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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Tesla Motors announced record deliveries of 6,892 Model S vehicles worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2013, with 22,477 vehicles in the full year. GAAP net loss per share for the quarter ending 30 Sep 2013 was $(0.32), and for Q4 of 2012, $(0.79). In 2013, Tesla pulled in almost $2.5 on a non-GAAP basis and 25.8% 2014 Outlook.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The aluminum produced using solar power is processed in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut to manufacture body and drive train components, including those needed for electric drive trains. Without corrective measures, CO 2 emissions per vehicle in the BMW Group supply chain would increase by more than a third by 2030.

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AUGUST 31, 2020

In order to localize EV core parts and establish a large-scale mass production system, Hyundai Mobis began construction of the Chungju plant in 2013, Chungju Plant 2 in 2018, and added plant dedicated to electric vehicle core parts in Ulsan last year. It is only about 13 km away from the Hwaseong plant of Kia Motors. at the Pyeongtaek plant.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

With the start of production in 2013, the plant in Saxony became a pioneer and centr†e of excellence for sustainable mobility. State-of-the-art manufacturing processes ensure that the body construction and assembly of the BMW i3 in Leipzig takes only about half the time required for conventional vehicles.

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JANUARY 27, 2010

Remy International, Inc. is supplying Daimler with HVH (High Voltage Hairpin) electric motors for the two-mode hybrid transmissions used in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid ( earlier post ) recently released to the United States market. Remy International, Inc. Source: Remy. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JULY 9, 2021

Hyundai Motor will supply the fuel cell systems and provide technical support, while Hyundai Global Service will manufacture and commercialize the fuel-cell-based propulsion systems. Hyundai Motor commercialized the Tucson ix35 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2013.

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AUGUST 1, 2013

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced more than $22 million in new investments to help develop cost-competitive algae fuels and streamline the biomass feedstock supply chain for advanced biofuels. Moniz was speaking at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Biomass 2013 conference. Nearly $16.5

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JUNE 24, 2014

China Yuchai International Limited announced today that new-energy buses running on engines supplied by the company’s main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL), have been launched in Fushun City, Liaoning Province located in Northeast China. In 2013, GYMCL sold 500,756 engines.

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JUNE 13, 2012

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII), recently announced the awardees of its second call for additive manufacturing (AM) applied research and development projects from its members. million in matching cost share from the awarded project teams for total funding worth $19.3 Stratasys, Ltd.;

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Maritime transport is crucial for supplying the BMW Group’s international manufacturing network and for the global distribution of vehicles. —Jürgen Maidl, Senior Vice President Production Network and Supply Chain Management at the BMW Group. The BMW i3 has been the global leader in its segment since 2013.

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JUNE 25, 2014

In 2013 CHN opened its first hydrogen refueling station in Copenhagen that is providing hydrogen for a fleet of Hyundai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) at the Municipality of Copenhagen. The hydrogen supply is entirely based on domestic and foreign independent renewable electricity that produce hydrogen via electrolysis form water.

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JUNE 29, 2010

dedicated a new hybrid drive system manufacturing plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Once fully operational, nearly 100 manufacturing workers will be capable of producing more than 20,000 commercial-duty hybrid propulsion systems each year. Allison Transmission, Inc. Earlier post.) Allison was being awarded a $62.8 Earlier post.).

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JUNE 19, 2021

Hydrogen fuel cell technology has the long-term potential to supplement internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrid systems and battery-electric vehicles within the BMW Group’s flexible drive train strategy, the company said. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT uses fuel cells from the product development cooperation with the Toyota Motor Corporation.

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DECEMBER 14, 2013

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to an issue with gearbox fluid additives, the vehicle may lose motive power.

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JULY 23, 2010

will introduce HFO-1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant in 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models in the US. HFO-1234yf, supplied by Honeywell, breaks down faster in the atmosphere than the refrigerant currently used (R-134a). General Motors Co. lower global warming potential (GWP) than the current refrigerant. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 20, 2014

BMW has awarded ENGEL Austria another contract to supply system solutions to BMW’s Leipzig factory, where ENGEL duo injection moulding machines are used to manufacture car body shell components for the BMW i3 electric vehicle. ENGEL delivered the first manufacturing cells of this type to Leipzig back in March 2013.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The International Energy Agency (IEA) 2013 has forecast annual sales of electric vehicles (EVs) of nearly 6 million units by 2020. Given that total global flake graphite production in 2013 was approximately 375,000, a 60% increase in supply would be required to satisfy this projected additional demand.

