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DECEMBER 20, 2012

Some of the leading car manufacturers in the world have been joining forces since the onset of the green car revolution in an effort to pool their resources and breakthrough technological boundaries. One of the latest partnerships to form has been between General Motors (GM) and PSA Peugeot Citroen (PSA) – and now the companies [.].

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APRIL 19, 2017

Citroen has premiered what it promises is a ‘new generation SUV’ at the Shanghai Motor Show. Inspired by the Aircross concept unveiled in 2015, the

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Baua Electric

MARCH 2, 2024

The rise in sales of electric passenger vehicles is now quite apparent as in the growing number of green-number-plated cars, SUVs and MPVs seen on Indian roads. MG Motor India has sold 10,328 units in the past 11 months. The prices are introductory and are applicable to deliveries until May 31, 2024.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

It was announced back in February that General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen would be forming a “global strategic alliance” (see article) – and now the key steps in that alliance have finally been revealed.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

The rise in sales of electric passenger vehicles is now quite apparent as in the growing number of green-number-plated cars, SUVs and MPVs seen on Indian roads. 2 EV OEM is MG Motor India, which has sold 11,490 units in the past 12 months. The firm No. Its two products – the ZS EV and Comet EV – have given it a 13% market share.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2012

PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) and General Motors have signed definitive agreements related to three of initial vehicle projects as well as to the purchasing joint venture as part of the execution of their Global Strategic Alliance. Earlier post.). The first vehicles resulting from this cooperation are expected to be launched in 2016.

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APRIL 11, 2013

With the next major motoring showcase just around the corner, Citroen has unveiled an exciting new concept car: in the form of a plug-in hybrid. The Citroen DS Wild Rubis (pictured) will officially debut as part of the Shanghai Motor Show in a few days and is said to be the forerunner for the Citroen [.].

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APRIL 27, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën have come to an agreement to start a new collaborative project regarding a compact SUV. For Mitsubishi Motors, the additional volume will enable it to bolster production of this platform, allowing it to enjoy benefits of economies of scale. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 14, 2010

As the 88th European Motor Show in Brussels officially kicked off yesterday, attentions quickly turned to Citroen’s new all-electric four-seat city car named the C-ZERO. The C-ZERO is a full electric model powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor that delivers 47kW or 64hp from 3,000-6,000rpm.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The strategic partnership between General Motors (GM) and PSA Peugeot Citroen has been taken in a new direction that sees plans for co-operation on a B-segment platform and a small petrol engine cast aside. Latest News Green cars Peugeot Citroen General Motors GM'

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APRIL 22, 2014

As the Beijing Motor Show gets underway this week, there are plenty of great new concepts to look at. Next up, is Citroen, with is new C-XR concept; a ‘contemporary take on the SUV’ which claims to deliver the performance akin to a real off-road vehicle without the emissions. Developed jointly b[.].

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

The Green Piece Column. Tuesday 23 February 2010 Steeped in tradition, having been established in 1905 and now set for its 80th edition, the Geneva International Motor Show has always been one of the highlights of the automotive calendar.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Along with a new Toyota Aygo and a new Peugeot 108, Citroen will also be revealing its version of the compact city car built on the same platform; the C1 at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. Just like its two siblings, the new C1 will be available as a three and five door model and will also offer an [.].

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Citroen claims to be listening to consumer’s requests for more efficient, cheaper-to-run cars with the launch of the new 91mpg Cactus, but at next month’s Paris Motor Show, the French manufacturer will be unveiling the ultimate in economical Cacti: the Airflow 2L. Citroen Editor Pick' Like sister company Peugeot’s 208 [.].

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

French car manufacturer PSA Group, the owner of Peugeot and Citroen, has confirmed it’s exploring a possible acquisition of General Motors’ European O.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

After months of negotiation, PSA – the French company that owns Peugeot, Citroen and DS – has confirmed it has completed the deal to buy General Motor

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017

A month ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, Citroen has revealed its C-Aircross concept car, which gives us a much better idea of what we can expect the u.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

After yesterday’s announcement of a new Peugeot Partner Electrique (see story), we’ve news now that Citroen is to release a new electric Berlingo. Developed on the same platform as the Partner, Citroen will unveil the new Berlingo electric van at the Hanover Motor Show later this month.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Where we stand: October 2010 French car manufacturer Citroen was the first mass production car company outside the USA and pioneered the sales and service network that complements the modern motor car. It’s no surprise then to see it among the most influential automakers as the motoring industry enters a new era.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

French car manufacturer PSA Group, the owner of Peugeot and Citroen, has confirmed it’s exploring a possible acquisition of General Motors’ European O

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 31, 2010

Keep your eyes peeled for the new Citroen DS4 which will be unveiled at this year’s Paris Motor Show and will include an e-HDi micro-hybrid system as an option. Tags: Citroen Green cars Latest news Citroen DS4 Hybrid cars micro-hybrid system new Citroen DS4 Paris Motor Show. Among them will [.].

