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FCA proposes 50:50 merger with Groupe Renault

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delivered a non-binding letter to the Board of Groupe Renault proposing a combination of their respective businesses as a 50/50 merger. Groupe Renault has a strong presence across Europe, Russia, Africa and Middle East, while FCA is uniquely positioned in the high margin segments in North America and is a market leader in Latin America.

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Hillcrest Energy and Hercules Electric partner on electric powertrains

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was founded in 2018 by James Breyer, an auto-industry veteran who worked in advanced engineering on multiple electric vehicle projects with global automakers. This shared modular, customizable design provides the flexibility to meet customer needs quickly and to adapt to the most up-to-date technologies.

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Chrysler Group in 5-year, $18.2M partnership with McMaster University to develop advanced electric and hybrid powertrains; funding from Canadian Government

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Chrysler Group LLC has entered a 5-year, $18.2-million For McMaster, the project partnership is one of three new partnerships with Chrysler, the federal government and other auto industry leaders worth a combined $24 million. Chrysler Group will invest $9.25 The final phase is scheduled to conclude in March of 2018.

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Geely officially discloses new global B-segment automobile modular architecture: BMA; new BMA-based SUV to launch this year

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Automobile modular architectures—for example, TNGA of Toyota, and MQB, MLB and MEB of the Volkswagen Group—hav become a major trend in the auto industry. A new SUV codenamed Geely SX11, which is based on the BMA platform, will be launched in the second half of 2018.

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SEAT reduces waste by 34% since 2010, expects to achieve 60% reduction by 2025

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Since 2010, SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, has improved its production-related environmental footprint by 34% on average with measures to emit less CO 2 and fewer volatile organic compounds, generate less waste and consume less water and energy. —SEAT Vice-president for Production and Logistics Dr. Christian Vollmer.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The bill would take effect 1 July 2018. The requirement does not apply to vehicles that have special performance requirements necessary for the protection and welfare of the public. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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Ford patent draws inspiration from the Tesla Model X

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Besides Tesla’s evident impact on the auto industry switching to electric vehicles, its other significant contribution is to automotive design. However, with Ford’s Lincoln brand finally dedicating itself to electrification , bringing such an exciting design feature could undoubtedly attract a new group of customers.

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