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OCTOBER 28, 2011

SORL Auto Parts, Inc., a leading supplier of brake and control systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, has developed a new electronic foot brake valve for electric and hybrid electric commercial vehicles. SORL’s new brake products are being shipped to China Youngman Automobile Group Co., ranked No.

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APRIL 20, 2023

At Auto Shanghai, Chinese battery giant CATL launched what it calls a “condensed battery”—a type of semi-solid state cell with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg. These will now be used by Chery Automobile, as announced at the exhibition. These have been used on multiple high-end BEVs such as ZEEKR, AITO and Li Auto.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. That plan suggested the introduction of a battery-electric light commercial vehicle around 2012, with future introductions left even more unspecified. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 24, 2010

The consortium, which includes battery cell manufacturers, auto parts companies and trading firms, aims to develop and mass-produce electric cars using technology developed by SIM-Drive. SIM-Drive and the consortium is targeting 2011 for the development of the prototype, with commercialization to begin in 2013. SIM-Drive Corp. ,

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

ZAP and Jonway Group announced they had earlier signed definitive agreements according to which ZAP will acquire 51% of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. ZAP is a 15-year-old California EV company and Jonway Auto is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jonway Group, a 20-year-old Chinese vehicle manufacturer. million in cash.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

StreetScooter has presented the next generation of its successful all-electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs): the WORK and WORK L. StreetScooter is a well-known early bird in the electric light commercial vehicle sector. StreetScooter’s new electric light commercial vehicle will also be pilot-tested at DHL Express in the USA.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Including hybrid-electric vehicles, it will strive to electrify 100% of its automobile unit sales in Japan by 2030. Honda is formalizing its goals for achieving carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050, as well as zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda automobiles and motorcycles globally by 2050.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Volkswagen AG and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., We hope to develop this cooperation into a brand new business model during the process of Chinese auto industry’s opening up. —An Jin, Chairman of the Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., —An Jin, Chairman of the Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co.,

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

In their study, they assess the benefits and drawbacks of the joint production in a sugar cane-based biorefinery—using technology that is currently available and cost-competitive—of ethanol and electricity for fueling privately-owned automobiles. 67 million ha are sufficient to cover the global auto fuel requirements.

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JUNE 5, 2022

The market for Li-ion batteries for automobile applications is expected to grow about 30% annually on average. Meanwhile, the movement to manufacture batteries locally for automobile applications in North America and Europe is becoming active with auto makers and battery cell makers implementing supply chain strategies.

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MARCH 21, 2025

General Motors decision to remove Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity features from vehicles wasnt a popular one. The options for GM EVs with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are shrinking, so we recommend acting quickly if you want one with these handy features. However, the business no longer offers the kit.

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JANUARY 6, 2012

Tata Motors showcased its alternate fuel technology capability at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 by displaying four concepts: the Tata Nano CNG; the Tata Indigo Manza diesel-electric hybrid; the Tata Starbus Fuel Cell (hydrogen); and the Tata Magic Iris CNG. They will be commercially launched in the next financial year. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 27, 2011

Bayer MaterialScience is offering a new high-tech material blend of polycarbonate and polyethylene terephthalate (PC+PET) for horizontal automobile bodywork parts. The second blend component is a polycarbonate that was developed for commercial five-gallon water bottles.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Mercedes-Benz presented the new B-Class F-CELL, its first (limited) series production fuel-cell powered electric vehicle available in the US ( earlier post ), at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Selected customers will take delivery of the first lease vehicles before the end of 2010. A typical full-service monthly lease rate will be $849 excl.

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AUGUST 9, 2012

At Beijing’s Auto China 2012, Ford unveiled three new SUVs for China: the EcoSport, Kuga and Explorer. In July, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA), Ford’s passenger car joint venture partner in China, sold 26,306 wholesale Ford-brand cars, up 44% from July last year.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

The proposed facility will support industrial-scale production of advanced lithiated anodes for multiple battery cell makers and automobile manufacturers. Group14 Technologies , Commercial Manufacturing of a Stable Silicon Anode Material Towards Fostering a Strong US Battery Supply Chain, $100,000,000. Applied Materials, Inc.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Sales for Ford-brand vehicles at Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA), Ford’s passenger vehicle joint venture, are up 6% this year, to 289,870 wholesale vehicles from 274,396 last year. Ford’s commercial vehicle investment in China, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), sold 177,079 wholesale vehicles in 2011, an increase of 8% from 2010.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

BRABUS, the largest independent automobile tuner in the world and manufacturer of exclusive high-performance automobiles, unveiled the new high-performance vehicles at the Frankfurt Auto Show. There are plans for a small-series production run of this automobile.

