Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2022

With immediate effect, responsibility for global battery business is to be held by the newly created company “PowerCo”. The Volkswagen Group is bundling its global battery activities in the European company (SE) PowerCo. PowerCo will become a global battery player. —Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen AG. Standard factory.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

At the IAA Summit in Munich, HIF Global, together with Porsche AG, Volkswagen Group Innovation and MAN Energy Solutions, announced the development and installation of a Direct Air Capture (DAC) unit at the HIF Haru Oni Demonstration facility in southern Chile in 2024. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) This is then made into synthetic fuel.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2019

Genesis revealed the Mint Concept ahead of the opening of the 2019 New York International Auto Show. The Mint Concept is a battery-electric luxury car for the city, with a new vehicle typology featuring organic design and an innovative interior user experience. The overall motif skews to the sportier side of Athletic Elegance.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2021

the developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) and diesel DSF cylinder deactivation technology for combustion engines, reported at the International Vienna Motor Symposium that its product Dynamic Motor Drive (DMD) ( earlier post ) mitigates efficiency losses of electric motors while significantly reducing reliance on rare-earth materials.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Farizon Auto, the commercial vehicle branch of Geely, launched a new electric semi-truck concept called the Homtruck. While the unveiled vehicle remains a concept, Geely has already shared intentions to enter production and begin deliveries in 2024.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Volkswagen unveiled the Tarok Concept to the world at the São Paulo International Motor Show (6 to 18 November). The Tarok Concept is powered by a 1.4-liter The TSI engine in the Tarok Concept is also combined with a 6-speed automatic gearbox and permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2013

Visteon Corporation will showcase the e-Bee vehicle concept at the 2013 International CES show in Las Vegas next week. Representing Visteon’s vision of mobility in the year 2020, the e-Bee vehicle concept is designed to explore new and alternative ways of using a vehicle, including car-sharing, private ownership and short-term rental.

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Electrek

AUGUST 6, 2021

Global automaker Volkswagen has shared plans to showcase a version of its upcoming ID.5 However, this international expo debut comes with a caveat, as Volkswagen’s ID.5 5 GTX will be showcased as a “near-production concept” wrapped in camouflage. more… The post Volkswagen to introduce camo’d ID.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2019

At the International Geneva Motor Show in March, Volkswagen will reveal the first fully electric version of a new dune buggy. Taking its cues from popular American dune buggies, the concept vehicle is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), demonstrating how multifaceted the new platform is. A buggy is more than a car.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

Lexus announced that the LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its world debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The LF-Gh concept conveys original thoughts and ideas that may migrate to future Lexus vehicles on a global scale.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will give the global premiere of its fuel-efficient Mitsubishi Concept Global Small (show model) vehicle at the 81 st Geneva International Motor Show (1-13 March at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex. A body shape that greatly reduces aerodynamic resistance.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2019

In a comprehensive joint study, Henkel and RLE International have examined and validated the potential of high-performance structural foam for lightweighting in automotive body and closure parts. —David Caro, Head of Global Engineering, OEM Design, Automotive & Transportation at Henkel.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2022

To this end, a separate, independent company will be established in the US this year as the Volkswagen Group moves the strong iconic US brand International Scout into the electric vehicle space. The Volkswagen Group is thus continuing to expand its presence systematically in one of the most significant global growth markets.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2019

Volkswagen of America (VoA) plans to show the Tarok pickup concept for the first time in the US at the New York International Auto Show. This compact unibody pickup was first seen at the São Paulo International Motor Show at the end of 2018 and is expected to enter production for the South American market in the near future.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2019

As part of the partnership, the companies will create an international team to address various aspects of urban air mobility, including analysis of the market potential for premium vehicles and possible use cases. We are combining the strengths of two leading global companies to address a potential key market segment of the future.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2021

In conjunction with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the companies’ initial design for an engineless, fuel-cell-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, a premier international maritime classification society. We will lead the international standardization of fuel cell propulsion systems.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, and LG Chem are jointly sponsoring the “EV & Battery Challenge” (EVBC), a global competition to identify up to 10 EV and battery start-ups for potential investment and collaboration. New Energy Nexus, the international start-up support organization, will manage and facilitate the competition.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Cadillac gave a sneak peek of “the future of electric performance,” teasing its new Opulent Velocity EV concept. But with GM falling behind in the EV market, is a concept enough at this point? The concept represents the Cadillac brand in its the name itself: Opulent + Velocity. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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My Energi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charging device, has been named as one of Heathrow Airport’s ten Global Britain Business Champions for 2021. myenergi named as one of Heathrow Airports Ten Global Britain Business Champions for 2021. myenergi HQ Expansion plan concept.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Honda unveiled its “Urban SUV Concept” vehicle at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The concept hints at the styling direction of an all-new small SUV slated to launch in Japan by the end of 2013, followed by the US market in 2014. Urban SUV Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

