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Suzuki Australia joins Toyota in committing to hybrid powertrains for most models, first BEV to launch in 2025

EV Central

In just 18 months Suzuki Australia is planning to reposition itself from electric zero to hero. 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. “I 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. 2023 Suzuki Fronx. 2025 Suzuki Vitara. I think some of the Chinese brands are more aggressive in that [pricing] space. That is what I am working toward.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

Setec Powerr

Europe, the birthplace of the automobile industry, to North America across the Pacific Ocean, has always been the top stage that Chinese car companies hope to step on. With the current sales figures and the seductive future expectations, Southeast Asia has successfully attracted the attention of Chinese car companies.

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Researchers develop microwave-driven, energy-efficient process for magnesium production

Green Car Congress

However, its current production through ore reduction using the conventional Pidgeon process emits large amounts of CO 2 and particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). Mtons in 2012; the Chinese produce their magnesium in batch using the Pidgeon process. US magnesium production uses an electrolytic process that requires approximately 43.6

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Leapmotor likely to introduce Tiago EV rival and SUV as in India | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Chinese EV brand Leapmotor, which has a joint venture (JV) with the Amsterdam-based Stellantis, may announce its India entry plan soon. The long-term product strategy in India is still under discussion with the Stellantis’ product-planning teams in Germany and China,” said one of the sources who did not wish to be named.

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Autocar Professional’s March 15, 2024, issue is out! | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

We also visited the Mercedes-Benz car assembly plant in Pune to witness the involvement of women in the production of luxury cars of thr brand. Spotlight BYD has targeted the sub Rs 30 lakh EV market where it intends to grab a lion’s share with an array of impressive products.

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Made in India electric vehicles ready to hit global markets | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

This diversification indicates a broadening product portfolio to cater to different consumer preferences and market segments across global markets. One of the five people in the know of Maruti Suzuki’s electric vehicle plans said, the market leader has already firmed up plans to produce over 2.5

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Cheerful, not cheap: Suzuki Australia says it won’t be targeting budget-friendly Chinese brands like BYD, MG and GWM when its first electric car launches in 2025

EV Central

Suzuki Australia has announced that it is ready to launch its first-ever electric car Down Under but it says its first all-electric offering won’t be a sub-$40,000 hatchback. Pachota didn’t confirm which Suzuki would be first to land here but said it offered the eVX he “would love that car” here.

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