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VW using CES 2016 as platform to launch future initiatives in e-mobility and connectivity; new EV concept

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Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, will deliver a keynote the evening before CES 2016 opens its doors in Las Vegas. Volkswagen will present a new concept car at the CES to illustrate the major changes that the car is set to go through in the next few years. Teaser of the electric concept.

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Honda FCV Concept makes world debut in Japan; Power Exporter concept

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The Honda FCV Concept, Honda’s latest fuel-cell vehicle concept, made its world debut today in Japan. The Honda FCV Concept showcases the styling evolution of Honda’s fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in Japan by March of 2016, followed by the US and Europe. Honda FCV Concept. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen Teases Affordable Compact Crossover SUV Concept For Geneva

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Volkswagen has released some limited shots of a concept-vehicle debut for the upcoming 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The concept is almost certainly a refined version of the Golf-sized crossover utility vehicle, that was first previewed by the T-Roc Concept from the 2014 Geneva show.

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Renault-Nissan jointly developing new vehicle program for growth markets; CMF-A for affordability

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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. A platform is a horizontal segmentation; a CMF is a cross-sector concept. teams working side by side from inception. Earlier post.)

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Honda outlines short-term directions for China; local production of hybrids pushed back to 2016

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Jade, introduced at Auto Shanghai 2013 in April, is a mass-production vehicle based on the Concept S (a global concept model for a new-value passenger mover developed primarily for the Chinese market to go on sale first in China), which was introduced at the Beijing Motor Show last year. Safety Technologies. New model development.

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Honda Motor Europe: 2/3 of European sales to feature electrified powertrains by 2025; “Electric Vision”

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The announcement of the electric vehicle strategy for Europe comes just weeks after Honda was confirmed as the fastest growing mainstream car brand in the region in 2016. Outstanding outward visibility is afforded by a sweeping panoramic windscreen and a dramatically sloping belt line that make maneuvering simple.

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M-zero performance electric car

Electric Vehicles India

So, most of them manufacture electric vehicles based on affordability and utility. M-zero is their first car which they tried to bring from concept to reality. In 2015 they showcased their initial concepts and they were able to raise the amount of 5 Cr (INR) through crowdfunding.