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Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

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At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers.

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Haldor Topsoe and Yanchang form joint venture and build methanol catalyst facility in China

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Together, the two companies will build a production facility in Shaanxi Fupin in China to produce methanol synthesis catalysts. The year of 1907 saw the foundation of the first oil well in mainland China by Yanchang. Yanchang was established in 1905 with the approval of the government of Qing Dynasty.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. A paper on their study appears in the journal Energy Policy. —Li and Yu.

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Audi sales in China surpass 400,000 units for first time in 2012

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Audi set a new sales record in the Chinese market last year, with deliveries in China and Hong Kong exceeding the 400,000 mark for the first time—a 29.6% Also the A6 L, which underwent a model change in 2012, achieved a new record; 132,872 customers chose China’s best-selling business sedan (up 17.3%).

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Polk: global commercial vehicle registrations down 7% in first quarter 2012; China and India account for 58% share

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The global commercial vehicle market declined 7% during the first quarter of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011, according to a recent analysis by Polk. China, India lead with nearly 58% share. However, first quarter performance showed China registrations decreased 18.2% Specifically in China, nearly 6.2%

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Report: Toyota To Produce EVs In China As Soon As 2012

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will mass-produce an electric vehicle in China starting as early as 2012 through its joint venture with China FAW Group Corp. “Mass production could begin as soon as 2012, with sales to go nationwide,” a media relations representative said Tuesday. The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp.

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Joint venture between Daimler and BYD to reveal EV design concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing

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(BDNT), the 50:50 R&D Joint Venture between Daimler AG and BYD Company Limited, is going to show a design concept of the future joint venture electric vehicle to the public for the first time during next year’s Auto China in Beijing. Both partners have decided to sign a number of China-based international as well as local suppliers.

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