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APRIL 18, 2023

Following our coverage of the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid , reader feedback seemed overwhelmingly focused on the vehicle being manufactured in China. annually, having Oakville Assembly down means Ford had to come up with something and it elected to pull China out of the bullpen — setting the SUV up to become Ford’s very first Chinese import.

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

In the wake of the news that five alternative energy vehicle (AEV) makers defrauded the Chinese government of about US$150 million in subsidies, the Chinese government adjusted its subsidy policies for alternative energy vehicles. Subsidy fraud from five Chinese AEV makers in China. Subsidies totaled RMB33.44 million (RMB1.0

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JULY 5, 2023

China’s marketplace for what it screams “new energy vehicles” (NEVs), together with plug-in hybrids and natural electrics, has benefited from the an identical of $57 billion in subsidies from the federal government all over 2016 to 2022, the consultancy mentioned. That will give Chinese language manufacturers 30 p.c

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

The company’s Liyang facility will receive a total investment of $160 million, increasing its manufacturing capacity fivefold by 2016. The company’s Tianjin facility will grow its capacity to 4GW by 2017, and is expected to reach 8 GWh in manufacturing capacity by 2018.

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JUNE 22, 2017

The consultancy says that China will dominate both the market and the industry in the foreseeable future. The index assess the relative competitive position of the seven leading automotive nations (Germany, France, Italy, the US, Japan, China and South Korea) on the basis of three key indicators: technology; industry; and market.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

By 2022, the Chinese market is expected to account for half of global sales—almost 1.5 Expected EV sales volume in 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025. Japan (85,000), South Korea with (35,000) and India (19,000) will lag some distance behind as growth in these markets is expected to be steady rather than explosive.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The Volkswagen Group made progress in 2016 in overcoming its self-inflicted diesel crisis. Sales revenue in fiscal year 2016 rose by €4.0 In spite of further challenges resulting from the diesel issue and the persistently difficult conditions in vehicle markets such as Brazil and Russia, the Group delivered 10.3 billion (US$4.22

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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). The objective is to deliver 400,000 electric vehicles to the Chinese market in 2020 and 1.5 over the previous year. (JAC)

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APRIL 8, 2019

Saft, a subsidiary of Total, has signed an agreement with Tianneng Energy Technology (TET), a subsidiary of the Chinese privately-owned Tianneng Group, to create a joint venture (JV) to expand their lithium-ion battery activity. Manufacturing will be based at the Changxing Gigafactory, with a potential capacity of 5.5

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JANUARY 31, 2017

CATL is a private Chinese company developing, manufacturing and providing after-sales services of lithium-ion battery solutions for electric vehicles and energy storage markets. It is among the three leading electric vehicle battery providers globally and the clear market leader in China with a large portfolio of customers.

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DECEMBER 5, 2020

Syrah intends to initially expand natural graphite AAM production capacity at Vidalia to 10ktpa, and then increase in line with growing market demand. To this end, the BFS assessed both the initial market entry 10ktpa plant size, and a larger scale 40ktpa plant. 3D model of Vidalia 10kt per annum expansion.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

has commissioned its fuel cell engine manufacturing facility located in Shanghai, China. Commissioning of Shanghai Edrive’s facility is an important step in our strategy to localize production in China, as the market for fuel cell-powered heavy duty applications—including buses and commercial trucks—heats up in China.

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

The company also plans to manufacture electric and plug-in-hybrid versions of the BX5 series and other models. Construction of the new manufacturing facility is scheduled to begin in early 2017. Borgward plans to create an SKD manufacturing facility with a production capacity of up to 10,000 vehicles per year.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will debut its EyeSight driver assist technology in China. EyeSight’s launch on the Chinese market, following on from its introduction to the Japanese, Australian, North American and European markets, enables FHI to extend EyeSight’s deployment across markets globally.

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MAY 18, 2018

The tight supply/demand situation for graphite electrodes is expected to persist for much longer than many market observers expect. At the same time, consumption of graphite electrodes in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) began to rise as the Chinese government took steps to halt production of poor quality induction furnace steel.

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JUNE 8, 2016

Li-sulfur battery developer OXIS Energy UK ( earlier post ) and Lithium Balance of Denmark are partnering to build a prototype Lithium-sulfur battery system primarily for the e-scooter market in China. The E-scooter itself will be manufactured in China. The timescale for this second phase is the fourth quarter of 2016.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

China continues to be the leading country for e-mobility in terms of industry and market, according to the E-Mobility Index 2019 from fka GmbH and Roland Berger GmbH. Chinese vehicles are improving significantly and becoming safer and more efficient. Japanese manufacturers are placing few new all-electric vehicles on the market.

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MAY 9, 2017

China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business. Click to enlarge. The company ranked 5 th among all brands in J.D.

