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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report.

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Report: BYD to begin production of lithium manganese iron phosphate batteries for EVs in 2015

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BYD Auto will begin production of a new high-energy density battery in 2015 and apply them in its vehicles, according to board secretary Wu Jing-sheng, as cited by Chinas Securities Times. Shanghai Metals Market. Earlier post.).

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Honda begins 2015 Fit production at new plant in Mexico; plant designed exclusively for subcompacts

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Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. In addition to the 2015 Honda Fit, the plant will begin production late this year of an all-new compact SUV. million units.

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Li Auto to build charging stations at 'NIO pace', report says

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Li Auto is aiming to build about 300 super-fast charging stations this year, and NIO also plans to add 10,000 new charging piles this year, according to local media. LI.US | 2015.HK All of Li Auto's current models are extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), which are essentially plug-in hybrids.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos.

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GM, LG agree on USD 150 mn relief for Chevy Bolt EV owners over faulty batteries – ET Auto

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General Motors and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution , LG Electronics reached a settlement to establish a USD 150 million fund to provide relief to Chevrolet Bolt EV owners affected by defective batteries , documents filed in a U.S. court on Thursday showed.

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JSW Group wants to disrupt auto industry, to create ‘Maruti movement’ with new energy vehicles – Sajjan Jindal | Autocar Professional

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Sajjan Jindal the chairman of the JSW Group says he wants to create a ‘Maruti movement’ with the “new energy vehicles.” “With MG, my dream is that we will create a Maruti movement. Like 40 years ago, 1984, when Maruti came into India, it changed the auto industry. They control market share.