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GM to build and sell new global Chevrolet Colorado pickup in US

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The first version of the truck is launching this month in Thailand, to be followed by other regions around the globe. Thailand is the world’s largest market for midsize pickup trucks, according to GM. In Thailand, the model lineup will include 2WD and 4WD regular, extended-cab and crew cab variants. Earlier post.)

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BYD launches popular Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3 EVs in Kenya with local Toyota dealer

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BYD’s vehicles are available to lease or buy through its extensive network. BYD Atto 3 during the launch event in Kenya (Source: CFAO Mobility Kenya) Going global For BYD, launching EVs in Kenya is another significant milestone as it expands into new global markets. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric

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More than 1 in 5 cars sold globally this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade, says a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report. The latest IEA Outlook report asserts that global EV sales are set to remain “robust” in 2024, reaching around 17 million by the end of the year.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Customers in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia emerged as the most enthusiastic about electric cars. Along with the release of the study, Nissan announced that the new LEAF will go on sale in seven markets in Asia and Oceania during the next fiscal year: Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

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Mazda to increase production capacity of SKYACTIV transmissions at Hofu Plant

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The initiative involves adding machining and assembly lines to an affiliated company’s building located next to the Nakanoseki district. Mazda is strengthening its production system in order to achieve its goal of achieving global sales of 1.7 Mazda aims to begin operations in July 2014. Earlier post.).

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UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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UPS plans to build an additional six compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 390 new CNG tractors and terminal trucks and 50 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. in addition to vehicles in Germany, the Netherlands and Thailand. Chicago, Ill.; Earth City, Mo.;

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MIT, QCRI use AI to enrich digital maps to improve GPS navigation; RoadTagger

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Roads can be occluded by, for example, trees and buildings, making it a challenging task, however. Our goal is to automate the process of generating high-quality digital maps, so they can be available in any country. Qatar, where QCRI is based, is “not a priority for the large companies building digital maps,” Madden says.

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