Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

Ericsson is already running 5G industry programs all over the world to help manufacturers boost productivity and create new business opportunities. This project is a great opportunity to see what is possible when we bring 5G into an automobile production environment to truly enable smart wireless manufacturing. A new McKinsey & Co.

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MAY 8, 2014

Strategy 2018. The Group is currently driven by Strategy 2018— a set of action areas and measurable, defined strategic objectives for the year 2018 clustered into three primary areas: economy, people and environment. has broadened the concept to include production operations. By 2018, “Think Blue. Think Blue.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Around 160,000 units of Audi’s first electric model have been delivered since 2018. Brussels is a model for some areas of this plant concept. Named “Factory of the Future” in 2020 by the employers’ association Agoria, Brussels achieved this distinction as early as 2018. 2018 saw the birth of the Audi e-tron.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Further, MAN intends to begin producing electric versions of the MAN TGM series—manufactured at its Steyr, Austria site—from the end of 2018. MAN Truck & Bus already presented the MAN Metropolis concept vehicle in 2012. MAN Truck & Bus presented a further development of the Metropolis concept at the IAA 2016.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

China-based technology company LeEco and Aston Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) towards the creation of a partnership that will develop a production version of the Aston Martin RapidE electric vehicle concept—a fully electric version of the Rapide S four-door sports sedan. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nissan has unveiled four new EV concepts including the ‘Chill-Out’, the brand’s next-generation crossover EV concept. The other concepts are the ‘Max-Out’, ‘Surf-Out’ and ‘Hang-Out’. The Max-Out is a lightweight two-seater convertible concept. The Surf-Out concept is a pick-up offering electric off-road performance.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

The use of renewable fuel is another important building block and a very important addition to our concept for climate-friendly mobility. EU RED II 2018/2001/EU for Europe and US California LCFS for the US), and the raw material mix used to manufacture the product for each market.

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced a new manufacturing prize as part of the Manufacturing Innovator Challenge: the Lightweight Turbocharger Turbine Wheel Challenge. Manufacturing approaches required (including finishing and/or joint technologies).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2020

Hyundai’s air vehicle concept. The Group showcased a concept personal air vehicle (PAV) model S-A1 that was built in collaboration with Uber Elevate, as Uber and Hyundai agreed to work together in the aerial ridesharing field. Drennan was appointed an Aeronautics Committee member on the NASA Advisory Council in June 2018.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2022

The results of the research could influence the development or manufacturing of off-road equipment worldwide in a positive way. Therefore, Liebherr-Components will continue its activities in designing a “proof-of-concept” hardware for the integration of Tula’s dDSF software into their engine system. The D966, a very compact 13.5L

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MAY 19, 2019

Concept sketch of a fully electric aircraft platform that uses cryogenic liquid hydrogen as an energy storage method. This team will explore new methods for using additive manufacturing to reduce costs and increase the speed of mass-producing aircraft without sacrificing quality, reliability and safety. Resources. Perry and P.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

As one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, we have the ambition to be the innovation and technology leader also with alternative drive systems. For example, our locally CO 2 -neutral city bus eCitaro has been in series production since 2018 and electrifies public transport in many cities.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler finalized a purchase contract with SEMIKRON International GmbH for the acquisition of 51% of the shares of Compact Dynamics GmbH , a manufacturer of high-performance electric motors. Schaeffler intends to integrate SEMIKRON’s power electronics into future, alternative drive concepts.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

At the 2018 SAE-China Congress & Exhibition, General Motors participated in a group demonstration of C-V2X (cellular connected vehicle to everything communications) application interoperability among different chipset makers, software providers and vehicle manufacturers. Past work on V2X in China. The six-seat 2021 GL6 comes with a 1.3L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Even before the start of the cooperation with Umicore in June 2018, Audi had analyzed the batteries in the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid car and defined ways of recycling. The partners are now developing specific recycling concepts, with the focus on closed-loop approach. Security of supply and shorter delivery cycles are the goals.

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

In the latest issue of Audi Encounter , Fabian Rusitschka, managing partner of Ingolstadt-based startup arculus GmbH , Audi’s partner in developing this concept, noted that while the current A3/Q2 production line has around 160 process steps, modular assembly turns that into roughly 200 spatially distinct stations manned by one or two people.

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MARCH 29, 2021

A green power concept of this type and scale is so far unique in Germany. In 2018, Mercedes-Benz was the first major industrial customer in Germany to secure the long-term continued operation of six wind farms in northern Germany after the end of the EEG subsidy through a similar concept.

