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Toyota to launch two new plug-in hybrid models in China; Corolla and Levin

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On the eve of the 2016 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Toyota announced that it will launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and Levin—two mass-market models, both of which have conventional hybrid variants—in China during 2018. and Sinogy Toyota Automotive Energy System Co., Click to enlarge.

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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

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In 2018, Mazda joined the Hiroshima “Your Green Fuel” Project, a demonstration project for next-generation biofuels jointly run by the Hiroshima Council for the Promotion of Collaboration between Government, Academia and the Automobile Industry and Euglena Co., Earlier post.).

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

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The new electric vehicle plant, part of the industrial park, is expected to be completed by the end of 2018 with a total investment of 4.69 Rendering of GAC Motor’s planned industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles. The move will help promote the development of the automobile industry and drive economic growth.

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Die some other year: Hengchi 5 resumed manufacturing within the Tianjin plant

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Their automobile industry construction is just a little difficult – the auto unit is known as Evergrande Fresh Power Auto (Evergrande Auto). Evergrande entered the electrical automobile industry in 2018 when Hengchi used to be established and invested 47.4 Six untouched thought automobiles from Hengchi.

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €9.8 billion in China by 2015; efficient products and production

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By 2018, the workforce is to increase from 75,000 to 100,000 people. million to more than 4 million units per year in 2018, with a view to relieving the burden on existing plants in a growing market. The seven new plants will set new standards for sustainable automobile production.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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This figure represents a 46 peercent increase compared to sales made in 2018. An electric car consumes less energy compared to a gas- or diesel-fueled vehicle. The vehicles use electricity produced from nuclear power, coal, natural gas or solar energy. In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 Europe and China.

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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Fuel cells, like stem cells in medical science, are a new technology in the automobile industry. We will create energy without spewing carbon dioxide into the environment if this power is supplied from renewable sources. Hydrogen as Clean Energy. What exactly is an FCEV?