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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements.

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GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

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China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business. More than 45 billion yuan (US$6.5 billion yuan (US$679 million).

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FCA to invest $4.5B to expand production capacity in Michigan, electrify Jeep vehicles with PHEV, possible BEV models

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. The plant actions detailed in today’s announcement represent the next steps in a US manufacturing realignment that FCA began in 2016. liter—currently built at Mack I would be relocated to the Dundee Engine Plant as part of a $119-million investment. will invest a total of $4.5

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Honda brings FCV Concept to N. America, promises new EV and PHEV models by 2018

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Honda staged the North American debut of the Honda FCV fuel cell vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS); the company also announced US availability for the FCV in 2016. Earlier post.). Honda also announced plans to introduce new VTEC Turbo engines to be built in Ohio and debut later in 2015. Honda FCV Concept.

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Volkswagen Group and SAIC to produce EVs and PHEVs in China

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A new Volkswagen brand C-segment model will be produced at the Anting plant, to the west of Shanghai, beginning in 2016. These agreements form part of the total investment of €22 billion (US$24.5 These agreements form part of the total investment of €22 billion (US$24.5 over the previous year.

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Honda discontinuing Civic Hybrid, Civic natural gas model, Accord plug-in hybrid; new BEV, PHEV models coming

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Due in part to Honda’s ability to advance fuel economy through conventional engine technology, the Civic lineup will no longer include a hybrid or a natural gas model, according to John Mendel, Executive Vice President, Automobile Division American Honda Motor Co., Both of these products with the end of the 2015 model year.

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DOE Announces $528.7M Conditional Loan for Fisker Automotive for PHEVs

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million conditional loan to Fisker Automotive for the development of two lines of plug-in hybrids—the Karma and the new Project Nina vehicle—by 2016. The Department plans to make additional loans under this program over the coming months to large and small auto manufacturers and parts suppliers up and down the production supply chain.

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