Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2017

China’s GAC Motor celebrated the production of its 1 millionth vehicle six years after the company was founded—a white 4WD GS8 that rolled off the assembly line on 15 May at its factory in Guangzhou, China. In the first four months of 2017, GAC Motor has already broken previous records with 163,000 cars sold, achieving a 65.1%

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MARCH 24, 2024

Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. at this point, the company has been beginning to deliver its EVs in several markets throughout Europe and Asia. “The Chinese car companies are the most competitive car companies in the world,” Musk said during the call.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Finnish manufacturer Visedo is unveiling a new electric motor design at BusWorld 2017 that is optimized for the bus market and ready for mass manufacture. The upgraded range includes motors in 4 different sizes: XS-short, XS, XSe and S, ranging from 50 to 343 kW. The reluctance technology maximizes the pull­out torque of the machine.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

According to a new binding agreement, Daimler AG will invest in BAIC Motor, the passenger car unit of BAIC Group. Daimler’s investment will take place through the issuance of new shares corresponding to a 12% stake in BAIC Motor. Daimler’s shareholding in BAIC Motor is subject to the approval by the relevant authorities.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

billion euros worth of new orders in the quarter, more than half of which came from Asia on the back of new deals with Chinese automakers. Forvia, which supplies parts to Stellantis, Volkswagen and Ford, and is also active in China, is affected by falling auto demand and competition from Chinese manufacturers. Forvia recorded 6.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2020

The world première of the first generation Tiguan took place at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in 2007. In October 2019, Volkswagen added a plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the Chinese model. In Shanghai, Volkswagen manufactures the LWB Tiguan L for the Chinese market.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In an apparent bid to highlight Thailand’s potential position as an electric vehicle manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin personally accompanied Tesla executives on a tour of potential industrial sites last week. Thailand has an annual production of 2.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Hyundai Motor is launching an all-new global luxury brand—Genesis—as a stand-alone brand that operates alongside the company’s popular Hyundai marque. To develop a distinctive and differentiated design for the new Genesis brand vehicles, Hyundai Motor has created a Prestige Design Division.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Growth in key regions: Expansion plans include international growth with a strong focus on Asia. In China, TTTech Auto already operates the joint venture company Technomous together with SAIC Motor Corporation, the largest Chinese car manufacturer in this increasingly important automotive market.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Many of these cities, relatively unknown outside of China, have populations well above one million people and will help lead the next wave of growth in the Chinese economy. Ford expects 70% of its growth in the next ten years to come from its Asia Pacific and Africa region. Ford is introducing the new Edge SUV to China in mid-December.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2015

At CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai, Audi is showcasing a piloted driving technology study version of its new R8 e-tron battery-electric sports car, introduced earlier this year at the Geneva show. Chinese road traffic poses its own special challenges for automated driving functions, the company said. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2017

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. This will provide GAC Motor with a production capacity of 200,000 units per year.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 5, 2023

Ford Motor Company is tweaking plans in China and seeking to turn around financial losses after five years of lackluster sales within the region. CEO Jim Farley has reportedly returned from Asia to finalize those plans, which were reiterated during a press call about Ford’s first-quarter earnings held earlier in the week.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Asia’s EV market is growing rapidly. Most people are aware of key players like Hyundai and Nissan, but there are so many other EV manufacturers that are taking over Asia—and possibly set to conquer the international market, including the U.S. Zhidou Zhidou is a Chinese manufacturer of electric microcars.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

Adopt NVIDIA’s DRIVE X platform for Baidu’s Apollo self-driving car initiative ( earlier post ), and develop self-driving cars with major Chinese carmakers. Bring AI capabilities to Chinese consumers by adding Baidu’s DuerOS conversational AI system to NVIDIA SHIELD TV.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). Together with our partner Dongfeng Motor Company Ltd., Earlier post.) DFL), China’s largest automotive joint venture.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2010

Daimler and Foton Motor signed a 50:50 joint venture contract, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Premier of the People’s Republic of China Wen Jiabao present. Foton Motor is a subsidiary of Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC).

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

Speaking to reporters at the Bangkok International Motor Show in March, Toyota Thailand president Noriaki Kamashita confirmed the Hilux EV would roll out by the end of 2025. Our intention is to be producing the Hilux BEV over here,” Pras Ganesh, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Asia, confirmed to Reuters this week.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2018

Ford developed the Territory together with its joint venture partner, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC). The Territory is a breakthrough for Ford in China in terms of our ability to successfully compete with Chinese automakers for millions of customers that we do not currently serve. And the technology will delight customers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

Chinese EV brand Leapmotor, which has a joint venture (JV) with the Amsterdam-based Stellantis, may announce its India entry plan soon. While the number of electric vehicles available in India is still very low, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors together have lined up close to a dozen new models for launch.

