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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

l/100 km) city 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which goes on sale 30 October in the US, will carry a manufacturer''s suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $29,155 to $34,905 plus a destination and handling charge of $790. The EPA-rated 50 mpg (4.7

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 liter, DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine coupled with a two-motor electric CVT and a lock-up clutch. Click to enlarge. l/100 km) in city driving.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

At the media launch of the all-new 2014 Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA) also announced plans to offer an all-electric version of the company’s iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle in select markets in 2014.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

After an unveiling at the Paris Motor Show, the 2016 Fiat 500X crossover made its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Sharing underpinnings with the 2015 Jeep Renegade, the 500X joins a burgeoning field of small crossovers that includes two other vehicles that were unveiled in L.A.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

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. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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MARCH 28, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. MMNA) unveiled the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door subcompact at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage will be offered exclusively in a 5-door configuration with room for five passengers. The 2014 Mirage has a 0.28 coefficient of drag.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

China-based Xpeng Motors has closed a US$400-million Series C capital funding from a group of strategic and institutional investors. Xiaomi Corporation and Xpeng Motors have achieved significant progress through in-depth collaboration in developing technologies connecting smart phones and smart cars. and a former Alibaba executive.

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JANUARY 11, 2013

will invest $23 million at its Marysville, Ohio auto plant to add production of the new two-motor Accord Hybrid Sedan ( earlier post ), scheduled to go on sale nationwide this fall. Honda of America Mfg., This will be the third hybrid model built by Honda in the US and the first in Ohio. liter 4-cylinder engine or a 3.5-liter

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MARCH 27, 2013

2014 Pathfinder Hybrid. Nissan introduced the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance similar to the conventional Pathfinder.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase its Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) next-generation headlamp technology at CEATEC JAPAN 2014, a comprehensive exhibition of cutting-edge IT and electronics. CEATEC JAPAN 2014 runs from Tuesday, 7 October through Saturday, 11 October 11 at the Makuhari Messe convention complex in Tokyo.

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MAY 28, 2022

Great comeback from Hindustan motors with the new attractive Ambassador Electric car produced with a partnership with a French Auto manufacturing company. The report also says that the collaboration on the upcoming project will be based on a 51:49 ratio, giving the controlling stakes to Hindustan Motors.

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JANUARY 13, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2014 Detroit Auto Show is upon us, and we''re bringing you all the details on the (few) greener vehicles from the show. Tesla Motors will upgrade electric-car wall chargers for.' The big news is a more efficient 2015 Ford F-150, plus the Audi Allroad Shooting Brake concept.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

A three-year collaboration between Lincoln, Weyerhaeuser and auto parts supplier Johnson Controls has resulted in the creation of a tree-based, renewable alternative to fiberglass for use in auto parts. Source: Weyerhaeuser. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) starting out small, then improving the material and widening the application.

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JULY 27, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) officially announced , after several days of press reports, that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., MMNA said it will be making efforts to identify a buyer with the help from United Auto Workers (UAW). from June 2014. over the same period in 2014.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2013

Honda will showcase the upcoming Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD at the LA Auto Show later this month. liter SOHC direct-injected i-VTEC V-6 engine with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission and three high-output electric motors. (A The RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD combines a 3.5-liter

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Based on the Converj concept first shown in 2009, the Cadillac ELR is set to become the very first Extended Range Electric Vehicle launched by a full-line luxury automaker when it hits Cadillac dealers in early 2014. kWh lithium-ion battery pack feeding an electric motor.

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APRIL 21, 2014

In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. With additional facility expansion between 2014 and 2020, GM China’s manufacturing capacity will increase by 65%.

