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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. At present, it is available in models sold in Europe and Japan.

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BMW to partner with Andretti Formula E; may lead to works involvement

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Depending on the general development of the racing series, a works involvement is envisaged as of the series’ season 5, 2018/2019, provided the conditions and circumstances are right. In the last ten years, we have established a leading position in the automobile industry in this field with BMW i.

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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. Annual production capacity is set to grow from the present figure of 2.6 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.

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WLTP and RDE tests for measuring emissions come into force in EU tomorrow

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A Global Technical Regulation (GTR) on WLTP was developed and finally adopted by UNECE’s World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations in March 2014, at the request of policy makers, the automobile industry and consumers. One year later, in September 2018, WLTP will apply to all new cars registered.

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Nidec to form electric traction motor JV with a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile Group

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Nidec’s fully integrated automotive traction motor system E-Axle (announced in April 2018). Among all the products in the market, companies’ attention and Nidec’s particular focus are on the traction motor, one of the most important components to replace the existing internal-combustion engine. billion to US$9.3 Nidec in-wheel motor.

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NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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Beginning in 2016, NHTSA and EPA will coordinate a mid-term review that must be finalized by April 2018. Among powertrains, gasoline hybrids ranked first at either price point, while diesel internal-combustion engines were the least preferred. Gasoline internal-combustion engines rated second-most preferred at $2.50/gallon,

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Opinion: Biden’s Tesla snub shows that clout, not innovation, is driving the American EV revolution

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Executives from the Detroit Big 3 were there, and for all intents and purposes, the event presented a venue for the administration and legacy automakers to somewhat pat themselves on the back for accepting sustainable transportation. “It was considered the worst workforce in the automobile industry in the United States.

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