09.10.2018 |
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As FCA starts to play catch up with hybrid powertrains the FCA Melfi Plant in Italy is now beginning preparations to produce the Jeep Renegade Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle which is scheduled for market launch in early 2020 |
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02.08.2018 |
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Magneti Marelli has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire “SmartMeUp”, a French start-up operating in the field of “perception software” aimed at autonomous driving, smart cities and safety technology applications |
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22.06.2018 |
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FCA has launched the GSE small modular engine family made of all aluminium with weight starting at just 93 kg in two configurations in Europe, 120 hp 1-litre 3-cyl and 150 hp 1.3-litre 4-cyl, which debut on the Jeep Renegade facelift |
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20.06.2018 |
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When the best selling Fiat model meets the world's most social navigation system the result is the Panda Waze special series which, as well as integrating the Waze navigation system, has special badging and higher equipment |
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19.06.2018 |
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ItaliaspeedTV: A look at how the new Fiat Panda Waze special series integrates two unique smartphone apps, the "Waze" navigation app that lets drivers avoid jams and save commuting time and this model's "Panda Uconnect" |
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31.05.2018 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automóveis is the first company in Latin America to incorporate exoskeleton technology into the production process with ten test sets being deployed in the assembly and logistics lines at Fiat factory in Betim |
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22.05.2018 |
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In order to keep up with new processes and technologies being incorporated into the production lines of each new model Fiat Chrysler Automóveis now ensures that new vehicle assembly takes place, first, in a virtual environment |
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13.05.2018 |
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The Fiat Panda has seen many ground-breaking novelties over the lifecycle of the current model, but now it has a new record as a Panda Natural Power has been operating solely on Biomethane from the water cycle for more than a year |
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24.01.2018 |
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Mahindra Racing, which competes in the electric championship 'Formula E', has announced the formation of a partnership with Pininfarina that will give Mahindra Racing access to Pininfarina’s design expertise, testing facilities and wind tunnel |
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26.12.2017 |
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Following the launch of the Fiat 500 Mirror last April, the range dedicated to the Uconnect LINK technology is being extended to other two new models from the 500 family to bring the advantages of connected and safe driving to a wider public |
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21.12.2017 |
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For consumers and automakers eager to 'sense what’s coming' in vehicle technology, Magneti Marelli will display a wide range of smart, streamlined, high-tech and safe solutions during CES 2018, to be held January 9-12 in Las Vegas |
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07.12.2017 |
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The recent "Connected and cooperative vehicles for future mobility" convention event was the ideal occasion to officially launch the new Centro Ricerche di FCA in Trento, set up recently at the Bruno Kessler Foundation |
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28.11.2017 |
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Centro Ricerche Fiat is joining twelve other European car manufacturers in a research consortium that's going to analyse technology to facilitate future mobility with the key aim of achieving a breakthrough in the area of automated driving |
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27.11.2017 |
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In the presence of the Italian Prime Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne signed an MoU to development of research projects and technological applications aimed at reducing vehicle CO2 emissions |
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24.11.2017 |
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Fiat Chrysler, in partnership with PUC Minas, has opened the first center for Simulation of Vehicle Dynamics in Latin America, which aims to generate innovations and research focused on the safety of vehicles, people and road systems |
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08.08.2012 |
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Fiat and
Chrysler Group are now using the world of 3D to change the
way the carmakers look at planning for future products and
implementing World Class Manufacturing standards before a
single machine is built or installed
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08.08.2012 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Fiat and
Chrysler Group are utilising a three-dimensional modelling
system specifically for powertrain manufacturing to help
everyone see the shop floor as it really is and not how one
might imagine it is
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13.07.2012 |
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The European
Investment Bank and Fiat Industrial have signed a 350
million euro loan package to support R&D; the agreement was