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Baua Electric

JULY 17, 2023

Over the generation few years, Chinese language automobile exports have hovered round 1 million gadgets consistent with 12 months. Via the top of 2023, Chinese language automobile export quantity is anticipated to exceed 4 million gadgets, in keeping with Fu Bingfeng, Government Vice President and Secretary-Common of CAAM.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Ford Motor Company and Zotye have agreed to establish Zotye Ford Automobile Co., The agreement was signed in Beijing today by Peter Fleet, Ford group vice president and president, Ford Asia Pacific, and Ying Jianren, chairman of Tech-New Group Ltd. Zotye Auto is a pioneer in the Chinese all-electric vehicle segment.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization sent a letter to Sichuan authorities earlier this week, asking the province to prioritize access to power for 16 local suppliers that provide vehicle parts to Tesla and domestic automaker SAIC Motor. Tesla China is yet to issue a direct statement on the matter.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 15, 2019

With the Chinese Grand Prix coming and going at the weekend, and the Shanghai Motor Show taking place this week, Asia is the place to be in April.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

BYD licenses LFP blade battery cells to BorgWarner, a supplier for Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. BYD has agreed to give BorgWarner the right to localize production of LFP battery packs with blade cells in Europe, the Americas, and select regions in the Asia Pacific for eight years.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While European automakers have been shifting over to direct sales à la Tesla, China’s BYD, for Build Your Dreams, along with Chinese peers Xpend and Great Wall Motor are looking to dealers to build sales and provide networks to help their brands build solid reputations and trust among Europeans. Last year, the company sold 1.6

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

—Peter Fleet, Ford group vice president and president, Ford Asia Pacific. Zotye Auto is a pioneer in the Chinese all-electric vehicle segment and was one of the first automakers to produce all-electric passenger vehicles in the country. It is the market leader in China’s all-electric small vehicle segment.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

With the price adjustments in place, the Model Y Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) in Germany will start at a price of 49,990 euros ($54,340), a reduction of 5,000 euros from its previous price. The price cuts were implemented about a week after a series of similar adjustments were rolled out for the Model 3 and Model Y in China.

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Baua Electric

MAY 13, 2023

Tesla China, SAIC, Chery, Geely, Stunning Wall Motors, Changan, and BYD are a number of the largest participants to Chinese language car exports. These days, SAIC is the biggest Chinese language car exporter with its MG emblem contributing essentially the most to this stellar efficiency. 37 million automobiles.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2022

The South Korean company supplies battery cells to big automaker brands like Tesla, General Motors, and Volkswagen. Chinese battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) still dwarfs LGES. The top battery manufacturers were all based in Asia, namely CATL, LG, Panasonic, BYD, and Samsung.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 2, 2023

Volkswagen is one of the most popular brands sold within the region by far and Mercedes-Benz moves substantially more product in Asia than the United States. brands like General Motors also have a lot riding on relations remaining copesthetic with China. For example, small EVs are the norm in Central Asia.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

General Motors is to team up with SAIC Motor Corporation to work on a number of core areas of its business including the development of new energy vehicles. Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors China GM new energy vehicles Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centre SAIC SAIC Motor Corporation.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

GSR is honored to lead this round of investment in a disruptive technology that we believe has great promise for the Chinese automotive market and potentially building a global EV platform. We will have the capability to directly supply our motors at lower volume levels, while providing licenses to our higher volume customers and partners.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Although still a nascent market in most regions of the world, electric scooters sell in significant numbers in Asia Pacific today, according to Navigant Research. Sales in regions outside of Asia Pacific are estimated at 31,338 vehicles in 2013, Navigant said. Sales of e-scooters in China alone are expected to reach 9.4

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2013

Asia Pacific is the largest market for Li-ion battery e-bicycles, due to a large Japanese and Chinese market (320,065 and 717,227 e-bicycle sales in 2013, respectively). E-bicycles can have motors in one of three locations: the front wheel hub,; mid-mounted at the bottom bracket (pedals); or the rear wheel hub, Navigant notes.

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JANUARY 21, 2012

The market for electric motorcycle and electric scooters is nascent in most regions of the world, except for Asia-Pacific. Although the e-scooter and e-motorcycle market has yet to develop high sales volumes outside of the Chinese market, companies are finding success through fleet and off-road markets. Current Motor Company.

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