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JUNE 26, 2010

The move towards charging vehicles safely from the electric grid has advanced after Europe’s automobile manufacturers agreed to a first phase of joint specifications. The agreement only covers one- and three-phrase AC charging in the short- and medium-term and reflects the needs of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

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APRIL 20, 2019

Car manufacturers have been going through the most revolutionary, fast-paced period of change in the history of the automobile in the past few years.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

Where we stand: August, 2011 Internationally renowned for its boxer engine which became a hallmark of the Volkswagen Beetle and the Porsche 911, Japanese carmaker Subaru has now made the engine a hallmark of all of its own vehicles while also offering turbocharged versions of their passenger cars.

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

Where we stand: December, 2011 Perhaps there is no greater proof of how quickly times can change in the motoring industry than with Czech automobile manufacturer, Skoda. During the 1980s it was manufacturing cars that conceptually dated back to the 1960s and its dated image made it the punch-line to more than its fair share [.].

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JUNE 20, 2009

Green car incentives are in place in Korea - but do they go far enough? If a person buys a hybrid car in Korea starting next month, the buyer will benefit from up to 3.1million won ($2,472) in acquisition and registration tax breaks as the government bids to make Korea a leading green country.

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MARCH 28, 2013

In initial stages, the new company will focus on developing electric vehicle solutions for the public transport system in the Hangzhou area, and will later expand to other areas, including electric automobiles. Geely has been researching electric vehicles for a number of years and has accumulated a great amount of experience in this area.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Where we stand: February 2011 The Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo has endured a turbulent time in recent years having been sold by the Ford Motor Company to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2010 (see article). However, in the same year it also recorded global sales of 373,525 cars – representing an increase of 11.2

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Li-ion manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc., They’re already being well received by the auto industry and I’m confident they will be adopted for a range of vehicles by manufacturers around the world. Nordic Ecolabel and Chinese EPA CEC Ecolabel accreditation for chemical control during manufacturing and in the final product.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

If Japan is the clear leader in the green car race to date, then its neighbour China can certainly be given the ‘one to watch’ tag. They met for the first time on July 30-31 in Beijing and are likely to be a force to be reckoned with as the country continues its green car expansion.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Indeed it was the first American automaker to scoop the prestigious Dewar Trophy from the Royal Automobile Club in England. Where we stand: February, 2013 It is one of the most iconic names in American motoring: Cadillac, a brand of General Motors, is renowned for being the premier luxury carmaker in the USA. The future [.].

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JUNE 21, 2012

EUCAR is calling for several priority automotive R&I initiatives in the following domains to be included in Horizon 2020 (as outlined in its position paper): A European Green Vehicles Initiative (EGVI), as successor to the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI) which has been operating under FP7 since 2009.The

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JULY 20, 2010

The calls are being made by organisations representing car manufacturers, electric utility companies and the electric drive industry, including: the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM); the Association of International [.].

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Tesla Motors. Fisker Automotive.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

Los Angeles-based start-up, Hybrid Kinetic Motors (HK Motors) has announced plans to construct a new green-vehicle manufacturing plant in Baldwin County, Alabama in the US. Tags: Green credentials Alabama green hybrid kinetic motors.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In Phase 2, up to 2025, Volkswagen intends to take the lead in e-mobility on the basis of its regained strength as a leading, profitable volume manufacturer. As a volume manufacturer, we intend to play a key role in the breakthrough of the electric car. Earlier post.). At the same time, the company will develop new competences.

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MARCH 31, 2011

The European Commission will support a cross-European electromobility initiative, Green eMotion, worth €41.8 million), in partnership with 42 partners from the industries, utilities, electric car manufacturers, municipalities, universities and technology and research institutions. million (US$68.2

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JUNE 24, 2010

A joint specification for electric cars to connect to the grid has been agreed by the European vehicle manufacturers.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

Liu Shijin wants automakers to stop thinking merely about output capacity and to instead focus on green technologies as well as strengthening their safety and quality control standards. [.]. Tags: Green cars Latest news China China Association of Automobile Manufacturers China auto industry China energy saving.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

That’s the verdict after figures were released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) showing that the market share of smaller cars in Europe had risen from about 38.8 per cent in 2008 to 44.9 per cent between January and November, 2009. Both average engine size and power decreased [.].

