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Chery's NEV unit cuts vehicle prices by up to 10%

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In January-February, Chery's NEV sales were 13,293 units, down 57.6 Image credit: Chery New Energy) Chinese auto giant Chery's new energy vehicle (NEV) division has slashed the prices of several models, becoming the latest car company to do so. For Chery, its performance at the beginning of the year was weak.

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Chery to be 1st automaker to adopt CATL's sodium-ion batteries

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CATL's sodium-ion batteries will first be used in Chery's models, the battery maker announced today. CATL will hold a zero-carbon strategy launch event from 15:00 to 15:20 on the first day of the Shanghai auto show on April 18. The model has a range of 252 km and supports fast charging from 3C to 4C.

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Rep. Bustos introduces bill to promote adoption of high-octane, low-carbon fuels

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US Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced the Next Generation Fuels Act, legislation that leverages greater fuel octane to reduce carbon emissions from transportation, improve air quality by reducing the use of harmful aromatics and increase demand for biofuels.

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CATL launches “condensed battery” with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg for aircraft; automotive version this year

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These will now be used by Chery Automobile, as announced at the exhibition. Currently CATL has an extensive technology roadmap for batteries, and has developed the capability to turn fundamental research to industrial application, and then to large-scale commercial applications.

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Novelis breaks ground on automotive aluminum facility in Changzhou, China; $180M investment to double capacity in 2020

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In recognition of its quality products and outstanding customer service, Novelis received the distinction of “Excellent Supplier” by FAW-Volkswagen in 2014 and 2015, and was awarded the “Strategy Cooperation” award in 2016 and 2017 by Chery Jaguar Land Rover.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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Hybrid-electric vehicles have significantly reduced the time the engine is on, which inhibits the ability to purge fuel vapor stored in the carbon canister. China’s largest independent automaker, Chery Automobile Co. The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. Tiggo, 1.3S A3 and Riich 1.3S

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Revealed: new Chinese EVs, but which could hit Australia?

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Chery GENE. Chery GENE concept. seconds, this carbon-fibre, butterfly-door beauty is definitely worthy of the supercar tag. Some of them are whacky, some impressive, but all are of potential interest to Australia as Chinese manufacturers consider sales programs down under. The solar-powered EV is 5.0 metres long, 2.0

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