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In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs). TMEC) and the R&D centers established at Chinese joint-venture companies with China FAW Group Corporation (FAW) and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co.,

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Toray in 2008 established Automotive Center (AMC) in the Nagoya Plant and the center has been driving forward proposals, technology development and commercialization of solutions utilizing new materials to Japanese automotive OEMs.

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automobile parc accommodates sobering numbers for an trade transitioning from inner combustion to battery-electric propulsion. S&P mentioned the typical future of mild automobiles within the U.S. fleet since 2008, S&P mentioned, and continues a longer-term pattern: In 2003, the typical fleet future stood at 9.7

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MAY 19, 2023

.” Rates of interest as of late are like the ones sooner than the 2008 monetary situation, he stated, some degree he additionally makes to shoppers. stated he has viewable a development of money patrons for each up-to-date and older automobiles, which he attributes to raised rates of interest on automotive loans.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

500,000th BYD Dolphin rolls off assembly line (Source: BYD) China’s behemoth BYD overtook Volkswagen as the best-selling car brand in China last year, the first time any carmaker outsold the German brand since at least 2008. million in 2022, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. BYD reported 2.4

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APRIL 20, 2015

FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, announced that cumulative sales of Subaru models equipped with the EyeSight advanced driver assist system ( earlier post ) surpassed 300,000 units (308,333 units) in Japan at the end of March 2015. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

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JUNE 27, 2023

Lear is able to sourcing 82 % of seating elements internally, up from 36 % in 2008, stated Frank Orsini, head of Lear’s world seating unit. Contemporary acquisitions of Kongsberg Automobile’s Inside Relief Programs trade unit and seating thermal methods provider I.G. Stocks in Lear rose 1.32 % to $140.61 ranks Refuse.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

The company’s customer base includes nearly all of the well-known automobile manufacturers, primarily from the premium. KG was founded in 2008. 2009, the joint venture company additionally took over the automobile business unit of Composite Technology GmbH in Ried im Innkreis, Austria, from the Fischer Group. Beginning in.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

has produced a total of three-million of the Yamaha Performance Damper , an anti-vibration damper for automobiles since its manufacturing began in 2004, the company said. The Yamaha Performance Damper is a vehicle body vibration damper that is installed in the main parts of passenger cars and motorcycles. New Delhi: Yamaha Motor Co.,

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JUNE 30, 2023

“The way we see it, it complements our Cadillac brand in a way that is fairly rare to have,” Maul advised Automobile Information. The crowd is making plans the way it desires to accommodate Lotus and anticipates receiving its first automobiles within the fall. and expanded from there. John Elway Dealerships ranks Refuse.

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MAY 29, 2014

Jakober, 2008). Kleeman (2008) “Carbonyl Emissions from Gasoline and Diesel Motor Vehicles,”. Other research has shown that carbonyls directly influence physiological response to diesel exhaust particles and can also contribute to secondary organic aerosol formation. 133:115–122, doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.05.025. 2014.05.025.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

has opened an Advanced Design Studio in downtown Los Angeles for the creation of future Honda and Acura automobile and mobility design concepts. and is expanding the scope of its responsibilities, taking on a lead role within Honda R&D’s global advanced automobile design activity. Honda R&D Americas, Inc.,

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percent decrease from the previous year, the results are largely influenced by the semiconductor shortage and broader supply chain disruptions affecting the automobile industry. Since its inception in 2008, the event has accumulated over $250 million in donations. Although this represents a 4.7

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DECEMBER 15, 2012

AFRI is NIFA’s flagship competitive grant program and was established under the 2008 Farm Bill. The ISU report, Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation, shows that “the history of biobased automobile parts begins early in the development of automobiles themselves. University of Wisconsin, Madison $496,109.

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Toyota’s Prius continued its run as the top-selling new car in Japan in September, posting 31,758 units, representing an increase of 341% from September 2008. This marked the Prius’ fifth consecutive month as the number one selling new automobile in Japan, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA).

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

Since 2008, when Foton Motor and Cummins established a joint venture, engines produced by Foton Cummins have covered light-duty and heavy-duty engine series, with emission standards meeting the requirements in the globally strictest emission-related laws and regulations.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent, announced proposed regulations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of passenger automobiles and light trucks for model years 2017 to 2025. The proposed regulations are aligned with the new United States regulations. Earlier post.). —Minister Kent.

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(GTMC), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle-production and sales company established jointly with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., 1 with the Camry, followed by the Yaris in May 2008. GAC), has produced more than 1 million vehicles since the start of production in 2006. Production began in May 2006 on Line No.

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

Toshiba launched the SCiB as a safe, long-life, fast charging lithium-ion battery in 2008 ( earlier post ). It has found use in vehicles and industrial and infrastructure applications, including automobiles, buses, railroad cars, elevators and power plants.

