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To ignite combustion, a laser must focus light to approximately 100 gigawatts per square centimeter with short pulses of more than 10 millijoules each. The laser is not strong enough to light the leanest fuel mixtures with a single pulse. A commercial automotive engine will require 60 Hz (or pulse trains per second), Taira says.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

Nidec Corporation announced that the Ni200Ex, the company’s 200kW e-axle traction motor system, has made its way into ZEEKR 001, an electric vehicle newly released by Geely Automobile Group under its premium Zeekr brand. GAC Aion New Energy Automobile: Aion LX (Ni150Ex). Geely Automobile: Geometry C (Ni150Ex).

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AUGUST 8, 2012

Ford Motor Company’s commercial vehicle investment in China will expand into the heavy truck business through a major acquisition: Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC)—in which Ford holds a 30% stake—will buy a 100% stake in Taiyuan Changan Heavy Truck Company. JMC sold more than 190,000 vehicles in 2011, bringing in revenue of 17.5

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed the world’s first neodymium-reduced, heat-resistant magnet. If neodymium is simply alloyed with lanthanum and cerium, its performance properties (heat resistance and coercivity) decline substantially, complicating the use of light rare earths. Specific ratio of lanthanum and cerium. Background.

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MAY 24, 2010

Nichols also said that California will work with Federal agencies on the next phase of light-duty vehicle GHG and fuel economy standards for model years 2017-2025. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). These new standards, however, must be followed by additional action in order to continue the impressive reductions already in place up to 2016.

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AUGUST 14, 2021

Micro Bird Holdings, a Blue Bird and bus distributor Girardin joint venture and North American market leader in the Type A school bus market, has acquired a controlling interest in the EV drivetrain integrator and supplier GranTuned Automobiles (Ecotuned).

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MARCH 28, 2014

WAVE is a Range Extending Series Hybrid that features a microturbine Range Extender generator developed by Capstone Turbine Corporation. With automobiles moving to electrified accessories such as power steering and air conditioning, this truck scales those systems up for use on a larger vehicle. Powertrain. Component Electrification.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Formation of the joint venture is subject to the completion of due diligence, approval by each party’s board of directors, negotiation of definitive agreements, corporate and regulatory approvals. Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Navistar, Inc.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Balqon Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions, heavy-duty electric vehicles and drive systems ( earlier post ), has received a $490,000 order for electric drive systems under a new dealer agreement with DynaProTech, a leading composite automotive parts manufacturer in the People’s Republic of China.

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Honeywell and key suppliers will invest approximately $300 million to increase production capacity for HFO-1234yf, its low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant for mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems in automobiles. Earlier post.) HFO-1234yf’s GWP is 99.9% lower than that of HFC-134a, the current refrigerant in use (GWP = 1,300).

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JANUARY 18, 2019

Hyundai Mobis will oversee the control system installed in vehicles, and KT is to develop the technology that uses the traffic information server and the infrastructure to deliver Korea Expressway Corporation information, traffic light information and sharp curve warnings to vehicles.

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JANUARY 23, 2014

AGC) to increase production for HFO-1234yf, a new refrigerant for automobiles with a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 1. Honeywell has entered into a supply agreement with Asahi Glass Company Ltd. This GWP is 99.9% lower than that of the current refrigerant in use, HFC-134a, and even lower than the GWP of CO 2. Europe and Asia.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Motherson selected UBQ Materials as an innovation partner in Plug and Play’s Startup Autobahn, a platform that connects emerging technologies to pilot opportunities with multinational corporations. Motherson is currently testing and evaluating the incorporation of UBQ in the production of a range of interior and exterior automobile parts.

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JUNE 9, 2016

The US DRIVE Cradle-to-Grave Working Group has published the “Cradle-to-Grave Lifecycle Analysis of US Light-Duty Vehicle-Fuel Pathways: A Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Economic Assessment of Current (2015) and Future (2025–2030) Technologies” Argonne National Lab Report. C2G GHG emissions of various vehicle-fuel pathways. Elgowainy et al.

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JULY 5, 2010

Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA), Ford Motor’s passenger car joint venture in China, reported record sales of 205,563 units in the first six months of 2010, an increase of 46% versus the same period last year. In the commercial vehicle sector, the Ford Transit is still the leader in the high-end light commercial van segment.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will consolidate their joint diesel engine development and production under the control of TICO. Automotive engines are manufactured on consignment from Toyota Motor Corporation and are all used in Toyota-brand automobiles. Combustion chamber.

