Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2009

This marked the Prius’ fifth consecutive month as the number one selling new automobile in Japan, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). Monthly Prius sales in Japan. of total automobile sales for the month. Tags: Brief. Data: JADA. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

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A Guide to Navigating a Complex Market This article may contain affiliate links. In the world of luxury automobiles, achieving a satisfactory return on your investment is as much an art as it is a science. Start by understanding who and where the market is 1. Is the car equipped with advanced technology and safety features?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2010

Ford Motor Company has delivered its best ever first-half new vehicle sales of 301,524 units in China during the first six months of 2010, representing 53% compared to sales figures from January to June 2009. Ford passenger car sales surged 46% to 151,779 units. All sales figures quoted are based on wholesale numbers.

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EV Connect

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which is almost 8 percent of vehicle sales. Cox Automotive anticipates that the EV share of the US market will reach 10 percent. EVs offer dealerships the unique opportunity to not only earn money selling and servicing vehicles, but also to offer paid public charging and own the entire EV value chain: sales, servicing, and fueling.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Less than three years after establishing its own automotive arm to develop and build EVs, Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi sits on the cusp of bringing its flagship model, the SU7, to market. That led to EVs, and by 2021, Xiaomi Automobile was incorporated in China. We will just have to see how sales pan out.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2010

Hybrid electric locomotive sales will have an increasing presence in global rail markets between 2015 and 2020, according to a new report from Pike Research. During that period, hybrid locomotive sales will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% This would translate into a need for storage of 116.4

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2009

Hybrids represented 12% of new light-duty vehicle sales—excluding minicars—in Japan in May, according to figures from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. of new vehicle sales for the month, with 25,693 units reported sold. of new vehicle sales for the month, with 25,693 units reported sold. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Saab Automobile and BMW announced an agreement for the supply of engines to be used in a new Saab model series. Participating in the signing were Saab Automobile CEO Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile Chairman Victor Muller and Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and Marketing.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2009

HAB), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil, began sales of the City FFV (Fuel Flexible Vehicle) in Brazil. in the Brazilian market. Cumulative sales of the City now exceed 1.2 Tags: Brief. Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda. The production of the model is underway at HAB’s plant.

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JANUARY 13, 2024

At a time when global electric vehicle major Tesla is set to announce its big-bang entry into the Indian market this month, the world’s third largest passenger vehicle market is set to take a big leap into electric vehicle exports, with the Make in India tag well proven over the last couple of decades.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

& As things currently stand, the European Union has plotted banning the sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2030. Despite Europe having adopted battery electric vehicles far more quickly than North America, the market is still confronting a lot of the same problems. In 2022, the EU estimated that 21.6-percent

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally revealed the new Ford Figo, the anticipated new car to be produced in India and targeted at the India and export market. Ford Figo is designed and engineered to compete in India’s small car segment, which accounts for more than 70% of the new vehicle market. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

An affiliate of Navistar International Corporation and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. JAC) have signed a joint venture agreement to develop, build and market advanced diesel commercial engines in China. also signed today a joint venture agreement with JAC to develop, build and market advanced commercial vehicles in China.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2010

The Toyota Prius was the top-seller in Japan for the 14 th month in a row, according to the monthly brand ranking data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Sales of the Prius hit 34,456 units in July, up 24.3% In second place was the Honda Fit, which saw its sales climb 6.6% Tags: Brief. year-on-year.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

ZAP and Jonway Group announced they had earlier signed definitive agreements according to which ZAP will acquire 51% of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. as part of a strategy to capitalize on the growing automotive and electric vehicle (EV) market in China. Priscilla Lu, ZAP Board Chair.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2010

will form a consortium to develop a new electric car prototype, with mass-market sales being the end goal. SIM-Drive’s vision is to support the automobile industry by producing components and SIM-Drive platforms for electric cars. Tags: Electric (Battery) Japan. SIM-Drive Corp. , and Isuzu Motors Ltd.,

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Despite the dynamic nature of India’s car market, Toyota has managed to orchestrate a remarkable turnaround; the automaker has emerged as a formidable contender after remaining a niche player for years, with their market share hovering a little over 2%. This is very close to the tag of Maruti Fronx, which starts at Rs 7.51

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Monthly sales of hybrids. General Motors.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Jonway currently manufactures several thousand units per month of its A380 compact SUV in 3- and 5-door models and is expanding its product line with new model sedans and other automobiles. The Jonway A380. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

