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Tesla exec Tom Zhu triggers promotion speculation after China names new legal rep

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Tesla global vice president and CEO of the Greater China region Tom Zhu has triggered speculations of a potential promotion after the electric vehicle maker’s operating entity in China changed its legal representative. The legal entity of Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Wang Hao, the general manager of Tesla China, now fills the position.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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AutoCanada resolves $250M lawsuit towards former CEO Patrick Priestner

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and the corporate’s founder and previous CEO Patrick Priestner have settled a yearslong prison fight, with neither celebration admitting wrongdoing or legal responsibility. 8, the 2 firms introduced they’d assuredly to unravel the 2019 swimsuit towards Priestner. AutoCanada Inc. In a joint commentary Sept.

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Bigg Boss 17’s Anurag Dobhal buys Lamborghini Huracan worth ?5 crore

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Since its launch in the country in 2014, the Huracan has been playing a key role in the brand’s growth here. In 2014, Lamborghini introduced the Huracan coupe in India and the Spyder after that. Later, in 2019, the Huracan EVO Coupe and Spyder were launched in the country with cosmetic and powertrain upgrades.

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Tesla sets up new-energy firm in Shanghai with registered capital of $2 million

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The company's registered address is at Lingang area in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, and its legal representative is Wang Hao, with Tom Zhu, who was named senior vice president of Tesla's automotive business earlier this month, as chairman.

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SEC charges Volkswagen AG, former CEO Winterkorn with defrauding bond investors during emissions fraud

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filed March 14, 2019). The litigation is being led by Daniel Hayes. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Nº 19-cv-01391 (N.D.

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WLTP and RDE tests for measuring emissions come into force in EU tomorrow

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A Global Technical Regulation (GTR) on WLTP was developed and finally adopted by UNECE’s World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations in March 2014, at the request of policy makers, the automobile industry and consumers. However, GTRs require incorporation into national or regional legal frameworks before they can be applied.

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