Novelis is supplying aluminum solutions for the all-new Jaguar XFL , the first Jaguar model from Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Co., Novelis’ Changzhou plant in China is the local supplier for the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Changshu Plant, China's first purpose-built aluminum body shop. MORE

has received a new contract to supply high-power batteries used in the Chery Automobile Ruilin M1 electric car. Chery is one of China BAK’s long-term customers. According to the contract, China BAK will supply 100 units of lithium-ion high-power batteries, which will be used to power Chery’s electric cars in the first half of 2012. China BAK will deliver these batteries to Chery by the end of June 2012. China BAK Battery, Inc. MORE

China-based Chery Automobile and Taiwan-based BenQ Corp. Construction on the plant, to be based in Wuhu in east China’s Anhui province, where Chery is based, will start in 2011. are establishing a 50:50 joint venture to produce lithium-ion battery separator films. BenQ is a leading provider of IT and digital lifestyle devices and technologies; 2008 revenues exceeded US$1.54 billion. MORE

Chery Automobile, one of China’s largest automotive manufacturers, has selected Freescale Semiconductor to provide its advanced microcontroller technology for the engine control unit of future Chery models. It is part of Chery’s efforts to develop a higher [.]. Green cars Latest news Chery Chery Automobile engine control unit Freescale Freescale Semiconductor MORE

and Chery Automobile Co., China Yuchai International announced that a “K-Gold” model C&C truck equipped with the YC6K1340N liquid natural gas (LNG) engine has won the “Fuel Efficient Heavy-Duty Truck of the Year 2014” at China’s largest annual commercial vehicle event. MORE

SUV: Chery X1 (The segment scores across the range of the smog index). Only hybrids performed very well on both the green rating and the smog index. Source: iCET. Click to enlarge. MORE

Y&C Power is the joint venture company formed in 2009 between GYMCL, China International Marine Containers Containers Group Ltd and Chery Automobile Co., China Yuchai International Limited announced that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL) and GYMCL’s joint venture company, Y&C Engine Co., Y&C Power), has entered into a framework agreement with Baotou Bei Ben Heavy Duty Truck Co., Bei Ben), and Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group Co., MORE

Freescale Semiconductor is providing advanced microcontroller (MCU) technology to Chery Automobile, one of China’s largest automotive manufacturers, for the engine control unit (ECU) in future Chery vehicle models. Chery selected Freescale’s Qorivva 32-bit MPC563x MCU family for its high performance, reliability and scalability. Freescale and Chery have a history of collaboration. —Zhu Hang, assistant president and director of Chery’s Engine Control Department. MORE

The companies involved in the so-called T10 group are: SAIC Motor, FAW Group, Dongfeng Auto, Changan Auto, Guangzhou Auto, Beijing Auto, Brilliance Auto, Chery Auto, Sinotruk Group and Jianghuai Auto. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Brilliance Auto Changan Auto Chery Automobile China FAW Group SAIC Motor 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. MORE

—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. The E-JET concept range extended electric vehicle from GAC. Click to enlarge. MORE

Johnson Controls will provide its Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) advanced lead-acid battery technology to power the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Start-Stop and other vehicles made in China to serve the China market. Start-Stop systems help reduce fuel consumption as the engine shuts off when the vehicle comes to a stop in traffic or at a red light. The battery restarts the engine when the driver’s foot releases the brake pedal or engages the clutch. MORE

A wholly owned subsidiary of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC), the company provides products both for its parent company and for other leading Chinese automotive brands, including Chery, Foton, Huatai and Heli. Ricardo has signed a contract to assist Anhui Xingrui Gear Company on a detailed design review and technology assessment, with the aim of helping the Chinese Tier 1 manufacturer to improve the efficiency and shift quality of its transmission products. MORE

In addition to collaborating with Tongji University, Freescale participates in automotive joint labs across China with partners including ChangAn Motor, Chery, Foton Motor, Dongfeng Motor and FAW. Freescale’s S12 MagniV block diagram. Click to enlarge. China’s automotive market is now the largest in the world by volume, with some 22 million units produced last year, and expectations of 22-23 million units this year. MORE

