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APRIL 19, 2013

The Volkswagen Group, through its two Chinese joint ventures, will be investing more than €9.8 billion (US$15 billion) in the country by 2015; investments in highly efficient products and resource-conserving production will account for more than two thirds of this figure. A further reduction of 11% is planned by 2015.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Results from a study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University, Ford and Drexel University suggest that Chinese consumers are more receptive to adopting battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) than their American counterparts, regardless of subsidies. The study is published in the journal Transportation Research Part A.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Asia’s EV market is growing rapidly. 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. Now, they plan to sell to markets abroad, already launching dealerships in the US and Germany.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

China’s central government plans to implement a new policy in the first half of this year to encourage auto industry consolidation and further the development of Chinese-brand passenger vehicles, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said at a recent news conference. of the total. Sales of domestic sedans hit 2.22

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JULY 9, 2012

The central government’s plan, posted on its website, is targeting the production of 500,000 plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles by 2015, with output to grow to 2 million units of those types by 2020. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. —Energy-saving and new energy vehicle plan. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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APRIL 22, 2017

Yuntu is targeting the Chinese market. China has become the number one market for Jeep outside of the US. Jeep began production for the Jeep Cherokee in China at the GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co., GAC FCA) Changsha plant in 2015. Yuntu has an all-electric range of approximately 65 km (40.4

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JANUARY 3, 2012

As part of its development strategy in high-growth countries, and particularly China, Valeo has acquired an 80% shareholding in the company Ruby (a lighting specialist) from Chery Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile. The Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, created in 1997, is based at Wuhu in Anhui province.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

GKN Driveline’s Chinese Joint Venture partner SDS has commenced production of its complete all-wheel drive (AWD) Disconnect system for small- to medium-sized vehicles in China. The system will initially feature on the Jeep Renegade built for the Chinese market by GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co.,

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JUNE 25, 2023

The primary era Tang DM type was once born on January 2015. This marked the start of BYD’s fresh power automobile advance. Han DM-p In July 2020, the first-generation Han was once formally introduced with 3 natural electrical variations and one hybrid model within the Chinese language sedan marketplace.

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AUGUST 17, 2015

NEVS will support Dongfeng on their own brands to meet regulations and technical specifications of overseas markets, and assist DFM to develop important markets in Europe and North America. Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM) is the third biggest Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei Province.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Jointly with Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Honda’s automobile production and sales joint venture companies in China, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Honda is planning to introduce 12 new models in China before the end of 2015. New model development.

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MAY 13, 2014

To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. l/100 km) by 2015 and 47 miles per gallon (5.0 China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Kia Motors Corporation plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the market. Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) Motors is a 50/50 joint venture through which Kia Motors manufactures, markets and services vehicles in China.). million units in 2015.

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APRIL 24, 2016

On the eve of the 2016 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Toyota announced that it will launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and Levin—two mass-market models, both of which have conventional hybrid variants—in China during 2018. Click to enlarge. New turbo engine.

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MAY 22, 2016

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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APRIL 22, 2011

Panasonic hopes to retain the top position in the global market through cost cuts. But with South Korean rivals now quickly catching up, Panasonic has decided to rely more on Chinese production as a way to stay on top. which became a 100% unit on April 1, had a combined 26% share of the worldwide lithium ion battery market in 2010.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion China Manufacturer 225

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

million investment in 2015) in Carbon Recycling International ( CRI ), an Icelandic company which produces renewable methanol using recycled CO 2 emissions sourced from a local thermal power plant and hydrogen made by splitting water with electrolysis (Power-to-Methanol). Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Limited (CATL) to secure the battery supply for NEVS 9-3 EV in the Chinese market. In December 2015, NEVS received a total order of 250,000 EVs from Panda New Energy, an EV leasing company based in Beijing. NEVS was founded in 2012 and acquired the main assets of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estates. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

Here in Ningbo and together with our partners, our pioneering spirit is once again driving economic and technical progress in the Chinese automotive industry. For our Group brands, the Ningbo plant also gives new momentum to tapping the full potential of the huge market south and west of Shanghai. —Prof. million vehicles.

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JANUARY 6, 2015

will begin building its fourth and fifth plants in China next year to respond to surging demands in the world’s largest automobile market. Construction of its fifth plant in Chongqing will begin in the third quarter of 2015. s capacity to 1.65 million units per year.

