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Infineon Technologies and SAIC Motor establish power module JV in China

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First generation automotive frame-based IGBT modules within the HybridPACK family were introduced by Infineon in 2006 and are widely used in plug-in hybrid and full electric vehicles worldwide. In 2017, 794,000 units were produced in China, according to data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

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BMW problems ‘don’t pressure’ form for 90,000 getting older automobiles over faulty Takata airbags

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The situation brought on the biggest recall in world car historical past, affecting about 34 automobile manufacturers. No less than 25 deaths and greater than 400 accidents within the U.S. had been connected to the problem, consistent with the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Protection Management.

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Audi’s diesel hybrid racer takes grid position one at Le Mans

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After 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2011, this marked the seventh pole position for Audi at Le Mans. Of course, we’re proud to be the first automobile manufacturer to clinch the pole position with a hybrid vehicle at Le Mans and to outperform the two Toyota hybrid cars. But this is just a very small step.

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EPA waives requirements for gasoline pump vapor recovery

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However, as required by the Clean Air Act, automobile manufacturers began installing onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) technologies in 1998, making gas stations’ systems increasingly redundant. Since 2006, all new automobiles and light trucks (pickups, vans and SUVs) are equipped with ORVR systems.

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China BAK to Supply Li-ion Batteries for Electric Bus Project in China

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one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers as measured by production output, has begun to execute a contract with Jilin Hi-tech Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd, an affiliated company of First Automobile Group Co., In February 2006, China BAK Battery formed a contract manufacturing partnership with A123Systems.

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Passenger Vehicle Sales in India in FY 2009 Climb 25.6%

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from the prior year, according to figures from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. However, MHCV sales during the period was still lower than 2006-07. Sales of passenger vehicles in India grew to more than 1.9 million units in FY 2009 (April 2009-March 2010), up 25.6% Passenger car sales grew by 25.1% in this period.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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Having already lowered emissions per vehicle produced by more than 70% since 2006, the BMW Group now aims to reduce its emissions (Scope 1 + 2) by a further 80% from 2019 levels by 2030. CO 2 emissions will then be less than 10% of what they were in 2006. degree goal.

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