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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. Also at the auto show, Shanghai GM Shanghai described its future “Green Drive Technology Strategy”. The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. Green drive strategy.

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Toyota bets big on hybrids in Brazil with $2.2 billion plan

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REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo (REUTERS) Japanese auto giant Toyota plans to invest 11 billion reais ($2.2 billion) in beefing up production of hybrid vehicles in Brazil through 2030. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo (REUTERS) Japanese auto giant Toyota plans to invest 11 billion reais ($2.2

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Toyota says diesels aren’t dead, might pair with hybrid tech

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In a recent interview with Australian publication Drive , Toyota Australia sales and marketing boss said diesel is “not going to die off anytime soon,” adding that it remains viable as part of hybrid powertrains, “particularly for heavy vehicles.” ” That likely won’t be the case in the U.S., In the U.S.,

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US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023

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Plug-in hybrids reached record sales in 2023, with more than 250,000 vehicles sold, or about 20% of total plug-in vehicle sales, according to the Department of Energy. The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3% EV and hybrid sales in 2023 (via U.S. up from 12.9%

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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

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At the 2018 SAE-China Congress & Exhibition, General Motors participated in a group demonstration of C-V2X (cellular connected vehicle to everything communications) application interoperability among different chipset makers, software providers and vehicle manufacturers. Past work on V2X in China. The six-seat 2021 GL6 comes with a 1.3L

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. —Auto Alliance. These vehicles are at the dealerships and on the roads, but this is just the beginning.

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GM ‘all-in on EVs’ goes back to plug-in hybrids amid setback with its electric car plans

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General Motors claimed that it is “all-in on electric vehicles” for years, but today, CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the automaker is changing strategy and going back to plug-in hybrids amid setback in its electric car plans. Now, CEO Mary Barra is even announcing that GM plans to bring back plug-in hybrid options.

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