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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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MAY 27, 2021

PEUGEOT has become one of the first manufacturers to offer in series production, from 2021 onwards in the compact utility van segment, an electric version powered by a hydrogen fuel cell in addition to its battery-electric version. At steady speed the fuel cell supplies the energy directly to the electric motor.

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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. BYD is not just another car manufacturer.

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MAY 16, 2013

Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) has started production of the Toyota Yaris compact car for export to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Toyota Yaris became the first vehicle ever produced in France to be certified with the new “French Origin Guaranteed” (“Origine France Garantie”) label.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

TEMO’s easy-installation electric outboard motors make it painless for boaters to convert their vessels into electric boats. TEMO currently offers two models of small-format electric outboard motors but hopes the funding round will help accelerate the development of its range to include larger motors.

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JULY 27, 2012

Renault, LG Chem and CEA (France’s Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission) are preparing to sign a three-way agreement in September concerning next-generation battery production. Renault is supporting the development of a EV electrics industry in France as part of the ongoing negotiations with LG Chem.

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JUNE 18, 2021

General Motors and Liebherr-Aerospace will join forces to develop a hydrogen fuel cell power generation demonstrator system for aircraft. GM’s fuel cell business benefits from decades of investment in engineering and manufacturing expertise with high volume processes that can bring economies of scale to fuel cell production.

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

Groupe PSA and Nidec Corporation, through Nidec Leroy-Somer Holding, will form a joint venture in the field of electric traction motors. Groupe PSA has made the strategic choice to anchor the design and production of the main components of the electric traction powertrain in France. billion) in 2030. billion) in 2030.

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MAY 31, 2022

and Toyota Motor Europe N.V. This agreement strengthens our leadership in the EU30 for LCVs and low emission vehicles and moves us a step closer to realizing our Dare Forward 2030 goal of becoming the undisputed global light commercial vehicle leader, in terms of technology, manufacturing, market share and profitability.

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Baua Electric

MAY 23, 2024

The “Circular Innovation Factory” in Czechowice (Poland ) for electric motors. Valeo’s commitment to the e-bike sector includes the supply of Valeo Cyclee electric motors and the circular maintenance of other essential components used in e-bikes such as the Smovengo bikes.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The process of manufacturing bipolar plates draws on the company’s extensive expertise in multiple manufacturing processes, including cold forming, stamping, joining, and surface treatment. Schaeffler has been developing metallic bipolar plates since 2017 and is currently making them at a pilot plant at its Herzogenaurach location.

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MAY 20, 2022

Renault Scénic Vision is zero emission in production and in use with a 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional battery electric vehicle. Renault Scenic Vision’s 160 kW electrically excited synchronous motor derives directly from Renault Megane E-TECH Electric’s motor and is made at the plant in Cléon.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) confirmed European production for a production version of the C-HR concept crossover ( earlier post ). The new hybrid will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Turkey (TMMT) in Sakarya, Turkey, in what marks the first time a hybrid-powered vehicle will be produced in the country.

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JANUARY 22, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Hydrogen Council Co-chair Euisun Chung has identified three key steps to accelerate the transition to a hydrogen society during the Hydrogen Council’s third annual CEO Meeting in Paris, France.

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MAY 25, 2016

The latter will be used in particular to equip e-CMP, its future electric platform developed in partnership with Dongfeng Motors. For strategic reasons, PSA Group will manufacture the main electric powertrain components in France, signalling its determination to develop high-tech operations in profitable niche markets.

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Teslarati

APRIL 12, 2024

He also refuted rumors that Stellantis would shut down production in Italy and leave the country. Those who are dealing with Chinese carmakers to invite them to come to Italy are on the same path as those who sold Volvo to Geely and MG to [SAIC Motor Corporation.] This is not going to happen to Stellantis.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

Aptera Motors has just delivered its first solar EV to a customer. This month’s progress update recaps a recent visit to France, details an upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates, and talks about the status of Aptera’s first production-intent solar EV builds. Ok, it’s time for the juicy stuff – the production updates.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The Morgan Motor Company is “relaunching” a modern version of the vehicle upon which the company was founded: the Morgan Threewheeler. Bespoke specifications for the Morgan Threewheeler will be available, as with any Morgan, but at increased cost and following a run of standard cars off the production line.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares’ pay increase has annoyed a subset of shareholders as the automaker positions itself for more layoffs and attempts to shift the production of electric vehicles to countries where labor is cheaper. In the U.S.,

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JANUARY 26, 2021

ArcelorMittal is investing €13 million in its Saint Chély d’Apcher plant in France, which specializes in iCARe electrical steels for the automotive sector. Traction motors and generators in those alternative drive trains are particularly dependent on highly efficient electrical steels.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

