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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. Wuling is offering two variants to meet the differing needs of business and personal users. Rong Guang EV. Customers can benefit from national subsidies for new energy vehicles.

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FCA, Waymo expand autonomous driving technology partnership; exclusive agreement for light commercial vehicles

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By incorporating the Waymo Driver, the world’s leading self-driving technology, into our Pacifica minivans, we became the only partnership actually deploying fully autonomous technology in the real world, on public roads. Our now four-year partnership with Waymo continues to break new ground. —Mike Manley, Chief Executive Officer, FCA.

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Toyota to Unveil New Compact Car Concept for India at New Delhi Show

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Other vehicles on display are to include the redesigned Prado and Fortuner SUVs and the India-market-leading Innova minivan.

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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to form JV for Li-ion battery production in N America; 40 GWh plant

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I want to warmly thank each person involved in this strategic project. With this, we have now determined the next ‘gigafactory’ coming to the Stellantis portfolio to help us achieve a total minimum of 260 gigawatt hours of capacity by 2030. —Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. l/100km) or more.

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Ducker: automotive aluminum content to hit explosive growth from 2015 to 2025; 50 years of uninterrupted growth “guaranteed”

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Through in-person interviews with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), component suppliers and regulators, Ducker Worldwide maintains a comprehensive material use database to track material and mass of individual components for every vehicle model manufactured in North America. lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5

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Study finds older drivers more likely to buy new vehicles

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Sivak examined the differences in the probability of licensed drivers purchasing a new light-duty vehicle (car, pickup truck, SUV or minivan) as a function of their age for the years 2007 and 2011. This trend likely reflects the aging of the general population, coupled with the increased probability of older persons having a driver’s license.

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