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Toyota expands R&D facilities in China; PHEVs coming under Corolla Levin lineup; fuel cell vehicle demos

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TMEC was established in 2010, in line with Toyota’s aim to produce cars in China for the Chinese market. Since then, TMEC has worked toward the promotion and expansion of cars that are equipped with China-made hybrid systems for the Chinese market. In 2012, Toyota Motor (Changshu) Auto Parts Co.,

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Volvo Cars demos self-driving cars in Beijing

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This may also be an area into which we can expand our Chinese – Swedish co-operation. I also believe that the government and industry co-operation in the DriveMe project, between the Swedish government, the City of Gothenburg and Volvo Cars, is needed in order to fully understand the challenges and opportunities with this type of technology.

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GM China signs MOU with CATARC for Chevrolet Volt demo fleet

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According to the MOU, both GM and CATARC will also study how real-world performance, charging and infrastructure for the Volt and other electric vehicles can address the varying needs of Chinese consumers. CATARC is the most important third-party automotive technology service organization recognized by the Chinese government.

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Lanzatech, Baosteel and CAS begin construction of steel mill off-gases to ethanol plant

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LanzaTech; Baosteel Group Corporation,China’s largest steel and iron conglomerate; and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have begun the construction of a plant that will use LanzaTech’s gas fermentation technology for the production of fuel ethanol from steel mill off-gases. Earlier post.)

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LanzaTech gas fermentation technology at core of €14.6M EU Steelanol project; 25K t/year demo plant

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Among the milestones: In 2010, LanzaTech signed a deal with Baosteel, China’s largest steel and iron conglomerate, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to commercialize its technologies for producing ethanol from steel mill off gases. Earlier post.) Gases from steelmaking have been a major focus. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ to arrive in showrooms in China this month: report

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Earlier this month, we reported that several Chinese financial outlets had indicated Tesla has already started trial production in China for the new Model 3 design, and mass production was slated for September. Initial deliveries, according to this report, would not begin until October.

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. The SPRINGO EV will be sold for RMB 258,000 (US$41,460). The first showroom is expected to open in the first half of 2013 in Shanghai.