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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

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At the Geneva Motor Show and now at the IT trade fair CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, Volkswagen Group executive management has begun to outline its “Future Tracks” program which will address, among other things, what Chairman of the Board of Management Prof. Information technology has been a key component of the automobile industry for some time.

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Asahi Kasei collaborates on development of recycling technology for carbon fiber from autos

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It can be easily and inexpensively be broken down at end-of-vehicle-life and reapplied to new vehicles in the future. Thus, these carbon fiber compounds present in vehicles for weight reduction. Moving forward, Asahi Kasei will perform demonstrations and develop the business, aiming for practical application around 2030.

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GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

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The planning and construction of this industrial park is a concrete step to implement the Chinese government’s green development goals for Guangdong and the national ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy. The move will help promote the development of the automobile industry and drive economic growth.

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BorgWarner China JV begins delivery of dual-clutch modules

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Introduced at the 15 th annual Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai) in April, the transmission improves shift quality, durability and reliability and debuts in the Roewe 550 midsize sedan in 2013.

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UAW President: Tesla workers are union “members of the future”

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Instead, they are the UAW’s future members. I still believe in a bright future — one that we can build together. I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country. If Ford wants to be the all-American auto company, they can pay all-American wages and benefits.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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The research project was undertaken by researchers working at Euromed Management School Marseille, Queen’s University Belfast and IZT—Institute for Futures Studies and Technology Assessment in Berlin. Fiat Auto, and to a certain extent Mitsubishi, posted consistently negative Sustainable Value. GM achieved a sustainable value of -€9.87

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Toyota to launch two new plug-in hybrid models in China; Corolla and Levin

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Levin Hybrid (left) and Corolla Hybrid (right) introduced at the 16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in 2015. Following this major commitment, Toyota established two local manufacturers of hybrid powertrain components, Toyota Motor (Changshu) Auto Parts Co., Click to enlarge.

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