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Groupe Renault, Brilliance form JV for LCVs in China in three segments with three brands; accelerating electrified powertrains

Green Car Congress

The Chinese LCV market is reaching upwards of 3 million units annually. We see China not only as the biggest car market worldwide, but also as a trend setter for the auto industry. We see China not only as the biggest car market worldwide, but also as a trend setter for the auto industry.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

These include the Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Everest, Isuzu MUX, Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – all mid- or full-size SUVs. The other threat is possible future Chinese dominance in the auto industry. So it is apparent that there is still action to be had, and that Australia needs to do better.

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

Green Car Congress

This latest Eaton supercharger application will be the first on a Chinese-produced vehicle. Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Tiggo, 1.3S

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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Feb

CN EV Post

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on March 9 the top selling models and car companies in China in February, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 3 Nissan Sylphy 26,102 28,519 -8.5% 3 Nissan Sylphy 26,102 28,519 -8.5% 13 Nissan Qashqai 9,704 9,743 -0.4%

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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Mar

CN EV Post

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on April 11 the top selling models and car companies in China in March, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 13 Dongfeng Nissan 49,416 67,821 -27.1% 10 Dongfeng Nissan 151,753 242,341 -37.4% 7 Li Auto 20,823 11,034 88.7%

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China’s EV Subsidy

Revenge of the Electric Car

Auto industry executives said the subsidies are likely to apply only to vehicles produced in China, although that wasn’t clear from the government notice. Already, the move provoked resentful comments from some ordinary Chinese who question why the government is using public funds to subsidize car purchases for wealthy buyers.

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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

Cars That Think

In 2010 Nissan used it in its Leaf electric car. Twenty-five years later, the battery is gaining momentum in the auto industry as a means of reducing the cost of electric cars. Today it is being employed by Chinese EV manufacturers including BYD , as well as by Ford , General Motors , and Tesla.