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CHAdeMO, China Electricity Council to co-develop next-gen ultra-fast EV charging standard; backward compatibility with CHAdeMO, GB/T

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released in May 2018, now allows for up to 400kW, making high-voltage charging up to 1kV possible using liquid-cooled cable assemblies (still with the exact same CHAdeMO plug shape) or via pantographs. We believe the outcome of this joint development will pave the way towards a single harmonised standard in the future.

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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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Volkswagen Group to Invest 4B by 2011 to Expand Activities in China

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"In China, we will see clear double-digit growth in 2009 and expect to remain the market leader in the future. Volkswagen Group China is well on the way to reaching the target of doubling sales to two million vehicles laid down in our Strategy 2018 earlier than planned. —Dr. percent) in the first half of 2009.

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California ARB Backs White House Program for Medium- and Heavy-Duty and Next Phase of Light-Duty Vehicle GHG and Fuel Economy Standards; Looking for LDV Improvements on the Order of 3-6% Annually

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President Obama’s announcement of the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model years 2014-2018. Earlier post.). Statement from Chairman Nichols to.

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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. Click to enlarge. New turbo engine.

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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

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Improving productivity and reducing costs are fundamental to the widespread future availability of algae biofuels.

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Volkswagen sets sights on electric record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife with further-developed ID. R

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R Pikes Peak in June 2018 and, with a time of 7:57.148 minutes, became the first driver in over 100 years of this iconic race to go under eight minutes. R’s motorsport assignments are a declaration of Volkswagen’s commitment to electromobility and underline the huge potential power that e-drive can deliver on regular roads in the future.