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DECEMBER 23, 2014

Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) has proposed new heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, aligned with current standards in place in the rest of North America and in the European Union. The current limit values in Mexico are equivalent to Euro IV or EPA 2004 standards. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. V (MMMdM), a joint venture production company owned by Mazda Motor Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation, will increase the production capacity at its plant currently under construction in Salamanca, Mexico in the fiscal year ending March 2016.

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JULY 28, 2015

General Motors and SAIC Motor are enhancing their partnership through an agreement jointly to develop the core architecture and engine of a new vehicle family targeting global growth markets. —General Motors President Dan Ammann. There are no plans to export the vehicles to mature markets such as the United States.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Scheduled for completion in 2025, the new facility will start production with e-motors and plans to offer a suite of electrified powertrain solutions in the future, including inverters and on-board chargers for the growing EV market. The company has also received strong support from both the Hungarian government and local authorities.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2024

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept will make its debut on March 21 BMW has dropped the first teaser for the upcoming Vision Neue Klasse X SUV, which will make its global debut on March 21, 2024. This will be joined by the BMW i3 saloon, which will be based on the Neue Klasse concept showcased at the 2023 Munich Motor Show.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2018

VIA Motors International is partnering with China-based Zhejiang Geely New Energy Vehicle Co. VIA Motors develops and markets extended-range electric (eREV) and all-electric (EV) powertrain systems for most vehicle classes from light-duty through Class 8. ZGH also recently announced acquisition of 8.2%

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2015

Toyota is embarking on a multi-year plan to realign its manufacturing operations in North America in support of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) ( earlier post ), a comprehensive approach to achieving sustainable growth by making ever-better vehicles more efficiently. TMMK) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2016

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that the total production volume of the Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) reached five million units at the end of April 2016. in China, AutoAlliance (Thailand) and Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation in Mexico. It is manufactured at the Hofu Plant in Japan, Changan Mazda Automobile Co.,

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that cumulative production of the Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) reached four million units on 22 January 2014—ten years and seven months after production of the first-generation model commenced in June 2003. No other Mazda model has reached the milestone as quickly.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2022

The site will also be well connected to BASF’s global metal sourcing network with provision for a nickel and cobalt intermediates base metal refinery and recycling of all battery metals (including lithium). We look forward to supporting the e-mobility transition in the United States, Canada, Mexico and beyond. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 22, 2022

billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. This approach reflects the company’s emphasis on American consumer demands, while scaling Volkswagen Group’s global vehicle platforms (MEB and future SSP).

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MARCH 27, 2024

Makoto Uchida, the global CEO and President of Nissan Motor Corporation says the brand may have been a bit slow and small in the past, but the company has “strengths” to “advance with its alliance in India.” Uchida says the brand has shown “courage and commitment” towards India, despite facing different challenges in the country.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2016

The Financial Times reports that Uber will invest $500 million into a global mapping project in an effort to decrease its dependence on Google Maps and to prepare for autonomous driving. This summer they hit the road in Mexico. The FT cited “ a person familiar with Uber’s plans ” as the source. —Brian McClendon. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

Overall, General Motors Co. Mexico: 91,000 units, up 15.7%. of global market share in 1H 2013, compared to 11.4% Chevrolet sold a record 2.5 million vehicles around the world in the first six months of 2013, up 1.4% posted sales of more than 4.85 million units, up 5.6%. China: 322,000 units, up 6.1%. in 1H 2012.

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MAY 10, 2019

Global LDV Fuel Efficiency Improvement. Today, Klein says, Brazil, Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the US have established fuel economy or GHG emission standards for light-duty vehicles (LDVs).

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JUNE 23, 2014

Nissan Motor Co., reported reducing CO2 emissions from global corporate activities in fiscal year 2013 while increasing vehicle production by 5.1%. For example, in Mexico, Nissan is using wind turbines to help run its Aguascalientes plant.

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JUNE 19, 2015

Nissan Motor Co., made progress in reducing CO 2 emissions and improving sustainability in its global corporate activities in fiscal year 2014 while simultaneously increasing vehicle production and plant energy efficiency. The company achieved a 22.6%

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JANUARY 9, 2015

In its latest Global Auto Report , Scotiabank forecasts record global car sales in 2015, with the total market advancing 4% over 2014, reaching more than 74 million units. Global growth will mainly be driven by China, where Scotiabank expects auto demand to grow 7% in 2015 to 19.36 General Motors Co. Data: Scotiabank.

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MARCH 23, 2021

General Motors plans to reduce water intensity of its operations by 35% by 2035, compared to a 2010 baseline, which could result in enough savings to fill about 4,254 Olympic-sized swimming pools. In 2020, GM’s global water stewardship and management practices were recognized by the CDP on its Water A-List.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Ford Motor Company announced that its Kansas City Assembly Plant will build the all-new E-Transit van, part of a more than $3.2 Electric vehicles are a key part of Ford’s commitment meet the requirements of the Paris Accord and achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050. billion global investment in electrification through 2022.

