23/04/2018

OBD access electronic certification. How to guarantee safety and free and fair competition in the repair business

Massimo Brunamonti

EGEA and AFCAR point out the need for an electronic certificate that regulates access and guarantees privacy, security and puts an end to tampering practices. The European Parliament, meanwhile, established that the Commission must develop within the year an adequate legislative framework

23/04/2018

Protectionism not a solution

Mauro Severi - President AICA

From Trump’s “America First” to the “Made in China 2025” plan, statements towards a closed world market are being multiplied. In this scenario Europe risks being the weaker subject. We need economic interventions and a common strategy to react to aggressive industrial policies

23/04/2018

Autopromotec 2019, 28th edition off and running with important new developments

Editorial Staff

The organisers are announcing several new developments reflecting the innovative spirit and unstoppable growth the fair has witnessed for some time: updated exhibition space and increased emphasis on the “fair within the fair”, a new image to guide an increasingly connected sector, increase in pre-registrations in confirmation of the trend of recent editions

23/04/2018

Synthetic fuels, fighting emissions pending the electric car revolution

Dino Collazzo

Gas, diesel and petrol produced in laboratories using renewable energy, hydrogen and Co2. For Giuseppe Nigliaccio, an engineer working at the Bologna ENEA Centre, the perfect example are fuels using "power-to-gas" technology to produce synthetic methane

23/04/2018

Mandatory eCall device. What is it and how does it work

Dino Collazzo

New vehicles registered after March 31 will have to be equipped with a standard satellite tracking device capable of sending an emergency call alerting the closest rescue team in the event of an accident. Older models could adopt a universal eCall kit

23/04/2018

Autopromotec 2019: new promotion road-show in Indonesia and institutional presence at INAPA

Mauro Paternò

Indonesia is, for several reasons, an area of interest for the whole automotive industry. In Jakarta, thanks to the full support of the local ICE office, the organizers of Autopromotec held meetings with the main stakeholders of the region, including an institutional participation to the latest INAPA event

28/03/2018

Battery Packs, experience and know-how vital in case of fire

Dino Collazzo

"Thermal runaway" is the main issue with electric cars. According to the US Federal Agency NHTSA, batteries can ignite as a result of mechanical shocks, electrical or thermal problems. Recent cases show that the likelihood of this happening is very low and can be traced back to accidents. Here's how to prevent and manage them

28/03/2018

Diesel engines to decline? Incentives and super-filters to facilitate the transition

Dino Collazzo

In the wake of the decision by several large cities to ban diesel-fuelled vehicles, announcements by manufacturers determined to stop producing diesel engines are multiplying. In Europe, though, according to Acea data, out of 252 million cars 41.2% are diesel. Bans alone are no longer sufficient.

28/03/2018

Standard or retrofit ADAS systems, the aftermarket grappling with sensor and camera calibrations

Dino Collazzo

The multiplication of safety systems such as cruise control, forward collision warning and traffic sign recognition will inevitably lead to more maintenance work. But servicing a "smart" vehicle is anything but simple, it requires specific skills and equipment.

28/03/2018

OFFICINA 4.0: spotlight on electric cars and autonomous vehicles at Autopromotec Conference 2018

Editorial Staff

From June 13 to 14 2018, the latest National Council of the Aftermarket will be held at the Unipol Arena in Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna). Program and registration

28/03/2018

Corporate Fleets and maintenance: is it worthwhile for mechatronic technicians?

Stefano Belfiore - Inforicambi journalist

Considering the virtuous and sustainable scenario in which mobility is trying to move, corporate fleets could provide interesting opportunities for top aftermarket (mechatronics) players. But is it really such a great opportunity?

28/03/2018

Electric cars, 164 million expected to circulate in China, Europe and the US by 2030

Editorial Staff

According to an analysis made by the Autopromotec Observatory, based on a study carried out by the international consulting firm PwC, in 12 years, volumes will go up by as much as over 65 times the 2.5 million vehicles recorded in 2017.

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