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StreetScooter to form JV with Chery for electric light utility vehicles

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StreetScooter GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post and market leader for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery Holding Group (Chery) establishing a joint venture between the two companies. Total investment could be up to €500 million.

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Ricardo supports Chery with CVT control technology

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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.

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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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Better Place, Chery Sign Collaboration MOU for Prototype Switchable Battery Electric Vehicles in China

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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.

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Toyota & Chery Choose To Sell Hybrids Over BEVs In Philippines Due To Limited Charging Infrastructure — For Now

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Two major car launches in Manila seem to affirm that carmakers are looking more at hybrids than full battery electric vehicles due, in part at least, to the lack of charging stations across the country. Towards the end of this week, Toyota Motor Philippines’ Inc. TMP) released its sixth hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Yaris Cross, […]

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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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The Wuling Hongguang MINI EV Has A Rival: The Chery QQ Ice Cream Is Coming!

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Growing up in the small border town of Mutare in Zimbabwe, I used to be fascinated by the dairy milk delivery system around the town. I also used to look forward to the weekend. This was because the ice cream man only came around our neighborhood on weekends. He would be on his 3-wheeled bicycle […].

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