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APRIL 1, 2010

The European automobile industry expressed concern about the “ sudden and massive ” increase in the price of iron ore, a crucial material for producing steel. The automobile industry needs broad access to raw materials at competitive conditions, especially in times of fragile economic circumstances, ACEA said.

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MARCH 13, 2013

California-based Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with China-based Sichuan Automobile Industry Co., Sichuan Automobile Industry Co.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

Americans' opinions of the automobile industry have posted a 15-point positive increase after reaching an all-time low last year, and now tilt more positive than negative for the first time in three years, according to a new Gallup poll. Positive views of the banking industry remain depressed. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

PGE is partnering with state and local government, higher education, the automobile industry, and businesses to expand the electric vehicle infrastructure in Oregon.

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JULY 16, 2012

CALB), a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to promote 20,000 pure electrical vehicles in Hangzhou. The LOI signed by Kandi and CALB is to facilitate faster development of China’s electric vehicle industry and to secure Kandi and AVIC’s positions in the EV and lithium battery industries.

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APRIL 16, 2013

Protean has developed multiple demonstration vehicles, including a Vauxhall Vivaro cargo van, Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group (GAC) Trumpchi sedan, a Ford F150 pick-up truck, and BRABUS full electric and hybrid vehicles, based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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JULY 13, 2021

Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS), a designer of intelligent, e-mobility workstations for the last mile, signed a binding, long-term supply agreement with Liuzhou Wuling Automobile Industry Co.,

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MAY 4, 2020

This just goes to show the sheer scale of the importance of the automobile industry to Europe. It is clearly paramount to the overall health of the EU economy, and government budgets in particular, that we can successfully re-launch our industry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

The automobile industry hopes to popularize the use of FCVs after their initial introduction as a way of tackling energy and environmental issues.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are highly attractive for various industries in demanding application fields due to their unique balance of rigidity, mechanical strength and light weight. Moving forward, Asahi Kasei will perform demonstrations and develop the business, aiming for practical application around 2030.

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MARCH 4, 2022

In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage. Manufacturers receive credits for each delivered vehicle based on the type of vehicle, range and other factors. Each year, manufacturers must meet a ZEV credit amount that is based on average annual sales. DNREC Secretary Shawn M.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Rheinmetall has won a automobile industry order for structural parts worth a figure in the low three-digit million euro range. Cast in a complex process, the parts will be used in a fully electric vehicle made by a well-known premium automaker.

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JUNE 11, 2023

Many people think that the global e-mobility transition is a revolution in the automobile industry, where vehicles powered by fossil fuels get replaced by electric cars. However, from BYD, we believe this is only a minor part of the whole transition, and a greater realm is unfolding.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Meanwhile, the Thai government will move forward with its Electric Vehicle Project, creating an integrated organization with related ministries and government agencies under the direction of the Ministry of Industry (MOI). It will produce the “global small” 1.0-1.2L

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AUGUST 2, 2013

As well as having applications in the automobile industry, HITECA capacitors could improve high temperature electronics in the aerospace, power, oil and gas sectors, and in high energy applications such as pulsed power—in which energy is stored over a period of time before being released as a high power pulse.

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APRIL 27, 2011

The Guangzhou accord calls for the municipal government to encourage local car manufacturers, such as Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group, to produce electric cars with switchable batteries.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

This material used for the color base coat makes it possible to use any exterior paint color, which is an automobile industry first for a 3-coat/2-bake process, according to Honda research. Moreover, in addition to the Honda S.E.

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JUNE 21, 2021

—Liu Zhongbo, secretary of the Yibin Municipal Party Committee.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

The new cell is suited for heavy-load applications where high power input and output are essential, and for situations where battery cells must suppress heat and operate continuously, such as rapid charging of commercial vehicles, regenerative power systems for rolling stock, and industrial equipment.

