With the in-line eight-cylinder Laurin & Klement FF the Mladá Boleslav-based car company entered the automotive top category as early as 1907. From 1924 onwards, the flagship model was the L&K 450, a five-liter six-cylinder with silent valve timing. When a devastating fire hit the carmaker shortly afterwards, negotiations to bring in a strong strategic… Continue reading @VW Group: Škoda Hispano-Suiza: The rebirth of a First Republic gem006972
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Natural Gas Vehicle Safety: CNG Technicians Must Be Able To Tell When Fuel Containers Are Pressurized
LAS VEGAS, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) wants to bring attention to an important requirement under NFPA 52, the installation code for natural gas vehicles. It states that any fuel container (cylinder) with a shut-off valve must also provide technicians with a way to determine whether pressure is still present… Continue reading Natural Gas Vehicle Safety: CNG Technicians Must Be Able To Tell When Fuel Containers Are Pressurized
Europa Wire: Stellantis’ Freedom of Mobility Forum debuts with “decarbonised world” debate000553
Stellantis’ Freedom of Mobility Forum debuts with “decarbonised world” debate (IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Wavestone have published key takeaways from the Freedom of Mobility Forum’s inaugural digital debate, titled “In a decarbonized world, will freedom of mobility be affordable to a happy few only?” The debate featured a diverse group of panelists from around the… Continue reading Europa Wire: Stellantis’ Freedom of Mobility Forum debuts with “decarbonised world” debate000553
Europa Wire: Volvo Penta accelerates entry into utility sector with UIG investment000552
Volvo Penta accelerates entry into utility sector with UIG investment (IN BRIEF) Volvo Penta has acquired a minority stake in Utility Innovation Group (UIG), a US-based utility systems and decentralized energy solutions specialist, to accelerate its entry into the utility sector and develop its battery energy storage subsystem and power generation portfolio towards net zero.… Continue reading Europa Wire: Volvo Penta accelerates entry into utility sector with UIG investment000552
The NYPD is bringing back its robot dog
/ ‘Digidog is out of the pound.’ The New York Police Department is reenlisting Digidog, the four-legged robot that the city faced backlash for deploying a few years back, as reported earlier by The New York Times. NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the news during a press event on Tuesday, stating that the use of… Continue reading The NYPD is bringing back its robot dog
Europa Wire: BASF’s high-quality products and service earn Supplier of the Year award from General Motors000550
From left to right: Jeffrey Jones (BASF Vice President, OEM Coatings North America and Global Key Account Manager for GM), Nils Lessmann (BASF Senior Vice President, Coatings Americas), Tommy Hosea (GM Executive Director, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Central Operations), Deb Young (BASF Head of HR, Coatings Americas) and John Van Antwerp (BASF Global Account… Continue reading Europa Wire: BASF’s high-quality products and service earn Supplier of the Year award from General Motors000550
Europa Wire: Skoda 420: El coche de 90 años que cambió la industria del automóvil000549
La respuesta a la crisis económica mundial fue el Škoda 420 Standard en abril de 1933. El concepto progresivo con un chasis de columna vertebral fue desarrollado por el Ing. Josef Zubatý, las excelentes características operativas también se demostraron en un viaje promocional por los EE. UU. (NOTICIA EN BREVE) Skoda está celebrando el 90… Continue reading Europa Wire: Skoda 420: El coche de 90 años que cambió la industria del automóvil000549
Europa Wire: Skoda 420: The 90-year-old car that changed the automobile industry000548
The response to the world economic crisis was the Škoda 420 Standard in April 1933. The progressive concept with a backbone chassis frame was developed by Ing. Josef Zubatý, excellent operating characteristics were also demonstrated by a promotional ride around the USA. (IN BRIEF) Skoda is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the launch of its… Continue reading Europa Wire: Skoda 420: The 90-year-old car that changed the automobile industry000548
Michigan lawmakers weighing ban on handheld cellphone use while driving
Lansing — State lawmakers on Tuesday heard from three individuals whose loved ones were killed by distracted driving as the Legislature makes its latest push to ban handheld cellphone use while driving. Advocates pushed for passage of the bill by Memorial Day in time for the summer months, when traffic deaths typically increase. The legislation… Continue reading Michigan lawmakers weighing ban on handheld cellphone use while driving
Global Aircraft Engines Market Report 2023: Rising Air Passenger Traffic is Expected to Propel Growth
DUBLIN, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Aircraft Engines Global Market Report 2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market. The global aircraft engines market will grow from $37.21 billion in 2022 to $37.07 billion in 2023… Continue reading Global Aircraft Engines Market Report 2023: Rising Air Passenger Traffic is Expected to Propel Growth