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APRIL 10, 2011

GS Yuasa now supplies lithium ion batteries to Mitsubishi Motors for use in the i-MiEV electric car. The batteries will be made at a Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, plant of Lithium Energy Japan, a joint venture GS Yuasa set up with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. GS Yuasa Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 2, 2010

The Geneva Motor Show opens its doors this morning to the motoring press ahead of the public show. This morning’s press preview is resulting in the release of news about further green car concepts. Tags: Citroen C-Zero C3 picasso DS High Rider Geneva International Motor Show Revolte Survolt. The Swiss show is [.].

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MARCH 6, 2017

After weeks of speculation, PSA – the French company that owns Peugeot, Citroen and DS – has confirmed it has reached a deal to buy General Motors’ Eu

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NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. The move is also seen helping the German automaker improve the competitiveness of its green vehicles. Having inked a deal in fall 2010 to jointly develop hybrid systems for subcompacts with France’s PSA Peugeot Citroen Group, it will be able to expand its lineup by working with Toyota.

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MARCH 5, 2013

Peugeot-Citroen’s unique hybrid-air technology, currently being showcased at the Geneva Motor Show, will be in production by 2016, using the group’s new EMP2 platform. That new platform makes its debut on the new Citroen Picasso, while the hybrid-air tech itself is being demonstrated attached to a Peugeot 2008 and a Citroen C3.

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JANUARY 28, 2013

The Peugeot-Citroen group appears to have big plans for more efficient motoring having recently revealed its Hybrid Air technology and new e-HDI micro hybrid technology (see story). But that is not all the French car group let out of the bag at its recent Innovation Day held at the company’s R&D centre in Vélizy, France. [.].

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JULY 10, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) announced the launch of a joint demonstration project for utilizing used lithium-ion batteries from electric-powered vehicles. Low voltage (48 Volts) Energy Storage System use of new automotive batteries.

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JUNE 7, 2010

will know that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroen Group are no strangers to one another. The two companies have already collaborated for the electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV model that will be sold under the Peugeot and Citroen brands – as the Peugeot i0n and Citroen C-ZERO – in Europe. Now, they [.].

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

has reached an agreement to supply NiMH batteries to PSA Peugeot Citroen for its diesel-electric hybrid cars starting in 2011. PSA Peugeot Citroen, a French player that aims to be the world’s first to bring a diesel-electric hybrid to market, is the fifth automaker that Sanyo is expected to supply batteries to.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

With so much focus on the various Japanese manufacturers that are establishing a lead in the green car race, not to mention the spotlight that has fallen on the American automakers as they bid to bounce back from the global recession, it seems that France’s contributions to the automotive world have almost been forgotten.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Citroen is to reveal a new concept model that will indicate the future direction of all its compact MPV vehicles, at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Citroen [.]. Called the Technospace Concept, the model will form the basis of the new C4 Picasso, which will go on sale in the second half of the year.

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JULY 5, 2011

The three seat mia electric city car ( earlier post ) is powered by a Leroy Somer asynchronous motor which will be controlled by Sevcon’ Gen4 size 4 80V 350A motor control ( earlier post ). The Mia, with 8 kWh battery packs from Evida, has a range of up to 130 km (81 miles) and is fully chargeable within 3 hours.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

The interface enables the electric drive to pair easily with different electric motor designs to simplify integration and application engineering. Other applications for the system include the Fiat 500e city EV and the Citroen Berlingo Electric light commercial vehicle. kWh Li-ion battery pack and propelled by a 30 kW motor.

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APRIL 27, 2010

Having already enjoyed a hat-trick of collaborations, the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroen will soon be joining forces again. Tags: Citroen Green cars Latest news Mitsubishi Peugeot Citroen C-ZERO Mitsubishi ASX Mitsubishi i-MiEV Mitsubishi RVR Peugeot i0n PSA Peugeot Citroen.

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

Even Volkswagen is starting to feel the chill and, for firms such as Fiat and Peugeot Citroen, events are bordering [.]. Even the all-conquering premium brands are now feeling the effects, with Mercedes-Benz warning of sales slowdowns and Porsche cutting back on investment in new cars.

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APRIL 13, 2012

Citroen is to use the Beijing Motor Show to reveal a new plug-in hybrid mode, called the Numéro 9 that may signal the next step for its upmarket DS model line-up. As the car maker launches its first three DS models in China this year, the Beijing show is the perfect chance to reveal what’s [.].

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