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The company, expected to become operational this year, will provide internal combustion engines, transmissions, and next-generation dual-motor hybrid systems for use by both companies as well as other automobile manufacturers.

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In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. Heat is a scarce and valuable resource in electric cars, which do not have the waste heat from internal combustion engines for heating the interior, for example. Axles like these are more than two meters wide.

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Electrical Electric Automobile Manufacturer Motor 369

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MARCH 28, 2021

With the heightening worldwide demand for the electrification of mobility to realize a carbon-neutral society, the consortium will work hand in hand with the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association to realize international mutual-use (international standardization).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

during the same period last year, according to data from the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). During the third quarter, cars powered by conventional internal combustion engines lost further ground, with their overall market share going down from 88.6% In the third quarter of 2020, 9.9% this year.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011

ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’s Association) has been asked to establish the Global Secretariat in 2012. International loading Units. Vehicle Control Strategies (VCS): explore the inclusion of VCS in computer simulation. Longer-term issues to be covered are: Higher Capacity Vehicles (HCV).

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Global Commercial Manufacturer Engine 210

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

StreetScooter GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post and market leader for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery Holding Group (Chery) establishing a joint venture between the two companies. Total investment could be up to €500 million.

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JULY 20, 2023

As a global partner to automobile manufacturers, the Stuttgart-based technology group focuses on the needs of the global markets with an open approach to technology. Electrification and thermal management as well as highly efficient, sustainable internal combustion engines are the strategic focus here.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed what it says is the world’s smallest and lightest motor controller unit for electric power steering in automobiles. To do this, automobile and steering manufacturers are increasingly calling for motors and controllers that are much smaller and lighter than current components.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

In addition to the participation of the chief executives, the meeting brought together representatives of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

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Manufacturer Global Fuel Engine 231

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JUNE 23, 2010

Toshiba Corporation will expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in Houston, Texas for production of the high-performance drive motors for HEV, PHEV and EV applications. The production will be Toshiba’s first overseas manufacturing base for automotive propulsion motors, which are currently produced in Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

The government’s stimulus plan for the auto industry formulated this year had achieved great success in terms of boosting domestic demand and ensuring the industry growth, he said at the on-going 2009 International Forum on Chinese Automotive Industry Development held in Tianjin. Sales of China’s domestically-made automobiles totaled 1.09

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JANUARY 7, 2013

According to figures released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in the first eleven months of 2012 Chinese self-developed brands exported 470,000 passenger vehicles in total—with automotive manufacturers on average showing a 30% sales increase over 2011 figures.

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JUNE 24, 2011

Other organizations and institutions involved with the panel include the US Department of Energy, the Government Services Administration (GSA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and several domestic and international automobile manufacturers.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) sent a letter to US House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriators in support of additional funding to complete research into the impacts of mid-level blends of ethanol. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

compliant Gateway ECU (Electronic Control Unit) for Subaru, the automobile manufacturing division of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Tata Elxsi announced that its Automotive Electronics development division has completed the development of an AUTOSAR 3.0-compliant

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Hybrid Automobile Manufacturer Maintenance Automobile 218

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OCTOBER 11, 2019

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Hydrogen Europe and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) are jointly calling on European policy makers to ramp up investments in EU-wide hydrogen refueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles. —ACEA’s Director General, Eric-Mark Huitema.

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Hydrogen Europe Land Rover Automobile Manufacturer 191

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

40% of new automobiles manufactured worldwide now incorporate electric power steering, which can reduce fuel cost by 3~5% compared to those using hydraulic steering. The Poki-poki motor uses a technology that can greatly improve lamination factor of winding and productivity, which helps to manufacture compact motors efficiently.

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Mitsubishi Motors Motor Motoring 225

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

In its quarterly report filed in August 2013 with the SEC, Tesla noted that: Our business is dependent on the continued supply of battery cells for our vehicles’ battery packs as well as for the battery packs we produce for other automobile manufacturers. —Tesla Quarterly Report (10Q) for quarter ending 30 June 2013.

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Li-ion Supplies 2017 Lithium Ion 220

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MAY 9, 2017

China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business. The company ranked 5 th among all brands in J.D.

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Industrial Industry Vehicles Automobile 247

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Legal EPA Engine District of Columbia 218

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JULY 26, 2013

Land Rover announced its use of the 9HP transmission at the Geneva Motor Show in March ( earlier post ); Chrysler announced its application of the 9-speed in the 2014 Jeep Cherokee at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ). Fuel Efficiency Manufacturing Transmissions' The ZF 9HP 9-speed. Source: ZF. Click to enlarge.

