Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2010

Left to right: Stephen Odell, CEO of Volvo Cars; Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited; Lewis Booth, Ford’s chief financial officer. Ford Motor Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Volvo Car Corporation and related assets to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

APRIL 13, 2023

Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Not only has Tesla entered all of their top markets and quickly grown its marketshare, but new brands in emerging markets are also attracting an increasing number of buyers, particularly in China.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2010

China FAW plans to nearly double output capacity. plans to build a new plant to be jointly operated with Ford. In 2009, new car sales in China surged 46% to 13.64 Tags: Brief. SAIC plans a 30% increase over 2009 capacity by 2012. Chana Auto Co. million units, vaulting the country past the US to become the No.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2010

This year, Ford has awarded 13 University Research Program (URP) grants to 12 different universities around the world, including Wayne State University in Detroit; Stanford University in Palo Alto, California; RWTH Aachen University in Aachen, Germany; and Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award two consortia—one led by the University of Michigan and one led by the West Virginia University—a total of $25 million over the next five years under the US-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC). Tags: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) China Electric (Battery).

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

American car maker Ford is continuing to make inroads into China by building a second engine plant in the country. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Chongqing Municipal Government Ford China Ford engines Ford Motor China.

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2010

Yesterday we told you how General Motors’ sales in China had surpassed its sales in the US (see article) and now we can report on similar success for Ford. The company enjoyed its best ever first half of the year in the country with total vehicle sales of 301,524 units – a 53 per cent increase [.].

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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2023

Tesla’s price tag, charging times, intelligent features, and Supercharger Network contribute to the brand’s popularity. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y became the second best-selling car in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger ute. BYD is a formidable foe in China and in the global EV landscape.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

Ford is rolling out its 3-Wet paint technology in its paint shops in India, Romania, Mexico and China. Ford is also readying its launch of the process at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). There also is a Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions savings of 5% related to processing.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

With the Chinese market proving increasingly significant for automotive manufacturers, Ford will open 66 new dealerships in the country by the end of the year. Dealerships are expected to be located in Ford’s sales [.]. The increase will bring the number added this year to 100 – meaning a total of 340 outlets across the country.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

With long-range capabilities, fast charging, and an affordable price tag, is the Hyundai IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Ford is shifting from large EVs, like the F-150 Lightning, to smaller, more affordable models. According to a new Bloomberg Businessweek report, Ford plans to launch a new low-cost EV platform. What do you think?

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 14, 2022

China was the most considerable EV sales success, representing nearly half of all EV sales, a total of 112,700 units. Porsche’s higher price tag could influence this, but Audi now leads Porsche with more EV offerings for customers around the globe. However, the most extensive growth areas were in China , the U.S.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

China-based automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Geely hopes to roll out more new car models faster and more efficiently,” Young told Xinhua at an auto exhibition being held in Changchun, capital of northeast China’s Jilin Province. Tags: Brief. says that it plans to sell 2 million vehicles globally by 2015.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

BYD Atto 3 (Source: BYD) The company, which started as a battery maker, is expanding the brand with affordable EVs like the Dolphin electric hatch and Atto 3 (Yuan Plus in China) SUV. The price tag is expected to be around $140,000 (1 million RMB). It also recently launched new models in Europe, Mexico, Australia, India, and others.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

will build a renewable energy vehicle production base in Shanxi Province in central China, citing an official of the local government. According to the agreement inked between both sides, Geely will get Volvo’s sedan technology and the usage right of partial technology from Ford Motor Company. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

LG Chem will supply lithium-ion batteries to China’s Chongqing Changan Auto for application in hybrids, beginning in the second half of this year. Chongqing Changan, which has already introduced a hybrid van dubbed “CV11” last year in China, plans to sell a hybrid sedan called “CV8” next month.