China’s Global Times newspaper reports that the China government is considering requiring new passenger car vehicles (PCVs) to be equipped with belt-starter-generator (BSG) systems for fuel efficiency, according to General Manager of Chery New Energy Company, Yuan Tao. MORE

Company representative Dave Hurst believes that Toyota, General Motors and Ford will together account for three-quarters of the world market but adds that emerging Chinese manufacturers including Chery and BYD Auto will be an emerging market force. So how many plug-in hybrid vehicles can we expect to see on the roads in around five years time? Well, a new report from cleantech market intelligence firm Pike Research may have the answer. MORE

Companies involved in the T10 group are SAIC Motor, FAW Group, Dongfeng Auto, Changan Auto, Guangzhou Auto, Beijing Auto, Brilliance Auto, Chery Auto, Sinotruk Group and Jianghuai Auto. Ten of China’s top automakers are joining in a research and development working group (T10 Electric Vehicles) for electric vehicle powertrains and components. The first meeting of the group was 30-31 July in Beijing. MORE

Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., the country’s leading independent automaker: Chery 1.6S Chery is continuing to leverage global resources and is making great strides in building core technological competitiveness, as well as actively following government policies to reduce greenhouse gases and emissions. —Dr. MORE

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it will be joining forces with Chinese carmaker Chery Automobile for a joint venture in the country. Green cars Land Rover Latest news Chery Automobile China green cars Jaguar Land RoverThe joint venture will involve the manufacturing of Jaguar Land Rover and joint venture branded vehicles; the establishment of a research and development facility; sales of vehicles produced by the joint venture; [.]. MORE

Sales of China’s Chery, which makes cars with small engine capacities, hit a record high of more than 42,000 units in April. People’s Daily. Bolstered by government stimulus plans, sales of autos in China likely reached a record high of 1.15 million units, according to estimates from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Official figures for vehicle production and sales are scheduled for release next Monday. MORE

Beijing Automobile, Guangzhou Automobile, Chery, Geely and Sinotruk form the second tier in the country’s auto industry. China Daily. China’s central government plans to implement a new policy in the first half of this year to encourage auto industry consolidation and further the development of Chinese-brand passenger vehicles, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said at a recent news conference. MORE

Chery Automobile also took the opportunity to debut a concept battery car - the Riichi M1. Tags: BMW Electric cars Green cars Latest news Mercedes general motors BMW Mini Cooper E BYD Auto Chery Automobile Great Wall Motor Mercedes-Benz Shanghai shanghai auto show As the Chinese government focuses its efforts on energy efficiency, electric cars have taken centre stage at the Shanghai Auto Show. MORE

Chinese carmaker Chery Automobile has stepped up its efforts to introduce electric cars by signing up a high power battery supplier. China BAK Battery Inc has been signed up to supply the batteries for the Chery Automobile Ruilin M1 electric car. Electric cars Green cars Latest news Lithium-ion batteries Chery Chery Automobile China electric cars green cars MORE

Chinese car maker Chery is to enter the European market for the very first time, with an all-new crossover set to be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 12 September MORE

As part of its development strategy in high-growth countries, and particularly China, Valeo has acquired an 80% shareholding in the company Ruby (a lighting specialist) from Chery Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile. Chery Technology will retain a 20% stake in the company. The Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, created in 1997, is based at Wuhu in Anhui province. MORE

and Chery Automobile Co. Chery showed a tiny battery car, the Riichi M1, that boasts similar technology and performance, and is likely to be priced under 100,000 yuan. Gasgoo.com | ?? | MORE

Chery Wanda Guizhou Bus Co., In the wake of the news that five alternative energy vehicle (AEV) makers defrauded the Chinese government of about US$150 million in subsidies, the Chinese government adjusted its subsidy policies for alternative energy vehicles. Market analyst CCM believes that the adjustment will change the market structure and that ternary Li-ion power batteries—i.e., Li-ion batteries with ternary cathode materials such as LMO, NCM/NCA, LFP, etc.—will MORE

BAIC),which is currently operating in partnership with German car-giant Daimler AG, has unveiled a new electric car aimed at carving some of the domestic electric car market away from Chinese rivals BYD and Chery. Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp. The BE701 is a four door sedan capable of reaching 124 miles on a single charge, with a top MORE

