2017, Automobile Manufacturer and Hybrid

Hybrid and electric cars account for 7.5% of Kia 1H 2017 Europe sales, up from 1% in 2016

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JULY 21, 2017

Hybrid and electric vehicles accounted for 7.5% The latest data released by ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) shows that Kia sold 251,472 units across Europe during the first six months of the year, a 9.5% The Niro was joined by the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid sedan (428 units) and Soul EV (2,272 units).

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Kia 2016 2017 Europe

Eberspaecher starting production of Gen 3 PTC heater for hybrids and EVs; 30% higher performance density, lighter weight

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2017

The new solution, designed specially for hybrid and electric vehicles, delivers significantly higher heat output despite a lighter weight. Our high-voltage coolant heaters are the optimal solution especially for hybrid and large electric vehicles with their own water circuits.

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Porsche to invest more than $7.4B in electromobility by 2022

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MARCH 16, 2018

The money will be spent on derivatives of the Mission E ( earlier post ), hybridization and electrification of the current model range, as well as on developing a charging infrastructure and smart mobility. At the end of 2017, Porsche employed 29,777 people, representing an increase of eight per cent compared to the previous year.

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Porsche Automobile Manufacturer 2017 Concept

Infineon Technologies and SAIC Motor establish power module JV in China

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MARCH 3, 2018

This includes the buoyant Chinese market which has become the largest and fastest growing market for hybrid and full electric vehicles in the world. Joining forces allows us to significantly expand our manufacturing capacities in order to satisfy the ever growing demand. million units in 2020 and 4.3 million units in 2020 and 4.3

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

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MAY 9, 2017

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. —Yu Jun, General Manager of GAC Motor.

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Industrial Industry Vehicles PHEV

Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

In an open-access paper published in Scientific Reports , a team from Fraunhofer ISI and KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) has presented the first systematic overview of empirical findings on the electrification of vehicle mileage based on on actual PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and BEV (battery-electric vehicle) usage for the US and Germany.

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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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OCTOBER 1, 2017

of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). of total car sales (a market share which remains stable), hybrids for 2.6%, and cars powered by propane or natural gas for 1.3%. Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2%

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Gasoline Europe Diesel Market

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. A common theme across the.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy

Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

At a press event in Tokyo to lay out his future vision and direction for the company, Honda Motor President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to make two-thirds of its overall unit sales from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and battery EVs by around 2030.

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Ballard signs $12M agreement for 15 kW fuel cell stacks for commercial bus range-extenders in China

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Ballard expects to deliver the stacks in 2016 and 2017. DFAC), which is part of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan. Dongfeng Motor Corporation is the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in China. Earlier post , earlier post , earlier post.).

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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JULY 2, 2018

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. of total EU car sales in 2017. percentage points between 2014 and 2017.

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Affordable Europe Land Rover Netherlands

Borgward to build manufacturing facility in Bremen; all-electric-drive Borgward BX7 first model; Industry 4.0

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

The company also plans to manufacture electric and plug-in-hybrid versions of the BX5 series and other models. Construction of the new manufacturing facility is scheduled to begin in early 2017. Earlier post.) Production will be launched at the plant a year later, in 2018.

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All-Electric Manufacturer Industrial Industry

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

The greater the range, the greater the number of credits earned by the manufacturer, which in turn will reduce the number of ZEV sales the manufacturer will need to reach its target. The goal of the ZEV standard is to incentivize automobile manufacturers to build more models and use increasingly efficient low-carbon technology.

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Standards Emissions Vehicles Purchase

40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

therefore , European Association of automobile manufacturers ?ACEA? 2013-2017 year , The average annual growth rate is relatively large , Although it failed to achieve the expected goal , But it also increased from thousands to nearly 3 Wan Gen.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina

California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

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JUNE 19, 2009

Several major automakers are pursuing early market testing with consumers beginning this year and are expected to ramp up production to nearly 50,000 vehicles in california by 2017. Fuel cell system durability has improved and costs have been reduced through R&D, the ARB staff noted. million miles in real-world testing, ARB staff noted.

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Hydrogen Fuel California Vehicles

Audi unveils its first all-electric racer for Formula E; new powertrain from Audi/Schaeffler

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

To transmit the power to the wheels, Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler will be using a high-efficiency transmission with only one gear in the 2017/2018 season. Audi is the first German automobile manufacturer to race in Formula E. The brand is taking ABT Sportsline’s slot on the FE grid in the 2017/2018 season.

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Audi All-Electric Automobile Manufacturer 2018

DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

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APRIL 1, 2010

NHTSA and EPA expect automobile manufacturers will meet these standards by more widespread adoption of conventional technologies that are already in commercial use, such as more efficient engines, transmissions, tires, aerodynamics, and materials, as well as improvements in air conditioning systems.

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EV Driven

Hybrid and electric cars account for 7.5% of Kia 1H 2017 Europe sales, up from 1% in 2016

Eberspaecher starting production of Gen 3 PTC heater for hybrids and EVs; 30% higher performance density, lighter weight

Porsche to invest more than $7.4B in electromobility by 2022

Infineon Technologies and SAIC Motor establish power module JV in China

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

Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

Ballard signs $12M agreement for 15 kW fuel cell stacks for commercial bus range-extenders in China

ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Borgward to build manufacturing facility in Bremen; all-electric-drive Borgward BX7 first model; Industry 4.0

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

Audi unveils its first all-electric racer for Formula E; new powertrain from Audi/Schaeffler

DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

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