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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

China’s central government plans to implement a new policy in the first half of this year to encourage auto industry consolidation and further the development of Chinese-brand passenger vehicles, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said at a recent news conference. of the total.

Auto Industry

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DECEMBER 16, 2012

A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. Their report, “Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation”, was developed for the USDA Office of Energy Policy and New Uses. —“Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation”.

Auto Industry

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AUGUST 16, 2014

(MRC) recently executed a share sales and purchase agreement by which it will acquire 51% of Wethje Holding GmbH , a German company engaged in manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) parts for automobile applications, from Wethje parent Cross Industries AG.

Carbon Fiber

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MARCH 10, 2014

At the Geneva show, Winterkorn introduced the Future Tracks program by saying : Over the next few years, our industry will face one of the greatest upheavals since the invention of the automobile. One of the main challenges for our industry will be to adapt even faster to the changing needs of customers. Winterkorn at Geneva.

Auto Industry

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JUNE 27, 2013

2493 ) which would require 30% of new automobiles in 2016, 50% in 2017, and 50% in each subsequent year, to operate on non-petroleum fuels in addition to or instead of petroleum based fuels. The auto industry had criticized the 95% requirement as unattainable, noted the Methanol Institute, which came out strongly in support of the new bill.

Automobile

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AUGUST 12, 2019

Purdue University researchers are developing pre-chamber technology for automobiles to replace conventional spark plugs and enable more reliable ultra-lean combustion. Ultra-lean combustion technologies are seen as a potential solution to meet stringent emission regulations including NO x. —Li Qiao. Resources.

Cars

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JULY 20, 2010

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure.

Obama

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APRIL 1, 2010

The European automobile industry expressed concern about the “ sudden and massive ” increase in the price of iron ore, a crucial material for producing steel. The automobile industry needs broad access to raw materials at competitive conditions, especially in times of fragile economic circumstances, ACEA said.

Auto Industry

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JULY 15, 2018

Automobile modular architectures—for example, TNGA of Toyota, and MQB, MLB and MEB of the Volkswagen Group—hav become a major trend in the auto industry.

Automobile

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Estimated automobile ownership in China will exceed 200 million by 2020, causing serious energy security and environmental issues, according to Wang Fuchang, director of the Department of Equipment Industry under China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. People’s Daily.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The continued contribution of the DM-i technology fueled further success for the DM model, which saw 38,771 units sold in October, up 444.1% The platform is equipped with a new heat pump technology as standard, and a newly upgraded 8-in-1 module for the drive system, allowing the overall efficiency to exceed 89%. takes just 2.9

BYD

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JANUARY 8, 2014

A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries.

Industry

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JANUARY 7, 2016

Established automotive industry companies—not Silicon Valley—are leading the development of autonomous driving technology, according to a new report from the Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters. Toyota and Hyundai take the second and third places.

Auto Industry

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

SAE International is creating a new Vehicle Battery Standards Committee which will serve as a center for standardization to support the ongoing development of new and advanced battery technologies. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers fully supports the creation by SAE of a new Vehicle Battery Standards Committee. —David L.

International

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Stellantis recently repurchased €934 million in shares from Chinese auto company Dongfeng as per a pre-existing share repurchase framework. is a state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei. The post Stellantis strengthens ties with China’s auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI.

Auto Industry

CN EV Post

MARCH 22, 2023

(Image credit: CnEVPost) The price war is one of the most talked-about topics in China's auto industry this month, creating operational challenges for many car companies. Now, an industry association is calling for a return to rationality for all parties to bring order to the market.

Auto Industry

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APRIL 7, 2009

The car industry advocates a linear system, in which tax levels are directly proportionate to the car’s CO2 emissions and every gram of CO 2 is taxed the same. Car tax schemes should neither include nor exclude specific technologies and be budget neutral in end-effect.

CO2

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FEBRUARY 25, 2009

We invented solar technology, but we’ve fallen behind countries like Germany and Japan in producing it. Well I do not accept a future where the jobs and industries of tomorrow take root beyond our borders—and I know you don’t either. But we are committed to the goal of a re-tooled, re-imagined auto industry that can compete and win.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Ricardo has signed a contract to assist Anhui Xingrui Gear Company on a detailed design review and technology assessment, with the aim of helping the Chinese Tier 1 manufacturer to improve the efficiency and shift quality of its transmission products. Formed in 1966, Xingrui is a manufacturer of transmissions for the Chinese auto industry.