To showcase its capabilities, global automotive supplier Magna International Inc. will showcase the MILA Blue vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. MILA Blue, the seventh concept vehicle in the MILA family , represents a new lightweight design approach. Click to enlarge.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 11, 2023

The all-electric high-performance SUV Polestar 4 will make its global debut on April 18, the first day of the Shanghai auto show, the premium electric vehicle maker owned by Geely and Volvo Cars announced on April 11. The Polestar 4 is derived from Polestar's Precept concept design ideas and will have new technology, the company said.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2019

Toyota also showed the RHOMBUS, a battery electric vehicle concept car developed by TMEC, Toyota’s base for R&D in China. Beginning with the China debut of the electrified C-HR and IZOA vehicle models, Toyota plans to roll out more than ten BEV models globally during the first half of the 2020s, and has set a sales target of more than 5.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2018

China-based GAC Motor will feature its existing sedan, SUV, minivan and NEV at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. A new sedan model and a concept car will also make their world debuts during GAC Motor’s press conference. GAC Motor will debut the GA4, an all-new signature sedan at 2018 NAIAS.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled a twin-motor, four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover concept—the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer—at the Geneva International Motor Show. Global sales of the Outlander PHEV increased 64.3% in 2018 over 2017, climbing to 42,337 units.). The engine is a 2.4L

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

Any electricity that isn’t generated internally is purchased from renewable sources – mainly wind and hydroelectric power. Various measures for improved thermal insulation and heat recovery round off this local climate concept. Customers include international car manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2021

ETCR is the world’s first all-electric touring car race category that provides leading vehicle manufacturers a global stage to showcase electric technology in a high-performance arena. Only vehicles without internal combustion engines are allowed to participate.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2018

The BMW Group thus has become the first international auto maker to obtain the Autonomous Driving road test license in China, marking a big step on its path to Autonomous Driving. Now, it is a great honor to be the first international vehicle manufacturer to obtain an autonomous road test license in China.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2016

China-based internet company LeEco unveiled its LeSEE electric car concept this week at Auto China 2016—The 14th Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. The LeSEE electric concept features an advanced autopilot and driver assistance systems, intelligent inductive charging and car sharing capabilities. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2023

The global market for ammonia is poised to triple in the coming decades with nearly all of the growth coming from low-carbon ammonia, according to a new analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The transition from concept to reality is already happening.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2012

concept vehicles, including three world premieres, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is exhibiting at the 12 th Beijing International. Automotive Exhibition is the “Yundong Shuangqing” China-only concept hybrid, which is equipped with a hybrid system developed primarily at the Toyota Motor Engineering &. Manufacturing (China) Co.,

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India – the global R&D arm of Renault Nissan Alliance in the country is executing almost 50% of its work for international operations. The company is working on several dozen global projects from hard-core product development to software solutions.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

Passat BlueMotion Concept. Volkswagen of America will introduce the Passat BlueMotion Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2021

With 30 all-new EVs planned globally through 2025, two-thirds of which will be available in the North America, Ultium will be the key driver of GM’s expansion and next phase of growth. Greatly reduce proliferation of parts combinations used in today’s internal combustion lineups, helping enhance EV profitability.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2021

GM’s demonstrated proof-of-concept electric conversion vehicles include the E-10 pickup, K-5 Blazer-E, eCOPO Camaro, and Project X built in collaboration with Cagnazzi Racing’s eCrate Solutions Group. Proof of concept vehicle shown. Proof of concept vehicle shown. Production vehicles may vary.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Chinese EV maker BYD showcased its full lineup of vehicles at the 21st Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition from November 17th to 26th. BYD featured the global debut of the e⁴ concept car, the release of the Supercar Platform, and the unveiling of the new pure electric SUV—the BYD Sea Lion 07 EV.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Lincoln introduced the MKC concept, targeting the small luxury utility segment. The just-introduced MKZ re-establishes Lincoln in the largest luxury segment, and the MKC Concept highlights a key opportunity in the fastest-growing part of the luxury market.

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