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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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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. China is among the initial markets to introduce the Volt following the United States. —CATARC Director Zhao Hang.

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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.). 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. I’d love to hear from you!

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May 2023 – New Stellantis BEVs arrive in France

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May saw France’s plugins take over 24% market share, up from 20.9% Another newcomer to the French Market at significant volume was the new BYD Atto 3, with 60 units in May (it had landed just 6 demo units over the previous two month). year on year, with new Stellantis BEVs arriving. Full electrics grew from 12.0% comprised 15.6%

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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 Sail SPRINGO EV consumes less than 15 kWh for every 100 km—less than most electric vehicles currently on the market. and 6:00 a.m.).

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. I enjoyed a long weekend with a 2021 Polestar 2, and it certainly makes a great first and lasting impression in a market segment that is starting to grow—and will soon be full of choices. A rocket ready to hit the road.

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