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BASF boosts support for sustainable road construction with global distribution rights for RheoFalt rejuvenator

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BASF now has the worldwide distribution rights for RheoFalt smart additives to modify asphalt and bitumen manufactured by the Netherlands-based company Ventraco. Since 2015, Ventraco has been conducting research at its Innovation Center to optimize existing solutions and develop new ones.

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Ford, VW sign agreements for joint projects on commercial vehicles, electrification, autonomous driving

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Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG signed agreements that expand their global alliance ( earlier post ) to meet rapidly evolving needs of their respective customers in Europe and other regions by leveraging complementary strengths in midsize pickup trucks and commercial and electric vehicles.

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Hyundai and Kia make €100M strategic investment in Arrival to co-develop electric commercial vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation today made a strategic investment of €100 million (US $110 million) in a new partnership with Arrival , a UK-based electric vehicle startup ( earlier post ). Founded in 2015, Arrival has production plants and R&D centers in the US, Germany, Tel Aviv, Russia and the UK.

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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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However, the company said, after retesting vehicles, it found that all certified fuel efficiency values remained within the range of measurement deviation. The company said it thus was not necessary adjust the measured values. Alto Lapin(Launched on 3 June 2015). Every(Launched on 18 February 2015).

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Jaguar Land Rover to invest US$679 million to expand its Engine Manufacturing Center in UK

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The Ingenium engine launched initially in the Jaguar XE in April 2015 and was followed quickly by the Discovery Sport, two of the most significant product launches from the British manufacturer accounting for sales of 65,800 in the year so far.

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Nissan begins Japan sales of new quick charger for EVs; targeting sales of 5K units by March 2016

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has begun selling its new quick charger at Nissan parts companies throughout Japan. It complies with CHAdeMO protocol and is compatible with Nissan EVs as well as EVs manufactured by other companies. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.) The actual cost is would then be upwards of ¥318,500 (US$4,100).

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