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First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

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The new electric car brand Aion S—recently unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2018 by GAC NE, GAC MOTOR’s new energy vehicle arm—will be the first line of cars to adopt Nidec’s fully integrated traction motor system (E-Axle) ( earlier post ). A modified 87 kg version of this basic integrated system will power the Aion S.

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Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

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The zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standard requires automobile manufacturers to deliver more vehicles with ultra-low or zero tailpipe emissions for sale in Minnesota, including electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid models. The rule only applies to new light- and medium-duty vehicles for sale in Minnesota.

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Schaeffler introducing 4in1 electric axles for EVs

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With the 4in1 electric axle, Schaeffler is now going one step further by integrating the thermal management system as well as the electric motor, power electronics, and transmission into the axle drive. In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America.

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Nikkei: India passes Japan to become world’s No. 3 auto market in 2022

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million between January and November 2022, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). from 2021, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. New vehicles delivered in India totaled 4.13 million units.

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EPA settles with Tesla over Clean Air Act violations at Fremont plant; $275K penalty

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

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GM China and FAW Establish Light Commercial Vehicle Joint Venture

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General Motors China and China FAW Group Corp. have formed a light commercial vehicle joint venture: FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Co. It is focused on the production and sale of light-duty trucks and vans. The new joint venture includes Ha’erbin Light Vehicle Co., which is situated in Qujing, Yunnan.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor Group form new JV to co-develop electric vehicles in China

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor Group Co., We expect to meet the transformation trend of the market in China; where cars are becoming light, electric, intelligent, interconnected and shared. According to the China Association of automobile manufacturers, China is the world’s largest BEV market.

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