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Renault-Nissan jointly developing new vehicle program for growth markets; CMF-A for affordability

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The program, internally named CMF-A, covers the most affordable category of cars in the Common Module Family (CMF, earlier post ), Renault-Nissan’s modular system of vehicle architecture. At that announcement, the companies said that CMF will gradually be extended to Renault and Nissan ranges between 2013 and 2020. —Carlos Ghosn.

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Tesla adds several new languages to UI, including Hindi in preparation for India launch

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Tesla has added five new languages to its user interface, including Hindi, as the company prepares to emerge into the Indian market in the coming years. The addition of new languages will help the company as it prepares to expand into new markets. Tesla has also started to test the Model 3 in India.

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Hyundai Motor Strategy 2025 lays out transition into smart mobility solution provider

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Hyundai’s plans for Smart Mobility Device include a wide range of product groups beyond automobiles such as Personal Air Vehicle (PAV), robotics, and last-mile mobility. The goal is to electrify most new models by 2030 in key markets such as Korea, US, China, and Europe, with emerging markets such as India and Brazil following suit by 2035.

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How EV adoption is soaring in unlikely circumstances, and what could make it better

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How this optimism remains was examined in a recent white paper from Cox Automotive , which outlined how EVs continue to defy all odds and gain market share, despite monumental challenges standing in the sector’s way. ” Consumers want affordable and they want it now. EV Adoption grows despite rough conditions.

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Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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General results included: New benchmark in weight reduction achieved through Advanced High-Strength Steel optimized structures, enabling powertrain downsizing for affordable electrified vehicles. Portfolio of innovative steel solutions that apply to full range of electrified or internal combustion engine vehicles. Kobe Steel, Ltd.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Within a decade, he added, Volkswagen wants to offer significant numbers of pure electric cars at affordable prices and with the range expected by customers. Winterkorn noted that the industry is experiencing its worst crisis in decades, with a collapse in the global market of 18% in the first half of this year.

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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liter diesel complete the range. Yaris and the European hybrid market. Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. share of the total market in 2013. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter

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