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AvtoVAZ launches 3 concepts at Moscow Motor Show; collaboration with Renault-Nissan

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AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. Rostec is a Russian state corporation established in late 2007 to promote development, production and export of hi-tech industrial products for civil and defense sectors.

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Citroën to show Cactus concept with Hybrid Air powertrain

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Citroën Cactus concept with Airbumps (not related to the Hybrid Air powertrain). At the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Citroën will showcase its Cactus C-segment concept car, featuring, among other technologies, the Hybrid Air powertrain co-developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Honda to Show Hybrid and Battery-Electric Vehicle Concepts at Tokyo Motor Show; CR-Z Concept 2009

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The CR-Z Concept 2009. Honda will reveal the CR-Z Concept 2009, the most recent prototype of a compact sports car using Honda’s IMA technology, at October’s Tokyo Motor Show. Honda introduced the first version of the CR-Z concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Report: VW to Introduce e up! EV Concept at Frankfurt

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concept city car ( earlier post )—called the e up!—at at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week. concept vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007. concept vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007. In November 2007, Volkswagen presented the space up! New Small Family in 2013.

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BMW Group plans joint venture for MINI electric vehicles in China; LoI with Great Wall Motor

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To this end, the BMW Group has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor. The MINI Electric Concept as presented at the IAA 2017. Between 2007 and 2017, production in Germany increased by close to a quarter to around 1.15 million vehicles per year.

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Toyota to Unveil Three Hybrid Concepts at Frankfurt: Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept, Plug-in Prius Concept, Lexus LF-Ch Full Hybrid Concept

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Toyota will stage the world premiere of three hybrid concepts at the Frankfurt Motor Show: the Auris HSD full hybrid, the Prius plug-in hybrid concept, and the Lexus LF-Ch premium compact full hybrid concept. The Toyota Auris hit the European market place in spring 2007.

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Qoros and FreeValve partner on camless technology; new Qoros concept uses FreeValve PHEA

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At Auto China in Beijing, Qoros Auto unveiled a concept car showcasing a new Qoros “Qamfree” engine featuring FreeValve ’s Pneumatic-Hydraulic-Electric-Actuator (PHEA) technology. Qoros also unveiled the Qoros 3 Q·LECTRIQ EV concept car at the Beijing Motor Show with plans for release in 2017. —Christian von Koenigsegg.

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