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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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Borgward to build manufacturing facility in Bremen; all-electric-drive Borgward BX7 first model; Industry 4.0

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Bremen was the former home of Borgward, and the German automotive company produced around 1.2 The company also plans to manufacture electric and plug-in-hybrid versions of the BX5 series and other models. Construction of the new manufacturing facility is scheduled to begin in early 2017. Earlier post.)

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Toshiba to Supply Electric Drive Motors to Ford Staring in 2012; Expanding Manufacturing Capacity in US

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Ford Motor Company has awarded Toshiba a major contract to supply electric drive motors for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Toshiba Corporation will expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in Houston, Texas for production of the high-performance drive motors for HEV, PHEV and EV applications.

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