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Nikkei: India passes Japan to become world’s No. 3 auto market in 2022

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million between January and November 2022, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). from 2021, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. In 2021, China continued to lead the global auto market, with 26.27

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MINI realigning model range with emphasis on electromobility; crossover & premium compact segments; and China

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The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is realigning its model range, with a focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. The MINI E was produced in a small series and used in a field trial to gather important insights into the use of an all-electric car in everyday traffic.

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Are Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Doing the Right Thing By Snubbing EVs?

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The event was hosted by a trio of Japanese CEOs and their top engineers to explain to the world how they planned on tackling emissions regulations without being overwhelmingly reliant on battery electric automobiles. But they’re extremely expensive to produce in comparison to both regular and ethanol-blended gasoline.

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R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

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The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). Market-introduction will begin in 2022. Market-introduction will begin in 2022.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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China, Europe, and the US all posted double-digit declines in March. However, details by powertrain highlights that only pure electric cars (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) drove this growth, as hybrids posted a decline of 11%. The results posted for Europe in March, were similar to those posted in February for China.

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €62 billion up to 2016; largest-yet investment package for new models, advanced technologies and production facilities

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More than half of this (57%) will be invested in Germany alone; investments in the German locations will focus on alternative drives, new generations of diesel and gasoline engines, and new generations of Volkswagen’s innovative direct shift gearboxes. Investments in property, plant and equipment will account for €49.8 billion (US$68.7

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.