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JUNE 11, 2010

Suzuki has already announced its intention to start manufacturing the vehicles. The new model will serve as a demonstration experiment and the experiment will be implemented at Suzuki dealers from this autumn. Earlier post.) The plug-in is powered by a 55 kW, 180 N·m AC synchronous motor and a 2.66 kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

—,Eric Cin, global director, Vehicle Personalization, Accessories and Licensing. Globally, the vehicle performance parts and accessories industry generates approximately $50 billion annually; that covers hardware for everything from hot rods to off-road vehicles, and from mobile electronics to vehicle accessories.

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APRIL 30, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Ford plans to make the largest US investment in electric vehicles at one time by any automotive manufacturer so far and, together with its partner, SK Innovation, plans to invest $11.4 In central Kentucky, Ford plans to build a dedicated battery manufacturing complex with SK Innovation—the $5.8-billion An all-new $5.6-billion

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JANUARY 10, 2013

—“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”. Around 40% of Chinese and 37% of Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers are investing the largest proportion of their powertrain resources in ICE optimization, according to the survey. —“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”. Source: KPMG.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

The companies are currently fulfilling their first order from Allen Global Enterprises (AGE) to develop and produce 30 tactical Mobile Detection Systems (MDS) vehicles. Since 1967, Matthews has been a staple and one of the strongest dealers in the school bus industry. The powertrains will be manufactured in Wrightspeed’s 110,000 sq.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The new 251,000 square-foot facility would expand the production of critical engine components for the company’s current DMAX diesel engine manufacturing operation in Moraine, Ohio. —Gerald Johnson, GM’s executive vice president of Global Manufacturing. 2017 Duramax 6.6L liter V-8 turbo-diesel.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia intends to establish a leadership position in the global EV market by responding to fast-growing global consumer demand for EVs.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

VinFast signed its first dealer sales agreement with Bahwan Automobiles Trading LLC (BAT) in the Middle East. Under the agreement, VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) will be distributed in the Oman market through its official dealer, BAT. The post VinFast signs first dealer agreement in the Middle East appeared first on TESLARATI.

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JULY 28, 2021

one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, have announced a partnership to electrify ARBOC Freedom low floor buses with the XL Hybrid (XLH) electric propulsion system. XL Fleet Corp. and ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.,

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APRIL 20, 2014

In addition, the Group’s dealer network will see significant growth and increase by 50% from the present approximately 2,400 dealerships to more than 3,600. More than 500,000 people will then be employed by the Volkswagen Group’s Chinese dealer organization. China Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers'

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NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Among other activities, Volkswagen and diconium intend to launch a global online sales platform allowing Volkswagen customers to purchase and manage all the upcoming “We” services and on-demand functions for their connected vehicles. —Christoph Hartung, Head of Digital & New Business / Mobility Services of the Volkswagen brand.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

With a 20-year lease agreement, Volkswagen Group of America aims to improve vehicle logistics efficiency further and to increase importation capacities to serve nearly 300 dealers in the United States. Our new hub at Port Freeport will allow us to serve nearly one-third of our US dealer network more efficiently and more sustainably.

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OCTOBER 24, 2013

By the end of 2013, GM will have more than 40 megawatts of solar energy installed at its facilities globally, with two of the five largest rooftop solar arrays in the world located at its Opel Rüsselsheim facility in Germany and its Zaragoza Assembly plant in Spain.

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JULY 21, 2020

The port, which will serve roughly 302 dealers in the mid-Atlantic region, marks an approximately $150-million investment in the Baltimore-area and the creation of about 100 new jobs. This is a key building block in Volkswagen Group’s global strategy to become carbon neutral across its business by 2050.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

In 2006, Honda was the first auto company to voluntarily and publicly announce targets for the reduction of its CO 2 emissions for its products and operations globally. Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations. Expansion of Honda “Green Dealer” Program. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 25, 2023

Ford’s BlueOval City EV and battery manufacturing campus in West Tennessee ( earlier post ) begins production in 2025, will be home to Ford’s second-generation electric truck, code-named Project T3, and will be capable of producing 500,000 EV trucks a year at full production. Ford and partner SK On are investing $5.6

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

An important part of Volvo Trucks’ sustainability strategy is to reduce CO 2 from our own operations globally and putting the Volvo VNR Electric to work, servicing our NRV operations. The Volvo VNR Electric model entered serial production at NRV earlier this year. Volvo VNR Electric NRV zero-emissions logistics transport vehicle.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With the introduction of this system, we are strengthening our position as a global aluminum competence center in the company. In 2018, the plant manufactured a total of almost 330,000 vehicles. At the same time, we take responsibility for the environment and the efficient use of raw materials in the supply chain. automotive plant.

