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First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The new electric car brand Aion S—recently unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2018 by GAC NE, GAC MOTOR’s new energy vehicle arm—will be the first line of cars to adopt Nidec’s fully integrated traction motor system (E-Axle) ( earlier post ). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Motor Motors Motoring Poland

Hitachi Astemo receives EV e-Axle orders from Honda; aiming for $2.8B in electrification business by FY25; more than doubling by FY2030

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

has received electric axle (e-Axle) orders for mid-size and large-size battery-electric vehicles from Honda Motor Co., To this end, Hitachi Astemo will respond to the rapidly expanding e-Axle demand by expanding sales of its in-house developed electric axles to various automobile manufacturers globally.

Honda

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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2021

The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., in April 2019, aimed at increasing the adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan.

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Honda to unveil new China market SUV concept at Auto Shanghai

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2015

Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, plans to stage the world premiere of an all-new concept model as well as other new Honda models at Auto Shanghai 2015 (The 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, press days: April 20-21, 2015, public days: April 22-29, 2015).

Honda

Honda Concept SUV China

Toyota, Nissan, and Honda jointly to support hydrogen station infrastructure development

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., and Honda Motor Co., Specific measures to be undertaken by the three manufacturers will be determined at a later date. The three automobile manufacturers hope to both popularize FCVs and ensure that it will be easy to refuel them.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Honda Nissan Toyota

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation enter strategic cooperation, focused on new energy vehicles

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2015

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—the rebirthed Saab—and Dongfeng Motor Corporation (Dongfeng) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to achieve global industrial synergies. Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM) is the third biggest Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei Province.

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Honda to show 7 electromotive concept models at Tokyo show

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Honda Motor Co., will display a lineup of seven next-generation electromotive concept models at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including two-, three- and four-wheeled commuter vehicles designed for future cities; mid-to-long distance commuters; and sporty models. Electromotive concept automobile models include: AC-X.

Honda

Honda Concept Motorcycles Automobile

Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

The ranking of the 17 manufacturers based on the Sustainable Value Margin. The authors note that other leading manufacturers including Porsche, KIA or Chinese manufacturers are still not producing sufficient sustainability performance data.). Click to enlarge. GM achieved a sustainable value of -€9.87 billion from 1999 to 2007.

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Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

At a press event in Tokyo to lay out his future vision and direction for the company, Honda Motor President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to make two-thirds of its overall unit sales from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and battery EVs by around 2030.

Honda

Honda PHEV North America Acura

ACEA, Hydrogen Europe and IRU call on EU to ramp up investments in hydrogen refueling infrastructure

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Hydrogen Europe and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) are jointly calling on European policy makers to ramp up investments in EU-wide hydrogen refueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles. —ACEA’s Director General, Eric-Mark Huitema.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Europe Land Rover Automobile Manufacturer

Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and 6 other Japanese companies to establish organization for membership-based EV quick charging services

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC); Honda Motor Co., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation; ULVAC, Inc.; Toyota Motor Corporation. Honda Motor Co., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Overview of Charging Network Development Organization, LLC charging service. Click to enlarge. Suzuyo Shoji Co., ULVAC, Inc.

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Mitsubishi Honda Toyota Charging

New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2019

The Nature Conservancy, Toyota Motor North America, Union of Concerned Scientists, Volkswagen Group of America, and Volta. The Nature Conservancy, Toyota Motor North America, Union of Concerned Scientists, Volkswagen Group of America, and Volta. The Driving America Forward Act is supported by 60 organizations, including ABB Inc.,

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California initiative to streamline permitting of new hydrogen and electric fueling stations

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Automobile manufacturers plan to roll out hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the 2015 to 2017 timeframe, while California’s share of the US market for plug-in electric vehicles currently stands at nearly 40%. —Jim Pisz, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. North American business strategy corporate manager.

California

California Hydrogen Fuel Toyota

BMW problems ‘don’t pressure’ form for 90,000 getting older automobiles over faulty Takata airbags

Baua Electric

MAY 5, 2023

The “do not drive” alert follows indistinguishable orders from Honda Motor Co., Ford Motor Co. The situation brought on the biggest recall in world car historical past, affecting about 34 automobile manufacturers. and others concerning the Takata Corp.

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Automobile BMW 2000 2003

European consortium launches 4-year, $80M L3Pilot research project to test Level 3, 4 autonomous driving in 11 countries

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Thirteen European automobile manufacturers, suppliers, research institutes and universities, and small and mid-sized companies will operate 100 vehicles with 1,000 drivers under real conditions and in a wide range of applications. Suppliers: Autoliv, Delphi Deutschland GmbH, FEV Group GmbH.