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JULY 7, 2014

Volkswagen has been active on the Chinese market for 30 years and is one of the Western pioneers of the automobile industry in the country. Furthermore, Tianjin is the location of a new production plant for dual-clutch gearboxes (DSG) for Volkswagen in China that is due to be inaugurated at the end of 2014.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

NHTSA’s proposal comes as the automobile industry is retooling future models in response to market demand for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Nearly all auto manufacturers have announced new electric vehicle models, and five manufacturers have voluntarily agreed with California to achieve stricter greenhouse gas requirements.

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JUNE 20, 2012

The German Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) and several industrial companies signed a joint Letter of Intent to expand the network of hydrogen filling stations in Germany from 15 to 50. Mobility using hydrogen is already being extensively and successfully tested for everyday use.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 18, 2013

In January 2005, legendary car designer Henrik Fisker founded a company to bring innovative new thinking to the automobile industry. Between that date and today, Fisker Automotive would create perhaps the most beautiful car ever made, raise almost $1.4

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AUGUST 22, 2024

The main lobby group of the German automobile industry has recommended that all fossil fuel sales should be ended in Germany by 2045, but it’s still advocating for less-efficient e-fuels over rapid electrification.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

LG Vehicle component Solutions (VS) Company, a supplier of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems in the automobile industry, has been proactively exploring its portfolio of future products and technologies. This concept will focus on creating executable IVI-ADAS solutions to better meet carmakers’ vehicle programs.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The state parent of China’s Chang’an Automobile Group is taking over five vehicle units of the Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) to create the third-largest automaker in China. SAIC and FAW Group hold the top two slots. AVIC will hold a 23% stake in the new Chang’an Group.

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JANUARY 24, 2010

SIM-Drive’s vision is to support the automobile industry by producing components and SIM-Drive platforms for electric cars. SIM-Drive does not intend to manufacture vehicles; rather, it will transfer developed technology, and know-how to collaborative research companies.

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JULY 19, 2013

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. BorgWarner United Transmission Systems Co.,

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

This is the new frontier in the automobile industry, and we’re uniquely positioned to lead the way. What sets Delphi apart from other suppliers is our ability to produce innovations in three areas that are critical to the automated driving experience: connected products, active safety products and electrical architecture.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2018

We are very impressed by the advances made by the Cruise and GM teams, and are thrilled to help them lead a historic transformation of the automobile industry. The GM Cruise approach of a fully integrated hardware and software stack gives it a unique competitive advantage.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2010

JAMA pointed out that more recently, the focus of the automobile industry on the energy and environmental challenges facing it have shifted from air pollution to challenges from global warming and energy shortages, which are considered the two most urgent issues. Scenarios for widespread EV use. Source: JAMA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Accordingly the planned H2 Mobility joint venture will work closely together with the automobile industry. In addition to attractive procurement and operating costs for the vehicles, a need-related number of H 2 filling stations is one of the major preconditions for market success.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In the automobile industry, MBD contributes to development advances by simultaneously progressing design and verification prior to making prototypes. In addition to automotive applications, Toshiba will use the new technology in semiconductors for other applications, such as industrial equipment and home appliances.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

German and Canadian researchers will work together on the process and material development of composite materials for the transportation, construction materials, and renewable energy sectors in the joint “Fraunhofer Project Centre for Composites Research @ Western,” a latest state-of-the-art equipped press centre in full industrial scale.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The first automobile was invented in Germany in 1885 by Karl Benz, but it was the U.S. that led the building of the global 20th-century automobile industry. Through the turn of the current century, the U.S. new-vehicle market was the world's largest, and General Motors was for decades the world's largest car company.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2020

Mazda continues to be involved in joint research projects and studies as part of an ongoing industry-academia-government collaboration to promote the wide-spread adoption of biofuels from microalgae growth. Earlier post.). These initiatives will be launched in phases by around 2020.

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MAY 18, 2022

Further promoting transparency on carbon footprint and risk materials, in 2021, Polestar introduced an industry-unique product sustainability declaration, clearly displaying sustainability information for Polestar 2 in all retail environments. —Fredrika Klarén?, Head of Sustainability at Polestar.

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