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GM to invest $341M in plant in Poland for new mid-size diesel engine

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General Motors will build its new generation midsize diesel engine family at the GM Manufacturing Poland plant in Tychy. liter four-cylinder diesel engine is scheduled for 2017. This is the biggest investment in the history of the Tychy plant and includes additional buildings and new manufacturing technology.

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First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

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Nidec first revealed its automotive traction motor system in September 2017; the company later went on to announce the successful development of a refined design that fully integrates the reduction gearbox and inverter. A modified 87 kg version of this basic integrated system will power the Aion S.

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EEA: increase in EU GHG emissions, mostly due to transport, hampers progress towards 2030 targets

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the European Union rose slightly in 2017, mostly because of the transport sector. emissions increase in 2017 from 2016. According to preliminary data, emissions in 2017 across the whole EU increased by 0.6% drop in emissions between 1990 and 2017. in 2017 from 2016.

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Germany launches R&D facility for industrial-scale Li-ion cell manufacturing; €500M in funding

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The ultimate goal is building a European-based industry capable of minimizing dependence on Asian battery manufacturers. The new center unites all previous promotion measures and programs for battery research under one roof and builds on existing competencies. In addition, there are research and development locations worldwide.

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Volvo’s Polestar 1 PHEV makes European debut; pre-orders open 13 March

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The European debut follows its global media reveal in Shanghai, China, in late 2017. The turbocharger then takes over and adds power and torque up to maximum rpm. Each electric motor delivers a maximum power of 80 kW (109 hp) for a combined power of 160 kW (218 hp) and torque of 480 N·m on the rear wheels.

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Stellantis Investors Fume Over CEO Pay Amid Job Cuts, Plant Closures, Supplier Strife

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As for the shifting production locales, we touched on this a little when we noted that the Alfa Romeo Milano ( now known as the “Junior” ) had angered the Italian Business Minister due to being produced in Poland. Ford has likewise seen a decline in staff, going from a peak of 202,000 employees in 2017 to a much leaner 177,000 by 2023.

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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In 2017, after taking charge of the Tata Group, Natarajan Chandrasekaran had mooted the ‘UniEVerse’ initiative, keeping sustainability at its core. Because of the support of Tata Motors — the passenger and commercial vehicle business, along with JLR — we were able to build the whole ecosystem for EVs,” he said.

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