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NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Swiss battery manufacturer Leclanché SA ( earlier post ) and China-based Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co Ltd, a global battery manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership for the manufacturing and development of lithium-ion battery technology for the Chinese and global markets.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The most recent addition to the Nuvera product line, the E-45 fuel cell system enables seamless integration into commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications such as electric delivery vans, buses, Class 8 vehicles such as yard tractors and long-haul trucks, and port container-handling equipment.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

While overall sales growth has been slowing and market share battles are becoming increasingly competitive in the Chinese car and minivan market, the SUV and multipurpose vehicles (MPV) segments show significant strength. —Rick Hanna, Global Automotive Leader, PwC. million and 1.2 million units sold, respectively.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Baidu will provide intelligent driving capabilities to power the passenger vehicles for the new venture, and Geely, which holds the distinction of best-selling Chinese automobile brand in past years under the Volvo and Geely brands, will contribute its expertise in automobile design and manufacturing.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

In 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ global portfolio will include eight all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. The global Mercedes-Benz production network is ready for the company’s electric product offensive and is integrating its Mercedes-EQ models into series production in its existing plants. kWh/100 km) started in Vitoria, northern Spain.

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APRIL 4, 2011

The many new and expanded strong policy initiatives and green targets in China’s 12 th Five year Plan, released on 5 March 2011, provide “ clear evidence ” that China’s low-carbon policies remain global best-in-class, according to a new report from DB Climate Change Advisors (DBCCA). —DBCCA. —DBCCA.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Chinese EV automaker NIO has confirmed that a holding firm backed by the Abu Dhabi government is investing close to $740 million dollars in exchange for new Class A shares in the company. As a new minority shareholder, NIO intends to jointly pursue new global business opportunities and accelerate growth in new markets outside of China.

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OCTOBER 24, 2018

Headquartered in Hangzhou, the 50:50 JV will provide ride-hailing mobility services in several Chinese cities using premium vehicles including but not limited to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. With the JV, Daimler Mobility Services will enlarge its global presence.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2024

Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger when it lands in Australia later this year. BYD Ute in official spy shots. metres long and 1.9 metres wide. BYD Ute in official spy shots.

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JULY 1, 2023

The Cornwall mine will adhere to the highest social and environmental standards and follow the IRMA Standard—the most demanding global benchmark for responsible mining. EMILI, launched in 2022, is also using lithium-bearing granite as its source mineral.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

The ride-hailing joint venture will begin operating in Hangzhou, a city of more than 10 million people that is home to leading Chinese companies including Geely Holding, and some of the country’s leading technology businesses. StarRides will expand to other major cities in China starting in 2020.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

UBS is forecasting Chinese EV manufacturers will continue to steal market share from traditional car brands as they leverage their head start on electric tech and further implement modern lean manufacturing techniques. “The Tesla will keep expanding its global market share as EV penetration goes up,” says Hummel.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The General Motors China Science Lab hosted the 2011 GM Global R&D Symposium in Shanghai. Sixteen experts from global academic institutions, industry and government organizations shared their perspectives on future technology trends and their cutting-edge research findings.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Bosch, a leading supplier of technology for diesel engines, recently provided an overview of trends it sees in the diesel engine marketplace globally. In 2012, India accounted for 15% of the global market for diesel passenger cars, the second-largest market after Europe.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Wuling Mini EV secured the Silver medal, beating BAIC's EU-Series yearly score (111k) and becoming the Chinese EV with highest score in one year, while also winning the Rookie of the Year title, ahead of heavyweights like the Tesla Model Y or VW ID.3. In December, the Climber of the Month was the VW ID.3,

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JULY 8, 2018

With this approval, Mercedes-Benz test vehicles will now begin real road tests to further perfect the technology in the Chinese capital of Beijing, a metropolis with unique and complex urban traffic situations. Autonomous driving is a key pillar of our global C.A.S.E. Class and E?Class The Mercedes-Benz S?Class

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2018

This includes the buoyant Chinese market which has become the largest and fastest growing market for hybrid and full electric vehicles in the world. Together we plan to generate even more business with products tailored to the needs of the Chinese electric vehicle industry. million units in 2020 and 4.3

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MAY 17, 2018

This achievement underlines BMW Group’s leading role in the development of autonomous driving in the Chinese automotive industry. The new space gives home for more than 200 employees—adding up to a total of more than 1,100 staff in the Chinese R&D network. In 2017, China was the largest market for the BMW Group globally.

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JULY 25, 2018

With collaboration between German and Chinese companies accelerating in the areas of automated driving and intelligent connected vehicles, Daimler and Baidu recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their Sino-German cooperation in these strategic fields. —Robin Li, Chairman and CEO, Baidu.

