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Foreign automakers have equipped vehicles with devices based on GLONASS technologies

29 October 2014
Foreign automakers have equipped vehicles with devices based on GLONASS technologies

The Italian auto concern IVECO, in preparation for the entry into force Customs Union’s technical regulations,  according to which from January 1st 2015 all new vehicles must be equipped with devices "ERA-GLONASS", has tested these devices in their cars.

In October 2014 in St. Petersburg, Russia, the company has already tested the operation of “ERA GLONASS” navigation equipment in trucks Daily, EuroCargo and long-haul tractor Strails.

The tests were conducted in the Russian research centre for automotive vehicle testing and refinement “NAMI”

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