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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €9.8 billion in China by 2015; efficient products and production

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The Volkswagen Group, through its two Chinese joint ventures, will be investing more than €9.8 billion (US$15 billion) in the country by 2015; investments in highly efficient products and resource-conserving production will account for more than two thirds of this figure. The Volkswagen Group is building seven new plants in China.

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13 Japanese automakers and energy companies join forces to support rollout of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2015

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A coalition of 13 major Japanese automakers and energy companies—including Toyota, Honda and Nissan—are joining together to expand the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) in 2015 and develop the hydrogen supply network throughout Japan.

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Germany to expand nationwide network of hydrogen filling stations from 15 to 50 by 2015

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The network of hydrogen filling stations accompanies the commercialization of fuel cell vehicles that the automobile industry has announced for 2014/15. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. —Prof.

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Nidec to Acquire Emerson Electric Co. Motors & Controls Business

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In addition to its existing small precision motors used mainly in IT devices, Nidec has been working to expand its business in automobile, industrial and home appliance motors, utilizing its core technology in brushless DC motors. billion) by the fiscal year 2015. billion) by the fiscal year 2015. Earlier post.)

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H2 Mobility initiative agrees on $474M plan for hydrogen refueling network in Germany; 400 stations by 2023

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—Professor Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. The launch of fuel cell powered production vehicles on the German market has been announced by first manufacturers for 2015.

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BAIC BJEV opens Silicon Valley EV research center, planning another for Europe

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In the first half of 2015, China surpassed the United States to become the largest market for alternative energy vehicles. BJEV has seen sales volume climb to 6,223 units through June of 2015—representing a 23.1% BJEV plans to bring a complete lineup of alternative energy automobiles to market.

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Series production of next-generation Acura NSX hybrid supercar begins in April at new Performance Manufacturing Center

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Complementary production of the Acura NSX’s bespoke, 75-degree, twin turbocharged V-6 engine takes place at the company’s nearby Anna, Ohio engine plant and is undertaken by a small group of master engine builders. The multi-material space frame is created with 100% robotic Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, an automobile industry first.

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