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Land Rover South Carolina Chrysler Cars 249

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Starting from the spring of 2010, the company will begin shipping samples to automobile manufacturers in Japan and overseas. The cells incorporate a heat-resistant separator that prevents internal short-circuits and dramatically improves safety. Energy density is 120 Wh/kg, power density is 2,400 W/kg.

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Lithium Ion Plug-in Li-ion Plug 210

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

The study, “Car Industry, Road Transport and an International Emission Trading Scheme” (CITIES), combined an empirical and systematic perspective on road transport GHG emission regulation, first identifying carbon intensity, energy intensity and travel demand as major emission drivers. —Professor Edenhofer. Creutzig, F.,

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MARCH 31, 2015

a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, plans to stage the world premiere of an all-new concept model as well as other new Honda models at Auto Shanghai 2015 (The 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, press days: April 20-21, 2015, public days: April 22-29, 2015).

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Honda Concept China SUV 150

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JANUARY 27, 2014

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Schaeffler highlighted its range of fuel-efficiency technologies and systems in the form of its current demonstration vehicle: Efficient Future Mobility North America. Schaeffler Efficient Future Mobility North America demo vehicle in Detroit. Click to enlarge. Schaeffler 48V module.

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Hybrid 2020 Fuel Volt 301

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the UK’s National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). Earlier post.).

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Land Rover Motors Motor Motoring 218

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JANUARY 25, 2011

In recent internal tests, Ford found that eco-driving skills can improve fuel economy by an average of 24%. EcoMode measures driver behavior for parameters such as gear shifting, anticipation (driving as constant as possible) and speed displaying performance on the instrument cluster screen.

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Ford Fuel Economy Automobile Manufacturer Economy 256

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

With the potential boost in range through the efficient use of energy, the joint invention recently won the Best Originality Award in the TECO Green Tech International Contest held in Taiwan. TECO, a Taiwan-based company, is one of the largest manufacturers of electrical drive technology.).

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Motors Motor Motoring Climate 326

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The study was commissioned by EUROBAT, representing Europe’s automotive battery industry; the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA); the automobile manufacturers’ associations of Japan (JAMA) and South Korea (KAMA); and the International Lead Association (ILA).

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Batteries Battery Automobile Manufacturer Vehicles 218

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The signers are: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers; American Bakers Association; American Meat Institute; American Petroleum Institute; California Dairies, Inc.; The letter to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.),

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EPA Turkey Automobile Manufacturer Ohio 199

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

A Business Monitor International (BMI) report forecasts that car sales in India will surpass 2.6 million units by the end of 2010, fuelled by an increasing number of affordable small cars and demand from less penetrated segments, such as rural areas.

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India Affordable Sale Cars 199

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Better and more cost-efficient production methods for energy storage are increasingly in demand, especially in Germany: All major automobile manufacturers have launched ambitious electric vehicle programs that will ensure a sharp rise in demand for batteries. © Fraunhofer IWS. —IWS project manager Dr. Benjamin Schumm.

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Low Cost Production Energy Storage Polymer 339

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JUNE 16, 2011

Thirty-nine public and private sector organizations have already joined the EVSP initiative, including: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Association of Global Automakers ATIS Audi AG Better Place California Public Utilities Commission Con Edison Corning Inc.

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Detroit Standards Electric Vehicles Vehicles 186

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JUNE 28, 2010

The presence of low-speed pre-ignition is considered a major impediment to automobile manufacturers’ efforts to aggressively downsize engines to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This is a substantial development because it has the potential to affect every original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

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This combination enables automobile manufacturers to achieve the higher ISO 26262 automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) D rating. The device also offers four external temperature inputs, and includes fault detection and diagnostics for all key internal functions.

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MARCH 16, 2017

Nagares develops and manufactures a variety of products for the automotive industry, including control units and power electronics for electric auxiliary components and thermal management systems, as well as power converters for e-mobility solutions. Its customers include numerous international automobile manufacturers.

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Automobile Manufacturer Vehicles Automobile 2016 150

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers as measured by production output, has begun to execute a contract with Jilin Hi-tech Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd, an affiliated company of First Automobile Group Co., In February 2006, China BAK Battery formed a contract manufacturing partnership with A123Systems.

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