Chery

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) outlined the industry’s proposal for a pathway to future CO 2 reductions: a 20% CO 2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021. The European Commission will reveal its proposal on CO 2 targets for cars post-2021 later this year.

Auto Industry

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APRIL 25, 2010

Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Zhu Hang, vice president and Dean of Engine Engineering & Research Institute, Chery Automobile Co.

Eaton

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MARCH 2, 2011

The project calls for the “EASYBAT” Consortium to develop off-the-shelf automotive grade components and interfaces that enable the auto industry to easily integrate battery switching technology into their electric car platforms. EASYBAT is the first project for switchable battery electric cars approved by the Commission.

Battery

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OCTOBER 12, 2016

In a joint statement, the two companies said that, given the rapid change in the auto industry, the industry is required to work not only on conventional automobile R&D, but also on R&D for advanced and future technologies in the fields including environment, safety, and IT.

Suzuki

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MAY 17, 2009

In addition, the bill allocates 3% of the emissions allowances (under the cap-and-trade scheme defined in the bill) through 2017 and 1% from 2018 through 2025 be allocated for investments in electric vehicles and other advanced automobile technology and deployment. Advanced technology vehicles.

Plug-in

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JUNE 2, 2020

The investment will enable DiDi to further enhance safety and efficiency by continuing its investment in advanced research and development of autonomous driving technology and testing, as well as deepen industry cooperation, and accelerate the deployment of autonomous driving services in specific areas in China and abroad.

Fleet

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MAY 27, 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. FCA’s evolving capability in autonomous driving, which includes partnerships with Waymo, BMW and Aptiv, is complemented by Groupe Renault’s decade of experience in EV technology where it is the highest selling EV OEM in Europe. The combined business would sell approximately 8.7 million vehicles annually.

North America

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Ford and Corning have developed Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield technology—a light-weighting innovation set to debut on the all-new Ford GT. This announcement proves that technical glass will play a new and important role in the future of automobiles. Click to enlarge. Within four months, they were seeking program approval.

Ford

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JANUARY 22, 2010

The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and related electric vehicle control equipment, both for Tesla’s own electric vehicles and for sale to other automobile manufacturers. The agreement was negotiated and signed by the Department’s Loan Programs Office. Energy Secretary Steven Chu. Tenneco Inc.

Tesla Motors

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APRIL 24, 2012

In-wheel electric drive startup Protean Electric ( earlier post ) has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. Protean’s in-wheel motors are designed for a broad range of vehicle applications.

Global

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MAY 18, 2009

The US auto industry, via the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is lining up to support a new national, harmonized program to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption that President Obama will announce on Tuesday, 19 May. —Dave McCurdy, president and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 29, 2019

BAIC-Xiaoju New Energy Auto Technology Co. Jingju is a key component of a DiDi-BAIC strategic partnership formed in a growing alliance between DiDi and auto-industry players. Xiaoju Automobile Solutions?XAS?was

Transportation

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By Charles Morris Automobiles and advertising are symbiotic industries. The auto industry dropped over 14 billion bucks on ads in the US in 2018, a spend second only to that of the (much more fragmented) retail industry. Originally posted on EVANNEX.

Auto Industry

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JULY 8, 2010

Nexteer Automotive is a global provider of advanced steering and related technology. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and sells electric power steering, hydraulic power steering, steering columns and driveline halfshafts for more than 60 automobile manufacturers and tier one suppliers. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

GM

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JULY 23, 2014

ALMMII is a public-private partnership led by Ohio-based manufacturing technology nonprofit EWI, the University of Michigan and Ohio State University. The last tenant of the 107,000-square-foot property was Mexican Industries, which made plastic moldings for the auto industry until filing for bankruptcy in 2001.

Detroit

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The way cars are used here, the ways in which cars interact with the environment, the way in which human beings reside in urban centers in China are profoundly going to seed the development of the auto industry in every other part of the world. China wants to lead a revolution in transportation, not follow. Policy background.

Transportation

Teslarati

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The French Automobile Distribution Federation (FEDA) recently issued an alert about the risks of giga press technology. As per the federation, the growing practice of using giga castings in the vehicle production process carries risks for the auto industry. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

Waste

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JULY 2, 2012

Conventional automobiles of today are partly electric in their own way, with most systems in the vehicle having electrical and electronic connections for better functionality. The automotive industry moved from a 6V supply to a 12V supply more than 30 years ago—and incurred massive investments across the entire ecosystem.

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