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GREEN CAR CONGRESS SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 Bombardier Sifang Wins US$4B Contract to Build 80 Very High Speed Trains for China The ZEFIRO 380 trains will be manufactured at Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation production facilities in Qingdao, China. billion). MORE >>	GREEN CAR CONGRESS AUGUST 16, 2012 GM China begins prototype battery cell fabrication GM China Advanced Technical Center’s Cell Fabrication Lab in Shanghai recently produced its first batch of battery cells. The GM China Advanced Technical Center recently produced its first batch of battery cells using advanced fabrication methods, an important milestone in the establishment of its battery material assessment capability. MORE >>	RECENT POSTS MAY 20, 2013 \| GREEN CAR CONGRESS Roskill forecasts increasing dependence of Li market on batteries; switch from portable electronics to hybrids MAY 19, 2013 \| GREEN CAR CONGRESS German Government hosting international e-mobility conference; Merkel speaking MAY 16, 2013 \| GREEN CAR CONGRESS Volkswagen building new plant in south-central China with 300K unit annual capacity MAY 10, 2013 \| GREEN CAR CONGRESS BASF plans production of butanediol from renewable feedstock using Genomatica technology MAY 9, 2013 \| GREEN CARS NEWS Chinese carmaker makes double electric car push MAY 8, 2013 \| GREEN CAR CONGRESS Electrovaya delivers Li-ion system prototype to Dongfeng Motors
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GREEN CAR CONGRESS MAY 29, 2012 MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax A new report from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change shows the importance of all major nations taking part in global efforts to reduce emissions—and in particular, finds China’s role to be crucial. Without China, we miss that mark by about 1 °C. China Climate Change PolicyC to 1.3 MORE >>	GREEN CAR CONGRESS JULY 14, 2012 CCID Consulting estimates upsurge in aluminum for automobile bodies in China if technical breakthroughs in alloy performance and application technology are made China-based and -focused CCID Consulting estimates that the China passenger vehicle market will need at least 1.802 million tons of aluminum sheets annually, assuming that aluminum replaces 15% of the steel used in automobile manufacturing by 2015. China MaterialsThe sales volume is expected to reach 25.287 million by 2015. MORE >>	GREEN CAR CONGRESS JULY 8, 2012 New inventory of black carbon emissions from China finds 2007 levels higher than previously reported BC emission map of China at 0.1° × 0.1° East and West China are separated by a dashed line from Qiqihar, Yinchuan, to Kunming. 2050). MORE >>	GREEN CAR CONGRESS MARCH 15, 2012 A123 China JV to develop Li-ion battery packs for new Geely PHEV due in 2014 Advanced Traction Battery Systems (ATBS), A123 Systems’ Shanghai-based joint-venture company with SAIC Motor ( earlier post ), has been selected to develop battery packs for a new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) sedan from Geely, one of the fastest-growing automakers in China and the parent company of Volvo Car Corporation. MORE >>
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GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010
GE in framework agreement with Chinas CSR to form US JV targeting high-speed rail and other rail technology in US

CSR was approved by China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council and was co-founded by China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Industry Group Corporation and Beijing Railway Industry Economic and Trade Company in 2007. China Rail—Zhao Xiaogang, Chairman of CSR. MORE >>

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GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012
Ford introducing four new SUV models in China; EcoSport with 1.0L EcoBoost engine

Ford is introducing a family of four new global SUVs in China, which the company unveiled at 2012 Auto China in Beijing: the new Ford EcoSport ( earlier post ), offered with the 1.0L These new SUVs are part of Ford’s planned introduction of 15 global vehicles to China by mid-decade. China EnginesClick to enlarge. The 1.0L MORE >>

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GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012
A123 Systems and SAIC Motor to expand Li-ion partnership in China; evaluating new plant for local manufacturing of 20 Ah prismatic cells

A123 Systems plans to expand its partnership with SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), the largest automaker in China. Through our partnership with SAIC Motor, A123 has made significant progress in entering China’s passenger and commercial vehicle segments. Batteries ChinaEarlier post.). MORE >>

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GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012
Audi presents A6 L e-tron PHEV concept at Auto China in Beijing

Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. The basis for this study is the new A6 L, Audi’s bestselling model in China. China Hybrids Plug-insClick to enlarge. MORE >>

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GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010
Percentage of Smaller, Low-Emission Cars in New Vehicle Sales Dropping in China

