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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. Rong Guang EV.

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Nevs signs framework agreement for 50% stake in transport vehicle manufacturing company in China; electric minivan to portfolio

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NLM is part of the Fujian Motors Group, owned by the Fujian provincial government. NLM’s product portfolio includes an electric commercial distribution minivan which is a part of the agreement. NLM’s product portfolio includes an electric commercial distribution minivan which is a part of the agreement.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling completes expansion of Qingdao mini-commercial vehicle facility; 70% increase in capacity

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It will help SGMW keep up with the strong demand for its Wuling brand mini-commercial vehicles. Among the products manufactured in Qingdao are the Wuling Rong Guang, Wuling Xingwang and Wuling PN-Series minivans. The Qingdao plant opened in June 2005. It complements SGMW’s original manufacturing base in Liuzhou, Guangxi.

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Dongfeng Motor to Begin Exporting Vehicles to S. Korea

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Newly-established Dongfeng Motor Korea (DFMK) will begin importing vehicles from Dongfeng Motor in China—the first incursion of China-built vehicles into the South Korean market. DFMK will sell four models: a one-ton truck, a commercial minivan and a six- and nine-passenger van from April 2010. JoongAng Daily.

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EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

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The largest sources of transportation CO 2 emissions in 2017 were passenger cars (41.4%); medium- and heavy- 5 duty trucks (23.1%); light-duty trucks, which include sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans (17.1%); commercial aircraft (6.7%); other aircraft (3.1%); rail (2.3%); pipelines (2.3%); and ships and boats (2.2%).

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Worldwide sales of Toyota Motor hybrids top 4M units; Prius family accounts for almost 72%

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles—passenger car and commercial—topped the 4-million unit mark as of 30 April. Cumulative worldwide sales of TMC hybrids. Click to enlarge. The company reached the 3-million mark with its hybrids in February 2011.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling to Export Mini-Commercial Vehicles to South America, Middle East and North Africa

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GM’s SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture signed a framework agreement with GM’s former Latin America, Africa and Middle East operations and distribution agreements with individual countries to export and distribute two of its most popular mini-commercial vehicles from China to markets in South America, the Middle East and North Africa.