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Volkswagen Group expands presence in Russia with agreements with GAZ

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TDI engines for GAZ light commercial vehicles, opening up new business opportunities in international markets. Volkswagen Group Rus and GAZ Group are extending their joint project to produce Volkswagen and ŠKODA cars at Gorky Automobile Plant and are opening up new development opportunities for the brands’ model ranges.

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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki announcement that it has found “some discrepancies” between the automobile emission and fuel efficiency testing methodology it has used in Japan and the requirements from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The issues do not apply to products sold under the Suzuki badge outside of Japan.

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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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To ensure validity, the shopping encounters were triangulated with 30 expert interviews with major automobile manufacturers, importers and associations, and other related organizations such as EV charging station providers across the Nordic region. Among their findings: Out of the total 126 dealership visits conducted, only 8.8%

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Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

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Graphics on vehicle not available for sale. Instead of spending money on high-performance gas-powered automobiles, more departments are realizing the financial and environmental advantages of purchasing an electric car instead of one with an internal combustion engine. Credit: Ford).

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NHTSA proposes updating electrical safety requirements for fuel cell and mild hybrid vehicles; alignment with int’l standards

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305 align the standard with international regulations and the latest version of the voluntary industry standard, SAE J1766 , “Recommended Practice for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Crash Integrity Testing”. 305 and would enable innovative powertrain technologies. The proposed updates to FMVSS No.

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EV sales in India surge 41% to 1.66 million units in FY2024 | Autocar Professional

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FY2024 has ended on a very strong note for the Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry, setting a new benchmark for sales across vehicle segments as also delivering the best-ever 12-month sales for the electric two-wheeler, three-wheeler and passenger vehicle sub-segments.

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