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Mercedes-Benz unveils plug-in hybrid Concept IAA: Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile; Industry 4.0

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Mercedes-Benz said that the “Concept IAA” exemplifies the fundamental technological changes which are taking place in the automobile industry. The primary driving force behind this process of change is digitization—referred to in a business context as “Industry 4.0”. In design mode the range stands at 62 km (38.5

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

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Moreover, AICE also will focus on nurturing a wide range of human resources. million, including a subsidy granted from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the fiscal year started 1 April 2014. The budget for AICE is approximately ¥1 billion (roughly US$9.9

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

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The vehicle lineup of Fang Cheng Bao ranges from off-road vehicles to sports cars, and its initial model, an SUV codenamed SF, is expected to launch this year. 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.

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MINI Cooper SE Convertible to celebrate its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023

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MINI will present its wide product range at the 20th International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai. The MINI Cooper […] The post MINI Cooper SE Convertible to celebrate its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Air Liquide’s technology chosen for Daxing hydrogen station in Beijing, the world’s largest by refueling capacity

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China is scaling up several fuel cell vehicle projects in 5 priority provinces and 10 major cities, actively developing a low-carbon sustainable automobile industry. In 2020, Honeywell UOP announced that Beijing HyPower Energy Technology is adopting Honeywell UOP technologies to supply high-purity hydrogen for fuel cells.

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Electric Last Mile Solutions announces long-term supply agreement with Wuling Motors

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Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS), a designer of intelligent, e-mobility workstations for the last mile, signed a binding, long-term supply agreement with Liuzhou Wuling Automobile Industry Co., A Class 1 vehicle has a GVWR of 6,000 less or less.

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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Manufacturers receive credits for each delivered vehicle based on the type of vehicle, range and other factors. In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage. The regulations mandate that a certain percentage of the vehicles delivered for sale in a state are ZEV vehicles.

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