The market share of new vehicles sold in July in China with engine displacements of 1.6 China posted 1.24 million vehicles sold in July, according to figures from the China Association of Auto Manufacturers (CAAM), representing a 14.4% Tags: China Global Times. increased year-on-year, but down 11.9% from June. MORE >>

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From Scooters to High Speed Rail, China is Electrifying PLUGS AND CARS | THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011
Geely and Detroit Electric enter strategic partnership to co-develop EVs for China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
China Yuchai International introduces prototype Euro VI-compliant diesel engine GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011
Pike Forecasts More Than 4.7M Electric Vehicle Charge Points to Be Installed Worldwide by 2015; China to Represent More Than 1/3 of Global Market GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010
GM CTO says company accelerating electric vehicle development in China; R&D focus on batteries and lightweight materials GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012
BorgWarner to supply wet dual-clutch technology for three FAW transmission programs in China; first domestically built RWD DCT in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012
Joint venture between Daimler and BYD to reveal EV design concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
In-wheel electric drive company Protean receives $84M in funding; to build production plant in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012
US and China Presidents Announce US-China Electric Vehicles Initiative, Six Other Measures to Strengthen Cooperation Between the Countries on Energy Issues GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009
ALTe Powertrain Technologies to form $200M JV in China; 4 factories plus $70M services contract for range-extended plug-in light commercial powertrain GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012
Nissan JV in China investing $785M in new plant, targeting 2M units by 2015; 1,000 Venucia EVs for pilot in Dalian by 2014 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010
Ford unveils 1.5L EcoBoost engine in new Mondeo in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013
EnerDel and Wanxiang, Largest Tier 1 Parts Supplier in China, Forming Joint Venture for Co-Production of Li-ion Cells and Packs GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
Pike forecasts sales of electric two-wheelers in Asia Pacific to reach more than 65M units in 2018; China dominates GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
DENSO to begin V2X technology field tests in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012
Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Zhongding Power to invest more than $200M to build EcoMotors opoc plant in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013
Honda to introduce three hybrids to China market this year, local production of EVs GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012
GM outlines plans for China with 17 launches this year; developing advanced propulsion and electrification tech in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013
A123 Systems to develop battery pack for new EV from SAIC GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
COMAC of China, Boeing open Energy Conservation Center; first focus on aviation biofuel from waste cooking oil GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
CODA to develop EVs with Chinas Great Wall Motors for worldwide distribution GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
A123 Systems and Wanxiang execute definitive agreements for investment of up to $465M in A123 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
US, EU and Japan challenging China’s export restrictions on rare earth elements, tungsten and molybdenum GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012
Smith Electric Vehicles and Wanxiang Group announce investment and joint venture for electric school buses and commercial vehicles in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
GM Unveils Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Crossover Concept at Auto China 2010; Showing Cadillac Converj, XTS Platinum Plug-in Hybrid GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
Daimler/BYD joint venture introduces DENZA EV concept at Auto China 2012; BYD introduces new dual-mode Qin GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012
Boston-Power to supply Li-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company for EVs, starting with Saab 9-5 based C70 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2012
Johnson Controls to supply AGM batteries to Chery Jaguar Land Rover in China; introducing 48V micro hybrid system GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013
BYD and Daimler Sign Joint Venture Contract to Develop Electric Vehicles in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
BMW Brilliance Automotive presents prototype plug-in hybrid sedan based on 5 Series; targeted for China market in 2013 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
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 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, JULY 9, 2012
GE and GM to partner on deploying EV infrastructure in China; focus on Shanghai GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
China dubs Volvo C30 Electric Green Car of the Year GREEN CARS NEWS | FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2012
Berkeley Lab study forecasts China energy use will peak within 20 years; 356 million private cars by 2050 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011
National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012
Better Place, China Southern Grid sign strategic agreement on battery switching; Guangzhou accord to encourage production of EVs with switchable batteries GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011
Maxwell supplying ultracapacitors for light rail braking energy recuperation system; 2.8% energy savings GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
GM sales in China up 28.8% in 2010 to 2.35M units; new record in its largest market GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011
China’s CNOOC to acquire Canada-based Nexen for $15.1B; offshore oil and gas, oil sands, and shale gas GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, JULY 23, 2012
Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
ZAP Acquires 51% Stake in China’s Jonway Auto in Focus On China EV Market; Plans Acquisition of Other 49% in Second Phase GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Novozymes and Shengquan finalize cellulosic ethanol enzyme supply deal; Shenquan production begins next month GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012
