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Volvo Cars and Geely Auto to deepen collaboration; new combined powertrain company

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Companies to retain independent corporate structures. The collaboration will be overseen by a new governance model, supported by Geely Holding, the lead shareholder in both companies. Volvo Cars and Geely Auto confirmed the combination of their existing powertrain operations into a new standalone company.

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Schaeffler introducing 4in1 electric axles for EVs

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In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. The company therefore already offers thermal management systems for all types of vehicle powertrains and is continuing to develop them. The company is therefore entering a new market segment for electric axle drives.

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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

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By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40% in Brazil, the region’s largest market. Hybrid vehicles will also follow in the medium-term. Before the end of 2023, the company is bringing its first fully electric models to Brazil: the Volkswagen ID.4. and the ID. 4 and the ID.

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SsangYong to unveil diesel mild hybrid SUV concept at Geneva Show

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The XLV is a multi-role B-segment SUV concept featuring a mild hybrid system which combines a 1.6 SsangYong Motor is the fourth largest South Korea-based automobile manufacturer, and specializes in SUVs. liter diesel engine with an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery. XLV concept. Click to enlarge.

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BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrid EVs on leakage concerns – sources – ET Auto

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BYD sold 98% of its hybrid cars at home last year, and eight of the 10 top-selling plug-in hybrid cars in China, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, did not respond to requests for comment.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. Not surprising then that the sale of mainstream hybrid vehicles is set to cross the one lakh mark in a short span of 24 months.

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Eberspaecher starting production of Gen 3 PTC heater for hybrids and EVs; 30% higher performance density, lighter weight

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The new solution, designed specially for hybrid and electric vehicles, delivers significantly higher heat output despite a lighter weight. Our high-voltage coolant heaters are the optimal solution especially for hybrid and large electric vehicles with their own water circuits.

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