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Japanese automobile industry establishes joint Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines (AICE)

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Through this effort, AICE strives to further advance Japan’s combustion technologies for internal combustion engines and technologies that achieve cleaner tailpipe emissions and contribute to the enhancement of Japan’s global competitiveness. Moreover, AICE also will focus on nurturing a wide range of human resources.

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BYD introduces fifth brand to focus on professional and personalized new energy vehicles

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Many people think that the global e-mobility transition is a revolution in the automobile industry, where vehicles powered by fossil fuels get replaced by electric cars. However, from BYD, we believe this is only a minor part of the whole transition, and a greater realm is unfolding.

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LG and Magna to develop next generation autonomous driving-infotainment solution proof of concept

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LG Vehicle component Solutions (VS) Company, a supplier of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems in the automobile industry, has been proactively exploring its portfolio of future products and technologies. Both LG and Magna plan to introduce this concept to global automakers during CES 2023.

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CATL-SC officially launches operation of phase 1 of $4.7B Yibin traction battery production project

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The Yibin production base is an important part of CATL’s global layout, and it is being developed to become CATL’s most important traction battery production base with strategic significance in Southwest China. CATL-SC is heading on the global stage. —Liu Zhongbo, secretary of the Yibin Municipal Party Committee.

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Asahi Kasei collaborates on development of recycling technology for carbon fiber from autos

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This presents a solution to the long-term challenge that carbon fiber usage for vehicles has posed on the industry and is expected to economically benefit and strengthen carbon fiber’s usage within the automobile industry on a global scale.

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Polestar reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by 6% per car in 2021

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Polestar was the first automotive brand to join the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, the science-led cross-sector collaboration alliance, committed to halving global emissions by 2030. In addition, Polestar is committed to the UN’s Race to Zero.

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Mitsubishi Motors and the Thai Government to start joint study for fleet testing of i-MiEV; MMC adding third plant in Thailand for global small car production

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Meanwhile, the Thai government will move forward with its Electric Vehicle Project, creating an integrated organization with related ministries and government agencies under the direction of the Ministry of Industry (MOI). It will produce the “global small” 1.0-1.2L

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