Deloitte global survey gauges consumer prospects for EVs in China, Europe and Americas; China leads GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
Airbus and Tsinghua University partner on aviation biofuels GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012
China team engineers cyanobacterium for significant increase in alka(e)ne production GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013
Add-on hybrid system revealed in China GREEN CARS NEWS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012
BorgWarner expects $2.3B of net new powertrain business 2013–2015; 80% engine-related; 32% in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012
China exempts taxes on biodiesel GREEN CARS NEWS | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2010
RusNano, Chinas Thunder Sky to Manufacture Li-ion Batteries in Russia for EVs GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2009
China biobutanol firm files F-1 for public offering in US; developing process for cellulosic biobutanol GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2011
GM to develop new global family of small-displacement gasoline engines; partnership with SAIC, SGM and PATAC GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011
smart aims to electrify China with launch of EV model GREEN CARS NEWS | FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013
Volvo Group to acquires 45% of Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles for $900M; Volvo to become world’s largest manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2013
Volkswagen Group to Invest 4B by 2011 to Expand Activities in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
Tsinghua University provincial-level lifecycle study finds fuel-cycle criteria pollutants of EVs in China could be up to 5x those of natural gas vehicles due to China’s coal-dominant power mix GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2013
New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Wanxiang and GreatPoint Energy close $1.25B deal for 1 Tcf/year coal-to-natural-gas plant in Xinjiang; Sinopec to purchase output, building pipeline to east GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012
LanzaTech in Coal to Ethanol Project in China; New Bio Energy Research Center GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
COFCO, Sinopec and Novozymes to Build Cellulosic Biofuel Demonstration Facility in China by 2011 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
Ford Reaches Definitive Agreement to Sell Volvo Cars and Related Assets to Geely GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
Pike Research forecasts China plug-in market to reach 152,000 units/year by 2017, falling short of government targets; BEVs to dominate GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012
Daimler and BYD introduce Denza brand for battery-electric vehicles GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012
Pike forecasts Asia-Pacific to be largest PEV market, with more than 1.2M units by 2015; China to represent 53% of total sales GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
BMW Megacity EV to Launch in 2013; MINI E and Concept ActiveE Fleet Trials in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
Audi unveiling A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid concept in Shanghai GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
Celanese signs MOU with Wison for coal-derived syngas for ethanol production in China; transaction value approx. $815M GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011
Daimler AG Signs Memorandum of Understanding with BYD Company Limited to Establish a Technology Partnership for Electric Vehicles in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010
UOP, PetroChina, Air China and Boeing to Collaborate with Government Agencies on Sustainable Aviation Biofuels Industry in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund 6 energy and biomedical projects; batteries, policy and fuels GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012
China reveals electric vehicle plans GREEN CARS NEWS | TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012
TMO Renewables partners with COFCO and CNOOC on second-generation ethanol in China; cassava residue and stalks GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011
BYD reports plug-in fleet test results; rapid charging not diminishing capacity GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
Nissan and Tsinghua University’s Suzhou Automotive Research Institute sign MOU on cooperative research GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Saab Automobile and Spyker enter into MOU with Pang Da Automobile on distribution/manufacturing partnership for China and equity participation GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011
Study Finds Asian Monsoon Carries Pollution Into the Stratosphere GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010
New Alliance Including Eaton, IBM, AECOM, and Beiqi Foton to Advance EVs in China GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2010
PHEV powertrain company ALTe in new commercial vehicle JV in China with Henan Benma; target 10K units/year GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013
SAIC Displays Six Models of New Energy Vehicles to Be Used at Expo 2010; Commercialization Plans for Hybrid, PHEV and BEVs by 2012 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
China’s State Grid and BYD launch 36 MWh battery system for grid energy storage GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2011
USA versus China – who is winning the clean energy race? GREEN CARS NEWS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
Deutsche Bank CCA report highlights Chinese global leadership toward a low-carbon economy; 12th Five-Year Plan GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
Ford CEO Unveils New Figo for India Market and Export Sales, New Manufacturing Plant in China with Changan GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
Hyundai Unveils New 1.6L Gamma GDI, 3.3 Lambda GDI Engines; New Verna GREEN CAR CONGRESS | FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010
Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2013
Mini EV heads charge into China GREEN CARS NEWS | TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011
Tsinghua Study Finds That Conventional Three-Way Catalyst Can Handle the Unregulated Emissions from Low-Content Methanol-Gasoline Blends GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009

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