Land Rover

Land Rover Automobile Universal Finland

VinFast’s unutilized gross sales means has U.S. automotive sellers wary however

Baua Electric

AUGUST 17, 2023

It’s just too early to tell,” stated George Glassman, president of Glassman Car Workforce, which sells 5 automobile manufacturers outdoor Detroit. marketplace debut on Tuesday and stocks soared, at one level giving the startup a marketplace valuation of $85 billion — some distance upper than that of Ford Motor Co.

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JAMA Chairman Says Meeting Japan Low Carbon Vehicle Targets Will Require Ongoing Government Support

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

Meeting Japan’s goal of boosting sales of hybrid and other low-carbon vehicles to 20-50% of the overall domestic total by 2020 will be difficult to achieve without government support, according to Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Satoshi Aoki. Aoki is also chairman of Honda Motor Co.

Japan

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2018

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure.

Affordable

Affordable Europe Land Rover Netherlands

Automakers Issue Joint Statement in Support of Commercial Introduction of Fuel Cell Vehicles from 2015 Onward

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Leading vehicle manufacturers in fuel cell technology—Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation/Opel, Honda Motor Co., Leading vehicle manufacturers in fuel cell technology—Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation/Opel, Honda Motor Co.,

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2015 Commercial Fuel Hydrogen

Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Peugeot Citroën (PSA); General Motors (GM); Mazda; Mercedes; Mitsubishi; Ford; Honda; the. General Motors. million diesel passenger cars sold in 2011, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Other OEMs that are focusing on India, including Hyundai and Honda, may be able to capture a.

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1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2015

NRG EV Services LLC, Smart Grid Services Siemens AG, KN Grid, CALSTART, General Motors, Honda Motors, and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.

San Diego

San Diego Charging Sierra Climate Change

CY2023 wholesales rise 10% at 28.8 million units but still below 2018’s record 26.7 million units | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

As per the data released by apex industry body SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) today, all the four vehicle segments have witnessed good growth with passenger vehicles up 8% to a record 41,01,600 or 4.10 Combined sales of passenger vehicles, two- and three-wheelers and commercial vehicles at 2,28,36,604 or 22.83

2018

2018 India Motorcycles Sale

CY2023 wholesales at 22.8 million units but still below 2018’s record 26.7 million | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

As per the data released by apex industry body SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) today, all the four vehicle segments have witnessed good growth with passenger vehicles up 8% to a record 41,01,600 or 4.10 Combined sales of passenger vehicles, two- and three-wheelers and commercial vehicles at 2,28,36,604 or 22.83

2018

2018 India Motorcycles Sale

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2009

Honda’s Insight hybrid was the top-selling new car in April in Japan at 10,481 units. Honda is now forecasting hybrid sales in fiscal 2009 of roughly 60,000 units. Toyota Motor Corp. Mitsubishi Motors Corp. million units, down 15% from the prior year, according to data from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.

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Japan 2009 Automobile Manufacturer Lexus

The green cars of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2009

The list of participants at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, which kicks off to the Press tomorrow (October 21), is perhaps indicative of Japan’s waning fortunes. Here we look at the green cars to be introduced by the three major Japanese manufacturers at the event: Honda – Introducing a world first. Faye Sunderland.

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Green Green Cars Motor Motors

Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) sent a letter to US House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriators in support of additional funding to complete research into the impacts of mid-level blends of ethanol. Source: Joint IEPR/TC workshop.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry Auto

News in brief: Green car goals need Government support

Green Cars News

APRIL 28, 2010

That’s the verdict of Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association chairman Satoshi Aoki on the goal of increasing sales to 20-50 per cent of the overall domestic total by 2020. Aoki, who is also [.].

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

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. The reason for this is a lack of charging infrastructure and lower price premium over an EV. In the US, hybrid vehicles accounted for 8.3

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Hybrid Suzuki India Petrol

Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

As per official industry data for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers published by apex industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in CY2023, a total of 284,906 vehicles were recalled by their manufacturers. million units have been recalled in India (see data table below).

2012

2012 India Vehicles Motorcycles

40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

General motors at 10 month 26 Announced Wednesday , As 7.5 therefore , European Association of automobile manufacturers ?ACEA? Not long ago , National 11 long holiday “ Highway charging queue 4 Hours ” Caused a lot of discussion. Ten thousand fast charging piles and 7.4 Ten thousand ordinary charging piles.