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

Throw in the on-going global financial crisis and it’s no surprise that some members of the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) had considered scrapping this year’s Tokyo Motor Show altogether. Another debutant will be the Toyota FT-86 Concept (see article ) that is manufactured jointly by Toyota and Subaru.

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MARCH 24, 2024

And it won’t in India for sure, given that the country is currently among the best-performing economies in the world at present and the third largest automobile market in the world. DARK BLUE / GREEN Choosing a dark blue or green car suggests seriousness, reserved and not looking for attention.

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JANUARY 6, 2010

As Japan aims to take its plug-in vehicle sales to 600,000 a year by 2020, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has outlined the steps that will need to be taken to reach this goal. As of 2008, Japan had around 600,000 “next generation” vehicles on its roads – including hybrids and electric vehicles, making up [.].

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APRIL 28, 2010

With the Chinese automobile market continuing to expand at a rapid rate Volkswagen has decided to expand its investment programme for the country by a further €1.6billion. Tags: Green cars Latest news Volkswagen China automobile industry FAW-Volkswagen Shanghai Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf GTI VW VW China.

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OCTOBER 30, 2010

Tags: Green cars Latest news China China Association for Automobile Manufacturers China new energy vehicles new energy vehicles.

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APRIL 22, 2009

Green Car Congress and Charles Territo of the Auto Alliance on 17 April briefly discussed the blend wall (ethanol supply greater than US’s ability to absorb it in 10% blends) and mid-level blends of ethanol being used on existing, non-flex-fuel, vehicles. Charles Territo.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Following its agreement to acquire Saab Automobile from General Motors, Spyker Cars has revealed its strategic plans for the brand. Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors saab Saab 9-1 Saab Automobile Saab future Saab plans Spyker cars.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) Pocket Guide, European manufacturers have made significant advancements towards reducing the environmental impact of vehicle production [.].

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The market for electric vehicles in China looks set to be hugely competitive and now a new name has been added to the list of competing manufacturers. ZAP and Jonway Group have signed definitive agreements that will see ZAP acquire a 51 per cent stake of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Company in part of a strategy [.].

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JULY 10, 2010

The surge in development of electric cars has thrown plenty of new names forward in the automotive industry – from Tesla to Fisker – and now you can add another to the list: LUXGEN. LUXGEN is an automobile brand established by Taiwan’s Yulon Group. The company actually began manufacturing back in 1953 and is Taiwan’s [.].

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JUNE 20, 2013

CrossBlue Coupé at the Volkswagen Automobile Forum in Berlin. Volkswagen is hosting Green Car Congress at the media event, which will also highlight the new Golf GTD (the first GTD built off the MQB components set), the XL1 and the MQB. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Manufacturing Plug-ins' Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 6, 2012

A new CARS21 report has outlined methods to strengthen the automobile industry across Europe with a firm emphasis on establishing a streamlined regulatory framework and reducing fuel consumption and emissions (see CARS21 report). President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Sergio [.].

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

BYTON derives its name from the phrase “Bytes on Wheels,” with “Bytes” representing the internet and “Wheels” symbolizing automobiles. The new Silicon Valley center is focused on autonomous driving and user experience, but BYTON’s global headquarters, R&D center and manufacturing base is in Nanjing. BYTON’s proposed HMI.

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MAY 27, 2012

The Union of the Electricity Industry (EURELECTRIC), the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) have agreed on the Type 2/Type 2 Combo inlet/connector for electric vehicles, [.].

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JULY 27, 2009

The electric saloon car from Coda meanwhile, is also stepping forward. It will be fully built and tested on a large scale assembly line operated by Coda’s manufacturing and assembly partner HaFei Automobile Industry Group Co Ltd.

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

Though the automobile market may have come a long way since the dark days of 2007-2008, it seems that it has yet to fully rebound. According to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, in the first 11months of the year, a total of 12,157,119 new registrations were recorded in the EU – that’s down [.].

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JANUARY 22, 2010

The electrification of the automobile has taken another step forward after the US Department of Energy closed a $465million loan with Tesla Motors to construct a manufacturing facility in southern California.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program. When complete, the new paint shop will be the most energy-efficient paint line in Honda’s US automobile production network.

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