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Israel's Chakratec develops innovative EV charging tech

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar21 May 2018

The energy storage tech powered by kinetic batteries uses a flywheel concept. These batteries provide a high-power energy supply, allowing tens to hundreds of thousands of charge and discharge cycles over 20 years.

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Mercedes-Benz to make electric EQA hatchback at upgraded Smart factory in France

By Greg Kable, Autocar UK calendar21 May 2018

Mercedes showed a concept version of the car that will compete with the BMW i3 and Volkswagen ID hatchback.

Magna and Renesas to develop ADAS system for entry and mid-range vehicles

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar21 May 2018

The non-luxury segment would get the new cost-efficient 3D surround view system for advanced driving assistance system...

Piaggio and Foton confirm tie-up for new range of LCVs

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar21 May 2018

The two OEMs plan to develop mini pick-up and mini-van models, up to 1.5T payload, to meet the growing demand for comm...

Punch Powertrain and XPT to jointly produce electric powertrains

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar18 May 2018

XPT, a supplier to NIO, is partnering with Punch Powertrain, the preferred electric powertrain supplier of Groupe PSA....

‘Weather Factory’ from Ford could simulate any weather for vehicle testing

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar18 May 2018

The facility could simulate the extreme weather conditions of Sahara, Siberia, Alpine mountains and Costa Rica.

Next Generation Kia Ceed showcased at the London Motor Show

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar18 May 2018

The Ceed will debut on the World Car awards stand at the London Motor Show.

Mercedes-Benz introduces the new Nightfall edition to its entire C-Class range in the UK

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar18 May 2018

The new edition will be extended to the Coupe, Cabriolet and the AMG line of the C class and is currently retailed in ...

Demand for used diesel cars grows in Britain amid market decline

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar18 May 2018

British motorists bought two million second-hand cars in the first quarter of 2018.

New car tech to create 320,000 UK jobs by 2030

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar18 May 2018

New tech will require more experts, but industry leaders warn of a growing skills shortage.