The aim is to develop fully digital automotive and mobility insurance products that both fulfill changing customer needs and offer best-in-class service quality. Furthermore, we as Daimler Insurance Services are going deeper into the value chain of insurance business, having more influence on product development and pricing.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

In the main markets (Europe, Japan, the US, China) 15 Alliance plants already produce parts, motors, batteries for 10 EV models on the streets, with more than 1 million EV cars sold so far and 30 billion e-kilometers driven. Common battery strategy, breakthrough battery innovations and a planned 220 GWh production capacity.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

China’s Dongfeng Motor Group (DFG) will invest at least €800 (US$1.1 billion) in France-based PSA Peugeot Citroën as part of a €3-billion (US$4.13-billion) The creation of a joint R&D center, dedicated to the development of products and technologies for fast growing countries, including China. China Vehicle Manufacturers'

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

29) has adopted three new regulations to improve the safety and environmental performance of motor vehicles. The new regulations are: A new global technical regulation (UN GTR – 1998 Agreement) to improve the safety of motor vehicles’ occupants in the event of an impact against pole size objects (i.e.

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MARCH 1, 2018

Van Hool, the Belgium-based independent bus, coach and industrial vehicles manufacturer, has landed a significant contract with RVK Köln and WSW Wuppertal (Germany), to supply 40 hydrogen buses of the latest generation. Together with the lithium batteries and electric motors, the fuel cells form the basis of the all-electric power source.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

Building upon the complementary scope and portfolio of the partners, the joint venture will provide substantial synergies in manufacturing and sourcing and create a base for sustained growth and profitability. We are delighted at the perspective of combining our strengths with Siemens in electrified powertrain systems.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2013

The smart brand celebrated this market launch at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where the all-electric city runabout was presented to the Chinese public. The new generation smart electric drive has been available in Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan since production began in 2012. Top speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).

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JUNE 22, 2017

A new 33 kWh battery mated to a new motor and the new incorporation of a heat pump combine to produce the best driving range in the electric LCV (light commercial vehicle) market. is built in France and will be available in Europe from mid-2017. The all-Renault R60 motor delivers 44kW and is based on the R90 motor that also powers ZOE.

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MAY 28, 2020

The new European regional dataset includes image annotations captured in London (England); Paris (France); Madrid, Toledo, Granada and Malaga (Spain). —Mike Walters, Vice President of Product Management Thermal and Machine Vision Cameras at FLIR Systems.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Carlos Ghosn and Dieter Zetsche said that the strategic partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG is maturing as it enters its seventh year in 2016. kWh/100 km; CO 2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km) debuted at the Paris Motor Show. kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 22, 2016

Visedo, a Finnish manufacturer specializing in electric powertrains and components, has secured a financing package of €20 million (US$21 million) to support its international growth plans. These are essential factors for industrial clients and original equipment manufacturers. The financing consists of an equity investment of €13.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) and General Motors (GM) announced that as part of their existing alliance agreement ( earlier post ), the next generation small light commercial vehicles (B-LCV) from both companies will be built in the PSA plant in Vigo, Spain. The vehicles will replace the Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner and Opel/Vauxhall Combo.

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MAY 24, 2012

Enova previously announced its new OMNI drive system which combines the 170 kW OMNI Inverter with a new 10 kW OMNI Charger with an entire range of AC induction and permanent magnet motors. Enova met with EV France representatives at its headquarters in Torrance, California to explore research, commercial and partnership opportunities.

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DECEMBER 11, 2017

The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid flagship model delivers exceptional performance and maximum efficiency, with a four-liter V8 engine and an electric motor generating a system power of 680 hp. In France, for example, the figure is 70%, in Austria it is more than 80% and in Belgium it is even more than 90%. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 21, 2010

French electric vehicle participating companies providing One-on-One Meetings include: DBT : a manufacturer of level 2 and level 3 charging stations. FAM AUTOMOBILES : a company specialized in electric vehicle (2- and 4-wheel) conception and production. POLYTECH’NANTES : was the first polytechnic engineering university in France.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

At the IAA 2010 in Hanover, DAF Trucks, a PACCAR company, presented the 12-tonne LF45 parallel hybrid truck, which will enter production at the end of this year. An electric motor is installed between the clutch and the gearbox, which can provide drive as well as functioning as a generator. The truck is fitted with the 4.5-liter

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will build a plant to boost production capacity by 70%. Lithium Energy Japan is currently manufacturing automotive lithium ion batteries at small factories in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, and the city of Kyoto. The Nikkei reports that Lithium Energy Japan, the joint venture beween GS Yuasa Corp.,

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