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CATL-SC officially launches operation of phase 1 of $4.7B Yibin traction battery production project

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The first phase of the traction battery production project of Sichuan Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL-SC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CATL, is now in operation. Featuring higher efficiency, the Yibin production base will deliver supporting services to OEM partners not only in China, but also around the world.

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

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China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business. More than 45 billion yuan (US$6.5 More than 45 billion yuan (US$6.5

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BYD debuts E-SEED GT concept car, Song Pro SUV and e Series at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show

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BYD debuted its E-SEED GT concept car and Song Pro SUV alongside its all-new e-series models at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. The company also showcased its latest Dynasty series of vehicles, which were recently unveiled at the company’s spring product launch in Beijing.

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Renault and Brilliance sign strategic cooperation agreement with Liaoning province, China; 3 new electric LCVs in 2 years

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Ten months after our initial launch of our joint venture in China with Brilliance, we have a local management team in place, LCV product plan to deliver further growth with seven LCVs for China including three electric LCV models, starting in early 2019. —Renault Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn.

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Russian researchers find simple, efficient way to strengthen aluminum-based composite materials

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However, we are not going to stop here, and in the future we plan to continue working on the creation of more advanced, complex (3-, 4 - and more phase) and cheap composites, the production cycle of which will include the use of aluminum of technical purity and cheaper alloying components. Letyagin (2019). Akopyan, N.A. Belov, E.A.

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Volkswagen Group and SAIC to produce EVs and PHEVs in China

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The Volkswagen Group and SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd, Volkswagen’s original joint venture partner in China, have agreed to expand the main plant of their joint venture Shanghai Volkswagen (SVW) in Anting to support the local production of electric vehicles. The Volkswagen Group has 29 vehicle and component production locations in China.

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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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