signed by EIB Vice-President Dario Scannapieco and Fiat
Industrial Chairman Sergio Marchionne
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06.07.2012 |
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Lamborghini has inaugurated a new building designed
specifically for the development of prototypes and
pre-series vehicles; the new structure is the first
multi-story industrial building in Italy to earn Class A
energy certification
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27.06.2012 |
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Lancia and the
Fiat Research Centre are taking part in the final event of
the European euroFOT project, which is taking place in
Brussels this week with Delta equipped with the "Driving
Advisor" system being displayed
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22.12.2011 |
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In the
area of telematics and infotainment technologies, Magneti
Marelli has presented the first open-source platform for
in-vehicle devices; it is equipped with software developed
and certified according to GENIVI Alliance compliance
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19.12.2011 |
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The two
millionth car equipped with Blue&Me system, a Fiat 500
Lounge, has just been delivered to an Italian customer; this
infotainment device was designed through a partnership
between Fiat Group Automobiles and Microsoft
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17.11.2011 |
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The new Panda
incorporates technology that would normally be found in
bigger cars and with its accessibly both in terms of its
price and its running costs, Fiat hopes it can be a family's
"main car" especially in such uncertain economic times
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31.10.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Chrysler Group Head of Transmission Powertrain and Driveline
Engineering, Mircea Gradu, details the new ZF 8-speed
transmission now being fitted to models including the
Chrysler 300 and its rebadged sister, the Lancia Thema
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27.10.2011 |
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As F1 approaches
its first ever race in India this weekend, SKF has been
supplying Scuderia Ferrari with high performance bearings
and seals that reduce friction and weight to help improve
the overall efficiency of its grand prix single-seaters, for
64 years
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24.10.2011 |
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At MobilityTech,
which opens today on the Piazza Duomo in Milan, Pininfarina
will showcase its Nido EV, the first running prototype of the
"Nido Development Programme", the ambitious project for an
electric car conceived, designed and built in house
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22.10.2011 |
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Hybus is an
innovative new hybrid bus project developed by Pininfarina
and set to debut on Monday in the Piazza Duomo in Milan
during MobilityTech, the two day international forum on
technological innovation for the development of mobility and transport
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09.09.2011 |
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Lancia's new
Ypsilon is the latest Fiat Group model to incorporate bumper
and dashboard materials from plastics manufacturer Borealis
which aim to improve stiffness, impact performance, scratch
resistance, lower costs and weight reduction
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21.06.2011 |
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Automotive Lighting, the
lighting division of Magneti Marelli, has been awarded the
Professor Ferdinand Porsche Prize of the Vienna
University of Technology for the
development
and
use
of new LED
lighting
technology
in automobiles
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10.06.2011 |
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Fiat Group
Automobiles and Fiat Powertrain were present this week with
their own stand and showcasing their technologies at the
NGVA (Natural and Bio Gas Vehicles Association)
Europe International Show and Workshops event in Berlin
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07.06.2011 |
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dPollution has
revealled that its fuel-conditioning technology produced
significant emission reductions and fuel-economy
improvements in two laboratory tests held at Fiat's Elasis
research facility, using EPA emission-testing protocols
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28.05.2011 |
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Iveco and FPT
Industrial will meet the new Euro VI regulations by means of
a unique SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology,
which will be introduced on the two new Cursor and Tector
engine ranges for heavy-duty trucks and buses
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19.05.2011 |
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At Agrishow,
held at in Ribeirăo Preto, Brazil last week, Iveco, FPT
Industrial and Bosch presented the Iveco Trakker Bi-Fuel
Ethanol-Diesel vehicle designed to be used by sugar-cane and
ethanol producers on agricultural and industrial operations
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13.05.2011 |
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Antares is the
name of the Pininfarina-designed photovoltaic station which
Metalco is presenting for the first time at this week's
MoTechEco in Rome, the sustainable mobility show being
hosted by the Department of the Environment
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12.04.2011 |
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The
zero-emission Fiat Palio Weekend Elétrico has just set off
from Los Angeles to start the first ever Brazilian
expedition to feature an electric car; it will cover 25,000
km across the three Americas, crossing 15 countries in 120
days
