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SK IE Technology to supply separators for EV batteries to Sunwoda

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This marks SKIET’s first large-scale supply of EV battery separators to a Chinese EV battery manufacturer. Up to now, SKIET has been supplying separators for IT and electronic products to the Sunwoda Group. Sunwoda’s major customers for its batteries include Geely Auto Group, Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co.,

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Daimler takes 12% stake in Chinese parter BAIC Motor; first non-Chinese automotive company to acquire an interest in a Chinese OEM

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Daimler AG is taking a major step forward in its China strategy with the closing of the company’s 12% investment in long-standing partner BAIC Motor, the passenger car unit of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), one of the top automotive companies in China. As one of China’s largest automakers, BAIC Group sold more than 1.7

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2008 Zap Xebra Electric Motorcycle Recalled (Again)

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Back in 2009, we told you about the official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall of the 2008 Zap Xebra three-wheeled electric motorcycle. electric vehicle vendor Zap and the Chinese maker of the vehicle, Qingqi group Motorcycle.

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BYD, Toyota to establish joint company for battery-electric vehicle research and development

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In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs). In China, Toyota is also working on spreading electrification and also developing vehicles which meets Chinese customer’s needs in collaboration between Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co.,

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Roskill: Niobium industry looking for a future beyond steel; Li-ion batteries a possibility

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Consumption has benefited from the restructuring of the Chinese steel industry and from the new regulations prescribing stricter standards for construction. CBMM’s market dominance will continue as the group will expand its production capacity by 50% in 2020 and is considering more capacity increases in coming years.

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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This makes the Tiguan the best-selling car in the Volkswagen brand and Group. In 2008, Volkswagen manufactured more than 150,000 units, making it the most successful SUV in Germany. In October 2019, Volkswagen added a plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the Chinese model. Later that year, the first Tiguan came to market.

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Volkswagen Group to Invest 4B by 2011 to Expand Activities in China

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The Volkswagen Group is set to continue its growth in China over the next few years. Between 2009 and 2011, the Group is to invest a total of €4 billion (US$5.8 The investments are to be financed from the cash flow of the Chinese joint venture companies. Winfried Vahland, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China.

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