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FuelCell Energy hits 3 billion kWh mark from its DFC plants since 2003

FuelCell Energy, Inc., a provider of direct fuel cell power plants, has generated a cumulative three billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity from its Direct FuelCell (DFC) power plants since the first commercial installation in 2003.

Takata tightens screws on suppliers as air bag crisis mounts

Takata Corp's company plate is seen at an entrance of the building where Takata Corp headquarters is located at in Tokyo

By Antoni Slodkowski
Reuters

Takata Corp. has begun enforcing tighter quality controls on a group of parts suppliers as the auto safety equipment maker boosts production to replace millions of air bags recalled for a potentially deadly defect, according to people involved.

BMW’s new 218i Coupe to offer new 3-cylinder petrol engine

New BMW 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine for the 218i

With the market launch of the new BMW 218i Coupe, BMW will offer a new a three-cylinder petrol engine from the BMW Group’s latest engine family for the first time in the compact model. With a displacement of 1.5 liters, the newly developed power unit delivers a maximum output of 100 kW/136 hp and a maximum torque of 220 N·m (162 lb-ft) available at 1,250 rpm.

New twin-turbo MINI JCW is the most powerful ever

New twin-turbo MINI JCW is the most powerful ever

MINI has unveiled the most powerful production model in the company’s history, the 231PS John Cooper Works (JCW) Hatchback.

Audi’s new pocket rocket, the RS3 Sportback, starts around £40,000

Audi's new pocket rocket, the RS3 Sportback, starts around £40,000

Audi’s latest hot hatchback blends the practicalities of a small family car with supercar-baiting levels of performance.