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31.03.2011 |
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Lamborghini's
participation in the 2011 edition of the JEC Composite Show
in Paris - one of the world’s most important exhibitions of
composite materials - is intended to emphasise its abilities
in this highly specialised sector
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25.03.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Video
explores the latest technology that has gone into the
forthcoming Ferrari FF including the new V12 GDI engine,
transmission incorporating the E-Diff, multilink suspension
and third-generation CCM brakes
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28.01.2011 |
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Wind River,
a subsidiary of Intel specialising in embedded and
mobile
software,
and Magneti Marelli have announced a technological
collaboration to create the first GENIVI-compliant
in-vehicle infotainment solution for the automotive
industry
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20.01.2011 |
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Chrysler
Group and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have
announced a project to determine the possibility of
adapting the latter's hydraulic hybrid system for use on
large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles
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20.11.2010 |
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The influential
US magazine Popular Science has just nominated Fiat
Powertrain's MultiAir technology Best of What’s New 2010
for its innovative features that raise the bar in terms of
fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness
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07.11.2010 |
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SB LiMotive, the
joint venture of Samsung SDI and Bosch, has been chosen by
Chrysler Group to supply the lithium-ion battery packs for
the Fiat 500EV (electric vehicle) which is to be launched in
the U.S. market in 2012
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06.10.2010 |
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Quallion, a
developer of customised Lithium Ion batteries, and Centro
Ricerche Fiat will together unveil the Fiat Panda Hybrid
Fuel Cell/Battery powered prototype vehicle today at The
Battery Show, in San Jose,
California
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02.10.2010 |
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Japanese electronics giant Toshiba Corporation
is set to team up with the Fiat Group in a project to jointly develop
next-generation rapid-charge lithium ion batteries destined
for hybrid vehicles, working closely with Turin R&D unit CRF
|
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01.10.2010 |
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At the Paris
Motor Show Ferrari is presenting for its world debut the SA
APERTA, a strictly limited edition of just 80 cars, and the
California, sporting the first application of the
environmentally conscious HELE system
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01.10.2010 |
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Lamborghini and U.S. golf
equipment maker, Callaway, have signed an R&D agreement;
the
partnership, as well as the introduction of a new,
co-developed material called Forged Composite, was
announced in Paris
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26.09.2010 |
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Fiat Automóveis
and Fiat Powertrain Technologies have established in Brazil
a cooperation agreement with CETEC to promote
technical-financial-scientific cooperation and joint
development of technological innovation projects
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08.09.2010 |
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Iveco will be
exhibiting a five-strong line-up of alternative fuel and
traction system vehicles, led out by a compressed biomethane
powered Stralis, at the third Low Carbon Vehicle Show,
to be held at the Millbrook Proving Ground
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26.08.2010 |
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Fiat has had its
green credentials boosted following the announcement of
another UK industry accolade for its eco:Drive
fuel-saving technology, this time in eco:Drive
Fleet form, the award coming from BusinessCar
magazine
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24.08.2010 |
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Icona Solutions'
software to be used by Fiat Group's Elasis and CRF research
arms will help improve perceived quality of its vehicles and
reduce development costs through early identification and
resolution of quality issues
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15.08.2010 |
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Two tier
strategy for low carbon vehicles: alongside Iveco’s
investment in alternative fuels and traction systems is the
continual evolution of the diesel engine ensuring the
creation of solutions for operator’s real applications
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06.08.2010 |
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Harman, an audio and infotainment group, has announced
that it has been awarded a multi-year contract to supply its
integrated next-generation infotainment systems for Chrysler
Group and Fiat vehicles sold worldwide
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22.07.2010 |
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One of the
most ambitious projects this year will see a pair of
driverless electric transport vehicles setting off from
Rome today on a 13,000 km journey that will see then
delivering their loads at the World Expo 2010 in
Shanghai
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22.07.2010 |
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ItaliaspeedPhotoStream:
Following its presentation in Rome, the Vislab
Intercontinental Autonomous Challenge is all ready
