Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Japan-based Terra Motors Corporation, founded in 2010 and an established seller of electric scooters in Japan, is seeking crowd-sourced funding on inidiegogo to support its new electric three-wheeler. Terra is targeting the three-wheeler at markets such as in the Philippines and India. The 50-day campaign has a goal of $50,000.

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Motors Motor Motoring Philippines 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) recently put its first hydrogen station in Beijing into operation. Jointly built by CNPC and Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Based in China, it has oil and gas assets and interests in more than 30 countries in Africa, Central Asia-Russia, America, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.

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Teslarati

APRIL 13, 2023

Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Premium German luxury brands face more competition in top markets than ever. Now, to refocus, Audi has announced that it will no longer be selling PHEVs in the giant Asian market.

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Baua Electric

MAY 13, 2024

Suzuki Motor Corporation expects record sales for the 4th consecutive year and 3rd consecutive year of operating profits in the current financial year, led by a strong outperformance in India. at the end of the last financial year, while the overall passenger vehicle market share had decreased to 41.3% in Japanese FY-22.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Kia Corporation has begun to lay the groundwork for its innovative Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) business, partnering with cold chain startup ‘S.lab Asia Inc.’ to break into Singapore’s last-mile delivery market. It is currently building a logistics network that will sell and distribute fresh products to Korea and Southeast Asia.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation and its fully owned subsidiary Daihatsu Motor intend to officially establish their internal company responsible for compact vehicles for emerging markets (announced on 4 October 2016) on 1 January 2017. The new internal company is to be called the “Emerging-market Compact Car Company”.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Hyundai Motor Group and Grab Holdings Inc., Southeast Asia’s leading O2O (online to offline) mobile platform, announced an agreement under which Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation will invest an additional US$250 million into Grab and establish a partnership to pilot EV programs across Southeast Asia.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is introducing “total-care service,” a pioneering set of mobility services specially designed for ride-hailing companies. Singapore will see the first service roll-out, with Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Grab) through its subsidiary GrabRentals.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will deliver 20 units of the all-electric eCanter truck to the Australia Post fleet. The electric drive system carries a motor (maximum output: 135 kW; maximum torque: 390 N·m) and six high-voltage (370 V, 13.5 kWh) lithium-ion battery packs. hours to fully recharge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Growth in key regions: Expansion plans include international growth with a strong focus on Asia. In China, TTTech Auto already operates the joint venture company Technomous together with SAIC Motor Corporation, the largest Chinese car manufacturer in this increasingly important automotive market.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. —Oh and Plante.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2015

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and SPARX Group Co., Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and SPARX Group Co., The fund should also help to boost its efforts to uncover and nurture promising future enterprises.

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Hydrogen Toyota Motors Motor 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

According to a new binding agreement, Daimler AG will invest in BAIC Motor, the passenger car unit of BAIC Group. Daimler’s investment will take place through the issuance of new shares corresponding to a 12% stake in BAIC Motor. Daimler’s shareholding in BAIC Motor is subject to the approval by the relevant authorities.

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Motors Motor Motoring Mercedes 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2017

On Monday, Ford Motor Company announced the immediate replacement of Mark Fields as CEO by Jim Hackett, who had led Ford Smart Mobility LLC since March 2016. Ford also announced changes in roles for three top executives: Jim Farley (Global Markets), Joe Hinrichs (Global Operations) and Marcy Klevorn (Mobility). Earlier post.).

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Ford Asia North America Corporation 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Daimler AG is taking a major step forward in its China strategy with the closing of the company’s 12% investment in long-standing partner BAIC Motor, the passenger car unit of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), one of the top automotive companies in China. MBLC); Daimler Northeast Asia Parts Trading & Services Co.

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Chinese Companies Mercedes Motors 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2014

Comprising individuals known and respected for their extensive experience in Asian markets, the Board will offer strategic business and technological advice to Pinnacle Engines’ executive team. John was President-Ford India, Vice Chairman & EVP-Mazda Motor Company and EVP- Ford Asia Pacific & Africa.

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Financing Engine Africa Asia 291

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Kia Motors Corporation announced today that its global sales for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2011 reached an all-time high of 2,478,959 unit, representing an annual year-on-year increase of 18.6%. million unit sales mark.

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2011 Kia Sale Global 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Ford expects 70% of its growth in the next ten years to come from its Asia Pacific and Africa region. Ford’s Asia Pacific and Africa region encompasses markets on three continents, including Australia, China, India, Thailand and South Africa. Ford is introducing the new Edge SUV to China in mid-December.

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Asia Ford China Thailand 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2022

Cities in Asia, Africa, and Eastern and Central Europe saw the greatest health im­pacts from PM 2.5 HEI is a nonprofit corporation chartered in 1980 as an independent research organization to provide high-quality, impartial, and relevant science on the health effects of air pollution. In 2019, 1.7 million deaths linked to PM 2.5

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Pollution 2019 Africa Global 221

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JANUARY 14, 2023

While Asia currently dominates the lithium carbonate refining process, the Rhyolite Ridge deposit is one of two known sizeable lithium-boron deposits in the world and is expected to be the second lithium mine in the United States.

