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Mercedes-Benz unveils plug-in hybrid Concept IAA: Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile; Industry 4.0

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Mercedes-Benz said that the “Concept IAA” exemplifies the fundamental technological changes which are taking place in the automobile industry. The primary driving force behind this process of change is digitization—referred to in a business context as “Industry 4.0”. Earlier post.).

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MINI Cooper SE Convertible to celebrate its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023

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MINI will present its wide product range at the 20th International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai. The MINI Cooper […] The post MINI Cooper SE Convertible to celebrate its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Last Mile Solutions announces long-term supply agreement with Wuling Motors

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Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS), a designer of intelligent, e-mobility workstations for the last mile, signed a binding, long-term supply agreement with Liuzhou Wuling Automobile Industry Co., A Class 1 vehicle has a GVWR of 6,000 less or less.

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Polestar reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by 6% per car in 2021

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Standalone Swedish premium electric vehicle manufacturer. Further promoting transparency on carbon footprint and risk materials, in 2021, Polestar introduced an industry-unique product sustainability declaration, clearly displaying sustainability information for Polestar 2 in all retail environments.

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

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Johnson Controls is expanding its manufacturing operations in China by beginning production of advanced lead-acid batteries for Start-Stop vehicles to help automakers meet increasingly strict fuel economy and emission regulations. In China, the company predicts 40% of all new vehicles will be Start-Stop in this time frame.

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‘Big opportunity for startups lies in products in India’: Detlev Reicheneder | Autocar Professional

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On the sidelines of the InnerCircle Roundtable sessions in Pune and Bengaluru, Detlev Reicheneder, Senior Director Business Strategy Design and Manufacturing, Autodesk spoke exclusively to Autocar Professional about the startup ecosystem in India, the evolution of design, Artificial Intelligence and additive manufacturing in the automobile industry.

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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. At that point, the US will serve as the main supply location for North America and other markets.

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