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MAY 17, 2011

The study further anticipates an upward trend toward pre-recession levels of about 16 million units by 2013. Those that have a flexible manufacturing capability and a responsive supply base will win the day. The study points to the following imperatives for OEMs and Suppliers: Proactively manage supply capacity risks.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

For the upcoming ramp-up and planned volume growth, qualified staff are currently being recruited on a large scale, both internally at the BMW Group’s plant locations and outside the company. BMW Group Plant Dingolfing plays a pivotal role in supplying other sites with these electric powertrain components. —Michael Nikolaides.

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MARCH 20, 2014

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the findings of a review team formed in January 2013 to review the Boeing 787’s design, manufacture and assembly processes. Huerta asked the team to review the 787’s critical systems on 11 January 2013, after a lithium-ion battery fire on a 787 in Boston.

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APRIL 20, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has admitted to manipulating fuel consumption testing data for some 625,000 mini-cars it manufactured for sale in Japan by itself and partner Nissan. Up until the end of March 2016, MMC has sold 157,000 of the eK Wagon and eK Space and supplied 468,000 units of the Dayz and Dayz Roox to NM.

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APRIL 19, 2013

Separately, the company will debut to the China market its 48-volt Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module ( earlier post ) at the 15 th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2013). To support this growth, it is investing $520 million globally to increase production in the US, Europe and China.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. The move comes on the heels of AvtoVAZ-Renault-Nissan becoming the fourth largest manufacturer of automobiles worldwide following several successful moves by Rostec.

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JULY 8, 2013

GKN Driveline partnered with three of the seven racing teams—including the winner—in the electric division of the 91 st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on 30 June. 2013 eRunner at Pikes Peak. GKN EVO eDrive Systems’ eMotor powered Team APEV to victory in the electric division of the race. The race is run on a 12.42-mile

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MAY 13, 2018

A methanation plant expansion to the existing power-to-gas (PtG) facility in Falkenhagen, Germany has officially opened as part of the international €28-million (US$33.5-million) It can be made available to a variety of markets, such as the manufacturing sector, the electricity, and heating market as well as the mobility sector.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

The project is scheduled to begin in early 2013 and to run for approximately one year. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is standardizing these kinds of communication technologies so that automotive manufacturers can use them globally. and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

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MAY 25, 2011

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, plans to increase the annual production capacity of TMMIN’s Karawang Plant from 100,000 vehicles to 140,000 vehicles by early 2013. important production and supply location for the project.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Disruption to oil supply through war, environmental catastrophe or financial meltdown are factors that would leave Australia in a very precarious position as we have a mere few weeks supply despite having obligations as an IEA country to hold 90 days.

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JULY 12, 2013

Backed by 27 companies in the sector, including supply chain companies, the commitment is expected to secure at least 30,000 jobs currently linked to producing engines and create many more in the supply chain. Supply chain: The domestic supply chain is relatively weak, the report says. intelligent mobility.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013

FIA Formula E Team China Racing also aims to be a constructor in its own right and to build their own Chinese electric formula cars within 3 years with support from Chinese EV manufacturers. The team has competed in different international racing series such as A1GP, Superleague Formula and FIA GT1.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This work, by Philip Arm, Mayank Mittal, Hendrik Kolvenbach, and Marco Hutter from ETHZ RSL, will be presented at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation ( ICRA 2024 ) in May in Japan (see events calendar above). Robot built by Boston Dynamics for the DARPA Robotics Challenge in 2013. Software by IHMC Robotics.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Tanaka Precious Metals will be showcasing a number of its hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies at FC EXPO 2016—12 th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo,” at Tokyo Big Sight in March. million) in 2013 to build a dedicated plant, within its Kanagawa Prefecture plant, for the development and manufacture of fuel cell catalysts.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

The planned cell output of the Gigafactory in 2020 exceeds 2013 global production by current manufacturers, Tesla said. Click to enlarge. Musk also noted last week that “The Gigafactory would absorb all of the cells produced, and would still need to bring in more cells from around the world.”. Earlier post.).

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JULY 17, 2013

The program, internally named CMF-A, covers the most affordable category of cars in the Common Module Family (CMF, earlier post ), Renault-Nissan’s modular system of vehicle architecture. At that announcement, the companies said that CMF will gradually be extended to Renault and Nissan ranges between 2013 and 2020. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 17, 2018

The recent progress is creating new demand for agricultural production of hemp, NAFILean’s primary raw material, a topic raised by Faurecia at last week’s international Salon de l’Agriculture show in Paris. The biomaterials are being reviewed by OEMs for additional vehicles and production is projected to triple in the next three years.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Click to enlarge.

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