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JUNE 14, 2011

Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. The 25 Chrysler minivans will join a fleet of 140 Ram 1500 PHEV pickup trucks ( earlier post ) that are being deployed to 12 partners including local municipalities, state governments, universities and energy companies across the United States. The minivan project. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda Motor Co., unveiled the VEZEL production model. VEZEL, says Honda, offers the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe and the functionality of a minivan. direct injection engine with a high-output motor, and the gasoline model will be equipped with a 1.5 VEZEL Hybrid.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 6, 2014

Nissan officially started production of its second electric vehicle, the Nissan e-NV200 small van, at its assembly plant in Barcelona, Spain.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) engine production subsidiary in Thailand, Siam Toyota Manufacturing Co., STM), will from 2015, expand the production capacity of diesel engines used in Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle Project (IMV) series vehicles to meet increasing demand in emerging markets.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Nissan Motor Co., We expect the licensing of NMRP to HELLER will result in improved quality of products and services as well as customer satisfaction in the automotive industry as a whole. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH. Nissan will also advance its research and development by investing the profit gained from licensing assets like NMRP.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2014

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) has started production at its new manufacturing base in Chongqing. It also signed an agreement for the second phase of production at the facility. The first phase of production at the Chongqing base represents initial investment of RMB 6.6 stake and Wuling Motors a 5.9% billion (US$1.1 SAIC has a 50.1%

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, plans to increase the annual production capacity of TMMIN’s Karawang Plant from 100,000 vehicles to 140,000 vehicles by early 2013. In 1977, TMMIN started production of the “Kijang”, an.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Volkswagen is presenting a concept car of the newly developed Golf Sportsvan in a world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The compact minivan will complete the Golf family at the middle of next year. l/100 km (64 mpg US ), equating to 95 g CO 2 /km—the best value in the field of compact minivans.

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APRIL 6, 2021

The e-POWER system uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. In March 2018 an e-POWER version of the popular Serena minivan was launched, which was followed by the all-new Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020. e-POWER power train (for New Note). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles—passenger car and commercial—topped the 4-million unit mark as of 30 April. Cumulative worldwide sales of TMC hybrids. Click to enlarge. The company reached the 3-million mark with its hybrids in February 2011. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp. plans to double its global production of hybrid vehicles from the 2009 level to 1 million units in 2011. Toyota plans to boost production of these existing vehicles in addition to launching new hybrid minivans, subcompacts and luxury cars, according to the report.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The largest sources of transportation CO 2 emissions in 2017 were passenger cars (41.4%); medium- and heavy- 5 duty trucks (23.1%); light-duty trucks, which include sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans (17.1%); commercial aircraft (6.7%); other aircraft (3.1%); rail (2.3%); pipelines (2.3%); and ships and boats (2.2%).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Cumulative sales in Japan of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— reached 2.04 Globally, Toyota plans to launch 20 new hybrid models by the end of 2015 and will make further efforts to expand its hybrid vehicle product lineup and sales territories. Global annual sales of TMC hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2014

The facilities, which are adjacent to the joint venture’s Baojun passenger car production base, will support the development of new vehicles for China. It has recorded many technological achievements and received several national awards for production. In addition, several of its products have become industry leaders.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

But I’m convinced that while there are few “bad” cars that make it to production, some are quite clearly out of their element in their particular segment. Kia Carnival: To be clear, this writer isn’t criticizing the Carnival because it is a minivan, he is criticizing it because there fails to be any one standout trait.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2016

the R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Waymo will also receive 100 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV minivans from FCA built uniquely to support self-driving operation. Waymo CEO John Krafcik will have one of the autonomous PHEV minivans onstage for his keynote at NAIAS in January.). Honda R&D Co., Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Ind. The project is expected to create approximately 400 new jobs at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, Inc. Annual Highlander production volume is expected to increase by approximately 50,000 units at TMMI.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The deal gives NTT Communications the exclusive rights to sell May Mobility’s product in Japan, with an ambitious plan to outfit government and operator vehicles with the company’s sensors and software starting in 2025. The vehicles are expected to include buses to start, before later including taxis and other automobiles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2011

billion (US$173 million), has increased the production capacity of SGMW’s Qingdao plant by 70% to 510,000 vehicles annually. Among the products manufactured in Qingdao are the Wuling Rong Guang, Wuling Xingwang and Wuling PN-Series minivans. The project, which represented investment of RMB 1.1

