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China announces new national standards for wireless EV charging; incorporating WiTricity technology

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Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles Part 1: General Requirements”. Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles Part 2: Communication between On-board Chargers and Charging Equipment”. Electric Vehicle Wireless Charging System Part 3: Special Requirements”. The new standards are: GB / T 38775.1 GB / T 38775.2

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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The company didn’t reveal the curb weight of this example. While numerous companies and DIYers are already converting older internal-combustion vehicles to electric power, Bedeo also claims to be the first to use in-wheel motors in such a conversion. Prior to its current U.K.

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Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu

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That second part is true, and the first part definitely applies to body-on-frame SUVs. Both companies also have reputations for reliability and fuel efficiency. But again, the company is ceding a part of the market to its competitors instead of, you know, at least trying to fight for sales.

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Nissan introduces hybrid version of Murano to China first

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Nissan announced that the all-new Murano, including the hybrid version ( earlier post ), is officially available for sale from its joint venture in China, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger vehicle company (DFL-PV). As a key market in Nissan’s global business, China is the first market to introduce the hybrid version of Murano.

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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

Baua Electric

A former SONDORS employee has revealed new details regarding the Metacycle electric motorcycle sold by the now-defunct SONDORS e-bike company, describing the project as “a freight train wreck turned into a dumpster fire.” On the business side, the company had a tendency to skirt importation tariffs through improper classifications.

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Daimler and Geely Holding form global JV for smart; new generation of electric models

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Daimler AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group , the German and Chinese automotive groups, have formed a 50-50 globally focused joint venture to own, operate and further develop smart, the pioneer of small urban vehicles, as a leader in premium-electrified vehicles. Future production will be located in China.

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Volvo Group to acquires 45% of Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles for $900M; Volvo to become world’s largest manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks

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AB Volvo has signed an agreement with the Chinese vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (DFG) to acquire 45% of a new subsidiary of DFG, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles (DFCV), which will include the major part of DFG’s medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles business. Click to enlarge.

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