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AUGUST 27, 2010

China-based Chery Automobile and Taiwan-based BenQ Corp. BenQ is a leading provider of IT and digital lifestyle devices and technologies; 2008 revenues exceeded US$1.54 are establishing a 50:50 joint venture to produce lithium-ion battery separator films. billion.

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JANUARY 16, 2013

downturn in 1993, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). The decline is the steepest recorded in a month of December since 2008. The resulting 8.2% contraction of the EU market (year-on-year) is the most important experienced since the 16.9% Click to enlarge.

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Meanwhile, China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Company (GAC) has announced it had developed an engine powered by ammonia with help from Toyota Motor Corporation during its annual technology showcase. What’s different about the GAC-Toyota joint is that the duo has allegedly overcome some of the issues associated with burning it.

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But it surely’s additionally searching for tactics to lead prices and uphold flexibility in its production footprint because it transitions to electrical automobiles. Ford enters its negotiations with the UAW, which officially start Friday, taking a look to manufacture on the ones process and funding constancy. More or less 80 p.c

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JUNE 20, 2018

This is particularly true for larger automobiles, where the weight advantages of the fuel cell vehicle inherent to its design are particularly pronounced, Audi said. The first test vehicle was the compact Audi A2H2 in 2004, followed by the Audi Q5 HFC in 2008. —Euisun Chung, Vice Chairman at Hyundai Motor Company.

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Hachigo joined Honda in 1982, and began his career in its automobile research and development operations, principally as an engineer in the area of chassis design. where he became actively involved in the local development of Honda and Acura automobiles. In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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APRIL 3, 2010

The government of Taiwan is doubling the biodiesel component in diesel fuel for automobiles from 1% to 2% this year, according to the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs. The country began several trial projects in 2007, and began using a B1 blend countrywide in 2008. million gallons US).

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DECEMBER 14, 2016

(FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, announced that cumulative global sales of Subaru models equipped with its EyeSight driver assist system ( earlier post ) surpassed one million units in November this year. The one-million mark was reached after eight years and seven months since the system was first launched in Japan in May 2008.

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in 2008 to 44.9% Average engine size and power decreased, with the average displacement dropping to 1,626 cm 3 from 1,706 cm 3 in 2008, and average power dropping to 82 kW from 86 kW in 2008. lower than in 2008, and 9.5% less than in 2008 and 9.5% Click to enlarge. between January and November 2009. In total, 14.5

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The two companies originally established their strategic alliance on automotive Li-ion cells in December 2008 ( earlier post ), with the resulting formation of the new joint venture (Deutsche ACCUmotive GmbH & Co. The parties have agreed not to divulge the details of the agreement. KG) and with Daimler’s acquisition of 49.9%

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MAY 15, 2012

Ricardo announced that its collaboration with Chery Automobile Company Ltd of China was instrumental in the development of the CVT system launched in the new Chery E5 vehicle. Ricardo and Chery worked together to develop a 50-vehicle fleet of hybrid vehicles that were used for transportation during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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JULY 10, 2009

times June 2008 results of 6,231 units— according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). The Prius became the country’s top-seller in May for the first time, with sales of 10,915 units, which was up more than twice year-on-year from 5,079 units in May 2008.( Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 6, 2015

will begin building its fourth and fifth plants in China next year to respond to surging demands in the world’s largest automobile market. It added a second factory in 2008, doubling its annual production capacity to 600,000 units. s capacity to 1.65 million units per year.

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JUNE 4, 2009

Toyota’s new Prius was Japan’s top-selling vehicle in May, according to new car sales rankings —excluding minicars with displacements of less than 660 cc—released by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). Prius sales in Japan by month since January 2007. Data: JADA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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The move comes on the heels of AvtoVAZ-Renault-Nissan becoming the fourth largest manufacturer of automobiles worldwide following several successful moves by Rostec. Having become a shareholder of AvtoVAZ in 2008, Rostec appointed a group of managers to develop AvtoVAZ in 2009.

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The Audi Group has calculated its corporate carbon footprint and is the first premium automobile manufacturer to be certified according to the international standard ISO 14064. Audi made a detailed assessment of emissions in all automobile lifecycle phases; experts of DEKRA Certification GmbH and DEKRA Certification Inc.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Launched in 2008 by Jaguar Land Rover, the REALCAR program is a multi-stakeholder initiative established to create a closed-loop vehicle production model that recycles automobiles at the end of their lifecycles.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

Ltd, an affiliated company of First Automobile Group Co., Ltd, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in China, to provide high-power lithium-phosphate batteries for use in its Electric Bus Project. China BAK Battery, Inc., Xiangqian Li, CEO of China BAK. Earlier post ).

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