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MARCH 27, 2009

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has set the model year 2011 CAFE standards, which it estimates will raise the industry-wide combined light-duty vehicle fuel economy average to 27.3 mpg, save 887 million gallons of fuel over the lifetime of the MY 2011 cars and light trucks, and reduce CO 2 emissions by 8.3

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

In recognition of the miletone, BMW used a light installation to transform its Group headquarters—the world-famous “Four-Cylinder” in the north of Munich—on the evening of 18 December 2017 into a battery. This 99-meter-high signal is lighting the way into the era of electro-mobility. We deliver on our promises.

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JUNE 16, 2011

Ford Motor Company’s passenger car joint venture in China, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA), broke ground for a new engine plant in Chongqing. Last July, Ford’s commercial vehicle partner in China, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), broke ground for a new US$300-million vehicle assembly plant in Nanchang.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Ford’s joint venture, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Ltd (CFMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today with the Chongqing Municipal Government to build a new engine plant in Chongqing. Ford and its partners are building a new engine plant in China to support future products and growth plans. The US$ 500 million (RMB 3.4

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Toshiba Corporation and Honda Motor Co., The companies will propose a future lifestyle with deeper links among houses, electric appliances and automobiles. Sekisui House, Ltd.,

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MAY 1, 2009

has agreed to acquire selected assets and technology for compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling products manufactured by FuelMaker Corporation, including the home refueling appliance marketed under the Phill brand ( earlier post ). Fuel Systems Solutions , Inc. The transaction is valued at $7.0

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JUNE 25, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has beg un sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. In addition to i-stop, the FWD 20S model grade also comes with features to support eco-driving: a trip computer with a fuel economy meter and an eco-lamp, which lights up when the vehicle achieves the most efficient driving conditions.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

An affiliate of Navistar International Corporation and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. JAC’s 2010 vehicle sale estimates in the combined commercial vehicle segments of light heavy trucks are 200,000 units. JAC) have signed a joint venture agreement to develop, build and market advanced diesel commercial engines in China.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

NHTSA is proposing CAFE standards for passenger cars and light trucks under 49 U.S.C. EPA and NHTSA expect that automobile manufacturers will meet these proposed standards by utilizing technologies that will reduce vehicle GHG emissions and improve fuel economy. mpg in model year 2016. mpg by MY 2016.

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DECEMBER 13, 2016

million by 2024, driven by the surging acceptance of automobile safety and automated driving applications. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is a discretionary cruising choice for automobiles that robotically modifies the vehicle speed to retain a safe distance from vehicles ahead. Novariant, Inc.;

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Electrification and autonomous technologies are rapidly being developed for next-generation automobiles, allowing a range of practical solutions that reduce environmental impact and address the changing needs of society, including the transportation needs in aging societies.

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APRIL 9, 2019

Average CO 2 emissions of new light commercial vehicles (vans) dropped by 7.5 While all van manufacturers respected their specific emission targets in 2017, three car manufacturers (Automobili Lamborghini, Mazda Motor Corporation and Société des Automobiles Alpine), representing together 1.4% g CO 2 /km from 2016. g CO 2 /km.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

It is the first Infiniti automobile to have a powertrain comprising a diesel engine and automatic transmission from the cooperation with Daimler. tons) is supplied to Nissan and the Nissan Atlas F24 light-duty truck (payload 1.5 tons) is supplied to Nissan and the Nissan Atlas F24 light-duty truck (payload 1.5

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Mazda Motor Corporation announced “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,” a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. Under Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030, Mazda aims to reduce corporate average well-to-wheel carbon dioxide emissions to 50% of 2010 levels by 2030, and achieve a 90% reduction by 2050.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

DFAC), which is part of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan. Dongfeng Motor Corporation is the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in China. Earlier post , earlier post , earlier post.). Synergy will collaborate with Dongfeng Xiangyangtouring Car Co.,

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

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. million EcoBoost engines annually on a global basis for application across a wide array of vehicles from small cars to light trucks.

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MAY 22, 2016

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Toyota Motor Corporation, and Toyota Central R&D Labs., The three parties will seek to popularize vehicles equipped with solar power generation systems, which convert light energy into electrical energy.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Delphi’s award winning ultra-light radio. Over the past number of years, the plastic content in automobiles has gone up significantly for a variety of reasons.It’s The center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL) is also integrated in this first-surface part. Click to enlarge. Body Interior. Performance & Customization.

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MARCH 22, 2016

Honeywell has entered into a supply agreement and technology license with an Indian manufacturer to produce Honeywell Solstice yf, an automobile refrigerant with a global warming potential of less than 1.

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JUNE 5, 2009

FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, launched its Subaru Plug-in STELLA electric vehicle (EV). It combines the EV system with the compact and light body, which offers an adequate and convenient means of transportation for daily commuting. Components of the STELLA EV powertrain. Click to enlarge. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

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