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 12, 2022

For those unfamiliar, Geely is a Chinese auto group that controls many notable brands, including Volvo , Polestar, and Lotus , as well as countless Chinese brands, including Geely’s own Geely Motors. Recently, they started yet another brand, Zeekr, which would be dedicated to luxury EVs.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Toyota Motor’s production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. TKM), plans to unveil a concept for a new compact car designed for the Indian market, as well as display 13 other concept and production vehicles, at the 10 th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi from 5-11 January 2010.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2011

General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress. Detroit Free Press.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Honda Motor Co., Takanobu Ito, the current President, Chief Operating Officer and Representative Director, will remain on the board and assume the post of Director and Advisor to Honda Motor. Hachigo was in charge of developing the first-generation of the US-built Odyssey minivan, which was launched in 1999 primarily for the US market.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 3, 2024

The electric hypercar company was developing an autonomous taxi based around the Renault Espace minivan. General Motors’ Cruise). News of the endeavor broke in 2021, when the media caught wind of a filing with the Croatian Ministry of Transportation. According to Autocar , that service will be in commercial operation by 2026.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

On August 9, SGMW launched the first product from its Baojun brand, the 630 midsize sedan. SGMW continues to explore new opportunities for its products in other markets. SGMW, a joint venture between GM China, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) and Wuling Motors, was launched in 2002.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2014

The study surveyed all major automakers and forecasts that Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler will become the biggest users of aluminum sheet in the next decade. It also forecasts that the number of vehicles with complete aluminum body structures will reach 18% of North American production, from less than 1% today. lbs (180 kg).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2010

Shin-Kobe is expanding a Chinese battery factory this fiscal year, doubling the annual production capacity to 2 million units. It has prepared a battery for Mazda Motor Corp.’s s recently released Premacy minivan and plans to market batteries that support other makes of cars with the idling-stop function as automakers introduce them.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 16, 2024

For the 1980s, GM created the X-Cars , Ford offered Fox sedans and American Motors had the Concord. After a decade of fuel shortages and general malaise , Detroit (and Kenosha) knew that American car buyers still loved soft-riding, roomy sedans with comfy bench seats but needed them to be more efficient. Look at that interior!

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2010

General Motors and its joint ventures posted record sales in China in May. With sales of its Chevrolet lineup jumping 103.6%, sales of its Cadillac products growing 98.1% Demand for its Wuling products surpassed 100,000 units for the fourth month this year. increase from the first five months of 2009. China results.

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EV Adoption

OCTOBER 31, 2022

10 EVs had a decline of greater than 40%: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: -98.5% (Transitioning to an upgraded version for 2023) Honda Clarity: -98.1% (Discontinued but Honda is still reporting sales) Mazda MX-30: -94.1% (Production for the US discontinued) Volvo C40: -62.4% Lucid Motors reports deliveries during its quarterly earnings call.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. It will first use Sanyo batteries in a hybrid minivan slated to debut around 2011. The two firms will now make preparations for mass production, including installation. It will also begin full-scale production or lithium ion batteries soon. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2023

Liu Yongzhuo, president of Evergrande Auto, commented: “Hengchi will go all out to speed up the production and delivery of Hengchi 5 and continue to promote the development and production of subsequent models.” It consisted of sedans, coupes, SUVs, and MPV (minivans). The 5 is Hengchi’s best heavily produced style.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

SAIC-GM-Wuling will export Wuling N200 series and Wuling N300 series products. SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors, was launched in 2002. SAIC-GM-Wuling manufactures a range of Wuling brand mini-trucks and minivans as well as the Chevrolet Spark mini-car.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

China Ordnance Equipment Group, Chang’an’s parent, will transfer a stake in Chang’an Auto to AVIC in exchange for AVIC’s ownership share of minivan maker Harbin Hafei Automobile Industry Group, Changhe Automobile, engine maker Dongan Power, Changhe Suzuki and Dongan Mitsubishi. SAIC and FAW Group hold the top two slots. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2010

General Motors and its joint ventures set new marks for unit sales in China in the month of June and for the first half of the year. to 71,782 units as the result of rising demand for its Chevrolet lineup, a jump in sales of its Cadillac products and the ongoing strength of its flagship Buick brand. Sales in June rose 23.2%

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

In its letter to its shareholders reporting Q3 performance, Tesla Motors said that it had received a letter of intent from Daimler for a full powertrain program for a vehicle in the Mercedes line. Tesla’s existing production agreements with Daimler and its development services agreement with Toyota produced combined revenue of.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Volvo EM90 is an RWD with just a unmarried 200 kW motor and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 8.3 In Europe and the United States, they’re continuously perceived as dull minivans or handy movers impaired in departure house products and services. The fee for international markets hasn’t been introduced but.

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