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North America Japan America Charging

Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

General Motors. Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% American Honda Motor Co., Nevertheless, July was Honda’s highest volume month so far this year. Total sales of the fuel-efficient Honda Civic increased 3.1% Total sales of the fuel-efficient Honda Civic increased 3.1%

Cash For Clunkers

Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge

CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

The report, supported by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, measures the technological nature of today’s auto industry and compares it to other sectors of the economy often viewed as technologically advanced. The report authors acknowledge the difficulty of defining “high-tech” in an ever-changing economic environment.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

The CFA polling data finds continued strong consumer support for the proposed standards, which CFA rounded up to 55 mpg in its question (“ The federal government has proposed requiring automobile manufacturers to increase the fuel economy of their motor vehicle fleets to an average of 55 miles per gallon by 2025. ”).

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. Nine of the eleven main manufacturers increased average gasoline and diesel vehicle fuel economy from MY 2012 to MY 2013. Chrysler-Fiat had the highest CO2 emissions and lowest fuel economy, followed by GM.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. (

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina

Criticism for Korean green car support

Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

Drivers will benefit whether they pick up one of the locally made vehicles such as Hyundai’s Avante LPI or Kia’s Forte Hybrid - or whether they purchase a hybrid car from overseas manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda.

Green Cars

Green Cars Green i-MiEV Cars

CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

The Sustaining Members of CRC are the American Petroleum Institute (API) and a group of automobile manufacturer members (Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen).

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2001 2009 Engine Industrial

Japanese carmakers still ‘most sustainable’

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 30, 2009

A focus on tailpipe CO2 emissions has distracted away from the impact of car production, suggests Professor Frank Figge who co-authored the ‘Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing’ study. Asian carmakers are still outperforming their Euorpean and American counterparts in environmental sustainability, a new report finds.

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BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars

Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

Its single electric motor is on the front axle for 150 kW and 310 Nm, and it’s powered by two LFP battery options from China’s FinDreams: 49.92 That price puts the compact SUV at around the same price as ICE rivals including the Honda XR-V, the Buick Envision Plus, and the Volkswagen T-Cross.

BYD

BYD Price SUV Gas

California Public Utilities Commission approves PG&E EV charging program for 7,500 charging stations in NorCal

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The settlement signatories included Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Honda, Center for Sustainable Energy, Coalition of California Utility Employees, General Motors, Greenlining, Greenlots, Marin Clean Energy, Natural Resources Defense Council, Pacific Gas & Electric, Plug In America, the Sierra Club, and Sonoma Clean Power.

California

California Charging San Diego Sierra

As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Race Among The Automobile Manufacturers The internal combustion engine (ICE) has powered our cars for over a century and is being gradually replaced by electric vehicles (EVs). The Honda Prologue is scheduled for 2024 and is anticipated to take the form of a small or mid-size SUV with General Motors EV powertrains.

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Affordable Hyundai Electric Vehicles Ford

Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

JANUARY 19, 2009

Bird Cage Liners article this morning: Asking carmakers to comply with California’s rules would be tantamount to forcing a cancer patient to “finish chemo and then go run the Boston Marathon,&# General Motors Corp. All I ever heard them do was badmouth the small Honda car I drive and complain about CAFE fuel economy standards.

GM

GM Michigan Obama Detroit

First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

Hitachi Astemo receives EV e-Axle orders from Honda; aiming for $2.8B in electrification business by FY25; more than doubling by FY2030

Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

Honda to unveil new China market SUV concept at Auto Shanghai

Toyota, Nissan, and Honda jointly to support hydrogen station infrastructure development

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation enter strategic cooperation, focused on new energy vehicles

Honda to show 7 electromotive concept models at Tokyo show

Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

ACEA, Hydrogen Europe and IRU call on EU to ramp up investments in hydrogen refueling infrastructure

Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and 6 other Japanese companies to establish organization for membership-based EV quick charging services

New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

California initiative to streamline permitting of new hydrogen and electric fueling stations

BMW problems ‘don’t pressure’ form for 90,000 getting older automobiles over faulty Takata airbags

European consortium launches 4-year, $80M L3Pilot research project to test Level 3, 4 autonomous driving in 11 countries

VinFast’s unutilized gross sales means has U.S. automotive sellers wary however

JAMA Chairman Says Meeting Japan Low Carbon Vehicle Targets Will Require Ongoing Government Support

ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Automakers Issue Joint Statement in Support of Commercial Introduction of Fuel Cell Vehicles from 2015 Onward

Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

CY2023 wholesales rise 10% at 28.8 million units but still below 2018’s record 26.7 million units | Autocar Professional

CY2023 wholesales at 22.8 million units but still below 2018’s record 26.7 million | Autocar Professional

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The green cars of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Green Piece

Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

News in brief: Green car goals need Government support

Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Criticism for Korean green car support

CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

Japanese carmakers still ‘most sustainable’

BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars

California Public Utilities Commission approves PG&E EV charging program for 7,500 charging stations in NorCal

As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

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