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MAY 1, 2020

IHS Markit cut its forecasts for global light vehicle sales and production as the impact COVID-19 impact has depressed demand. According the new analysis, global light vehicle sales are now forecast to be 69.6 IHS Markit forecasts a similar decline for global light vehicle production, falling to 69.3 million units. Production.

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OCTOBER 10, 2020

Cummins has more than 35 branch locations in Australia and New Zealand, and more than 6,000 dealer and distributor locations globally. The electric and fuel cell powertrain components will be manufactured in the United States, with final assembly and integration into the buses taking place in Australia.

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JUNE 9, 2014

Californians purchasing a new Civic Natural Gas vehicle are now eligible for an immediate California Energy Commission $1,000 purchase credit supplied directly by certified Honda Civic Natural Gas dealers at the time of purchase.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

At that time, said Mary Barra, GM Senior Vice President, Global Product Development, GM had yet to implement a battery de-powering procedure in the wake of a severe crash; i.e., the pack remained powered. GM subsequently developed a process to de-power the Volt battery after a severe crash, which it has been using since July, Barra said.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

The Dongfeng-Renault joint venture will establish a new manufacturing plant which will start producing vehicles in 2016. The Group is developing its network, set to grow from 92 dealers in 2013 to 120 dealers by 2016. The investment for the 50/50 JV totals 7.76 billion CNY (€930 million, US$1.3 Dongfeng has sold 2.82

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 25, 2021

India’s Own Battery Manufacturing Plant. India’s Own Battery Manufacturing Plant. In view of this Vikram Handa, son-in-law of the biggest steel business tycoon Sajjan Jindal (JSW Steels) has incorporated a lithium-ion battery parts manufacturing plant in Karnataka named Epsilon Advanced Materials PVT LTD.

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

Sales of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) in 2013 will continue to outpace the first years of hybrid vehicle sales as more than 210,000 PEVs will be sold globally and more than three dozen PEV models will debut, according to a year-end free whitepaper published by Pike Research, that makes 10 specific predictions about electric vehicles in 2013.

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MAY 25, 2018

In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Between now and 2025, Toyota and Lexus models, globally, will have an electrified option. Manufacturing is a component of GHG emissions. By 2025, Toyota’s goal is to have 40% of new vehicle sales be electrified models, and by 2030 expects that to increase to nearly 70%.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Recently, BAIC Group has been listed (position 336) in the Fortune Global 500. Earlier this year, BAIC was ranked second on KPMG’s Global Auto Executive Survey 2013, a ranking of the top automotive companies that are expected to gain market share in the future. China Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers'

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

IHS Automotive forecasts global automotive sales for 2015 to reach 88.6 The size of the market contraction in Russia is the biggest wild card facing vehicle manufacturers across the European continent, if not the world, in 2015 and 2016.” North America continues to be an impetus to global light vehicle demand levels.

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APRIL 15, 2020

The company also announced an in-kind donation of 65,000 COVID-19 real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests developed by Seegene , a South Korea-based global leader in multiplex molecular diagnostics. Source: Seegene. —José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India. Before we jump into the list of top EV battery manufacturers in India, let us discuss some things about electric vehicles batteries. Read further to know the Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India. . Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

Based on Daimler Trucks’ global platform strategy, the companies’ joint venture Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., The new heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz tractors for China will fully capitalize on Daimler Trucks’ platform strategy and will be powered by a state-of-the-art engine from Daimler Trucks global powertrain unit.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

Japan-based Terra Motors, a manufacturer of electric two and three-wheelers ( earlier post ), has started sales of the A4000i electric scooter—with new products to follow—in Tehran, Iran with Jahanro Industrial Co, exclusively for next five years. Jahanro Industrial Co. started from just a small motorcycle shop.

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APRIL 28, 2020

Limited (CATL), the global leading EV battery manufacturer, is expanding partnerships with VDL Bus & Coach B.V. As an importer, Quantron AG is authorized as CATL’s dealer to supply batteries in Europe. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus and Ford E-450 Cutaway. There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by trained local dealers.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

million between January and November 2022, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). from 2021, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. In 2021, China continued to lead the global auto market, with 26.27

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