A new chapter in the Cléon plant’s story has begun: it has started up six lines to produce the ePT-160kW electric motor powering the All-new Megane E-TECH Electric. And this is just the first step for this industrial site that will soon be at the centre of electric motor production in France. To support this large-scale transformation, Renault Group is also helping its employees and industry partners to transition into new trades at the E-Mobility Academy.
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CLUJ AUTO EXPO, the largest new car fair in Transilvania, will take place between 2 - 4 September 2022.
The representatives of car manufacturers will welcome you at VIVO Cluj-Napoca with information about the latest models, innovations in the field and attractive offers.
With a limited Founder’s Edition of their lightweight carbon Posedla Joyseat featuring padding individualized to each rider, the new Czech company’s 3D-printed custom saddle is no longer just a concept. The new Joyseat combines full carbon rails, a lightweight carbon shell for either on or off-road, and custom structured TPU padding designed to perfectly fit and support each cyclist.
Combining Plus One’s 3D and AI software with Tompkins tSort AMR system, the pair hope to provide more options for supply chain customers.
Plus One Robotics, a manufacturer of 3D and AI-powered vision software, this week announced a partnership with Tompkins Robotics, an autonomous mobile robot maker focused on sortation.
Many cities and towns limit speeds around schools, hospitals and shopping areas. Seeing the signs, however, can depend on how visible they are, whether they are concealed by branches, or maybe surrounded by a cluster of other signs. Now, Ford is trialling connected vehicle technology using geofencing – a virtual geographical boundary – that could one day do away with the need for speed limit signs completely. As well as potentially making streets safer for other road users and pedestrians, Ford’s Geofencing Speed Limit Control system could help drivers avoid inadvertently incurring speeding fines and improve roadside appearances.
Electromobility continues to gain momentum. This also requires consumer-friendly charging possibilities. HELLA is thus working on further automating the charging process, to which lighting and electronics solutions also contribute.