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JULY 30, 2016

Unveiled in November 2015, the GA3S PHEV is equipped with an efficient 1.5L year-on-year growth and highest among all Chinese automobile brands. China-based GAC Motor recently held the completion ceremony of the company’s new phase II factory in Guangzhou in June, and launched the new GS8 SUV and GA3S PHEV plug-in hybrid sedan.

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MARCH 16, 2023

Image from Enovate's Weibo) Enovate Motors, the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) startup that announced late last year that it would build a production base in Saudi Arabia, is actually facing financial woes in its home market. Enovate has begun targeting overseas markets as competition in its home market grows fiercer.

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JUNE 8, 2015

to provide fuel cell power products and technology solutions to support the planned deployment of an initial 33 fuel cell-powered buses in two Chinese cities. The deal has an estimated value of $10 million, the majority of which is expected to be recognized in 2015. and Guangdong Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology Co.,

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. With that flexibility, we can use the total power of the market.

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MARCH 27, 2023

In the race for buyers in China's ultra-competitive electric vehicle (EV) market, XPeng spent last year falling further behind its two main rivals, Li Auto (LI.US; 2015.HK) The company's net loss nearly doubled to 9 billion yuan, despite a drop in both sales and marketing and R&D expenses. HK) and NIO (NIO.US; 9866.HK),

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The Swedish-Chinese brand had already pulled the S90 from the market earlier this summer. Even Volvo's marketing for its traditional sedans, wagons, and crossovers tends to focus heavily on hybrid trims. It’s a similar story for our market. The brand has SUVs to thank for its increased volume and market share.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

The deal will be finalized upon approvals from relevant Chinese government authorities. As part of the agreement, JMC will pay cash for the 80% stake currently held by China Changan Automobile and the 20% holding of China South Industries Group Corporation. JMC sold more than 190,000 vehicles in 2011, bringing in revenue of 17.5

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

In the first half of 2015, China surpassed the United States to become the largest market for alternative energy vehicles. BJEV has seen sales volume climb to 6,223 units through June of 2015—representing a 23.1% market share amongst China’s pure EV players. BJEV ranks sixth globally in terms of pure EV sales.

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JULY 8, 2015

In late April 2015, Geely Auto deployed a first-of-its-kind fleet of 150 methanol-fueled taxis in the southern Chinese city of Guiyang in cooperation with the municipal government. A reasonable pricing method has been set up for market regulations and economic development.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The ratio of capital expenditure to sales revenue will be at a competitive level of around 6% on average in the period 2011 to 2015. billion) in the period 2011 to 2015. This amount will be funded in full from the cash flow generated by the Chinese joint ventures. share of the world passenger car market. billion (US$14.5

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Accelerating the pace of EV market growth requires a coordinated evolution in both sectors, the report argues, from the power plant to the charging station to the vehicle. Within the US, it examines California, Massachusetts, and Michigan—states covering a range of differences in electric power generation and power market structures.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. E.g., the 2025 CAFE/GHG limits in the US would be similar to what Japan already requires for 2015. An analysis by Deutsche Bank Climate Advisors, however, suggests that production of 1.1 million EVs and a fleet of 3.5 trillion pkm in 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

With the Polestar 3 and 4 SUVs coming out next year, the upgrades to the Polestar 2 will allow it to hold its own in an increasingly competitive EV market. Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos designating performance was awaiting the driver. For brevity, we will stick with sedan.

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OCTOBER 31, 2017

Renesas Electronics will open a “New Energy Vehicle Solution Center” in China, directly under the China Business Unit to accelerate engagement with the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) market. China has positioned EVs, PHVs, and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) as “NEVs” and considers this sector to be a strategic national industry.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

Reflecting the rapid evolution of the automobile as an application development platform, both Ford and GM announced programs to support third-party development of in-vehicle applications at CES in Las Vegas. Globally, there are now more than 1 billion smartphone users, a population that is expected to double by 2015.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

If you look at China and you look at the development of the market here in China, it is an inevitable consequence that the largest auto market in the world is likely going to lead a revolution in automotive paradigms. . … If you choose a path to electrification, you want to choose a path that gives advantage to Chinese industries.

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos, designating that performance was awaiting the driver. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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