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DECEMBER 18, 2017

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BMW Makes Bet on Solid-State Battery

The automaker will help with research at developer Solid Power, which is targeting its solid-state battery technology to be available in EVs in the 2027-2028 timeframe.

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ArcelorMittal makes cars more sustainable from the inside out.
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, creates lightweight steel solutions for lighter cars that deliver more miles per gallon. See how ArcelorMittal is making a material difference to meet today’s sustainability goals and to benefit tomorrow’s world. Learn more >

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Chevy Reveals New Silverado, SEC Scolds Tesla, General Motors Has Some ‘Splainin’ To Do

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European Automakers Hail Type-Approval Rules Deal

Under the new system, the EU’s 27 member states (assuming the U.K. quits the bloc in 2019) will have to conduct checks on at least one in every 40,000 newly registered vehicles. These governments will have to test at least 500 models of cars of various ages every year.

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Zero Accidents.
Well – almost!
In the future, increased connectivity will be able to protect all road users – almost all. But even today, ZF‘s safety technologies are helping to prevent accidents or at least lower their severity. For ZF, Vision Zero is more than a concept. With high-performance sensors and cameras, we pursue our goal of a world without road accidents.

Dealers, Pick a Business Model, Any Business Model

In cart-before-the-horse advice, Dealertrack’s Paul Whitworth urges dealers to devise or in some cases revise their business strategies first, then acquire the appropriate computer systems, not the other way around.

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GTI Color Harmony Inspection Systems
The GTI CHIS allows effective critical color and appearance audits in the automotive industry. Features include three independently controlled luminaires, three levels of illumination, multiple angles of illumination, a wireless remote, ColorGuard II lamp tracking, and casters to easily position the viewer. Conforms to ASTM D1729 and SAE J361 standards. Watch Video

Third-Gen Sprinter ‘New Specimen’ of Commercial Van

Mercedes Benz no longer considers itself a commercial van manufacturer, but rather is becoming a supplier of integrated mobility solutions.

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Chevrolet Again Tops Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

Atop the list for the week of Dec. 4-10 is a spot showing Chevrolet celebrating the holidays with special offers.

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2018 Cool Parts Calendar
Request a free Proto Labs 2018 Cool Parts Calendar and keep all your projects on track next year. Every month you’ll see a custom part made possible through 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and the innovative companies behind the design of those parts. Request your free calendar today!

Mercedes Autonomous-Car Testing Comes to Australia

The 5-month test drives on five continents started in September at the Frankfurt auto show as a way to adapt more highly automated driving functions to national traffic and user practices.

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SAE International Career Counselor Series
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U.K. Seeds EV Battery R&D With £120 Million

A newly created development facility will bring together experts from academia and industry to develop the processes required to manufacture pioneering battery technology at high volume.

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