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GKN to use F1 tech to improve fuel efficiency of London buses

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar30 Jul 2014

Global engineering group GKN plc and the Go-Ahead Group, a leading UK public transport operator, have agreed a deal that will help reduce emissions in cities with the supply of electric flywheel systems to 500 buses over the next two years....

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By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar30 Jul 2014

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By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar30 Jul 2014

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By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar25 Jul 2014

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By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar25 Jul 2014

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Volvo promises pioneering safety tech for all-new XC90

By Darren Moss, Autocar UK calendar23 Jul 2014

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By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar23 Jul 2014

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Mercedes-Benz opens its largest passenger car training centre in China

By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar22 Jul 2014

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Indonesia set to become ASEAN’s biggest car market

By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar22 Jul 2014

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