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Both houses of the New Jersey Legislature (Senate and Assembly) have passed a bill ( S2252 /A4819) that establishes goals and incentives for increased use of plug-in electric vehicles in NJ. By the end of 2040, at least 85% of all new light duty vehicles sold or leased in the State are to be plug-in electric vehicles.

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Mauer studied vehicle design and began his career at Mercedes-Benz in 1986, holding various functions until 2000, including design responsibility for the A-Class, SLK and SL models as well as Smart design. Michael Mauer will lead Group Design in addition to his present function at Porsche. Wolfram Thomas takes charge of Group Production.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle with four LiDAR sensors. Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. 3D mapping with LiDAR.

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JUNE 9, 2014

The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. years, based on a snapshot of vehicles in operation taken 1 Jan of this year, according to IHS Automotive. Total light vehicles in Operation (VIO) in the US reached a record level of more than 252,700,000—an increase of more than 3.7 million (1.5

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JUNE 11, 2013

In 2004, Remy acquired a 51% ownership of REH as part of Remy’s purchase of Delphi’s light duty alternator business. This is an important milestone within our global strategic plan. This joint venture was originally formed by Delphi Automotive Systems China Ltd. with Hubei in 1994. —Jay Pittas, Remy International, Inc.

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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. emissions in urban areas.

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DECEMBER 30, 2014

As tough global emissions standards put more pressure on carmakers to produce larger numbers of zero-emission vehicles, the race is on to improve systems of electricity generation and storage. Graphene is a graphite-like substance first isolated in 2004.

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Ford Motor Company is contributing 20 specially equipped S-MAX models to the sim TD V2X (vehicle-to-x) project now underway in Germany. The sim TD project is fielding a fleet of 120 vehicles to to test 20 experimental driver assistance technologies. Click to enlarge. Earlier post , earlier post.)

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JULY 31, 2020

The unique mineral— jadarite —was discovered by Rio Tinto geologists in 2004 near the city of Loznica in Western Serbia. A global team of Rio Tinto experts have developed a small-scale test plant at Rio Tinto’s research center in Bundoora, Melbourne, Australia to test the new technology.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Analysts say the group companies’ problems are likely to have a limited impact on Toyota’s earnings because their sales and profits are a small fraction of Toyota’s overall global earnings. reported it sold over 11 million vehicles in 2023 to retain its status as the world’s top car manufacturer. .”

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APRIL 8, 2022

Global Internet of People, Inc. The rapid development of new energy vehicles and batteries around the world has led to a huge demand for lithium-ion batteries. From 2004 to 2018, I served as the chief executive officer and vice chairman of Shanshan Holdings Co.,

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The advancement is aimed at accelerating the production of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions for the power grid. Global battery demand is expected to increase to around 14 times 2018 levels of 184 gigawatt hours, or GWh, to more than 2,600 GWh in 2030, according to a report by the World Economic Forum’s Global Battery Alliance.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

billion to add 13 new electrified vehicles to its portfolio by 2020, when more than 40% of the company’s global nameplates will come in electrified versions. infusion is Ford’s largest-ever electrified vehicle investment in a five-year period. Ford is investing an additional $4.5 The new $4.5B

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

The Series C financing follows a $19-million Series B round in 2009 and brings the total raised by Achates Power to nearly $90 million since its 2004 founding. Daniel Hancock, retired vice president, global powertrain engineering, who spent more than four decades at General Motors Co.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Global automotive supplier Preh GmbH is acquiring ePower, a business unit of Kongsberg Automotive ASA in Norway. In this business area, Preh has bundled its expertise in the battery management of electric and hybrid vehicles. ePower currently employs 20 people and has two development centers in Gothenburg and Mullsjö in Sweden.

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JUNE 20, 2018

We are confident that our partnership with Audi will successfully demonstrate the vision and benefits of FCEVs to the global society. This is particularly true for larger automobiles, where the weight advantages of the fuel cell vehicle inherent to its design are particularly pronounced, Audi said.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

When Auto Start-Stop debuts in North America, it will be available on gasoline-powered cars and utilities with either a manual or automatic transmission as well as vehicles that use Ford’s patented dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission. The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets.

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APRIL 18, 2009

As part of a reorganization effort designed to optimize its lithium-ion battery businesses, Hitachi will consolidate all its automotive battery work to Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd, its joint venture formed in 2004 with Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd. and Hitachi Maxwell Ltd. Li-ion cell and module.

