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APRIL 28, 2016

China-based internet company LeEco unveiled its LeSEE electric car concept this week at Auto China 2016—The 14th Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. and participated in the founding of Shanghai General Motors in 1995, serving as the Chief General Manager from 2005 through 2010. Earlier post.) Ding received a B.S.

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MAY 22, 2017

Ford Motor Company has appointed Jim Hackett as Ford Motor Company president and CEO, replacing Mark Fields, who is retiring, effective immediately. s turnaround, served as interim Athletic Director at University of Michigan, and has led Ford Smart Mobility LLC since March 2016. He served on Ford’s board from 2013 to 2016.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota Motor Corporation hybrids reached 10.05 This latest milestone of 10 million units was achieved just nine months after total sales reached 9 million units at the end of April 2016. In 2016, for the first time, Europe hybrid sales outpaced those of North America (285.9 thousand vs. 266.2

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

Nissan Motor Co., has completed an acquisition of a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) ( earlier post ) and has become its largest shareholder. With the addition of MMC, the Alliance will be in the world’s top three automotive groups by global volumes, with sales of 10 million units in fiscal year 2016. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project.

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MAY 12, 2016

Following an MMC share issue, Nissan Motor will take a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) for ¥237 billion (US$2.17 Following MMC’s revelation of the testing cheating on 20 April 2016, it share price on the Tokyo exchange plunged 51.2%, dropping from ¥864 per share on 19 April to a low of ¥422 on 27 April.

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JULY 27, 2016

Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co., Founded in 1994, Broad-Ocean is a global manufacturer of motors that power small and specialized electric machinery for electric vehicles (EVs), including buses, commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles, and for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Elio Motors, which unveiled its fifth-generation three-wheeler prototype at the LA Auto Show ( earlier post ), launched a $25-million stock sale at 4 p.m. Since 19 June, Elio Motors has been in the “testing the waters” phase, gauging the level of interest from potential investors. Elio Motors received more than $45.6

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The new Note lineup will also feature an electric all-wheel drive model, with powerful dual electric motors in the front and rear supplying power to all four wheels. The second-generation e-POWER system has an all-new electric motor and inverter. Electric motor torque has been increased by 10% and output by 6%.

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JULY 28, 2011

General Motors Ventures LLC has made an equity investment of $7.5 Global solar energy use is predicted to more than double by 2016, so we believe that investing in renewable energy is a smart and strategic business decision. Sunlogics PLC has a strategic relationship with Sunlogics Power Fund Management Inc.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

In the next few months, the cities of Athens and Thessaloniki intend to purchase 1,300 buses, most of which are to be electric. The 12-meter, emission-free Urbino electric bus is Solaris’s flagship product and was awarded the prestigious “Bus of the Year” title in 2016.

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JUNE 10, 2017

The three powertrains in the 2018 Accord will include two direct-injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder engines, a new Honda-developed 10-speed automatic transmission and a sporty 6-speed manual transmission that will be available on both turbo engines, as well as the next-generation of Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain technology ( earlier post ).

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AUGUST 5, 2015

US prices for the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( earlier post )—the first of many Audi e-tron models destined to come to the US—will begin at $37,900. Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits. The 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron features a 1.4

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

General Motors plans to source 100% renewable energy to power its US sites by 2025—five years earlier than previously announced, and 25 years ahead of its initial target that was set in 2016. This is the main avenue through which GM will achieve its renewable energy goal.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 13, 2015

It may not have too many more years to live, but the Chevrolet Spark EV will be sold in some new markets starting with the 2016 model year: three Canadian provinces. minicar Canada incentives plug-in cars Ontario British Columbia Quebec Spark EV compliance car'

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AUGUST 29, 2019

Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation entered into a capital alliance agreement to establish and promote a long-term partnership between the two companies for promoting collaboration in new fields, including the field of autonomous driving.

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JULY 27, 2017

China Yuchai International has delivered 76 diesel-electric hybrid buses, all powered by YC6A270-50 engines, to Siweimei Motor Transport Co., This is the second large order from Siweimei since its purchase of 110 units at the end of 2016. in Shenzhen.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015

together with Volvo Car Sverige and Upplands Motor, announced that Sweden-based Fågelviksgruppen (FVG) has signed an agreement covering the purchase of 400 Volvo V70 Bi-Fuel taxis with Westport technology and fuel systems including options to purchase up to 240 more. 2016 Volvo V70. Westport Innovations Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Ford Motor Company will offer three years of complimentary charging to California and Maryland customers who purchase or lease a 2016 C-MAX Energi with its pilot EV 1-2-3 Charge program. 2016 Ford C-MAX. The 2016 C-MAX Energi combines a 141 hp 2.0L The 2016 C-MAX Energi combines a 141 hp 2.0L

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The LCFS program, which is administered by the California Air Resources Board, sets standards to decrease the carbon intensity of motor gasoline and diesel fuel incrementally by at least 10% by 2020 relative to a 2010 baseline. Source: US Energy Information Administration, based on California Air Resources Board.

