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

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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.). GM achieved a sustainable value of -€9.87 Click to enlarge.

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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Honda and GM are jointly developing two large-sized EV models using GM’s Ultium batteries. Including hybrid-electric vehicles, it will strive to electrify 100% of its automobile unit sales in Japan by 2030. In Japan, Honda will strive for a BEV/FCEV sales share of 20% by 2030, 80% by 2035 and 100% by 2040.

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GM sets October retail sales record in China, Up 15%

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GM is well positioned to capture the growth opportunities in the SUV, MPV and luxury segments, and our new products are gaining market share. —GM Executive Vice President and GM China President Matt Tsien. During the first 10 months of 2015, retail sales by GM and its joint ventures in China increased 2.9%

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GM inaugurates flexi-engine plant in India

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The new engine plant will begin by producing engines for small passenger cars manufactured by GM in India. GM India’s sales have grown significantly since the rollout of its mini-cars, the Chevrolet Spark and Beat, said GM India President and Managing Director Karl Slym.

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GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

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This new renewable energy goal, along with the pursuit of electrified vehicles and efficient manufacturing, is part of the company’s overall approach to strengthening its business, improving communities and addressing climate change. of GM’s Lordstown assembly plant in Ohio, the home of the Chevrolet Cruze. Other automakers in RE100.

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Talegaon plant workers likely to drop legal options, Hyundai close to GM plant acquisition | Autocar Professional

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First, to challenge the Pune Industrial Court’s decision to close GM’s Talegaon facility and secondly, the Maharashtra government’s decision to grant Hyundai Motors the NOC to go ahead with the transfer. Hyundai, which aims to take over the site, has also promised to hire its former GM employees based on specific criteria.

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Huawei Asks Mercedes, Audi to Collab on Software

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Remember, the latter is a state-owned automobile manufacturer in a market where outside companies must forge some sort of partnership with a local outfit in order to get off the ground – at least in terms of car. GM is partnered with a group called SAIC for the same reason.

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