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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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The central government’s plan, posted on its website, is targeting the production of 500,000 plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles by 2015, with output to grow to 2 million units of those types by 2020. Experts urged greater efforts on China’s part to boost development of the new energy vehicle industry. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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

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It is also plays a significant role in pushing forward GAC Motor’s global branding strategy. The planning and construction of this industrial park is a concrete step to implement the Chinese government’s green development goals for Guangdong and the national ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy. —Yu Jun, General Manager of GAC Motor.

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Polestar 3 officially unveiled in China, price cut by about $29,080 from previous

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The first SUV from Polestar, the premium electric vehicle maker owned by Geely and Volvo Cars, has been officially unveiled in China, but at a price reduction of about RMB 200,000 yuan ($29,080) from the model's global debut last year. | Polestar.US

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Oil companies “break the circle”! Total Energy to build tens of thousands of charging piles in China

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Among the oil companies breaking through the siege of new energy vehicles, the international giant Total Energy has found a suitable breakthrough: charging piles. As early as September 2020, Total Energy launched its first independent charging station in Wuhan, starting a new journey into China’s electrification market.

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goEgoNetwork raises $2 million in seed funding for EV charging infrastructure 

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The seed round is funded by Bagla Group, Global Innovation Labs and Fintech at ING Bank. Bagla said, “EVs are not just about disrupting the internal combustion engine automobile industry but are part of the larger disruption in energy and transportation, which are witnessing a considerable shift towards green technology solutions.”.

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Johnson Controls begins production of batteries for Start-Stop vehicles in China

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The global Start-Stop market for new vehicles could reach 49 million annually by 2020. In addition, the company debuted its 12V Lithium-ion battery for Advanced Start-Stop vehicles at the 16 th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition going on this week. Earlier post.).

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

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He won the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the ID. The FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR), a global touring car series, also visits the track in the Eifel Mountains. R is the sporty ambassador to an entire range of electric vehicles, which Volkswagen plans to launch from 2020 onwards. —François-Xavier Demaison.

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