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MARCH 8, 2013

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. liter supercharged engine and 15 kW electric motor connected to an advanced CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). and 15.6%, respectively, from calendar year 2014. to 300,170 units from 306,860 in 2014.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

It's fun to drive, refined, has good gas mileage and feels more substantial than it looks--and it's getting a facelift for the 2014 model year, unveiled at this month's Paris Auto Show. Ford's Fiesta is proof that moving down to a smaller car doesn't involve sacrificing all the features you'd normally get in a larger car.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Chicago isn''t as big as some annual auto shows, and at this year''s show green vehicles are a little thin on the ground--March''s Geneva Motor Show will provide more to that effect. Nevertheless there are a few significant vehicles set to appear in Chicago, so we''ve pieced together a green car preview to bring you the latest details.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge. Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. Sales start early in 2014 in North America, expanding to global markets including China and Europe. Powertrain.

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JANUARY 9, 2015

In its latest Global Auto Report , Scotiabank forecasts record global car sales in 2015, with the total market advancing 4% over 2014, reaching more than 74 million units. Global growth will mainly be driven by China, where Scotiabank expects auto demand to grow 7% in 2015 to 19.36 million units in 2014. million to 17.0

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Set to debut this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Mullen 700e is a virtually unchanged version of the troubled Coda. RELATED: 2012 Coda Sedan: First Drive The Mullen Motor Company--which in the past tried to market an electric sports.'

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Elio Motors has selected Comau Inc., Slated to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2014 and available in the US by the first quarter of 2015, the Elio will be built in a plant in Shreveport, LA. We are very pleased to be partnering with Elio Motors on the assembly of this unique three-wheel vehicle.

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MARCH 15, 2012

Advanced Traction Battery Systems (ATBS), A123 Systems’ Shanghai-based joint-venture company with SAIC Motor ( earlier post ), has been selected to develop battery packs for a new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) sedan from Geely, one of the fastest-growing automakers in China and the parent company of Volvo Car Corporation.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

It''s a mark of how important the Chinese market now is that Lexus has chosen the upcoming Guangzhou Motor Show to reveal its updated CT 200h. That''s despite both the Los Angeles International Auto Show and the Tokyo Motor Show starting around the same time--both shows hosting several significant launches for 2014.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the new Forte 5-door SX equipped with a new 1.6-liter liter gasoline direct-injected (GDI) turbocharged four-cylinder engine at the Chicago Auto Show. 2014 Forte 5-door. 2014 Forte 5-door. Click to enlarge. The EX is equipped with a 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

Autumn is here, and so is auto-show season. The 2014 Paris Motor Show this week kicked off the annual global parade of new production cars and concepts, and several notable green cars made their debuts. They include both concept and production models with hybrid, plug-in electric, and diesel powertrains.

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JANUARY 19, 2017

The harsh reality of high costs and the inexorable heft of the auto industry have claimed another electric-car startup. GreenTech Automotive opened a plant in Mississippi in 2014, first saying it would manufacture a small, two-seat electric vehicle called the MyCar there.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Kia Motors America has today unveiled a new 5-door version of the Forte at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The sleek five-door hatchback has what Kia describes as 'European styling', and goes head-to-head with cars like the Ford Focus with its hatchback practicality. Topping the engine range is a 1.6-liter

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: More new cars from the Tokyo Motor Show, Chevrolet Volt owners drive more electric miles than their Nissan Leaf-owning counterparts, and the 2014 Honda Civic HF is rated at 35 mpg combined. We have live photos of the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf electric cars from the Los Angeles Auto.'

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MARCH 11, 2013

As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. DC/DC converter.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Lexus has confirmed that its 2014 IS sedan will debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show next month. Automobile Magazine (via Motor Authority) has already driven a prototype of the.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Local Motors is 3D printing and assembling a Strati—the first 3D-printed car—live from the show floor at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The design was chosen in May 2014 from more than 200 submitted to Local Motors by the company’s online co-creation community after launching a call for entries.

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APRIL 23, 2012

Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. TFSI that outputs 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor with 70 kW (95 hp) peak power. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011

The new 2013 Cadillac ATS compact luxury rear wheel drive sedan will be among four General Motors concept or production vehicles making world premieres at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in January. GM is targeting increasing that to 60% by 2014 and 90+% by 2018, Barra said.

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