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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

EPA found Clean Air Act violations at Tesla’s automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, Calif. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Tesla Motors Inc. Under the settlement, Tesla agreed to pay a $275,000 penalty.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Distance to 2012 target by individual manufacturer. Based on emission levels recorded in vehicle tests, car registration data analyzed by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in the report “CO 2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2012” shows that in 2012 all major car manufacturers met their targets for their fleet.

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MARCH 18, 2016

The world’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines called for further progress in regulatory harmonisation and closer cooperation among European, North American, and Japanese regulators in order to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption associated with on-road freight transport.

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DECEMBER 28, 2015

Audi management said that the company will continue with its high levels of investment in 2016, with planned capital expenditure to amount to more than €3 billion (US$3.3 In 2018, Audi will launch its first large‑series battery‑electric vehicle, based on the Audi e-tron Quattro concept. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 9, 2019

All but three European car manufacturers met their specific emission targets in 2017, based on current European vehicle test rules. of CO 2 per km from 2016, according to final data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). This increase brings car manufacturers further away from their 2021 targets. g CO 2 /km.

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

million Borgward, Lloyd, and Goliath brand vehicles here from the 1920s until it ceased operations. The company also plans to manufacture electric and plug-in-hybrid versions of the BX5 series and other models. The company also plans to manufacture electric and plug-in-hybrid versions of the BX5 series and other models.

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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MARCH 16, 2017

Nagares develops and manufactures a variety of products for the automotive industry, including control units and power electronics for electric auxiliary components and thermal management systems, as well as power converters for e-mobility solutions. Its customers include numerous international automobile manufacturers.

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Automobile Manufacturer Vehicles Automobile 2016 150

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

As a result, Horn says, Volkswagen has withdrawn the application for certification of its model year 2016 vehicles. That software, as revealed in September, allowed those diesels to emit higher levels of NO x when the vehicles were driven in actual road use than during laboratory testing. Earlier post.). diesel engine.

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2016 America EPA Vehicles 150

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MARCH 22, 2016

Honeywell has entered into a supply agreement and technology license with an Indian manufacturer to produce Honeywell Solstice yf, an automobile refrigerant with a global warming potential of less than 1. Small-scale production is expected to begin by the end of 2016. refrigerants manufacturing site.

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AUGUST 16, 2017

BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye signed a memorandum of understanding with the intention for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to be the first automaker to join them in developing a world-leading, state-of-the-art autonomous driving platform for global deployment. Earlier post.) —FCA Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

million new vehicles sold in the United States recommend, but do not require, premium gasoline. The trend toward recommending or requiring higher-octane fuel continues to rise as manufacturers work toward meeting stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. Horsepower for test vehicles averaged an increase of 1.4%.

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Fuel Fuel Economy Gasoline Vehicles 150

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JUNE 2, 2017

In the presence of Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Berlin, Volkswagen signed a joint venture agreement with the Chinese automaker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC). In addition, it is intended that the joint venture should establish new used vehicle platforms and engage in all related business activities.

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China 2018 Market Chinese 170

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg. The new Civic’s 2.0-liter

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Honda 2016 Engine North America 150

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NOVEMBER 2, 2017

(TELD) entered into a Framework Agreement under which Wuling Industrial and TELD will explore the opportunity—and will enter into the Formal Agreement(s) as and when appropriate—to proceed with strategic co-operation on the new energy electrical vehicle business. Wuling Industrial began producing electrical vehicles in 2008.

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Electric Vehicles Energy Motor Motors 150

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MARCH 22, 2016

Audi unveiled its redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for the 2016 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The FIA WEC regulations have been providing automobile manufacturers with incentives to build increasingly efficient race cars since 2014. Nearly all vehicle systems have been refined or redesigned.

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Audi 2016 Hybrid Diesel 150

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AUGUST 28, 2013

The company holds several patents focused primarily on vehicle dynamics, and is the originator of GenShock and Activalve technology. This then functions like a generator; it converts the generated kinetic energy into electricity and feeds it into the vehicle power supply, thus contributing to a reduction in CO 2 emissions.

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Automobile Power Powered Bentley 311

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JUNE 17, 2013

Jointly with Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Honda’s automobile production and sales joint venture companies in China, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., China Hybrids Vehicle Manufacturers' Honda is planning to introduce 12 new models in China before the end of 2015.

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Honda China 2016 Hybrid 150

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

“ Electric vehicles are the future,” You hear it often and we proclaim it all the time. Electric vehicles are eco-friendly and hence a good choice for individuals because they have the proper level of functionality. Do we, however, have any knowledge of the history of electric vehicles?

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India Electric Vehicles Vehicles 2001 52

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

Earlier this week, the Québec National Assembly unanimously adopted Bill 104, a zero-emission vehicle standard. Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard. The credit requirement will therefore vary from one manufacturer to another.

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Standards Emissions Vehicles Purchase 150

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will debut its EyeSight driver assist technology in China. will be exhibited at the 2016 Guangzhou International Auto Parts & Accessories Exhibition to be held in Guangzhou, China later this month. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. The EyeSight-equipped Outback and Legacy (Chinese specs.)

