Daily Archives: April 3, 2014

3-year, $75.7M eRamp power electronics research project launches at Infineon

April 03, 2014   Neville

The three-year research project “eRamp”, intended to strengthen and expand Germany and Europe as centers of expertise for the manufacture of power electronics, launched at Infineon Technologies in Dresden.

Twenty-six research partners from six countries are participating. Infineon, a global market leader in power semiconductors, is leading the €55-million (US$75.7-million) project.Power electronics—the electronic components and their power semiconductors—help keep the loss of electrical energy as low as possible and help minimize power consumption in a wide variety of applications, including hybrid and electric drive systems. eRamp research activities will focus on the rapid introduction of new production technologies and further exploration of chip packaging technologies for power semiconductors.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary Edition gets a new bright orange livery

April 03, 2014   John E.

SLS GT3 AMG is one of five "45th Anniversary Edition"

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary Edition in late 2012, celebrating 45 years of AMG.

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GM avoided defective switch redesign in 2005 to save a dollar each

April 03, 2014   Guest Author

GM avoided defective switch redesign in 2005 to save a dollar each

General Motors in 2005 decided not to change an ignition switch eventually linked to the deaths of at least 13 people because it would have added about a dollar to the cost of each car, according to an internal GM document provided to U.S. congressional investigators.

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British car industry overwhelmingly backs EU membership, SMMT survey says

April 03, 2014   Sean

British car industry overwhelmingly backs EU membership, SMMT survey says

More than 90 percent of companies operating in the British car industry want the UK to stay in the European Union, a survey commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed.

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Tesla to appeal changed New Jersey car regulations

April 03, 2014   Guest Author

Tesla Model S driving outside the Tesla factory in Fremont, Calif. Electric-car company Tesla Motors has filed notice it intends to sue New Jersey over a ruling that would stop it from selling its vehicles in the state within two weeks. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

Electric-car company Tesla Motors has filed notice it intends to go to court to appeal New Jersey’s ruling that would stop it from selling its vehicles in the state within two weeks.

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