The network of strategic partners includes 12 top automakers including BAIC BJEV, BYD, Chang’an Automobile Group, Chery Automobile Group, Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle, First Auto Works, Geely Auto, Hawtai Motor, JAC Motors, KIA Motors, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, and Zotye Auto. MORE

China automaker Chery has begun introduced the S18 EV, an all-battery electric vehicle it developed in-house. In addition to its development of the S18 EV, Chery has developed high-performance low-emission gasoline engines (1.6/2.0 The S18 EV. Click to enlarge. MORE

Several major Chinese automakers announced that they will join the Apollo alliance, including Changan, Chery Automobile, FAW, and Greatwall Motor. NVIDIA and Baidu announced a broad partnership to bring artificial intelligence technology to cloud computing, self-driving vehicles ( earlier post ) and AI home assistants. NVIDIA and Baidu have a long history of working together on AI. MORE

joint venture between Chery Automobile Co., Qoros Auto Co., and Israel Corporation and headquartered in Shanghai ( earlier post ), has awarded AAM (American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.) a driveline systems contract for e-AAM technology to be applied on a future model year Qoros vehicle. This vehicle will be produced in China for both the Chinese and European automotive markets. MORE

announced a new contract to supply high-power Li-ion batteries to Chery Automobile. Under the contract, China BAK will deliver 1,000 lithium-ion high-power battery units in 2012 to power Chery’s Ruilin M1 electric cars. The new contract is in addition to China BAK’s previously-announced contract with Chery, entered into in February 2012, to supply 100 high-power battery units to Chery, which are on schedule to be delivered by June 2012. China BAK Battery, Inc. MORE

Chery Automobile’s soon to be launched A3CC sports coupe features three applications of SABIC Innovative Plastics’ materials: the first Noryl GTX resin front fenders used by a Chinese automotive OEM; a fuel filler door, also molded from Noryl GTX resin; light weight front and rear energy absorbers made from Xenoy resin and an undertray, molded from Stamax long glass-filled polypropylene (LGFPP) compound. MORE

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Chery Automobile Co., In addition to the Ruilin M1, Chery also presented four other new EV solutions powered by China BAK’s lithium-ion phosphate batteries, including Ruilin X1, Chery A5, Ruilin G5 and an additional model of its M1 series. Currently, we are the only lithium-ion battery supplier to power Chery’s electric vehicles and will continue to expand our cooperation with Chery. MORE

Better Place and Chery Automobile Co.—China’s As part of the collaboration agreement, the Chery exhibit at Auto China 2010 features elements of the Better Place EV solution, including EV charge spots and battery-switch technology displayed with a Riich G5 sedan. Under the terms of the MOU, Better Place and Chery will jointly develop switchable-battery EV prototypes with the goal of securing regional Chinese government EV pilot projects. MORE

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Qoros Automotive, an equal joint venture partnership founded in 2007 between China-based Chery Automobile and Israel Corporation, is presenting the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, the C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan, at the Geneva International Motor Show. Qoros 3 sedan. MORE

Chery Automobile Co., Chery revealed the EXEED TX—a compact SUV which will be the first model offered in Europe—in pre-production form at the 2017 IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show. The TIGGO Coupé Concept SUV is at the forefront of Chery’s future-oriented brand vision. MORE

Ricardo announced that its collaboration with Chery Automobile Company Ltd of China was instrumental in the development of the CVT system launched in the new Chery E5 vehicle. Ricardo worked with Chery to develop the associated control strategies for the Chinese automaker’s first CVT product. Ricardo worked in with Chery to enhance development process maturity, in particular in the area of testing, including tools and techniques. MORE

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chery Automobile Company Ltd have reached agreement on a proposed joint venture in China. JLR and Chery will now follow the official process to establish a joint venture company in China. In 2011, Chery recorded sales of 643,000 units, ranked Nº 6 among the passenger vehicle manufacturers in China. MORE

However, he adds that emerging Chinese manufacturers such as Chery and BYD Auto are a market force that should not be ignored in the longer term. A new report from cleantech market intelligence firm Pike Research forecasts that by 2015 a total of 1.7 million plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be on the road worldwide. Pike Research forecasts that the United States will be the leading market for PHEVs, with more than 610,000 vehicles sold over the next five years. MORE