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OCTOBER 17, 2018

a joint venture to manufacture and sell light commercial vehicles (LCV), signed a Strategic Cooperation agreement with Chinese officials from Liaoning Province to further accelerate growth of LCVs in China. Renault also confirmed plans for three new electric light commercial vehicles for China within two years.

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

Daimler and the Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer GAZ signed a memorandum of understanding in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia with the aim of producing Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans in Russia. Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) is Russia’s largest producer of commercial vehicles of 2.8t

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JUNE 25, 2010

The European automobile manufacturers have agreed to a first phase of joint specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the electricity grid in a safe and user-friendly way. Ivan Hodac, Secretary-General of ACEA, the automobile industry’s trade association in Brussels.

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JUNE 25, 2025

The ability to apply the commercial clean vehicle tax credit to leases not only allows more consumer choice but also creates a pipeline of EVs that will reenter the vehicle market as less-expensive used vehicles (with great warranties). auto industry is currently the second largest in the world. manufacturing renaissance.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The proposed facility will support industrial-scale production of advanced lithiated anodes for multiple battery cell makers and automobile manufacturers. Group14 Technologies , Commercial Manufacturing of a Stable Silicon Anode Material Towards Fostering a Strong US Battery Supply Chain, $100,000,000. Applied Materials, Inc.

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MAY 27, 2010

EnerDel has signed of a letter of intent (LOI) for a new joint venture with the electric vehicle division of Wanxiang, the largest Tier One auto parts producer in China. Wanxiang is China’s largest auto parts supplier and second largest private company, with more than US$10 billion in annual revenue and 30,000 employees.

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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.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Formed in 1966, Xingrui is a manufacturer of transmissions for the Chinese auto industry. A wholly owned subsidiary of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC), the company provides products both for its parent company and for other leading Chinese automotive brands, including Chery, Foton, Huatai and Heli.

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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. The auto industry is feeling the pressure to optimize these engines because of the competition from electric vehicles. They are looking for additional partners.

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MAY 27, 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. The FCA proposal follows initial operational discussions between the two companies to identify products and geographies where they could collaborate, particularly as they develop and commercialize new technologies. The combined business would sell approximately 8.7 million vehicles annually.

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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.

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JULY 23, 2012

Moving forward on their Heads of Agreement signed earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post ) Korea-based SK Innovation and the international automotive supplier Continental signed an agreement to found a jointly managed company to develop, to produce and to market automotive Li-ion battery systems.

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JULY 15, 2009

million vehicles, according to the latest Economic Report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). for commercial vehicles. If trends seen in the first five months of 2009 continue, passenger car production could decline by a quarter and commercial vehicle production by half over the whole year.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Fiat has boosted its interest in the Chrysler Group by another 5% following Chrysler’s achievement of the “Ecological Event”—receiving regulatory approval for an automobile based on a Fiat platform or vehicle technology having a fuel efficiency rating of at least 40 combined miles per gallon (5.88 Earlier post.). —Fiat S.p.A.

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JUNE 7, 2010

The MF-90 car fueling system can fill an automobile in three minutes for 300-400 miles of operation. The station also will be able to fuel hydrogen fuel cell cars made by major auto manufacturers, including Hyundai, Daimler, Toyota, GM, and Honda. Both units are high-performance, fast-fill dispensing systems.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

(AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle to jump-start the development of fast-charge infrastructure in the United States. This is a major leap forward for electric vehicles.

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AUGUST 29, 2010

This will be a productive technology partnership with Foton, one of China’s largest independent auto manufacturers. We expect that it will not only help Foton maintain its leadership in the field of commercial vehicles but will also proactively enhance R&D in new energy vehicles.

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APRIL 28, 2025

Slate Auto has released the details of its introductory model. The Slate Truck will be manufactured in Michigan by Slate Auto, which initially gained notoriety by being financially supported by Amazons Jeff Bezos. Last week, Slate Auto told Inside EVs that over-the-air updates were technically possible.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. have entered a commercial agreement to produce electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs), cars and other electric vehicles in China for domestic and global distribution. The Jonway A380. Click to enlarge.

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