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JULY 30, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) vehicle powertrain production subsidiary in Changshu, China, Toyota Motor (Changshu) Auto Parts Co., TMCAP), has begun localized production of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), which is a first for Toyota outside Japan. —TMCAP Chairman Seiichi Sudo.

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2015 Toyota China Production 250

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

The motor, power electronics, and transmission form one compact unit that directly drives the car’s axle. Bosch has had electric axle drives in the market since 2012 (in the Peugeot 3008 and Fiat 500e, for example), but the power electronics was not fully integrated into them. Start of production is planned for 2019 at the latest.

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2019 Motor Motors Motoring 170

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has revised its calendar year 2012 sales and production plans, targeting worldwide production of 10,050,000 vehicles and worldwide sales of 9,760,000 vehicles for the year. The company is planning a 28% increase in production of Toyota vehicles alone to 8,870,000 units. billion (US$3.7

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Yamaha Motor Co’s MT-09 and XMAX300 motorcycles have won the ‘Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024’ international design award. These honours mark the 13th year in a row – every year since 2012 – that a Yamaha Motor product has received a Red Dot Design Award.

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JULY 27, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) officially announced , after several days of press reports, that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) officially announced , after several days of press reports, that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., over the same period in 2014.

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Mitsubishi Motor Motors Motoring 150

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company is expanding its partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE) and its support of the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program. Euisun Chung, Executive Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group and Under Secretary of Energy Mark W. Kia Motors Corp. and parts-maker Hyundai Mobis Co.—announced

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Hyundai Hydrogen Motor Motors 448

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JUNE 12, 2013

Ford Motor Company has begun production of the Focus Electric—the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe—in Saarlouis, Germany. Through the end of May 2013, Ford has sold 1,416 units of the Focus Electric in the US since its introduction in May 2012.

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Europe Ford Production North America 296

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

SMILE FC System Corporation, a joint venture between Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Motor Corporation, has established a ready-to-scale production plant for its fuel cell systems in Yokohama, Japan. The manufacturing center will be scaled up to supply fuel cell stacks for integration with Suzuki vehicles.

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Suzuki Japan Motor Motors 225

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MAY 8, 2019

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. This is the first use of CFRTP for structural parts in a high-volume production vehicle. Two additional tie-down locations are installed at the front of the bed.

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Carbon Fiber GM Sierra GMC 207

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally will unveil the production-ready version of all-new Ford B-MAX ( earlier post ) at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Production version of the B-MAX. Ford introduced the B-MAX concept at the 2011 Geneva show. Click to enlarge. Ford’s new 1.0-liter Earlier post.) Ford’s new 1.0-liter

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Ford Motor Motors Motoring 199

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AUGUST 24, 2011

Audi will start series production of the A8 hybrid in 2012. TFSI gasoline engine and an electric motor develop peak output of 180 kW (245 hp) and 480 N·m (345 lb-ft) of torque. The combustion engine works together with a disc-shaped electric motor which develops 40 kW (54 hp) and 210 N·m (155 lb-ft).

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Audi 2012 Hybrid Production 257

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JULY 14, 2011

Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH have signed agreements on the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture for electric motors. The new company, which is to be set up under the name EM-motive GmbH, will develop and produce innovative traction motors for electric vehicles. Sales to third parties will be carried out by Bosch.

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Motor Motors Motoring 2012 325

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AUGUST 5, 2011

Toyota and Tesla Motors, Inc. confirmed that their jointly-developed RAV4 electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. TMMC) in Woodstock, Ontario beginning in 2012. The RAV4 EV will be sold at US Toyota dealers through Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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Toyota 2012 Building Electric Vehicles 218

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APRIL 24, 2012

In-wheel electric drive startup Protean Electric ( earlier post ) has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. Protean’s in-wheel motors are designed for a broad range of vehicle applications.

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Global Motor Motors Motoring 231

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. TMMAL), an engine-production subsidiary of Japan-based Toyota Motor. four-cylinder engine production. 2012 Camry, Highlander, Sienna and Venza. the four-cylinder engines, has increased its production capacity accordingly at its. TMMAL-produced 2.5-liter liter and 2.7-liter

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Alabama Toyota Engine Manufacturer 186

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

Suitable for the full range of hybrid architectures—micro, mild or medium hybrids, full and plug-in hybrids—the controller can be mounted within the cabin or in the engine compartment and is scheduled for production in 2012. The controller supports an optional H-Bridge driver interface to a DC motor-type actuator.

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2012 Hybrid Energy Storage Production 218

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MAY 8, 2012

In 2011, the company announced its first GaN on Silicon products: power transistors, diodes and modules, based on its patented, high-performance EZ GaN technology. In the motor segment alone, Transphorm’s innovations create the potential to save 2.5 In February, the company announced the qualification of its first 600V GaN diodes.

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2012 Production DC Waste 218

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OCTOBER 7, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R, a special edition version of its four-door, four-seat rotary-engined sports car. Mazda will cease RX-8 production will end in June 2012 and SPIRIT R will be the final special edition model.

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Mazda 2012 Engine Production 247

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JULY 30, 2010

Due to what it termed “ strong public interest ” in the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors will increase US production capacity of the Volt by 50%, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012. Earlier post.) In the past few weeks, more than 25,000 people have joined the Chevrolet Volt enthusiast list.

