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12th Five-Year Plan for Chinas auto industry to make new-energy vehicles priority

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The 12 th Five-year Plan for China’s auto industry reportedly will make developing new-energy vehicles the top priority. Under the plan, China will update the new-energy vehicle sector by focusing on integrating the two major technologies of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. People’s Daily.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. The 2010 Ford Flex’s third-row interior storage bins contained 20% wheat straw biofiller. Soy-foam headliners were put in place for the 2010 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. General Motors.

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Global Automakers urges NHTSA to set a safe, but not too loud minimum sound requirement for hybrid and electric vehicles

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In its comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) proposed rule to add sound to hybrid and electric vehicles, the Association of Global Automakers is asking the agency to find a noise level that effectively alerts pedestrians without being excessively loud. Striking a balance is important.

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German ELAB study finds growth of alternative drivetrains to increase employment opportunities in auto industry

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The research project was initiated by the General Works Council of Daimler AG and started in December 2010 together with Daimler, IG Metall Baden-Württemberg (Industrial Union of Metal Workers) and the Hans Böckler Foundation.

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Toyota Begins Production of Camry Hybrid in Australia

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Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (TMCA) has begun production of the Camry Hybrid in Australia; the line-off ceremony was attended by Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Toyota Australia will be only the fifth country in the world that produces hybrid vehicles and that makes me proud of Australia.

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Daimler and BYD restructure DENZA joint venture to 10:90

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and its long-term Chinese partner BYD Auto Industry Co., In 2010, both companies signed the contract for the 50:50 research and technology joint venture BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Daimler Greater China Ltd. Earlier post.) Both partners intend to complete an equity transfer in DENZA.

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Enova Delivers Hybrid Drive Systems to First Auto Works for Hybrid Buses

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Enova’s Pre-Transmission Parallel Hybrid System locates the electric motor between the engine and transmission. has delivered the first 70 pre-transmission hybrid drive systems to First Auto Works for application in a hybrid bus. FAW has ordered an additional 150 hybrid drive systems for delivery in 2009.

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