Archive for the ‘International Automotive News’ Category
Monday, July 14th, 2008 |
Ansaldo Breda has won a 106 million euro contract, in a consortium with Alarko, to supply SIRIO
trams to the Turkish city of Samsun. Ansaldo Breda’s share of the order is worth 36 million euro.
The project is part of a wider programme to update the city’s infrastructure, and will involve the
construction of a modern light rail system above ground, with a length of over 17 km, 22 stops and a
fleet of 16 vehicles.
The version of the SIRIO tram that will circulate on the streets of Samsun, the most important port on
the Black Sea, will be bidirectional, with a driver’s cab at each end. The air-conditioned trams will be
2.65 m wide and around 32 m long, and will be able to carry 270 passengers.
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Sunday, April 20th, 2008 |
Thales has been chosen by the Brussels public transport authority to replace the traffic control system used on two of the Belgian capitalÂ’s metro lines.
This is Thales’s first integrated security and communications contract in Belgium.
The contract covers a two-year period. In the first phase, which kicked off in December 2007, Thales will modernise the existing system and provide identical functionalities. Commissioning is scheduled for February 2009. The second phase, which is due for delivery in the last quarter of 2009, calls for the integration of more advanced functions including remotely controlled imaging.
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 |
Bombardier Transportation and AnsaldoBreda, Finmeccanica’s subsidiary for the railway sector, announced yesterday their signature of an agreement to jointly develop, bid and manufacture a new high speed train capable of travelling at more than 300 km/h and which eliminates the shortcomings of existing concepts. Important aspects such as improved operating efficiency and safety, enhanced seating capacity and compliance with European interoperability standards will be addressed. This will be possible by applying the leading technologies recently developed by Bombardier Transportation and Ansaldo Breda for the global high-speed rail sector.
As the leading supplier of passenger rail equipment and services worldwide, Bombardier has accumulated 20 years of experience in the high-speed sector and has participated in the delivery of almost 700 trains and vehicles for high-speed and very high-speed applications worldwide.
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 |
HUMMER, the world’s most iconic boy’s toy, has converted the new right-hand drive H3 into the ultimate gadget for grown ups - a life sized remote controlled car that definitely won’t be available in your local toyshop.
The hardy on/off road vehicle has been converted to make life a little less dull – those lucky enough to have a play, will experience the unrivalled agility and off-road capability of the new H3 from the palm of their hand.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 |
Near-instantaneous heat for driver comfort and improved safety from optimum defrosting capabilities in cold- weather climates will soon be a reality in the automotive industry - due to advanced technology being developed by global automotive supplier Webasto. The Webasto Liquid Heat Generator(R) (LHG) will be an independent, on-demand engine heating system that is a major technological departure from the process the industry has used universally since the early 20th Century to produce heat to warm vehicle interiors.
Comprehensive testing of LHG has shown remarkable improvements in warm-up speed, defrosting performance and time-to-comfort of vehicles started from cold. Actual results depend on the vehicle, but typically LHG produces heat so quickly that defrosting starts in less than half the time current automotive systems need and often is completed before a conventional vehicle shows even the first signs of defrosting. The end benefit is two-fold - better heating than is now available in the general automotive industry, yet achieved without wasteful costs and emissions of idling engines in sitting vehicles (through the use of remote start, for instance).
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008 |
The United Steelworkers (USW) welcomed today’s preliminary decision to impose antidumping duties on new pneumatic off-the-road (OTR) tire imports from China announced by the U.S. Commerce Department.
“Today’s decision will help level the playing field for U.S. workers by requiring Chinese tire imports to be priced fairly,” said USW International President Leo W. Gerard. “This case shows the importance of vigorous enforcement of our trade laws as a first line of defense against unfair trade practices that harm American industries and jobs.”
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008 |
A new government report says New York City’s newer hybrid-powered buses cost 40 percent less to maintain and 24 percent less to operate than earlier-generation hybrids. Those buses, the second-generation Orion VII from Daimler Buses North America, are powered by BAE Systems’ HybriDrive® diesel-electric propulsion system.
A new government report says New York City’s newer hybrid-powered buses cost 40 percent less to maintain and 24 percent less to operate than earlier-generation hybrids. Those buses, the second-generation Orion VII from Daimler Buses North America, are powered by BAE Systems’ HybriDrive® diesel-electric propulsion system.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) evaluated the performance of New York’s second-generation Orion VII buses from February 2006 to January 2007. The buses studied were compared to the city’s first-generation Orion VII buses.
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 |
Further expanding its technological leadership in the radar and laser detector industry, ESCORT Inc. announced today the next generation of its GPS-Powered speed and location intelligent radar and laser detectors, the all-new custom-installed PASSPORT 9500Ci.
The 9500Ci is a total radar and laser defense system which can be discreetly installed into any vehicle. A single radar receiver and twin-laser transceivers are installed in the front grill area of the vehicle, while a single laser transceiver is attached to the rear license plate. A miniature display and separate controller are installed in the vehicles’ interior.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 |
EADS Defence & Security recently prolonged its success in the Chinese metro market by supplying a digital TETRA radio communication system for Wuhan Metro Line 1.
As the system supplier, EADS Secure Networks (SN), an integrated line of business of EADS Defence & Security (DS), will provide Wuhan Metro Co., Ltd. with an end-to-end solution, from the switch to the hand-portable radio. In addition, EADS Secure Networks will install the entire TETRA system and provide training and related technical support services. Meanwhile, it will join forces with the system integrator, Shenzhen SEG Communication Co., Ltd (SEGCC), to develop specific applications that will meet the specific requirements of metro operations.
EADS SN will begin to supply devices for phase I of the metro in February 2008. Planned to be launched in late October 2008, the system will provide perfect communications support for train dispatching, operation and management, security, and disaster relief of Wuhan Metro to ensure secure, efficient and orderly operation.
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Monday, January 14th, 2008 |
Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. (”Columbus”) announced today that are in contact with the truck and sport utility vehicle (SUV) division of Mercedes Benz, the German-based global auto manufacturer, to examine integrating their off-road navigation solution in the in-car PC system. This is part of the Columbus’ strategy to integrate their off-road navigation solution in the in-car PC system included in each new vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz has expressed interest in Columbus’ advanced system, Ranger, which provides an advanced navigation solution to drivers operating in cross- country and off-road environments. Mercedes-Benz is now conducting trials with Ranger to better understand its capabilities and
determine how to implement the system in the in-car PC systems.
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Monday, January 14th, 2008 |
Volkswagon Pasat CC
Volkswagen of America, Inc. introduced the all-new CC, an evocative new coupe with sedan access and functionality. The CC features a muscular shoulder line, which visually connects the front wheel wells to the taillights, providing the emotional and expressive stance of a sports coupe with the convenience of a sedan.
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