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Geely/Volvo awards Maxwell Technologies with ultracapacitor subsystem design win for 2020 model year platforms; mild- and plug-in hybrids

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Maxwell Technologies, a leading developer and manufacturer of capacitive energy storage and power delivery solutions, announced a technology partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely), the parent company of leading brands such as Volvo and Geely Auto. million automobiles using its ultracapacitor technology.

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LG Chem to Supply Li-ion Battery Packs to Volvo Cars

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said it has been picked as a provider of lithium-ion battery packs for electric vehicles by Volvo Cars Corp. LG Chem has signed a deal to provide electric vehicle batteries to five companies so far—South Korea’s top carmaker Hyundai Motor; CT&T Corp., a US commercial vehicle components maker; and US automaker General Motors Corp.

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Lexus brand will lead Toyota on Tesla’s Gigacasting techniques

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The large-scale casting process significantly reduces parts needed to manufacture automobiles, and several automakers are now taking notice. Massive batches of Tesla Cybertruck castings spotted at Giga Texas What are your thoughts?

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets.

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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

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On the opening day of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Notice of Violation: VW diesel engines with 1.6 The VW diesel scandal began on 18 September 2015. liters displacement (type code EA 189) contained illegal software designed to manipulate emissions.

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Westport and Fuel Systems Solutions to merge; alternative fuel vehicle and engine company with expanded reach

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Fuel Systems brings long standing relationships with several key global OEMs, including but not limited to, General Motors Company, Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Subaru of Fuji Heavy Industries, and Mitsubishi Group. Daimler AG, Weichai, Cummins, Ford, Volvo AB.

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J.D. Power Survey Finds Quality Control Has Fallen Into the Abyss

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Numerous Stellantis brands accrued far fewer complaints than other marquees, including Alfa Romeo, and was followed by a slew of nameplates owned by General Motors. But the general trend was still that the automotive industry seems to be having serious trouble building automobiles without issues. Power's 2023 U.S.

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