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Report: GS Yuasa, Mitsubishi and Magna Planning JV for Automotive Li-ion Batteries in Europe

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Mitsubishi Corp. and Magna International Inc. GS Yuasa reportedly will have a majority stake, Magna 20-40% and Mitsubishi the remainder. The lithium ion batteries will likely be used for a new electric vehicle that French firm PSA Peugeot Citroen Group plans to produce in Spain. The Nikkei reports that GS Yuasa Corp.,

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Report: Mitsubishi In Talks To Supply Small ICE Cars To Peugeot

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The Nikkei reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is in talks with PSA Peugeot Citroen Group about supplying the French automaker with small internal combustion engined (ICE) cars—from 1.0-1.3-liter Mitsubishi currently supplies electric cars based on the i-MiEV as well as SUVs to Peugeot. Renault SA team and Daimler AG.

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GS Yuasa to supply Li-ion batteries to PSA Peugeot Citron for electric commercial vehicles

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GS Yuasa now supplies lithium ion batteries to Mitsubishi Motors for use in the i-MiEV electric car. The batteries will be made at a Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, plant of Lithium Energy Japan, a joint venture GS Yuasa set up with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp. GS Yuasa Corp.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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EVs are powered with an electric motor and inverter rather than an internal combustion engine, their internal components are radically different to ICEVs. The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. These components require specialised knowledge and training for vehicle mechanics.

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Nissan and Toyota Set Japanese Standard

Revenge of the Electric Car

Nissan and Toyota agree to standardize their EV charging stations in Japan — and hope this leads to an international standard. Some 158 companies and government bodies are expected to join, including 20 non-Japanese firms such as PG&E, Enel, Endesa, and PSA Peugeot Citroen. Chademo logo. A plug for plug-in power. .

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Is the electric car revolution finally here? The Green Piece

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If anything was learned from this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit it was that the motoring industry is not what it used to be. Tags: Audi BMW Citroen Electric cars Honda Mitsubishi Nissan Peugeot Renault TH! However, at this year’s [.].

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Scrappage scheme scrap ends

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We are delighted to have 39 brands, including all the volume vehicle manufacturers, committed to the scheme enticing car buyers back into the showrooms.” .