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MARCH 11, 2016

Li-ion battery maker LG Chem was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during the automaker’s 24 th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. This partnership has been solidified with GM again selecting LG Chem as Supplier of the Year for the sixth consecutive year.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

Boparai had joined Mahindra & Mahindra in 2022, taking charge of its European operation — overseeing Peugeot Motors and Automobili Pininfarina. Vinod Sahay who is President, Aerospace and Defence and Chief Purchase Officer, Auto and Farm Sectors (AFS), will now have additional responsibility for MTBD and CE.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

However, Roskill also projects that, driven by rapidly increasing demand for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets (used in traction motors among other applications), neodymium will fall into deficit in 2016, although demand will initially be met by the drawdown of stocks. Global NEV production could rise by 3.5-4.0

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

The Alliance is forecasting total annual sales to exceed 14 million units with $240 billion in revenue by the end of the plan—up more than 30% on the $180 billion aggregate revenues achieved in 2016. This year, Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors became the world’s largest automotive group by sales volume.

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MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, —Paul Elio, President and CEO of Elio Motors. Recently, Elio Motors and Altair simulated a belted occupant and driver airbag in a frontal crash.

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MARCH 16, 2017

The purchase price will not be disclosed. Nagares’ business segments fit in with MAHLE’s Mechatronics division, which has combined all activities in the field of electric drives since 2016. Besides electric motors, the division also develops and manufactures electric powertrain and mechatronic systems.

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JANUARY 22, 2015

Toyota Motor Corporation will increase production of the Mirai fuel cell sedan, which launched in Japan on 15 December 2014. The new plan calls for production to increase from the 2015 level of 700 units to approximately 2,000 units in 2016 and approximately 3,000 units in 2017.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This three-day course provides a comprehensive overview of the IEC 61511:2016 and ANSI/ISA 61511:2018 standards for the process industry. Purchase training?. Purchase training?. Purchase training?. Purchase training?. Purchase training?.

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JULY 10, 2015

Elio Motors’s equity crowdfunding campaign has attracted more than $16 million in expressed non-binding interest from nearly 5,000 potential investors in 19 days. Elio Motors’ goal is to raise $25 million through the campaign. Funds from that initiative allowed Elio Motors to begin building its fifth generation prototype, the P5.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Elio Motors introduced its three-wheeled P5 fifth-generation prototype at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The company is targeting a launch date of late 2016 for the enclosed vehicle that is expected to deliver to 84 mpg and retail for a targeted base price of $6,800. Elio Motors also upgraded the instrument panel for better aesthetics.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

One would expect to receive some kind of purchasing allowance calculated that’s then tied to income. However, they’re currently subjected to a 2 percent tax which isn’t even enough to offset the purchasing subsidies being offered by the government in most cases. million units in 2016 to just 1.6 New vehicle sales went from 2.7

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

General Motors’ Arlington, Texas, Assembly plant will soon be able to build up to 125,000 trucks a year using wind power. GM signed a power purchase agreement with EDP Renewables North America, a fully owned subsidiary of EDP Renovaveis, for its first US wind power: 30 MW of energy from the planned 250 MW Hidalgo Wind Farm in Edinburg, Texas.

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MAY 22, 2019

These little vehicles typically lack the aesthetic appeal of a Tesla, but they protect drivers from the elements better than a motorcycle, are faster than a bicycle or e-bike, are easy to park and charge, and, perhaps most endearing to emerging consumers, can be purchased for as little as $3,000 (and in some cases, less).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

On average, 21 motorcoach and large bus occupants are killed and 7,934 are injured annually in motor vehicle crashes, according to NHTSA data. Beginning in November 2016, newly manufactured buses will be required to be equipped with lap and shoulder belts for each driver and passenger seat.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Power 2016 US Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). The number of engine/transmission problems decreased to 24 PP100 in 2016 from 26 PP100 in 2015. The 2016 US Vehicle Dependability Study is based on responses from 33,560 original owners of 2013 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. —Renee Stephens.

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MARCH 1, 2015

The report comes several months after BMW Group commissioned two new production lines for electric drive components—high voltage battery packs and electric motors—at its Dingolfing plant. IHS said that under the agreement, Samsung SDI is expected to increase shipments of battery cells by at least 20-30 percent until 2016. Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

MARCH 7, 2022

Amidst parent company General Motors’ continued EV efforts, McCluskey maintained that Chevrolet dealers are looking to beat a formidable rival — Tesla. McCluskey’s statement presents a rather different stance compared to General Motors CEO Mary Barra, who has suggested in the past that GM is already leading the EV revolution.

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