Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

General Motors shared its progress toward its global vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion at GM China Tech Day 2022 in Shanghai. It announced the plan to roll out more than 15 Ultium-based models in China by 2025, and reinforced its commitment to making electric vehicles more connected and intelligent.

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General Motors Connect Connected China 128

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MARCH 4, 2021

This shift is also taking place in other motorized segments including trucks and mining machinery. and global economies with businesses and manufacturers having to close doors and furlough employees, the global trade markets plummeted to an 11-year low of 41.5% New Tungsten Production Will Open the Global Supply Chain.

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Supplies Global South Korea Production 380

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MAY 25, 2021

Hyundai Motor Company released images of its newly upgraded XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first mass-produced, heavy-duty truck powered by hydrogen. The 350-kW e-motor with maximum torque of 2,237 N·m further enables dynamic driving performance. The upgraded heavy-duty XCIENT features design and performance updates.

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Hyundai Design Fuel Global 505

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MAY 21, 2022

Volkswagen is expanding its global production network for electric vehicles by now starting to make the all-electric ID.4 million all-electric vehicles a year based on the MEB in the future at its sites in Europe, the US and China. 4’s start-up is on schedule, despite the global challenges during the two-year conversion phase.

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Global Production Ireland Finland 435

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

JJE brings more than 10 years of experience in electric motors and power electronics, as well as central- and direct-drive electrified propulsion architectures. The partnership will further allow both parties to benefit from a global manufacturing presence and service networks to support customers in local markets.

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Commercial Global Market Vehicles 296

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JUNE 29, 2021

The United States is the third-largest electric vehicle (EV) producer behind China and Europe; a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that the gap has widened. Based on company announcements through 2020, about 5% of this global total is actively being invested in local US assembly plants.

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Global Production 2020 South Korea 397

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Nissan unveiled the e-POWER Sylphy, the first model equipped with the e-POWER series hybrid technology ( earlier post ) for customers in China. e-POWER is designed to bring a whole new driving experience to customers in China in their pursuit for high-quality mobility in the era of electrification. L/100 km (60 mpg US).

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China Nissan Power Powered 259

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Radar brand was established in 2022 for a new generation of global consumers who demand vehicles that are as sustainable as their adventures into nature. To date, Radar has established 52 stores and 24 experience centers that cover 50 cities across China.

China 195

China Electric Electrical Fully Electric 195

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AUGUST 17, 2023

China-based NaaS , an EV charging service company, is partnering with Hyundai Motor Group (China), to develop efficient charging management services for Hyundai car owners. Increasingly, investment in charging infrastructure has been devoted in China to meet the growing demand for charging.

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Hyundai China Charging Automobile Manufacturer 150

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While there has been much publicity and technical development towards rare-earth reduction in vehicle motors, in practice the market is seeing an increase in the number of permanent magnet motors. China accounts for the vast majority of rare-earth production worldwide and this has, in the past, led to huge price volatility.

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Motor Motors Motoring 2000 397

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AUGUST 20, 2020

General Motors outlined its technology rollout plan for electrification, intelligent driving and connectivity in China. At Tech Day, China’s version of GM’s EV Day held in March in Warren, the company provided a fast-forward look at its technologies developed globally that combine a local perspective.

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GM China Buick Connect 273

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Ford announced that Mustang Mach-E, its first global pioneering SUV built on an all-new, all-electric platform, will be manufactured in China by Changan Ford for local customers. Mustang Mach-E will become available in China later this year. Ford is investing more than $11.5 billion in electric vehicle development through 2022.

China 353

China Ford Manufacturer Production 353

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

Daimler Truck AG and Beiqi Foton Motor Co., jointly announced that both partners will produce and distribute Mercedes-Benz tractors for an advanced market segment in China. Based on Daimler Trucks’ global platform strategy, the companies’ joint venture Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co.,

China 221

China Mercedes Production Dealers 221

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JULY 13, 2021

Hyzon Motors ( earlier post ) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies that reinforces the two companies’ shared commitment to evaluate and develop hydrogen refueling and vehicle supply solutions for long-haul transport to customers across Europe. That is why TotalEnergies Ventures previously invested in Hyzon Motors.

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Hydrogen Motor Motors Motoring 353

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APRIL 8, 2018

GM’s Buick brand will stage the global debut of the Enspire, its new all-electric concept SUV, at Buick Brand Night on 17 April in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. It will also be on display to the public at Auto China 2018 in Beijing, which begins later this month. GM China sales in February. Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV teaser.

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Buick China SUV Sale 207

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has completed its creation of a global innovation network with the establishment of Hyundai CRADLE Beijing. China is the world’s largest automotive market and has one of the largest start-up cultures globally, making it an ideal location for Hyundai Motor Group’s fifth CRADLE office.

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Hyundai Motor Motors Motoring 207

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MARCH 3, 2018

SAIC Motor Corporation Limited and Infineon Technologies AG established a joint venture to manufacture power modules for the developing electric vehicle market in China. SAIC Motor holds a stake of 51% of the JV and Infineon 49 percent, respectively. The joint venture SIAPM aims to supply to all customers producing in China.

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China Motor Motors Motoring 218

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia intends to establish a leadership position in the global EV market by responding to fast-growing global consumer demand for EVs.

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Kia Global Motor Motors 221

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

General Motors will invest $300 million in China-based Momenta to accelerate the development of next-generation self-driving technologies for future GM vehicles in China. —Julian Blissett, executive vice president of General Motors and president of GM China. Momenta’s “flywheel”.

