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Li Auto's Beijing plant expected to see 1st vehicle roll off line by Sept

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Li Auto 's first all-electric model will go into production at its Beijing plant, with an annual capacity of 100,000 all-electric vehicles in the first phase. Li Auto US | Li Auto HK (A rendering of Li Auto's factory posted on Weibo by Beijing Shunyi district authorities.) The plant was originally Hyundai's No.

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Report: Cadillac Converj EREV Headed for Production

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The Detroit News reported that GM has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, an extended range electric vehicle derived from the Voltec platform. Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. A production date has not been set, according to the report. Earlier post.)

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GM China begins prototype battery cell fabrication

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With its battery material assessment capability, GM will be able to independently test and validate advanced materials provided by suppliers, apply innovative technologies to battery cell design and fabrication through collaboration with cell suppliers, and ultimately integrate battery cells into a system for integration in GM’s production lines.

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Leapmotor surges about 20% to near-record high in Hong Kong

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The effect of Leapmotor's price cut in March was affected by the price war in the Chinese auto industry, but the new orders will still start to pull full-year sales back up in the second quarter, said CITIC Securities analyst Yin Xinchi's team in a March 23 research note. Leapmotor delivered 3,198 units in February, up 180.77

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. Earlier post.). We’re running a dual play on the technology to see which one will succeed. ”. Energy policy.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany.

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Ford to introduce 7 new electric cars and vans in Europe by 2024; plans for new battery plant

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The announcement builds on the recent creation of the Ford Model e business unit focused on the design, production, and distribution of electric and connected vehicles ( earlier post ). Starting in 2023, Ford will begin production of an all-new electric passenger. million vehicles over a six-year timeframe.

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