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BYTON shows interior of M-Byte SUV production model at CES 2019

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BYTON revealed more about the interior of its first production model, the M-Byte SUV ( earlier post ), at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 in Las Vegas. Positioned as the next generation smart device, BYTON is designed for the future of autonomous driving in which the automobile will become a mobile digital lounge.

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Uber, Kia sign electric vehicle partnership – ET Auto

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US ride-hailing platform Uber and South Korean automaker Kia announced Wednesday the signing of an agreement on producing electric vehicles, during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The partnership is aimed at “enhancing electric vehicle offerings available on Uber’s mobility platform,” they said. .”

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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President and CEO Jaehoon Chang explained how the company’s second-generation dedicated EV platform, under the new Integrated Modular Architecture (IMA), will replace its Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) going forward. The proportion of global EV production is set to increase from 8% this year to 34% in 2030.

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Mercedes-Benz running automated test drive in Shanghai; infrastructure peculiarities

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China is the largest automobile market in the world. The Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in Beijing has therefore been an integral and crucial component of the global R&D network of Daimler AG for more than a decade. The final stop of the Intelligent World Drive will be the CES in Las Vegas in January 2018.

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VinFast Still Kicking and Planning to Show Vehicles at CES

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Despite the brand initially looking like another automotive startup doomed to failure, it’s managed to outlast much of the competition and continues to express a desire to break into the North American market. But the ultimate goal is for VinFast to become a globally recognized EV manufacturer offering competitively priced vehicles.

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Honda Motor Europe: 2/3 of European sales to feature electrified powertrains by 2025; “Electric Vision”

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Honda’s focus on electrification in Europe will initially be driven by a roll-out of hybrid technology across its automobile range. We will leverage Honda’s global R&D resources to accelerate the introduction of a full portfolio of advanced, electrified powertrains for the European customer. per cent compared to same period in 2015.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Toyota has stepped up its research, development and production capacity of both NiMH and Li-ion batteries and will use these technologies where appropriate in its expanding focus on electrification of the automobile. The next Prius will feature the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Market futures. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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