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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Propulsion

BMW Begins Testing Prototype iNext EV

The CLAR platform used by the iNext has been conceived to incorporate a new autonomous technology that BMW Chairman Harald Kruger says will eventually offer Level 5 autonomy functions allowing driverless urban travel.

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Audi’s Electric SUV Goes on Sale in U.K.

In the U.K., Audi says the new 5-seat SUV will be followed by at least 11 more all-electric Audi models by 2025.

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Advanced Technology

Researchers Tout Advance in Hydrogen Technology

Kubas Manganese Hydride-1, discovered by an international team of researchers, is said to allow for fuel tanks that are smaller, less costly, and more convenient and energy-dense than existing hydrogen fuel technologies.

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Mobility

SEAT to Unveil ‘Mobility Platform’ at Tech Conference

SEAT President Luca de Meo will unveil the concept car developed as a mobility platform at the Mobile World Congress to be held Feb. 25-28 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Markets

U.S. Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks up 24.9% in January

Class 5-8 posted gains while Class 4 experienced a loss.

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Canada Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales up 5.3% in January

Classes 4, 6, 7, 8 gains were posted while Class 5 experienced a loss in sales.

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Data

Germany Vehicle Sales, January 2019

Germany vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for January 2019.

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