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Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn).
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sales volume. In addition to aerodynamic design choices and body weight reduction efforts, the following systems and equipment were adopted to reduce energy consumption, especially power used for heating in cold climates: Heat pump system for both heating and air-conditioning. The bZ4X will go on sale in mid-2022.
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million units) and Golf (35 million units), the Passat is one of the three most successful Volkswagen models, with global sales of more than 29 million vehicles since its introduction. Building on that model, the new Passat offers a bolder design, upgraded technology, and enhanced access to convenience and driver-assistance features.
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a company that designs, manufactures, and sells machine tools, cutting tools, and related products. Nidec has been actively engaged in the manufacture, sales and services associated with reduction gearboxes and pressing machines through its subsidiary, Nidec-Shimpo Corporation.
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