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European consortium launches 4-year, $80M L3Pilot research project to test Level 3, 4 autonomous driving in 11 countries

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We are confident that the research initiative L3Pilot will create a broadly based and comprehensive platform for realisation of mobility in the future. Suppliers: Autoliv, Delphi Deutschland GmbH, FEV Group GmbH.

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BAIC BJEV opens Silicon Valley EV research center, planning another for Europe

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The formal establishment of the Silicon Valley facility will help BJEV gain familiarity with the needs and requirements of overseas markets, raise its profile as well as that of China’s industry as a whole and ultimately facilitate the full integration of BJEV into the global marketplace.

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Toyota to launch two new plug-in hybrid models in China; Corolla and Levin

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Levin Hybrid (left) and Corolla Hybrid (right) introduced at the 16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in 2015. At present, it is available in models sold in Europe and Japan. Click to enlarge. Later, the establishment of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Advanced safety technology.

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EU reaches compromise on 2035 new ICE vehicle ban

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According to Automotive News Europe’s contact with European leaders, there will be many caveats introduced to the new proposal that will head to negotiations between the European Commission and the EU Parliament: First and most prominently, the 2035 new ICE vehicle ban will remain.

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GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

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The planning and construction of this industrial park is a concrete step to implement the Chinese government’s green development goals for Guangdong and the national ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy. The move will help promote the development of the automobile industry and drive economic growth.

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Yamaha introduces the NEO and E01 electric scooters in India

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lakh), Yamaha NEO’s was released in Europe last month, while E01 will be available during the next few years. With India’s automobile industry pushing towards electrification, we believe Yamaha will add electric vehicles to its inventory in the near future. For a retail price of €3,099 (about INR 2.5

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European EAGLE project to develop gasoline engine with 50% peak efficiency; Renault to manufacture prototype

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European researchers have launched a new project to obtain a gasoline engine at least 20% more efficient than current engines and adapted for future electrified powertrains. The project foresees as well the development of a catalytic converter compatible with lean combustion and the use of hydrogen as a component to reduce NO x emissions.

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