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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Most people are aware of key players like Hyundai and Nissan, but there are so many other EV manufacturers that are taking over Asia—and possibly set to conquer the international market, including the U.S. Below are just some of the EV manufacturers worth knowing about. Zhidou Zhidou is a Chinese manufacturer of electric microcars.

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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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This marks the first investment by a non-Chinese automotive company in a Chinese OEM. The official closing of the transaction followed a short time after the signing of the investment agreement between the two companies in Stuttgart earlier this year and a smooth approval by the relevant Chinese authorities.

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GM China Tech Day 2013 showcased advanced manufacturing processes, technologies and designs

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General Motors hosted the 2013 GM China Tech Day at the GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai from 9-12 December. GM created this annual event in 2011 to introduce its latest technology achievements to Chinese media. At the ATC’s Lightweight Materials Lab, GM is exploring lightweight magnesium alloy technology.

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Volvo Car Group receives approval for manufacturing in China

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Chinese government authorities have approved Volvo Car Group’s (Volvo Cars) establishment of manufacturing plants in Daqing and Zhangjiakou. As a result, Volvo Cars’ full Chinese industrial footprint, including Chengdu, has been approved. The manufacturing license for Chengdu was granted in June.

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ABB launches first DC fast charger compliant with Chinese GB standard

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ABB launched Terra 53 Z, its first high power DC fast charger that complies with the Chinese GB standard. The new chargers will be manufactured locally in Shenzhen at ABB’s recently established base for electric vehicle chargers. Earlier post.)

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Fiat Group Automobiles, Chrysler Group International and GAC Group to Produce Jeep vehicles in China for Chinese market

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Under the agreement, the joint venture, GAC Fiat, will begin localized production of three new Jeep vehicles for the Chinese market, expanding the portfolio of Jeep sport-utility vehicles (SUV) currently available to Chinese consumers as imports. (GAC Group) have reached an agreement to expand the joint venture partnership.

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TRW launches electrically powered steering column drive with Chinese customers

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recently started production of its electrically powered steering (EPS) column drive technology with a major Chinese vehicle manufacturer (VM) and is due to launch with three further China domestic platforms in 2013. Production will be located at TRW’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anting, China.

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