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ArticleUK's FirstGroup buys Hoeft&Wessel ticket machines
Hoeft & Wessel’s Almex is a major provider of ticket machines for buses (Photo: Hoeft & Wessel)UK bus operator FirstGroup plans to buy more electronic ticket machines from Germany's Hoeft & Wessel.The order is part of First’s new e-ticketing system for its English bus fleet, Hoeft & Wessel said in ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: smart forvision has plastic wheels
Innovative seats help improve temperature management (Photo: smart)smart will unveil a "forvision" electric version of the small car at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show.The forvision, which was developed with chemicals maker BASF, uses completely new concepts and materialis in areas such as insulation, reflection, lightweight design and energy management.""With the ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Audi to show electric A2 concept
The electric A2 concept will seat four (Photo: Audi)Audi plans to show an electric A2 concept at the Frankfurt auto show (IAA) later this month.The model will be 3,800mm long, 1,690mm wide and 1,490mm tall. It will have LED lights, gesture control to unlock doors and touch-control areas on the ...
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ArticleVolvo Car, Siemens plan to cooperate on electric vehicles
From year-end, Volvo’s C30 Electric will have Siemens electric-power technology inside (Photo: Siemens)Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens announced plans for an extensive strategic cooperation in the area of electric vehicles.The two companies said they will focus on the joint development of electrical drive technology, power electronics and charging technology and ...
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ArticleBosch redesigns Opel infotainment
Bosch has redesigned the modular infotainment systems for Opel's Insignia, Astra and Meriva models.The Germany-based automotive supplier said the new systems provide greater functionality and driving convenience.The new infotainment unit, which will also be in the upcoming new Opel Zafira van, has a redesigned screen, better voice control and a ...
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ArticleInfiniti JX features new backup collision technology
Buyers of the 2013 Infiniti JX will get a free 24-hour concierge service (Photo: Infiniti)Infiniti said a new 7-seat luxury crossover, the JX, will feature a novel driver assistance system that will help avoid collisions with people behind the vehicle.The Japanese premium brand showed a JX concept at the August ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Peugeot to show diesel-electric 508RXH
Peugeot’s 508 RXH diesel-electric hybrid is the second model of its kind (Photo: Peugeot)Peugeot will show a diesel-electric hybrid, the 508 RXH, at the Frankfurt auto show.It is the second model to feature the French brand's new Hybrid4 diesel-electric power plant. Last year, Peugeot launched the 3008 Hybrid4 crossoverThe 508 ...
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ArticleHertz to rent EVs in Shanghai
In the US, Hertz’s Green Traveler Collection includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full EVs (Photo: Hertz)Hertz has joined a Chinese pilot project to boost electric vehicles.The US car rental group said it will start renting electric vehicles in Shanghai and will cooperate with GE Industrial Solutions China to create an ...
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ArticleVW Group fleet sales include more low-emission cars
Volkswagen Group said its German fleet business showed a clear increase in low-emission vehicles being sold or leased to key accounts.The German carmaker said in a press release that CO2 emissions in its key account business had averaged 136 grams/km in the first half, below the European Union target of ...
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ArticleGM, LG sign agreement to jointly develop electric vehicles
GM CEO Dan Akerson (left) and LG Corp President Juno Cho sign an agreement on future EV cooperation (Photo: GM)General Motors, eager to strengthen its position in the growing new-mobility race, said it will cooperate withKorea's LG Group to jointly design and engineer future electric vehicles.The US carmaker said the ...
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ArticleAudi A8 hybrid to come in 2012
The Audi A8 hybrid can be driven in various modes (Photo: Audi)Audi confirmed Wednesday that it will start selling a hybrid version of its flagship A8 sedan in 2012.The German premium car maker said the A8 hybrid will have a 2.0 TSFI gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor, providing ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Chevy Malibu comes to Europe
The European version of the Chevrolet Malibu will have gasoline and diesel engines (Photo: GM)General Motors is bringing its Chevrolet Malibu to Europe.The US automaker will show the Malibu, the new Chevrolet flagship in Europe, at the Frankfurt auto show in September."The Malibu will come on top of the seven ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Toyota to debut Prius plug-in hybrid
Toyota plans to unveil the Prius plug-in hybrid (shown) and a new, larger Prius+ in Frankfurt (Photo: Toyota)Toyota will debut its Prius plug-in hybrid at the Frankfurt auto show next month.The Japanese carmaker claims fuel efficiency of 2.2 liters/100km and CO2 emissions of 49 grams/km for the model, which has ...
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ArticleIAA 2011 will have dedicated electric-vehicle hall
The upcoming Frankfurt auto show (IAA) will have a dedicated hall showcasing new electric-vehicle technology.The German Auto Industry Association (VDA), which organizes the world's biggest car show, said the "Hall for Electric Mobility" will feature makers of electric vehicles such as Daimler, Opel, Renault and Mitsubishi; suppliers including Robert Bosch ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: VW up! to feature "maps + more" mobile infotainment device
The up!’s portable infotainment system snaps into its center console (Photo: VW)Volkswagen's new up! minicar will feature an infotainment device that can be taken out of the car and put back in more easily than previous systems.VW said the "maps + more" system, which was developed jointly with navigation systems ...
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ArticleTelematics help lower car insurance costs in US
Insurers increasingly provide telematics-based coverage that helps lower policy costs (Photo: Allstate)Insurers are increasingly offering voluntary programs that use telematics devices to track driver behavior, according to the US Insurance Information Institute.The III, an insurance industry lobbying group, said in a press release that insurers have long used policyholders' reported ...