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JUNE 11, 2010

Suzuki has already announced its intention to start manufacturing the vehicles. Sanyo has been supplying nickel-metal hydride batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to Honda and Ford since 2004. Earlier post.) The plug-in is powered by a 55 kW, 180 N·m AC synchronous motor and a 2.66 kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Last year ford said that it planned to invest around $22 Billion in the electrification of its vehicles from 2016-2025. The role of this park would be researching in manufacturing of new battery technology which could cut down the cost of the vehicle rapidly and it plans to produce batteries internally and set to open next year.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The 2024 Skoda Octavia will make its global debut on February 14. The facelifted Skoda Octavia will be available in liftback sedan and wagon body styles in global markets, with numerous trim levels, including a Sportline grade for buyers who desire a touch of the vRS’s design without the price tag.

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MARCH 13, 2024

On the top of GM’s to do list this year is “getting vehicles out there right and getting the software,” according to Barra. The teaser comes 20 years after the first V-Series model was launched at the Sebring International Raceway in March 2004. GM lowered Blazer EV prices by up to $6,500.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%.

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MARCH 23, 2013

Ford’s plan for growth in North America is focused on four key vehicle segments (subcompact, compact cars, small utility vehicles and midsize); what Ford is now calling the super segment. Since 2009, 38% of Ford’s growth has come from vehicles in this super segment, which includes Fiesta, Focus, Fusion and Escape.

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APRIL 21, 2013

GM is also in the process of bringing Cadillac’s entire global portfolio to China, adding one locally produced model per year through 2016. GM expects the number of vehicles on China’s roads to surpass the number in the United States and Europe by the end of this decade. Last year, the vehicle market reached a record 19.4

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MARCH 13, 2015

Combined, Kansas City Assembly and Dearborn Truck facilities will have capacity to produce more than 700,000 Ford F-150 pickups per year for availability in 90 markets globally. In January, F-Series had its strongest sales month since 2004—Ford’s best sales year ever for F-150. Retail sales increased 7% in February.

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APRIL 3, 2019

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. and Evasive Steering Assist. Active Park Assist 2.0

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announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. 15 mode with a 5-speed MT vehicle—at the time the world’s highest fuel economy among all mass-production gasoline-powered vehicles. hybrid vehicle sales. Honda Motor Co., mpg US, 2.86

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MARCH 14, 2024

However, saying that this is the vehicle women most desire — let alone are willing to spend money buying — is probably a stretch. That effectively precludes any vehicles that are not intended for the global market, with winners resulting from the opinions of a limited number of industry experts.

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For example, in 2004 they posed as representatives of Dow Chemical and promised that the company would clean up after the Bhopal Disaster, leading to a temporary $2 billion drop in the company’s market cap. Instead of spending so much effort trying to convince everyone to buy worse vehicles, Toyota should focus its efforts on making good EVs.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Throughout 2013, FIA Formula E Team China Racing will work with SRT and Formula E Holdings to test the customer car and promote the Championship globally across the 10 host cities planned for the first season. China has enormous potential for the expansion of Electric Vehicles as a tool to fight pollution in cities.

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MARCH 11, 2024

However, saying that this is the vehicle women most desire — let alone are willing to spend money buying — is probably a stretch. That effectively precludes any vehicles that are not intended for the global market, with winners resulting from the opinions of a limited number of industry experts.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Hachigo went on to assume responsibilities as the person-in-charge of developing the second generation CR-V, Honda’s highly successful compact sport-utility vehicle for the worldwide markets, in 2001. From April 2004 to March 2006, Hachigo was stationed in the US as Senior Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc.,

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Achates Power began modernizing opposed-piston engines in 2004, inspired by the record-setting Junkers Jumo 205 diesel aircraft engine. while meeting the most stringent, global vehicle emissions standards. After more than 4,500 hours of dynamometer testing, the company has demonstrated brake thermal efficiency of 47.8%

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MAY 7, 2014

In addition, Lord Drayson has brought together an experienced team with senior-level experience from companies such as Qualcomm, PowderJect and Circassia, with backgrounds in building global businesses in wireless technology and life sciences. Launching the new company has led Lord Drayson to restructure his interests.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Suggestions of local production of Honda hybrids in China go back further than that to at least 2004. HondaLink, Honda’s telematics service which links vehicles, people and society to realize a safe, comfortable and low-carbon mobility society, is scheduled to be introduced in China within the next three years. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 5, 2015

The first design win for EyeQ4 in series production has been secured for a global premium European car manufacturer for production to start in early 2018. Taken together, the EyeQ4 will be processing a safety cocoon around the vehicle—essential for autonomous driving. million vehicles.

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