How To Defrost Windscreen in Winter
Don’t let frosted windshields ruin your winter plans; learn how to defrost them quickly and safely with this useful guide.
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What Are the Common Failures of the BMW N52 Engine?
The BMW N52 engine is commonly used in a range of BMW cars. Read on for a guide to the most common problems with the BMW N52 engine.
BMW Trialling Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
At the Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, the BMW Group is trialling wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), in which a wire made of aluminium or similar is melted using an arc. Then a software-controlled robot places a large number of welding seams on top of each other with precision, until…
Volkswagen Expanding Drive Systems for Passat With New PHEVs, Diesel
Volkswagen is significantly expanding the range of drive systems that are available for the new Passat: pre-sales of two new plug-in hybrid drives in Europe are now starting. The eHybrid models have outputs of 150 kW (204 PS) and 200 kW (272 PS). Electric ranges are up to 120 km…
EPA Issues Final Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for MY 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles
EPA announced a final rule, Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles, that sets new, more protective standards to further reduce air pollutant emissions from light-duty and medium-duty vehicles starting with model year 2027. The final standards will significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases…
Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-in Hybrid SUV To Join Us Product Range in 2024
Mercedes-Benz USA announced a new plug-in hybrid variant of its popular GLC SUV model series, the 2025 GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV. The standard offerings of the GLC 300 4MATIC SUV will carry over to the plug-in hybrid, while adding more new standard features to enhance the electric experience. The new…
How To Start an EV Charging Business
Learn how to start an EV charging business with this comprehensive guide. Get expert tips on equipment, regulations, and attracting customers.
Toshiba Software for Motor Drive Development Supports Faster Time to Market
Toshiba Electronics Europe has updated and extended its design framework for Brushless DC (BLDC) and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) drives, adding new features that automatically capture motor parameters and simplify optimizing settings. By easing these challenges when starting a new project, the latest tools accelerate application development and reduce…
Nissan and Mitsubishi Corporation To Explore New Business in Next-Generation-Mobility and Energy-Related Services Utilizing EVs
Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a new joint initiative in next-generation-mobility and energy-related services utilizing electric vehicles (EVs) to contribute to solving regional societal issues and to creating vibrant future communities. Japan as a country has been addressing issues such as driver shortages…
Shield Your Ride: The Elite Car Covers of 2024 Reviewed
Dive into the premier car covers of 2024 with an in-depth look at types, top models, and essential buying tips to ensure your vehicle stays in pristine condition.
New Audi Q6 e-tron First Production Model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE); E3 1.2 Electronic Architecture
The Audi Q6 e‑tron is the first production model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The PPE, developed jointly with Porsche, and the E3 1.2 electronic architecture are important milestones in the expansion of Audi’s global range of electrically powered models. Powerful, compact, and highly efficient electric motors, as well…
Volvo Receives Order for 100 More Electric Trucks From DFDS
2024-03-18 Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 electric trucks from logistics company DFDS. With this latest order, DFDS has almost doubled its Volvo electric truck fleet to 225 trucks in total—the largest company fleet of heavy electric trucks in Europe. DFDS, one of the largest shipping and logistics companies…
Report Finds California Not on Pace To Hit 2030 Climate Goal Despite Dropping GHG Emissions
In California, an increase in power sector greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from in-state generation, in recent years is offsetting progress made in the transportation sector, and threatening the state’s goals overall, according to the 15th annual California Green Innovation Index, released by the nonpartisan nonprofit Next 10 and prepared by…
China’s Auto Exports Usher in High Growth
China overtook Japan as the world’s largest auto exporter for the first time in 2023, and this is win-win for both Chinese and foreign brands.
Buying a ‘New to You’ Car: Used Vehicle Buying Tips
Are you thinking of buying a used car? It can make much better sense financially as opposed to buying new, but there are some things to consider. Here’s what you need to know. Get a Vehicle History Report First things first, before deciding on your car you should get a vehicle history report,. This document…