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Volt GM 2012 Production 244

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JULY 24, 2012

Almost 77 years (76 years, 11 months) after the production of the first Model G1 truck in August 1935 at Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, Toyota Motor Corporation’s worldwide cumulative vehicle production has surpassed 200 million units. As of the end of June, cumulative production in Japan totaled 145.21 Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Production Vehicles 2006 225

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DECEMBER 29, 2011

will begin lithium production in the Salar de Olaroz Lithium-Potash Project in Argentina in 2013 through its joint venture with Australian mining concern Orocobre Ltd. According to the Nikkei, Toyota Tsusho and Orocobre plan to begin constructing on-site facilities in 2012 upon government approval, with the mining to begin as early as 2013.

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Argentina Toyota 2013 Supplies 218

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JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040. The Reference case projects an increase in VMT that, all else equal, would increase motor gasoline fuel consumption.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Economy Standards 231

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint vehicle-production company. established with China FAW Group Corporation in China’s Sichuan Province, has begun production of the third-generation Prius”gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle at its Changchun Plant. Sales of the vehicle will begin in early 2012. Manufacturing (China) Co.,

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Prius Toyota China Camry Hybrid 210

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MARCH 8, 2012

A total of 21 major oil and gas projects will begin production between 2012 and 2014. In 2012 and 2013, the company expects to start up nine major projects and anticipates adding more than 1 million net oil-equivalent barrels per day by 2016. billion oil equivalent barrels. billion oil-equivalent barrels.

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Saudi Arabia Oil Oil-Sands 2012 231

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JULY 26, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of the all-new Mazda6 sedan (known as Mazda Atenza in Japan), totally redesigned for the first time in five years, at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show, 29 August to 9 September 2012. gasoline engine and six-speed SKYACTIV–DRIVE automatic transmission.

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2012 Mazda Motor Motors 231

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

Tesla Motors is often frustratingly opaque about the company's progress in getting its 2012 Tesla Model S electric sport sedan up to mass production. According to one of those tweets yesterday, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] built its 1,000th.

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2012 Production Tesla Tesla Motors 108

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MAY 16, 2013

Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) has started production of the Toyota Yaris compact car for export to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. This certificate was created in order to help customers identify products that have more than 50% of their value manufactured in France. An additional €10 million (US$12.9

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France Puerto Rico Toyota Production 186

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AUGUST 1, 2013

US biodiesel production in May 2013 reached a record level of 111 million gallons, according to data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Production came from 116 active biodiesel plants with operable capacity of 2.2 US monthly production of biodiesel. billion gallons per year. Source: EIA. Source: EIA.

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2013 Production Tax Credit Oil 207

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Volvo Cars will introduce the production version of the S60L T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show; the plug-in sedan first made its appearance as a concept car at the Beijing auto show in 2014. The S60L T6 Twin Engine is Volvo’s third production PHEV after the V60 diesel a and the XC90 T8.

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Volvo PHEV Engine Motor 150

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Tesla Motors unveiled its current prototype of the Model X electric crossover Tuesday night at its Los Angeles Design Studio. The six-seater, featuring “Falcon Wing” rear doors, will come in rear-wheel drive, dual motor all-wheel drive, and performance dual motor all-wheel drive options, with a choice of a 60 kWh or 85 kWh pack.

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2013 Los Angeles Production Tesla 218

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

HASCO), a subsidiary of SAIC Motor. For the initial customer order, the JV will leverage Magna’s highly integrated e-drive system with a focus on the production of the system mainly for the Chinese market. —Chen Zhixin, President of SAIC Motor and Vice Chairman of HASCO. Click to enlarge.

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Motor Motors Motoring China 199

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. in calendar year 2012 to 14.7% Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% in 2012 to 23.3% Click to enlarge. —Mike Tinskey.

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Plug-in 2013 2012 Plug 381

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JANUARY 12, 2015

The first wood-based renewable diesel biorefinery has started commercial production in Lappeenranta, Finland. The UPM BioVerno diesel is produced out of crude tall oil, a residue of pulp production, in the UPM Lappeenranta Biorefinery. million gallons US) of renewable UPM BioVerno diesel yearly. Earlier post.).

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Renewable Diesel Commercial Finland 150

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DECEMBER 29, 2010

Kyodo News reports that Fuji Heavy Industries may suspend production of its electric minivehicle, the Stella EV ( earlier post ). Fuji Heavy plans to withdraw completely from minivehicle production sometime around 2012. The automaker is seeking support from its top shareholder, Toyota Motor Corp.

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Industrial Industry Production Gasoline-Electric 210

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JULY 10, 2012

This capital will be used to bring Protean’s electric drive technology to production by establishing manufacturing facilities in Liyang. The Chinese government just published a plan through 2020 to accelerate the production and adoption of new energy vehicles, including electric drive vehicles. Earlier post.).

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China Building Companies Production 294

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Volvo Cars confirmed that it will introduce a series-produced plug-in hybrid diesel as early as 2012. Volvo had first suggested the 2012 date for a diesel PHEV in September 2009. In a press conference at Paris Motor Show, Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars stated that the future for Volvo lies in electric cars.

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MARCH 5, 2013

From 2013-2015, Ford of Europe will increase total EcoBoost gasoline engine production by 35%. At the Geneva Motor Show, Ford introduced the European production version of the all-new EcoSport ( earlier post ). Ford’s family of EcoBoost engines applied in Europe currently includes the 1.0-liter liter three-cylinder and the 1.6-

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