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Rolls-Royce developing turbogenerator technology for hybrid-electric aviation applications

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Rolls-Royce is developing turbogenerator technology—including a new small engine—designed for hybrid-electric aviation applications. Rolls-Royce will be the leading provider of all-electric and hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems for Advanced Air Mobility and will scale this technology over time to larger platforms.

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Schaeffler opens new dedicated e-mobility plant in Hungary; expects €2-3B in annual e-mobility orders from 2022 on

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Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has opened a new production facility at its Szombathely location in the west of Hungary. Szombathely II provides around 15,000 square meters of space for the production of powertrain components and solutions, such as electric motors and hybrid drives. Image: Schaeffler.

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BMW Group announces local production of NEUE KLASSE in China from 2026, new gen 6 battery plant

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The blue highlighted structures are the new project buildings. BBA currently produces seven model ranges, with fully-electric, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engines. The virtual ground-breaking for a new assembly site for high-voltage batteries also took place as part of the anniversary celebrations.

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CATL accelerates overseas expansion as it outgrows China’s booming EV market

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CATL’s growth in China is mainly impacted by the country’s NEV growth rate (including hybrids) and rival BYD’s growth. The two new factories will be in addition to CATL’s plans for six overseas factories already announced: Germany, Thailand, Hungary, Indonesia, and two in the US (with Ford and Tesla).

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Valeo, Siemens JV for high-voltage electric powertrains starts operation: Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH

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The portfolio comprises e-motors, range extenders, onboard chargers, inverters and DC/DC converters, destined for the entire range of on-road electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles.

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China’s BYD tops 1.6 million BEV sales in 2023

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Adding up sales for all so-called new energy vehicles, including battery-only vehicles and hybrids, BYD sold 3 million vehicles in 2023. million EVs and hybrids last year, a bump from 6.9 It is building an assembly plant in Hungary and has opened dealerships in Germany, Norway, and Sweden. In 2023, the company sold 1.6

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BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe

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The Bao 5 is a plug-in hybrid that starts at around $43,500 in China, putting it in the same range as the Bronco and Defender, the report said. Last December, the automaker said it would build a factory in Hungary for the European market, with an initial capacity of 200,000 units a year. tonne curb weight.