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China Chinese Automobile 2016 210

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AUGUST 29, 2017

(Dongfeng) have formed a new joint venture to co-develop and sell electric vehicles (EV) in China. It will draw on the global leadership on EV technologies and cost-effective car design experience from the Alliance, and the competitive manufacturing costs from Dongfeng. The new joint venture, eGT New Energy Automotive Co.,

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Nissan China Electric Vehicles Motor 150

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

an electric vehicle engineering solution provider and a pioneer in electric vehicle manufacturing in Japan, launched its brand and showcased two of its models—the GLM-G4 and GLM-ZZ—at an event in Hong Kong. GLM also provides solutions for third parties, including EV technology developers and vehicle manufacturers.

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Automobile 2016 China MPH 150

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. The plant actions detailed in today’s announcement represent the next steps in a US manufacturing realignment that FCA began in 2016. Three years ago, FCA set a course to grow our profitability based on the strength of the Jeep and Ram brands by realigning our US manufacturing operations.

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Jeep Michigan PHEV Production 170

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JULY 5, 2023

million automobiles, convalescing to the extent of gross sales prior to COVID-19. million automobiles in 2030, when it projected greater than part of automobiles offered in China could be EVs. That will give Chinese language manufacturers 30 p.c AlixPartners forecast China’s total auto gross sales would develop 3 p.c

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Chinese Sale Automobile Asia 52

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JULY 25, 2018

With collaboration between German and Chinese companies accelerating in the areas of automated driving and intelligent connected vehicles, Daimler and Baidu recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their Sino-German cooperation in these strategic fields.

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JULY 30, 2021

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Tesla to sell its cars and will open three new locations in the State. This decision goes against the wishes of the Virginia Automobiles Dealers Association (VADA), which will not plan a legal challenge. Tesla showroom in Century City mall, Los Angeles (Credit: Teslarati).

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Virginia Sale Store Los Angeles 144

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MAY 24, 2018

Toyota projects that global sales of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) will increase significantly after 2020 to at least 30,000 per year from today’s 3,000. Manufacturing both components at scale is critical to achieving lower system costs and wider availability for further growth and sales of FCEVs.

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Hydrogen Toyota 2020 Production 321

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JANUARY 10, 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ wholly owned subsidiary FCA US LLC has agreed with with the U.S. Further, the consent decree and settlement agreements contain no finding or admission with regard to any alleged violations of vehicle emissions rules. The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S.

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Cost Of Diesel Emissions San Francisco 312

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

VULOG launched several large-scale projects in 2016, inclding include EVO in Vancouver, Green Mobility in Copenhagen and Communauto in Montreal, among others. In total, more than 3,000 shared cars are connected by the VULOG platform worldwide. VULOG end-to-end solution. Click to enlarge.

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Automobile Manufacturer Cars BMW Automobile 225

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JULY 5, 2023

German luxury carmaker Audi is reportedly set to announce its intentions to start electric vehicle production in Mexico. The move aligns Audi with other prominent car manufacturers that are increasing their presence in Mexico. It should be noted that Puebla is already home to a Volkswagen automobile plant, one of the largest in Mexico.

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Mexico Audi San Jose Production 96

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JANUARY 29, 2019

Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading one-stop transportation platform, announced a new joint venture with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., DiDi started partnership programs with automakers and fleet operators in 2016, and launched the DiDi Auto Alliance, an industry-chain partnership network in April 2018. Xiaoju Automobile Solutions?XAS?was

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Transportation Connect Connected China 236

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The ratio of capital expenditure to sales revenue will be at a competitive level of around 6% on average in the period from 2012 to 2016. The Volkswagen Group is investing a record amount in forward-looking projects to achieve its goal of becoming the world’s best automobile manufacturer in economic and ecological terms.

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2016 Production Automobile Manufacturer 2012 210

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MARCH 17, 2016

Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) will begin series production of the next-generation Acura NSX hybrid supercar ( earlier post ) in late April, with customer deliveries to commence thereafter. The multi-material space frame is created with 100% robotic Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, an automobile industry first.

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Acura Manufacturer Production Hybrid 150

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AUGUST 29, 2019

The two companies began considering a business partnership in October 2016, and since then have continued to consider specific details. These share acquisitions will be implemented after the companies obtain approvals from the foreign competition authorities.

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Suzuki Toyota Automobile Corporation 191

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Yamaha Performance Damper is a vehicle body vibration damper that is installed in the main parts of passenger cars and motorcycles. has produced a total of three-million of the Yamaha Performance Damper , an anti-vibration damper for automobiles since its manufacturing began in 2004, the company said.

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2004 Auto Motor Motors 52

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APRIL 9, 2018

Impact Coatings, which develops and sells technology for PVD-coatings of fuel cell plates and vehicle reflectors, recently received its first production order for Ceramic MaxPhase coatings from Michelin. The French tire and auto components manufacturer is in a build-up phase in its fuel cell manufacturing initiative.

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Fuel Hydrogen Low Cost Sweden 287