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Volkswagen of America temporarily withdraws application for US certification of MY 2016 vehicles; AECDs

Green Car Congress

We will rebuild the reputation of a company that more than two million people worldwide, including dealers and suppliers, rely upon for their livelihoods. Volkswagen commits to regular and open communication with our customers, dealers, employees, and the public as we move forward. —Prepared testimony of Michael Horn.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

Green Car Congress

Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations. To continue to decrease CO 2 emissions from the transportation of vehicles from its plants to dealers. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program. Expansion of Honda “Green Dealer” Program.

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Visitor remark: 5 elements in remodeling the automobile provide chain

Baua Electric

Demanding situations supplying vital elements for automobile manufacturing, equivalent to cobalt, lithium and nickel, have change into a significant barrier to production — and lots of automakers are getting ingenious to mitigate those shortages.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

Get Electric Vehicle

They are electric vehicle manufacturing, EV battery manufacturing, powertrain components manufacturing, electric vehicle supply equipment manufacturing. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing. Start and establish an automobile manufacturing business has been an expensive and complicated process for a while.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The production of the i3 marks the first time an automobile manufacturing plant in Germany has installed wind turbines on site to directly power production.) BMW expects that at launch, more than 10% of European BMW dealers will also be handling sales of BMW i models.

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