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My Electric Car

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BYD’s expansion into overseas markets has played a significant role in its growth, with the company delivering a record 36,174 vehicles outside of China in January. This growth is part of a continuing momentum for BYD, following a year where the company sold nearly 1.6

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Among its many winning assets: It fits the form that American households seek in a family vehicle, without the luxury price tag, and it’s at the leading edge in all aspects of charging. 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash Ford once again raised prices on some F-150 Lightning electric trucks , while lowering them on top-trim versions.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2009

BYD, the China-based battery and automaker, will supply lithium-ion batteries to one of China’s top three auto groups for applications in hybrid vehicles. The agreement markets BYD’s first Li-ion supply deal with a domestic China OEM. BYD, launched its production plug-in hybrid F3DM last December in China. Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 2, 2010

It has been coming for months and now the Ford Motor Company has completed the sale of Volvo Car Corporation and its related assets to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. The China-based company has bought Volvo and its assets for $1.8billion, which includes a $200million note and balance in cash. Geely issued the note [.].

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

In China, turbocharging will grow from approximately 10% today to 20% by 2015. We have witnessed a sharp increase in demand for our turbos on both passenger and commercial vehicles in the US and China, and expect to grow in new sectors like small gas (petrol) engines in Europe, where turbo penetration is already very strong.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Chinese company Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Ltd has emerged as the leading contender to take over Ford’s iconic Swedish brand, Volvo. According to Booth, Ford believes Geely has the potential to be a responsible future owner of Volvo and that it will preserve its core values and its independence.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

The Ford Motor Company has unveiled the new Ford Figo, a car that will be produced in India and targeted at the India and export market. As part of its investment, Ford will be doubling production capacity at the plant to 200,000 units a year. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 20, 2009

Ford Motor Company is displaying a series of exciting vehicles and leading technologies at the Shanghai Auto Show. Making its first Asia Pacific appearance, the iosis MAX concept car features Ford’s kinetic design language, EcoBoost engine technology and PowerShift transmission. Tags: Ford iosis max shanghai auto show.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Two regional engineering centers and 15 manufacturing locations in Mexico, Brazil, Europe, India, China and Australia; 60 customers worldwide, including Renault SA, Volkswagen AG, Ford Motor Co., Tags: Brief. Fiat Automobiles SpA, Hyundai Motor Co. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Tata Motors Ltd.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938. Bolstered by production in China for that key market, soon to be augmented by new plants in Austin, Texas, and Germany, Tesla does not appear to be looking back, but if it did would continue to see other automakers in its rearview mirror. Ford Mustang Mach-E (& F-150 Lightning & E-Transit).

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 5, 2009

This is a move that GM, Ford and whatever’s left of Chrysler should have made, but it’s too creative, too bold and too American for any of those legacy car companies to pull off in the 21st century. Really Ford? The “new&# Ford Taurus? Their brand names don’t mean anything any longer. Are you kidding me?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2010

Since 1988, more than 20 million vehicles have been manufactured with fenders made from Noryl GTX resin in Europe, the United States, Japan, South America and China. Automakers that have chosen these fenders over the years include GM, Ford, Volkswagen, Renault, PSA Peugeot Citroen, BMW, Audi, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, and Nissan.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. Great Wall Motor Co.,

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

First Hummer went the way of China, and now Volvo may follow suit. According to reports from Bloomberg, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co, may place a bid for Ford Motor Company’s Volvo Car Corporation unit with Ford looking for $2billion for the brand.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). The backroad jaunt is where I recently took the all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E—a competitor—and the Polestar 2 showed its sharp reflexes and balanced handling around the bends.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 17, 2009

At the Plug-In Conference last week Mike Tinsey, the global manager of Ford’s sustainability activities, admitted that Build Your Dreams Auto (BYD Auto), the China based battery and car manufacturer, could be a “real threat&#. Now it’s easy to see why.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Valence currently has two manufacturing facilities in China, both wholly-owned; each facility is 50,000 square feet and located next to each other. The vehicle is slated to arrive at select Ford dealers in 2010.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

But I can’t help thinking that this technology will make the current crop of hybrids like the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape look like Ford Excursions. Tags: manufacturers. Yes, the Volt should be Lutz’s legacy. I know the Volt isn’t here yet. Estimates vary. But given the fact that something like 75% of driving in the U.S.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Ford , Chrysler , Volvo Nissan , Subaru and VW have all indicated they will be bringing plug-in hybrids to the showroom floor for sale within the next few years. T o make this announcement even more timely, the first real Plug in Hybrid was unveiled in China last week. Tags: Plug in Partners.

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Green Cars News

JULY 9, 2009

China meanwhile will be a close second it suggests, with around 540,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles sold during the same period thanks to the country’s strong push for the production of electric vehicles.

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