terrain with zero punctures at the ha...
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Benteler EV Systems, Beep and Mobileye set for US launch in 2024
Benteler EV Systems, Beep and Mobileye set for US launch in 2024 Benteler EV Systems, Beep Inc., and Mobileye, an Intel Company, today announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy automotive-grade, fully electric, autonomous movers in public and private communities across North America....
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Williams Racing announces long-term partnership with Duracell
Williams Racing announces long-term partnership with Duracell Williams Racing is pleased to announce a new, multi-year partnership with Duracell, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance alkaline batteries, specialty cells and rechargeables. Duracell and Williams will collaborate...
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