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

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The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. In total, the South American automotive market is expected to grow 11% a year until 2030, making it one of the fastest growing markets in the world. To this end, we are investing one billion euros in South America by 2026.

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TWAICE and pepper partner for full battery transparency in retrofitted commercial vehicles

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The vehicles will be delivered primarily in Europe, North and South America. The aim of the cooperation is to provide a holistic life cycle solution for automobile manufacturers with integrated hardware and software. Retrofitting can be an economical and sustainable alternative to diesel vehicles.

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Tata Motors commits almost $50M to UK National Automotive Innovation Campus

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Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the UK’s National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS and Russia. ŠKODA traces its history back to 1905, with the production of automobiles by Laurin & Klement Co. Global ŠKODA sales reached 1.3

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GM Reaches Agreement with China-based Pacific Century Motors on the Sale of Nexteer Automotive

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The company designs, engineers, manufactures and sells electric power steering, hydraulic power steering, steering columns and driveline halfshafts for more than 60 automobile manufacturers and tier one suppliers. Headquartered in Saginaw, Mich., Nexteer Automotive employs approximately 6,200 people.

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China realizes charging piles, complete vehicles and accessories to go overseas

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According to statistics from the China Automobile Dealers Association, my country’s auto exports will reach 2.015 million in 2021, a year-on-year increase of 101.1%, exceeding 2 million for the first time in history. From January to September 2022, auto companies exported 2.117 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 55.5%.

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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In developing the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, the industry intent was that one style of connector (plug and port), supporting both AC and DC charging, could be used by all EV and electric vehicle service equipment ( EVSE ) manufacturers to ensure interoperability across the EV charging ecosystem. When was CCS developed?