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Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

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Peugeot Citroën (PSA); General Motors (GM); Mazda; Mercedes; Mitsubishi; Ford; Honda; the. General Motors. From 2012 to 2018, Pike Research expects that diesels will capture a slightly higher percentage of new vehicle sales compared to hybrids, though both will remain niche drivetrains. The company has long.

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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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GM Korea introduced the Alpheon eAssist, the first hybrid vehicle from the company and the first hybrid vehicle in its segment in Korea. N·m electric motor generator. N·m electric motor generator. General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist in China on 25 August.

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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In their study, they used three different alternative powertrain/fuel models: less aggressive, moderately aggressive and very aggressive, applied across four developed economies (United States, Western Europe, Japan, and South Korea) and four developing economies (Brazil, Russia, India, and China). Eliminating hybrids from the.

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SAIC and GM sign memorandum of understanding for long-term strategic cooperation; development of new energy vehicles a core element

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SAIC Motor Corp., SAIC) and General Motors Co. (GM) The signing of the MoU builds on the automakers’ efforts to explore cooperation in Asia’s emerging markets, led by India ( earlier post ), and to co-develop two efficient next-generation powertrain families.

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Tecnomatic S.p.A. sues Remy, claiming false statements in DOE grant application over HVH stator winding technology

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an international maker of stator technology used in hybrid and electric automobiles, filed a $110-million lawsuit today in United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Remy, Inc. Tecnomatic is headquartered in Italy with offices in India, Shanghai, Brazil, and Romania. Tecnomatic S.p.A. ,

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GM Daewoo considering hybrid in 2011

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The South Korean market has already shown its willingness to embrace green car technologies so it comes as no surprise that GM Daewoo Auto & Technology is considering producing a hybrid vehicle in the country in two years time. Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors GM GM Daewoo Hybrid cars South Korea.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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Conversely, responses for hybrid vehicles dropped in 2011, and basic/introduction cars fell more than 20 percentage points from last year. With regard to investment in global growth markets, respondents predict increased investment in China (58%), India (50%), Brazil (41%) and Russia (33%). US automaker gains in market share.

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