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Nevada Corporation Manufacturer Carbon 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2013

IHI Corporation and Hyundai WIA Corporation, a major automobile parts manufacturer and a major subsidiary of Hyundai-Kia Motor Group, have entered a joint venture agreement for turbochargers. Market demand continues to grow in line with new down-sized engines and government regulation for fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

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South Korea Hyundai Thailand Asia 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2018

Eleven international oil & gas, energy, science & technology and automotive companies from Asia, North America and Europe have joined the Hydrogen Council. The Hydrogen Council now covers all key markets with members across the value chain. This is corporate leadership at scale?multinationals

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2019

Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation recently acquired four hydrogen-refueling stations in California from Messer (formerly Linde, LLC). Together with Messer Group, the consolidated business represents a USD3 billion global enterprise with presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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Hydrogen California South America America 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

SAIC Motor Corporation, Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary SAIC Motor HK Investment Limited acquired 15,151,515 ordinary shares from General Motors (GM), which accounts around 0.97% of GM’s total equity, at a price of US$33 dollars per share, totaling US$499,999,995 dollars.

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Motors Motor Motoring GM 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2010

Daimler and Foton Motor signed a 50:50 joint venture contract, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Premier of the People’s Republic of China Wen Jiabao present. Foton Motor is a subsidiary of Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC).

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China Motors Motor Motoring 186

Baua Electric

AUGUST 17, 2023

Stocks of Vietnamese electrical automaker VinFast tumbled for a 2nd instantly consultation on Thursday, give up one of the most features from the meteoric surge in its Wall Side road debut that had in brief eclipsed the marketplace price of Ford Motor Co. and Basic Motors.

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Fisker Corporation Asia Buy 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd. Furthermore, Toyota is considering reducing the scale of the operations of Toyota Technical Center Asia Pacific Australia Pty. Earlier post.). —TMC President Akio Toyoda.

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Australia 2017 Toyota Manufacturer 252

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AUGUST 22, 2017

a major manufacturer of all-electric vehicles in China, to explore the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture for the development, production, marketing and servicing of a new line of all-electric passenger vehicles in China. China is the fastest-growing market in the world for new energy vehicles (NEVs).

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China Ford Electric Vehicles Auto 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released three new reports showcasing strong growth across the US fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market. According to these reports, the US continues to be one of the world’s largest and fastest growing markets for fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report.

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Hydrogen Market Fuel 2012 284

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

China has been GM’s largest market since 2010, last year accounting for about one-third of its global sales. Some of the $12 billion investment will fund the launch of more than 60 new and upgraded vehicles coming to market through 2018. The SUV market will reach 7 million by 2020, or triple what it is today.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) and General Motors Company are expanding their cooperation in Asia with the formation of a new 50-50 joint venture investment company, General Motors SAIC Investment Limited. Changes in the worldwide economy have created new opportunities in emerging markets.

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India Asia GM Commercial 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2009

After recently announcing its entry into the US market ( earlier post ), South Korea-based EV manufacturer CT&T ), announced a joint venture with Tokyo-based PUES Corporation and E-1 Technology. The joint venture will bring a suite of EV technologies to the US, including advanced EV in-wheel direct drive motors and rapid charges.

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Lead Acid Motors Motor Motoring 150

Baua Electric

JUNE 21, 2023

As of late Tien, president of Toyota Motor Asia Pacific, is one of the automaker’s maximum senior international executives, however he were given his get started operating for the railway. Nearest 11 years at Toyota, Tien was once appointed common supervisor of Toyota Motor Corp. I never thought that way.

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Canada Toyota Singapore Asia 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the total global number of vehicles equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), the Toyota-developed preventive safety package, has reached the 10 million unit mark approximately three and a half years after its March 2015 introduction.

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Toyota Global Vehicles Lexus 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Ford Motor Company and Zotye have agreed to establish Zotye Ford Automobile Co., Pending regulatory approval, the new JV will design, build, market and distribute all-electric passenger vehicles for China, the world’s leading electric vehicle market. and Jiangling Motors Corporation. Earlier post.).

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China Ford T600 Chinese 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2018

Ford developed the Territory together with its joint venture partner, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC). We brought Territory to market with speed, high quality and cost efficiency. —Peter Fleet, president, Asia Pacific and chairman & CEO, Ford China. Market background.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

Despite the brand initially looking like another automotive startup doomed to failure, it’s managed to outlast much of the competition and continues to express a desire to break into the North American market. Tran Mai Hoa, VinFast’s Deputy CEO of Sales and Marketing.

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