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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

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Volkswagen Group and SAIC to produce EVs and PHEVs in China

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The company said that it will also intensify its local research in the fields of fuel cells and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well. billion) in China planned by the Volkswagen Group together with its joint ventures by 2019. Full localization of the Volkswagen Group’s electric vehicles in China will be gradually implemented. —Prof.

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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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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

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They're a way to potentially free up precious street space, provide alternatives to automobiles and reduce energy consumption and harmful emissions. They're a way to potentially free up precious street space, provide alternatives to automobiles and reduce energy consumption and harmful emissions. alone—compared to 210,000 plug-in cars.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. Also, Global EV sales quadrupled in 2019, while sales in the United States established new highs. Companies Making The Shift.

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Tesla Aiming For New Milestone Of Two Million Cars

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Only last year, Tesla beat BYD company from China, delivering more than 800,000 electric vehicles towards the end of 2019, while BYD lagged at about 700,000. On the other hand, BYD’s total production rate also includes the sales of its plug-in hybrid. Tesla only produces electric cars. Busting the Competition.

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

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From its beginning with a single pilot project (Audi e-gas), the Audi e-fuels portfolio has now advanced to the point where it is referenced in the most recent corporate responsibility report, assigned a target (market introduction in 2019), and a percent completed mark (10%). Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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