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JANUARY 30, 2020

The Lincoln Motor Company is working with Rivian to develop an all-new electric vehicle previously announced as part of Ford Motor Company’s original investment in Rivian. The all-new lineup has helped Lincoln’s global SUV sales grow 7% year-over-year and enabled the luxury automaker to deliver its best US SUV sales in 16 years.

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MARCH 4, 2021

The integration provides an expanded global presence with 16 facilities in North America, Asia and Europe to serve the global customer base with a robust manufacturing footprint producing over 100 million components and assemblies annually. The world automotive market is going through a period of fundamental change.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

Japan’s Nidec Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of motors for hard-disk drives, has entered into an asset and stock purchase agreement with Emerson Electric Co. EMC) to acquire EMC’s Motors & Controls business in an all cash deal. Tags: Motors. Terms of the arrangement were not disclosed. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 21, 2014

During the two-year collaboration, this agreement also foresees the possibility for Audi to acquire shares of Global Bioenergies corresponding to less than 2% of its capital. Global Bioenergies has engineered an initial series of bacterial strains that can produce light olefins via the fermentation of sugars. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 3, 2013

Ford Motor Company is expanding its 3-Wet paint ( earlier post ) capacity by 50% this year, adding the more environmentally friendly process to four more plants on three continents. Jiangling Motors Co. Ohio Assembly Plant, Avon Lake, Ohio; Cuautitlán Assembly Plant, Cuautitlán, Mexico; Michigan Assembly Plant, Wayne, Mich.;

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JANUARY 6, 2021

Two Honda battery-electric crossovers will be built by General Motors in the next four years. A Honda will be built at a GM plant in Mexico, and an Acura alongside the Cadillac Lyriq in Tennessee. In an Automotive News report, it was noted that in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, where GM builds the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox, the […].

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

29) has adopted three new regulations to improve the safety and environmental performance of motor vehicles. 29 is a Working Party within the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) Inland Transport Committee; it manages three global agreements. The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)

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Teslarati

MARCH 21, 2022

CATL is considering sites in North America, Canada, and Mexico for a battery factory capable of producing up to 80 GWh per year. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that CATL representatives flew to Mexico earlier this month for a few meetings. Ltd (CATL) is scouting sites across North America for its $5 billion cell plant.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

subsidiary recently won an order worth about KRW 900 billion for permanent magnets from a global automaker in North America and agreed to supply them from 2026 to 2031. The supplied permanent magnets will be mounted on the drive motors of the company’s new mid- to large-sized electric vehicle models. The company’s U.S.

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AUGUST 2, 2009

Four US-based Delphi components operations and Delphi’s global steering business will become part of two new, wholly-owned GM subsidiaries effective upon closing of the transaction. The acquisition will help GM to maintain continued uninterrupted supply to its global GM car and truck operations. Fiat Automobiles SpA, Hyundai Motor Co.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Mazda Motor Corporation is enhancing production capacity for SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines and SKYACTIV-D diesel engines at its Hiroshima Plant. Mazda is strengthening its production system in line with its aim to increase global sales to 1.7 In addition, the engines will be produced in Mexico at Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A.

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JANUARY 10, 2018

Increased production from the Permian region in Texas and New Mexico accounts for 0.8 million b/d of growth to come from the Federal Gulf of Mexico, as seven new projects are expected to come online by the end of 2019. Gulf of Mexico production is forecast to average 1.7 million b/d of the forecast 1.2 million b/d and 1.3

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MARCH 24, 2024

Credit: BYD At the same time, many automakers including Tesla are racing to build their next-generation, mass-market EVs, set to first be produced in Texas as soon as 2025 , then later at an upcoming factory in Mexico , and eventually at a yet-unannounced third location.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

Toyota to launch its first electric pickup in Thailand As one of the top-selling pickups globally, the Toyota Hilux is the perfect model to go all-electric. Speaking to reporters at the Bangkok International Motor Show in March, Toyota Thailand president Noriaki Kamashita confirmed the Hilux EV would roll out by the end of 2025.

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Baua Electric

JULY 21, 2023

The Cyberster, anticipated to walk on sale in Europe later summer season, is powered by means of two electrical motors producing greater than 500 hp. Even supposing China’s SAIC Motor now owns the MG logo, the Cyberster used to be most commonly designed in England on the corporate’s London design studios.

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EV Central

MAY 14, 2024

The 2024 BYD Shark has been launched at an event in Mexico City, with full details released on how the Chinese car giant plans to beat the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX. litre turbo four-cylinder engine with an electric motor driving the rear axle. litre turbo kicks out around 170kW.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Didn't this author travel to New Mexico a few months back to see it up close? But we also didn't know all the details at the time -- especially since Hyundai builds different versions for different global markets. liter turbo four to an electric motor for system numbers of 232 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. Yes, we/I did.

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