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China’s CALB wants lithium battery factory in Portugal – ET Auto

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billion) CALB project would include the construction of five buildings and create around 1,800 direct jobs, Portuguese media said. Chinese manufacturer CALB is planning on building a lithium-ion battery factory in Portugal, the APA Portuguese environment agency said on Monday. The two billion-euro (USD 2.2 The two billion-euro (USD 2.2

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Johnson Controls begins production of batteries for Start-Stop vehicles in China

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The technology automatically shuts off the engine when the car is idle and restarts it when the driver’s foot leaves the brake pedal. During this time, the vehicle’s electrical systems—from entertainment to lights—use energy from an advanced lead-acid battery rather than the gas-powered engine, thus saving fuel.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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This progress includes advanced internal combustion engines; efficient transmissions; lightweight materials; and hybrid and other energy-saving technologies. Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization.

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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 is building seven new plants in China. Among other things, this will include further optimization of the efficiency of internal combustion engines as well as the introduction of alternative powertrain technology. —Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Prof.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it. An electric car has no internal combustion engine burning fossil fuels. With more users gearing towards purchasing electric vehicles, a surge in demand has drastically hit the electric automobile industry.

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Use of onboard chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

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Ease of Refuelling in EVs In the ongoing debate between Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, a pivotal aspect under scrutiny is the refuelling (or charging) experience. The volatility and unpredictability of fuel prices further add to the limitations of traditional internal combustion vehicles.

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Use of onboarding chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

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Ease of Refuelling in EVs In the ongoing debate between Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, a pivotal aspect under scrutiny is the refuelling (or charging) experience. The volatility and unpredictability of fuel prices further add to the limitations of traditional internal combustion vehicles.

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