Toyota has unveiled the Etios concept at the 10 th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi, India. The Etios is a compact car newly developed specifically for the Indian market. The Etios is aimed at family users in India’s rapidly growing automobile market. Annual sales in India are set at 70,000 units.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Toyota Motor’s production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. TKM), plans to unveil a concept for a new compact car designed for the Indian market, as well as display 13 other concept and production vehicles, at the 10 th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi from 5-11 January 2010.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2010

According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), as of 2008, Japan had about 600,000 “next-generation” vehicles—including hybrids and electric vehicles—in service, representing 0.8% Tags: Electric (Battery) Japan Policy. Technical challenges facing EVs. Source: JAMA. Click to enlarge. of Japan’s total fleet.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

(BAIC) to explore growth opportunities in the Chinese and international markets for the products of SAAB Automobile and BAIC. Koenigsegg Group will own 100% of SAAB Automobile AB. This is an important step on the road to a new SAAB Automobile. Tags: Brief. The intention is to conclude an agreement later this year.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

GM and Koenigsegg had signed a stock purchase agreement regarding the sale of 100% of the shares of Saab Automobile AB in August. Conditions to close the sale included expected funding commitments with Swedish government support and guarantees, as well as transitional assistance from GM, as Saab becomes independent.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2010

By acquiring a controlling interest in Inergy Automotive Systems, Plastic Omnium would strengthen its position as a key player in reducing automobile emissions, it said. Its sales should reach €1.1 Its sales should reach €1.1 Tags: Brief. billion (US$1.36 billion) in 2010. billion (US$1.36 billion) in 2010.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

NorthStar Battery Company is a global manufacturer of high-quality, absorbed glass mat (AGM) lead-acid engine start batteries for automobile, marine, and heavy-duty transportation applications as well as related standby power systems for industrial applications in the telecom, commercial, and other specialty end markets.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Renault estimates that electric vehicles will represent around 10% of automobile sales in France by 2020. With a 17% market share, E.Leclerc is the leader of mass-market retailing in France. E.Leclerc reported sales revenues of €32.7 Tags: Brief. billion in 2009.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

In view of the dynamic development of the Chinese automobile market, Volkswagen has added €1.6 Growth in the Chinese automobile market has exceeded everyone's expectations”. In 2010, the Volkswagen Group will be launching a total of seven new or updated models produced locally on the Chinese market. billion (US$2.1

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2009

Hybrids and EVs May Capture 10% Of Japan New Car Sales in Fiscal 2009 A tally by the Nikkei finds that sales of hybrids and electric vehicles in Japan may exceed 220,000 units and could account for more than 10% of domestic new-car sales in the current fiscal year (excluding mini-vehicles), up from 4.4% Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Hyundai Motor Company has begun construction of a third plant in China to respond to growing demand in the world’s largest automobile market. BHMC expects this year’s sales to exceed its target of 690,000 which is already beyond its annual capacity of 600,000, while cumulative sales may surpass 2.5 Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has beg un sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. liter FWD Biante models qualify for Japan’s eco-car incentive and tax reduction programs to promote sales of lower emission vehicles. Tags: Brief. On models equipped with a 2.0L kilometers per liter (7.4

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2010

Better Place and Chery Automobile Co.—China’s —China’s largest independent auto producer and exporter&mash; signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on electric vehicle technology in the world’s largest auto market. Tags: Brief. this year to 35% by 2020.

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The Truth About Cars

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That effectively precludes any vehicles that are not intended for the global market, with winners resulting from the opinions of a limited number of industry experts. Most of the relevant studies are several years old, frequently rope in the European market, and typically list high-volume models that are purchased by just as many men (e.g.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Diaz will also be the lead executive for the Sales organization in the United States. Francois joins the Company from Fiat Group Automobiles where he serves as head of the Lancia Brand, a position he retains. He will continue to lead these functions within Fiat Group Automobiles. Tags: Brief. Fred Diaz Jr.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The investment builds upon a multi-year collaboration of the two companies to accelerate the market expansion of the electric vehicle. Our sophisticated lithium-ion battery cell technology, combined with Tesla’s market-leading EV powertrain technology, helps us fulfill this goal by promoting sustainable mobility.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2009

Initial shipments under the agreement are expected to begin later this calendar year and ramp up prior to scheduled deliveries of the Coda 4-door, 5-passenger, all-electric sedan in the California market in mid-2010. Hafei is one of the premier production and R&D companies in China for automobiles and automobile engines.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The potential sale of General Motors’ Saab brand has fallen through after Koenigsegg Group AB terminated its agreement to purchase the company. GM and Koenigsegg had initially signed a stock purchase agreement regarding the sale of 100 per cent of the shares of Saab Automobile AB in August.

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