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JUNE 17, 2013

The company earlier had suggested that it would begin local production of hybrids, which it sells into the China market, in 2014. Jade was designed to match the tastes of Chinese customers born in 1980s. The Crider was developed mainly by Chinese as a specialized model for China, and the Jade was developed mainly for Chinese market.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020

CAGR between 2010 and 2019, accelerating since 2016, according to Roskill Information Services. Consumption has benefited from the restructuring of the Chinese steel industry and from the new regulations prescribing stricter standards for construction. Another key characteristic of the niobium market is its highly concentrated supply.

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APRIL 20, 2012

Roland Berger forecasts for LiB market size by vehicle class (left) and region (right). In light of recently presented or announced vehicle models with electric, hybrid or plug-in-hybrid drives (xEV), Roland Berger experts expect the global LiB market to grow from US$1.5 Market consolidation therefore looks certain.

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AUGUST 13, 2018

The Territory is a breakthrough for Ford in China in terms of our ability to successfully compete with Chinese automakers for millions of customers that we do not currently serve. We brought Territory to market with speed, high quality and cost efficiency. Market background. million in 2020, up from 10.8

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AUGUST 29, 2017

(eGT), will focus on the core competencies of each partner and will harness the full potential of the Renault-Nissan Alliance electric vehicle leadership, as well as the resources of Dongfeng in the new energy industry, to meet the expectations of the Chinese market. Renault, Dongfeng and Nissan (China) Investment Co., respectively.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

In its new rare earths market report with forecasts out to 2026, Roskill, a leader in international metals and minerals research, observes that the permanent magnet and catalyst sectors will continue to provide the largest markets for rare earths in the next ten years to 2026. Global NEV production could rise by 3.5-4.0

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

The Dongfeng-Renault joint venture will establish a new manufacturing plant which will start producing vehicles in 2016. Sales of locally produced vehicles will start in 2016. The Renault brand has been present in the Chinese market with the imported cars such as Koleos and Fluence. billion CNY (€930 million, US$1.3

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OCTOBER 13, 2018

Novelis, the global leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, broke ground on the expansion of its automotive aluminum manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China. Novelis’ Changzhou plant is the company’s first aluminum automotive sheet manufacturing facility in China. The expansion is expected to create approximately 160 jobs.

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JUNE 6, 2017

Fuel cell system manufacturer Ballard Power Systems has entered into an $18-million supply contract with Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co., Broad-Ocean) to support the deployment of 400 FCveloCity fuel cell systems integrated into clean energy buses and trucks in key Chinese cities.

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OCTOBER 20, 2015

November 27, oil consuming countries will celebrate the first anniversary of the Saudi decision to let market forces determine prices. Subsequently, to defend market share, the Saudis increased production, which exacerbated market oversupply and further pressured prices. This decision set crude prices on a downward path.

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MARCH 21, 2016

On 3 March 2016, data from the National Bureau of Statistics of the People’s Republic of China (NBS) showed that 5.6 With the declining of consumer and storage Li-ion batteries, the power Li-ion batteries began to capture the market share thanks to the development of alternative energy vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 8, 2017

Nichols met with officials of China’s leading automakers and battery manufacturers in an effort to expand cooperation and accelerate deployment of zero-emission cars, trucks and buses. Discussions with the companies centered on plans for developing new models of zero-emission vehicles and support needed to enter the US market.

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MAY 7, 2018

The Nikkei reports that Leading Japanese manufacturers have teamed up with the government in a program to develop solid-state batteries. Japanese companies accounted for 70% of the global automotive battery market in 2013, but they are being challenged by China and South Korea.

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MARCH 4, 2018

Power survey on Chinese consumers’ purchase intentions regarding new-energy vehicles. A recent study prepared for the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism found that since 2015, China has been far the main market for electric cars (battery-electric and plug-in hybrid) followed by the EU and the US.

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MAY 5, 2023

Ford has introduced new models specifically designed to cater to Chinese customers. Still, Changan Ford (the automaker’s regional joint venture) only held 1 percent of all Chinese light-vehicle sales in 2022 vs the 4 percent it managed to snag in 2016. But it doesn’t appear to be for a lack of trying. Ah, transparency.

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AUGUST 8, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Energy, which is based in Kamenz, has been responsible for developing innovative energy storage solutions since 2016. The cooperation with the Chinese partner BJEV is now paving the way for the Daimler subsidiary to go abroad. —Ye Xiaohua, Deputy General Manager of BJEV.

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APRIL 25, 2017

The center in Dalian will focus on the development of innovative valve train products specifically for the Chinese market. The new development center is situated on the grounds of the existing production site in Dalian, where the company has been manufacturing assembled camshafts and cylinder head cover modules since 2005.

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MAY 17, 2018

This achievement underlines BMW Group’s leading role in the development of autonomous driving in the Chinese automotive industry. BMW anticipated this development—and was first to demonstrate and publish SAE Level 3 (L3) highly Autonomous Driving on a designated highway under government supervision in Chengdu as early as 2016.

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MARCH 8, 2017

Coupled with the knowhow of building and operating Europe’s largest and most automated lithium cell manufacturing facility, Leclanché is the ideal technology licensing and manufacturing partner to help Chinese companies leapfrog the competition and dominate the global battery market.

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