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NEVS’ Tianjin JV partners with Microsoft on car connectivity

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The partnership will aim to enhance the in-car experience of NEVS products and service with Microsoft’s forefront technology in connectivity and will lay a solid foundation for NEVS’ future improvements on the offers. Core to this is a global portfolio of fully electric premium cars, mobility solutions and sustainable city offerings.

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Ford outlines China expansion strategy; SUVs, EVs and connected vehicles; 50+ new Fords and Lincolns by 2025

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In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. —Jason Luo, chairman and CEO, Ford China.

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Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness

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Ford reaffirmed its 2017 full-year financial guidance and said its 2018 outlook will be provided in January. Specifically, Ford is: Accelerating the introduction of connected, smart vehicles and services customers want and value. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity.

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New York City Taxi and Limo Commissions selects Nissan NV200 as Taxi of Tomorrow; fully-electric version possible starting in 2017

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However, Nissan will be able to manufacture the NV200 to run on electric-only power starting in 2017. The City will test the use of all-electric powered taxis starting in 2012 with six fully electric Nissan LEAFs—provided free of charge—to road test electric vehicles.

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BMW Scooter C evolution New fully electric maxi scooter

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BMW C evolution or BMW CE 04 is the new electric scooter from BMW production line. This was the concept in 2017 which is now at the final stage of production line. as per the CEO of BMW AG Oliver Zipse The BMW CE 04 is our new electric star for the city. It combines an e-drive with emotion and motorcycling fun.

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Rheinmetall logs €250M order for electric vacuum pumps for PHEVs

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The electrical vacuum pump has been developed by Pierburg in Germany, where production started in 2017 for another order of the same customer. Furthermore, the electrical vacuum pump is not connected to the engine oil lubrication system.

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BMW Group hits 100K electrified vehicle mark for this year, lights up Group HQ like a battery

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The BMW Group has delivered more than 100,000 electrified vehicles to customers worldwide in 2017, as promised at the beginning of the year. By 2025, the company will offer 25 fully electric and plug-in hybrid models worldwide. Since then, sales have increased every year, for the past four consecutive years.

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