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SAIC-GM-Wuling is China’s first vehicle manufacturer to reach 1M units in sales in 2011

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On October 14, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) became the first vehicle manufacturer in China to sell 1 million units in the domestic market this year. SGMW’s sales in the first nine months of 2011 were up 6.6% Monthly sales of the Wuling Hong Guang compact MPV, which was launched a year ago, have averaged more than 20,000 units.

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Romania orders 123 Solaris electric buses

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The partnership with the country began in 2002. ov and 11 Trollino 12s for Târgu Jiu) are currently being manufactured. The vehicles will be air-conditioned and equipped with a comprehensive passenger information system, tailored to the individual requirements and needs of each city. Solaris is already very well-known in Romania.

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

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Toyota Motor Sales USA and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America for systematic, longstanding violations of Clean Air Act emission-related defect reporting requirements, which require manufacturers to report potential defects and recalls affecting vehicle components designed to control emissions.

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Uptick in sales of DPF retrofits for trucks and buses in California

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Sales of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) for trucks and buses in California increased at the end of 2013 and in the first half of 2014 compared to the first half of 2013, according to the results of a survey released by the Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA). three or fewer total vehicles).

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Brasov orders 25 Solaris Trollino 18 articulated trolleybuses

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Since 2002, the manufacturer has supplied nearly 300 vehicles to Romanian carriers, including more than 100 Trollino vehicles and 41 Urbino 12 electric battery buses. The 18 meter long Trollino buses will be able to carry up to 133 passengers, including 41 seated.

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California Air Resources Board approves 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as first LEV3/SULEV20 vehicle on sale

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The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. ARB noted that Honda has a history of being the first manufacturer to comply with California’s strict emission standards.

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Toyota to produce hybrid transaxle and new gasoline engines in Poland; adjusting to shrinking diesel share in Europe

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Toyota Motor Europe will start production of a hybrid transaxle in 2018 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) in Walbrzych, and add two gasoline engines—a 1.5L Going forward, Toyota Motor Europe expects its hybrid sales in Europe to increase from today's 31% of total sales to a target of 50% hybrid vehicles by 2020.

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