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DECEMBER 27, 2013

Between 2014 and 2018, Audi will invest a total of around €22 billion (US$30 billion) into new models, innovations and the continuous expansion of the worldwide production network. In São José dos Pinhais, the Ingolstadt-based car manufacturer will produce the new A3 Sedan and the Audi Q3. At the Hungarian site in Gy?r,

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MARCH 28, 2017

The companies are to start using battery-electric vehicles in the logistics provider’s normal operations in a pilot phase in Stuttgart and Hamburg in early 2018. New concepts are to be developed for the integration of battery-electric vans—including the required charging infrastructure—into existing operational processes.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2022

Bcomp, a leading manufacturer of high-performance components made from natural fibers, has closed its oversubscribed Series B financing round of CHF 32.4 Volvo Cars first worked with Bcomp in 2018 for the Volvo Ocean Race Recycled Plastics Demonstrator Vehicle, followed by its most recent concept car, the Volvo Cars Concept Recharge in 2021.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

This will be followed by the series-produced versions of the sports car Audi e-tron GT concept, to be produced by Audi Sport GmbH, and the compact SUV Audi Q4 e-tron concept, which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Audi is also focusing on the manufacture of its products. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Costs of manufacturing batteries and electric powertrains can be halved by 2018, if the gaps in the innovation chain can be closed, according to researchers at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). KIT plans to build a close-to-industry “research factory” on its premises.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2017

DOE expects to make up to approximately $30 million to $60 million—contingent upon the availability of funds appropriated by Congress—available in FY 2018 awards, subject to the availability of funding. The FOA will be open for a five-year period accepting applications on a year-round basis, with a quarterly selection process.

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DECEMBER 28, 2015

In 2018, Audi will launch its first large‑series battery‑electric vehicle, based on the Audi e-tron Quattro concept. Audi plans to enter a new market segment with the Audi Q2 model next year, and will also present the the successor of the Audi Q5. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

It marks a milestone of the company’s US$10-billion investment project announced in July 2018. BASF plans to implement a comprehensive smart manufacturing concept at the Verbund site. BASF signed the first Memorandum of Understanding for the Verbund site with the Guangdong Provincial Government in Berlin, Germany, in July 2018.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2019

DiDi started partnership programs with automakers and fleet operators in 2016, and launched the DiDi Auto Alliance, an industry-chain partnership network in April 2018. BAIC has announced plans to stop the manufacturing and sale of gas-driven car models by 2025. Xiaoju Automobile Solutions?XAS?was Transportation Brain comes online.

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MARCH 26, 2015

SABIC has introduced a thermoplastic roof fairing concept that can potentially reduce annual fuel consumption of a heavy-duty truck by at least 3%. SABIC’s design concept is aerodynamically optimized to deflect air by accelerating airflow through and across the top and sides of the roof fairing.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Toshiba Digital & Consulting Corporation (TDX) and Spain’s Gestamp, a multinational specialized in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered metal components for top vehicle manufacturers, are cooperating in a project to bring advanced monitoring and analysis to the welding of vehicle chassis parts. Mitsui & Co.,

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

billion in the third quarter of 2018, down 6% from the same period last year, according to the latest Clean Energy Investment Trends report from research company Bloomberg NEF (BNEF). We’re seeing more companies raising funds as they look to make the jump from concept cars to high-volume manufacturing. —Colin McKerracher.

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JUNE 15, 2021

The FCEV concept is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s aim to achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2036, and net-zero carbon emissions across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039, in line with the Reimagine strategy announced last month.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled two design variants of the Concept X-CLASS, previewing the coming X-Class pickup, in Stockholm. The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Within the framework of the initiative, the E-Mobility Group is bringing together the main players—e-truck customers, power grid operators, energy suppliers, charging hardware manufacturers and charging software providers—thus promoting shared infrastructure solutions for truck customers within the network.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions targeted for heavy-duty mobility applications. In March 2018, Freudenberg announced it had acquired a 31% ownership stake in XALT Energy through a multi-million dollar investment in its operations. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 17, 2021

This steel will be used for testing purposes and may be used in a concept car. In the short term, these and other steps aim to reduce the life cycle carbon footprint per car by 40% between 2018 and 2025. In 2026, SSAB aims to supply the market with fossil-free steel at a commercial scale.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2019

It marks a milestone of the company’s US$10-billion investment project announced in July 2018. BASF plans to implement a comprehensive smart manufacturing concept at the Verbund site. BASF signed the first Memorandum of Understanding for the Verbund site with the Guangdong Provincial Government in Berlin, Germany, in July 2018.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2019

Teams have four years (2018-2022) to transform their vehicles from design concept into reality, building an energy efficient, connected and semi-automated vehicle for the car sharing market. Year One is for the big thinkers.

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JULY 29, 2020

It includes elements and APIs necessary for vehicle safety and enables speedy development from concept to deployment. TRI-AD was established in March, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan, to provide fully-integrated, production-quality software for automated driving. Arene is an open platform developed by TRI-AD to create programmable cars.

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