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BMW opens new Shanghai R&D center; focus on human-machine interaction and hardware-software integration

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Today, more than 3,200 designers and engineers, NEV and software specialists are creating leading-edge innovations in close collaboration with Chinese tech players, start-ups, local partners as well as academia. There are now 3,200 R&D associates in China using their expertise to develop products for Chinese customers.

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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. The new facility gives SGMW a total of 2 million units of annual production capacity for both vehicles and engines. SAIC-GM-Wuling) was launched on November 18, 2002. billion (US$1.1 SAIC has a 50.1%

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GKN order book for electric driveline technologies totalled $2.8 billion by end of 2017

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Among these are: GKN’s Multimode eTransmission system is due to launch on a Chinese OEM’s platform across a number of vehicle models from 2018. GKN has also agreed a multi-year partnership with Panasonic Jaguar Racing, providing design, manufacturing and engineering services to the Formula E team.

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Volkswagen Group reorganizes North American operations; Prof. Dr. Winfried Vahland new region CEO

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Volkswagen said that the creation of NAR is a further measure in the process of decentralizing managerial responsibility, and creates another pillar in the global structure of the group, in addition to the European and Chinese regions. He joined Audi AG in 1990 and Volkswagen AG in 1993.

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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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Built on a 2 million square meter site, the plant will have 274,000 square meters of floor space, featuring complete vehicle and engine production facilities. 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.

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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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In addition, Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor —a current Ballard strategic investor and Chinese partner—has agreed to invest a further approximately $20 million at the same 15% premium to maintain its 9.9% Established in 2002 and with listings on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges, Weichai Power Co.,

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Hyundai breaks ground for third plant in China; total China capacity of up to 1M units by 2012

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With its expanded capacity, Hyundai aims to be a leading passenger car maker and an exemplary company in the Chinese auto industry. Hyundai established BHMC in 2002, opening its first plant in China. Today is a very important day for us, as we secure production capacity for one million units in China. million units.

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