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JULY 5, 2017

As part of this new strategic framework agreement, Daimler and BAIC Motor are preparing to produce battery electric vehicles by 2020 at BBAC, and to provide the necessary infrastructure for battery localization using Chinese cells, as well as research and development capacities. The company will invest €10 billion (US$11.3

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

At the Baidu World Conference in Beijing, Baidu CEO Robin Li together with NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang announced a partnership to use artificial intelligence (AI) in the creation of a cloud-to-car autonomous car platform for local Chinese and global car makers. NVIDIA and Baidu have a long history of working together on AI.

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JANUARY 28, 2015

The US contract manufacturer AM General will join the production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars, producing the R-Class in South Bend, Indiana, in the future. Within our growth strategy we are expanding our global production network and will additionally use the capacities of a contract manufacturer. To date, more than 2.1

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2018

The Chinese government plans to have new-energy vehicles account for more than 20% of the country’s annual car sales by 2025—equating to more than seven million vehicles, based on Chinese government forecasts. first quarter sales increase, contributing to the company’s first-quarter global sales growth of 14%.

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MAY 29, 2017

Mercedes-Benz announced that its Rastatt plant—the company’s lead plant in global production of compact cars—will produce compact-class electric EQ models in the future. In addition to that, luxury-class EQ models will be produced at the plant in Sindelfingen. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Nickel Industries owns a 55% stake in the plant, while Chinese stainless steel maker Tsinghsn holds the rest. Panjaitan later hinted that Tesla would not invest in Indonesia soon , recounting that Musk was worried about the global economy. It will offer 7,000 to 8,000 tonnes of MHP and about 10,000 tonnes of class 1 nickel matter.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2018

With this approval, Mercedes-Benz test vehicles will now begin real road tests to further perfect the technology in the Chinese capital of Beijing, a metropolis with unique and complex urban traffic situations. Autonomous driving is a key pillar of our global C.A.S.E. Class and E?Class The Mercedes-Benz S?Class

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

(CNHTC) and Sinotruk Global Village Investment Limited, a Hong-Kong-based limited liability company owned by CNHTC. The purpose of the JV will be to serve the China market for commercial vehicle E-drives and the global market for E-axles. The joint venture will be named Sinotruk Qingdao Zhongqi New Energy Automobile Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2012

Mercedes-Benz has sold more than two million SUV models—G-Class, M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and GLK-Class—globally since the launch of the first G-Class more than 30 years ago. The SUV models account for around one-fifth of global Mercedes-Benz sales. despite the model change.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

IDTechEx calculates that non-automotive EV sectors in 2021 demanded approximately 31 GWh globally in 2021; for reference, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars demanded approximately 280 GWh globally in 2021. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. Source: IDTechEx - “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042”.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2017

In the presence of German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Daimler AG and its Chinese partner BAIC Group signed a framework agreement on further strengthening their strategic collaboration through investments for New Energy Vehicles in China. Beijing Electric Vehicle Co.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

This is another milestone of our ‘Mercedes-Benz Vans goes global’ growth strategy. In March, Mercedes-Benz Vans successfully launched its mid-size multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) V-Class in China. In the first half of 2016, Vito and V-Class continued to be the strongest sales drivers. t, plus 41%).

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

BorWarner’s LFP battery packs with BYD blade cells will be sold specifically for commercial vehicles in class 3 or above. The lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry is an exciting technology that is becoming increasingly important globally due to its cost competitiveness.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2017

After the start in Germany, the test vehicle based on the new production S‑Class is now under test in the heavy traffic and exposed to the special national features in the Chinese megalopolis of Shanghai. For example, short white lines, known around the world as pedestrian crossings, can also be found on motorways.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The turbocharged engines were developed as a global architecture with the support of GM’s worldwide manufacturing and supply chain networks. They will power Buick and Chevrolet models built and sold in the Chinese domestic market starting later this year. General Motors revealed its new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T

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AUGUST 18, 2015

As a key market in Nissan’s global business, China is the first market to introduce the hybrid version of Murano. —one of the lowest in class. The new Murano hybrid is equipped with the new supercharged QR25DER gasoline engine and an electric motor with a compact lithium-ion battery.

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JUNE 19, 2017

GAC Motor was one of the few automakers, and the only Chinese auto brand, to take the main stage at last week’s Michelin Movin’On 2017 global sustainable mobility summit in Montreal. As the fastest growing Chinese automaker, GAC Motor has achieved 85% compound annual growth rate for six consecutive years.

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APRIL 25, 2012

plans to expand its collaboration with Chinese truck maker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Navistar and JAC signed non-binding letters of intent (LOI) to partner on new commercial vehicle opportunities: Design, development, manufacturing and distribution of school buses for the Chinese market; and. Navistar, Inc.

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