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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

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The complaint filed in Manhattan federal court alleges that from approximately 2005 until at least late 2015, Toyota systematically violated Clean Air Act automobile defect reporting requirements designed to protect public health and the environment from harmful air pollutants. Representations to EPA.

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Ballard reaches agreement for $44M order with Weichai-Ballard JV to support initial fuel cell vehicle deployments in China

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We anticipate the Weichai-Ballard JV facility will be operational by the end of 2019, positioning us with a strong set-up in the China market for 2020. Established in 2002 and with listings on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges, Weichai Power Co., —Randy MacEwen, Ballard President and CEO. million, representing a 19.9%

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SAIC-GM-Wuling starts production at new $1.1B base in Chongqing; initial capacity of 400K vehicles and 400K engines

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It has an initial annual manufacturing capacity of 400,000 vehicles and 400,000 engines to serve the Chinese market. SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. SAIC-GM-Wuling) was launched on November 18, 2002. The first phase of production at the Chongqing base represents initial investment of RMB 6.6 billion (US$1.1 SAIC has a 50.1%

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AvtoVAZ launches 3 concepts at Moscow Motor Show; collaboration with Renault-Nissan

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The move comes on the heels of AvtoVAZ-Renault-Nissan becoming the fourth largest manufacturer of automobiles worldwide following several successful moves by Rostec. AvtoVAZ is also eyeing foreign markets. One such market is the Middle East. AvtoVAZ and its LADA brand have been active in the MENA automotive market for decades.

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Hyundai Motor to build 4th and 5th plants in China, bringing capacity to 1.65M units per year

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will begin building its fourth and fifth plants in China next year to respond to surging demands in the world’s largest automobile market. Small and mid-size models specifically designed for the Chinese market will be rolled out from the plant, starting from the first half of 2017. s capacity to 1.65 million units per year.

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Ballard enters strategic partnership with Weichai Power; 19.9% stake in Ballard and new JV; fuel cell commercial vehicles

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Established in 2002 and with listings on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges, Weichai Power Co., is a leading automotive and equipment manufacturer specializing in the production of powertrains, automobiles, intelligent logistics, automotive parts and components.

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Russian entrepreneur Boris Zingarevich buys EV maker Think

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Zingarevich, who has been the principal investor since 2002 in lithium-ion battery manufacturer Ener1, Inc., and Finnish automobile engineering and manufacturing concern Valmet Automotive, Inc. The name of the new company that will market Think brand products is Electric Mobility Solutions AS, registered in Norway.

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