to set off from Italy's capital city today aboard two
special driverless Piaggio Porter electric LCVs
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09.07.2010 |
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Lamborghini has opened its new Advanced Composites Research
Center at its headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese; the
center will carry out research on innovative design and
production methods for carbon-fibre elements
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08.07.2010 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Under-the-skin look at TwinAir the first of a new family of
FPT twin-cylinder engines that implements the revolutionary
MultiAir system combined with specific fluid dynamics
optimised for maximum fuel efficiency
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03.07.2010 |
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A year after the launch of the world's first hybrid scooter
Piaggio launches a 300 cc version of the Mp3 Hybrid, the
world's most technologically advanced scooter which combines
a low environmental impact engine and an electric motor
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30.06.2010 |
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Irish energy
technology company SolarPrint has entered into a partnership
with Fiat to develop a "smart roof" incorporating low cost
photo voltaic cells and lithium batteries that will in turn
be used to power on board devices in cars
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10.06.2010 |
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Fiat Group has
been participating at the 12th International Natural Gas
Vehicle Conference and Exhibition at the Fiera di Roma
with Fiat Automobiles, Iveco and Fiat Powertrain
Technologies all showing off sustainability solutions
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06.06.2010 |
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Magneti Marelli was centre stage with its advanced
technologies as a partner with
Michelin for the Challenge Bibendum's 10th anniversary
edition – a exhibition focused on
sustainable road mobility – which took place in Rio de
Janeiro
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05.06.2010 |
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At Challenge Bibendum, which has been held in Rio de
Janeiro, a prototype version of Fiat Automóveis’ newest model, the Uno, has walked off with the award for "Best Design" of a
prototype that is based on a production model
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27.05.2010 |
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The new Gallardo
LP 570-4 Superleggera is the latest Lamborghini to use
Zircotec’s advanced ceramic heat resistant coatings to keep
heat inside the exhaust tailpipes, thus allowing the
adoption more lightweight composite bodywork
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30.03.2010 |
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Today sees the
début of a new version of the eco:Drive software dedicated
to Fiat's Natural Power CNG-petrol dual fuel vehicles which
will allow users to quantify the environmental and economic
benefits of using compressed natural gas
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18.03.2010 |
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With the arrival
of the new Giulietta, Fiat's latest architecture, dubbed C-Evo
and to be designated as "Compact", will receive its first
application, a platform that has been designed to satisfy in
terms of road-holding, agility and safety
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17.03.2010 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Video showing the role of Shell's V-Power fuel and Helix
lubricant in the engine of the Ferrari 458 Italia which is
at the peak of technological and mechanical engineering and
boasts the best performance figures in its market
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13.03.2010 |
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Just as
Felipe Massa plants the F10 on the front row in Bahrain, Shell
has revealled that the fuel that powers the cars this
year
contains an advanced biofuels component derived from cellulosic ethanol, a fuel
that is made from straw
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02.03.2010 |
|
Fiat Group Automobiles and
Nokia have announced the integration of Fiat cars with the
latest generation of Nokia smart phones; Fiat's Blue&Me
system will soon enable Fiat customers to use their Nokia
smart-phones while driving their cars
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25.02.2010 |
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TRW Automotive
has launched its first Electronic Stability Control system
with an integrated inertial measurement unit on the Lancia
Delta to perform previously discrete sensor data acquisition
directly within the ESC electronics module
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19.02.2010 |
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eco:Drive Fleet
will make its debut on February 26 as the latest version of
Fiat's eco:Drive system now dedicated to fleets which can
now be managed more effectively to benefit both the
ecosystem and business, with great ease-of-use
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07.01.2010 |
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Speed,
efficiency and strength will be in the driver’s seat of a
special session that focuses on new materials for
Lamborghini sports cars at The Minerals, Metals &
Materials Society (TMS) 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
in Seattle
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30.11.2009 |
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The Best of
Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards to be
presented at the CES in January has recognised Magneti
Marelli's solution developed for Ford to allow on-board
broadband connectivity, computer technology and services
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27.11.2009 |
|
