A new compact, lightweight 48-volt lithium ion battery from supplier Johnson Controls debuting today at the Frankfurt auto show is small enough to fit under the hood of most vehicles and powerful enough to run an air conditioner.
German supplier Continental said it was teaming up with IBM, the world's biggest technology services company, on systems used for driverless cars.
BMW says it will resolve a supply chain problem that has delayed the global delivery of spare parts to some customers, by the end of this month.
Michael Andretti is working hard to bring Juan Pablo Montoya back in the open-wheel world and, according to reports; significant progress has been made in recent weeks as to make the Andretti Autosport owner optimistic about the future.
“We're at about 50 percent of what's needed to run Juan,” said John Lopes, the team's senior VP and chief marketing officer. “There have been a lot of interest in him and a number of companies, here and abroad, are taking notice of his possible comeback.”
It is estimated that at least $7 million are needed to run a full season and the acquisition of one final sponsor the team has been negotiating with would allow the Colombian's deal to be finalized.
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| La Dallara-Chevrolet d'Andretti Autosport. (Photo: IndyCar) |
Apart from Montoya, two other drivers are already confirmed at Andretti's for next year and 2012 IndyCar Series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay and Marco Andretti could partner the Colombian if everything fall into places.
The team is still working hard to retain James Hinchcliffe and E.J. Viso, which would push the program to five cars if both return. Young Colombian standout Carlos Munoz could also join the squad.
If you had to sum up the mood at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA's first press day it would be entrenched optimism. Profits might remain elusive for some OEMs but the sheer number of vehicle world premieres points to a European industry on the rebound.
If you had to sum up the mood at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA's first press day it would be entrenched optimism. Profits might remain elusive for some OEMs but the sheer number of vehicle world premieres points to a European industry on the rebound.
If you had to sum up the mood at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA's first press day it would be entrenched optimism. Profits might remain elusive for some OEMs but the sheer number of vehicle world premieres points to a European industry on the rebound.
If you had to sum up the mood at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA's first press day it would be entrenched optimism. Profits might remain elusive for some OEMs but the sheer number of vehicle world premieres points to a European industry on the rebound.
If you had to sum up the mood at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA's first press day it would be entrenched optimism. Profits might remain elusive for some OEMs but the sheer number of vehicle world premieres points to a European industry on the rebound.
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