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GM China General Motors Personal 243

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APRIL 19, 2018

Japan-based NTN, a leading global supplier of hub bearings and driveshafts, will supply in-wheel motor technology to EV startup Changchun Fawsn Auto Tech (FSAT), established in October 2017 by FAW Group. FSAT will exhibit a prototype vehicle at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. NTN’s latest in-wheel motor.

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Motor Motors Motoring Supplies 292

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JULY 12, 2021

Enedym, a switched reluctance motor (SRM) spinout from McMaster University, closed a $15-million financing round from an international group of strategic investors within the US, Canada, Europe, and India, including P&A Paletta Giving Inc., Enedym Switched Reluctance Motors (SRMs) remove the need for these costly magnets.

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Motor Motors Motoring Wind 321

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JULY 4, 2020

Buick is adding the VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its new energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio in China. The VELITE 6 PHEV will be powered by Buick eMotion electric drive technology that leverages GM’s global electrification expertise. The model is expected to be launched this month. liters/100 kilometers (168 mpg US).

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Buick PHEV China Fuel Economy 286

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

ZF has reached the milestone of two million electric motors produced. The technology company supplies automotive manufacturers with electric motors for different vehicle types—from hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars to electric central drives for commercial vehicles.

Motor 195

Motor Motors Motoring Hybrid 195

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JANUARY 23, 2018

VIA Motors International is partnering with China-based Zhejiang Geely New Energy Vehicle Co. The truck will incorporate VIA’s proprietary vehicle software and systems control technology, for launch in China and the Americas in 2019. ZGH also recently announced acquisition of 8.2% of Volvo AB—the home of Volvo Trucks.

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Extended Range America China Motor 257

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

BYD is launching three new battery-electric passenger vehicles in Europe at the Paris Motor Show, including the BYD ATTO 3, a C-segment SUV designed with the European customer in mind; the BYD TANG, a 7-seater with variable all-wheel drive; and the sporty sedan BYD HAN. Global leader in new energy vehicles. BYD is a high-tech brand.

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BYD Motor Motors Motoring 273

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a provider of fuel cell power solutions for motive applications, has achieved certification of the Nuvera E-60 heavy-duty customer fuel cell system ( earlier post ) from the Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (SMVIC). —Lucien Robroek, CEO of Nuvera.

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Motor Motors Motoring Fuel 243

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The BMW Group is in advanced discussions to ramp up the global success of its MINI brand through a new joint venture in China. To this end, the BMW Group has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor. The BMW Group has no plans to set up an additional sales organisation in China.

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BMW China Motor Motors 218

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Hyundai seeks to restore its market share in China with a new electric vehicle (EV) brand. a 50-50 joint venture between Hyundai Motor and BAIC—announced a new project to develop an electric vehicle brand exclusive to the Chinese market. Tesla China accounted for 22.5% Hyundai’s annual output in China peaked in 2017 at 1.6

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Hyundai China Market Chinese 119

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Volvo Cars says that it is making significant investments that allow for the in-house design and development of electric motors for the next generation of Volvo models, as the company continues to move towards becoming a fully electric car maker. The newly opened electric motor lab in Shanghai became operational last month.

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Volvo Design Motor Motors 221

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AUGUST 30, 2021

Volkswagen is intensifying its e-offensive in China as part of its ACCELERATE strategy. The compact car made its Chinese premiere at the Chengdu Motor Show. 3 as the third all-electric model series in China within a mere six months. 3 as the third all-electric model series in China within a mere six months. After the ID.4

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China Chinese North America PHEV 243

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MARCH 25, 2024

Kia Corporation has announced the appointment of new senior chief designers Oliver Samson and Seungmo Lim as respective heads of its Europe and China Design Centers, effective April 1. I’ve always admired Kia for its talented and forward-thinking global design team,” said Samson.

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Kia Design Europe Global 52

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Genesis introduced the Electrified GV70 SUV by hosting a world premiere event at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2021) in China last week. The technology is optimized for the vehicle’s system due to the model’s driving motors and inverters.

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Auto Global Electric Electrical 404

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Driven by rising natural gas and oil consumption, levels of CO 2 are expected to hit 37 billion metric tons this year, according to new estimates from the Global Carbon Project (GCP), an initiative led by Stanford University scientist Rob Jackson. and China account for more than half of all carbon dioxide emissions globally.

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Carbon Global Emissions Climate Change 195

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

To expand its global electrified powertrain offerings and strengthen its local footprint in China, Magna has entered into a joint-venture agreement with Huayu Automotive Systems Co., HASCO), a subsidiary of SAIC Motor. The new-energy vehicle (NEV) market will continue to grow at a rapid speed in China. Click to enlarge.

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Motor Motors Motoring China 199

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JULY 10, 2018

The BMW Group and the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor signed an agreement to produce MINI electric vehicles through a new 50:50 joint venture based in China. As well as MINI electric vehicles, the joint venture will also produce electric vehicles for Great Wall Motor. Earlier post.)

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BMW China Electric Vehicles Motor 170

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APRIL 11, 2024

China had long been a sort of a sleeping giant in the world economy, though it hasn’t been so sleepy over the last few decades. The country’s tech, automotive, and manufacturing industries have become juggernauts in their respective sectors, and the Chinese auto industry has solidified itself as a global force.

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China Chery BYD Chinese 101

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

At the 8 th US-China Energy Efficiency Forum in Denver, Foton Motor and Cummins signed a Memorandum of Green Power and Smart Truck Cooperation Development. Under the MoU, Foton Motor and Cummins will launch an in-depth cooperation to boost energy-saving, low-carbon and green development.

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China Motor Motors Motoring 170