Magneti Marelli and Samsung Mobile Display have signed a Cooperation Agreement
for the development of new generations of display-based products, targeting the
automotive market of instrument clusters, infotainment and
navigation
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26.11.2009 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Shell has
developed a new animated video showing the role of Shell
V-Power fuel and Shell Advance lubricants within the engine
of the exciting new 2010 Ducati Hypermotard range
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20.11.2009 |
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Ferrari is using
software from ANSYS, a firm which creates simulation
software and technologies designed to optimise the product
development processes, to take a step forward in predicting
the thermal comfort in a vehicle's interior
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04.11.2009 |
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This week the
Italian capital city is playing host to H2Roma, the
first Scientific Workshop with the Press born in
2002, and for this eighth edition the Fiat, Lancia, Alfa
Romeo and Fiat Professional brands are all playing a key
role
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05.10.2009 |
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The Fiat Palio
Weekend Elétrico been a key protagonist in an important
green initiatives seminar hosted in Săo Paulo that brought
this ecologically conscious zero-emission vehicle into the
heart of Latin America’s biggest city
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29.09.2009 |
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The
petrol/methane-powered Fiat
Panda Natural Power, Italy's best-selling alternative
fuelled production car, has just been a key protagonist in the
fourth edition of Ecorally, where it won the class
reserved for methane-powered vehicles
|
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12.09.2009 |
|
Magneti Marelli
and STMicroelectronics have signed a MoU for an agreement in
the sector of power electronics modules and components for
energy conversion electronic systems (inverter) to be fitted
on hybrid and electric vehicles
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12.09.2009 |
|
Two and a half months after
signing a partnership, Giugiaro and Microsoft have jointly
presented the first prototypes of their
cooperation to emphasise the importance of
technological innovation in processes of corporate
development
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04.09.2009 |
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Iveco has presented a prototype of its new Daily Elétrico in
Brazil which is destined to be the first zero emission light
commercial vehicle produced in Latin America a project which
is being realised in conjunction with Itaipu Binacional
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31.08.2009 |
|
Fiat Group
Automobiles and TomTom have announced that they have jointly
developed a new integrated portable navigation solution,
Blue&Me TomTom, which will be showcased when the Fiat Punto
Evo makes its debut in Frankfurt
|
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10.08.2009 |
|
The three year
partnership between hydro-electric firm Itaipu Binacional,
Fiat Automóveis and Swiss manufacturer KWO which started
with an electric Palio project has expanded into the
production of a similarly zero-emission Palio Weekend
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10.08.2009 |
|
ItaliaspeedPhotoStream:
Fiat Palio
Weekend
Elétrico - Brazil [Italipu Biacional/Fiat Automóveis/KWO]
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24.07.2009 |
|
PPG Industries has worked closely
with Lamborghini for many years to develop colours that will enhance its designs
and the introduction of PPG’s matte finishes created
specifically for Lamborghini is setting the latest
automotive fashion style
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24.07.2009 |
|
Achieving yet
another advancement in turbocharging technology BorgWarner
has designed the optimally tuned and more efficient
turbocharger used on Fiat Powertrain Technologies' new
high-torque 1.8-litre direct-injection gasoline engine
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12.07.2009 |
|
The Piaggio has
introduced the MP3
Hybrid the world's first hybrid scooter which is not just a "scooter with two powerplants"
but a highly advanced vehicle supplements a low environmental impact
petrol engine with a zero emissions electric motor
|
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10.07.2009 |
|
The Namir, a
concept sports car developed by Italdesign Giugiaro and
British hybrid powertrain developed and manufacturer
Frazer-Nash, which made its debut in Geneva this spring was
shown in the FoS-Tech pavilion at Goodwood last weekend
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26.06.2009 |
|
Italdesign Giugiaro and Microsoft, a world
leader in the design and development of information
technology solutions, have today announced that they have
sealed a cooperation agreement for the design of new
generation information systems
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23.06.2009 |
|
Czech power
company ČEZ company today announced its intention
to support the development of electro-mobility in the
country and it will begin pilot trials by lending 10 Fiat
Fiorino vehicles in Qubo and Cargo formats to non-profit
organisations
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16.06.2009 |
|
The European
Investment Bank (EIB) and Fiat Group have signed a loan
agreement for 400 million euros in financing for Research &
Development into more efficient powertrains that was
approved by the EIB’s Board of Directors in March
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16.06.2009 |
|
A special edition Fiat Bravo, fitted the latest Sony
Ericsson mobile phone technology custom-made for this car,
has been announced to coincide with an international charity
tour which will take these cars from European capital cities
to Turin
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