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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. (GAC) Guangzhou Automobile Group.

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New lightweight metals institute will be headquartered in Detroit

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The new $148-million lightweight metals manufacturing institute announced in February by President Obama ( earlier post ) will locate in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, officials from the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII) and the city announced today.

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GM Reaches Agreement with China-based Pacific Century Motors on the Sale of Nexteer Automotive

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The company designs, engineers, manufactures and sells electric power steering, hydraulic power steering, steering columns and driveline halfshafts for more than 60 automobile manufacturers and tier one suppliers. Girsky, GM vice chairman, Corporate Strategy and Business Development. Headquartered in Saginaw, Mich.,

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GM and Honda announce executive leadership and board of directors for Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC

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Representing Honda on the FCSM board of directors are: Takashi Sekiguchi, Managing Officer and Director/Chief Operating Officer, Automobile Operations, Honda Motor Co., David Maday, Executive Director, Corporate Development. Sekiguchi will serve as the first chairperson of the FCSM board of directors.

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Savari and SAIC Motors partner on V2X technology for China

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The companies are already working to fulfil a substantial order from two customers (Shanghai International Automobile City and Tongji University). SAIC Capital, California-based corporate venture of SAIC Motor, invested in Savari in 2015. V2X company Savari Inc. —Wenhua Huang, President of SAIC USA. —Wenhua Huang.

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Ford CEO Unveils New Figo for India Market and Export Sales, New Manufacturing Plant in China with Changan

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Separately, Ford announced that its joint venture with Changan in China—Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA)—is building a new, manufacturing facility in Chongqing, scheduled for completion in 2012. Ford said that is will provide further details about the vehicle closer to its production launch. China expansion.

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Hyperbrake Hydraulic Braking System Technology Completes Preliminary Thermal Stress Testing

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The Hyperbrake can be utilized in any hydraulic system, according to Janel Hydro, and is being used on several experimental automobiles. Use of the Hyperbrake thus allows the removal of the vacuum booster system which is currently standard on all new automobiles.

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