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Siemens and Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation launch hybrid-drive bus partnership

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Vietnam and Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor) entered a cooperation agreement to apply Siemens Elfa hybrid drive technology for city buses in Vietnam. With the Siemens hybrid drive technology, city buses can reduce fuel consumption and save operating cost by up to 50%. Siemens Ltd.

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Siemens and Vinamotor launching first diesel-electric series hybrid bus in Vietnam

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Siemens and the Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor) are launching the first hybrid bus with a combined electric/diesel drive in Hanoi. The project is the first of its kind in Vietnam. The buses add significantly to air pollution and have high fuel costs. Vinamotor hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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AIDA servicing evolving needs of the auto industry | Autocar Professional

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Since 1917, AIDA has led the metal-forming industry as the well-known manufacturer of metal-forming systems, particularly servo and mechanical presses for various applications in the global automotive and component industries, including OEMs and Tier 1 to Tier 3 suppliers. AIDA specialises in metal forming equipment for the industry.

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Malaysia to build massive chip design park: PM – ET Auto

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Malaysia’s leader on Monday announced plans to build a massive semiconductor design park , aiming to boost the Southeast Asian nation’s role in the global chip industry. The park will be located in Selangor state, he said, without offering any details on costs and timelines. AFP has reached out to Arm for comment.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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The study— Future of Electric Vehicles in Southeast Asia —was released in Singapore at Nissan Futures, a gathering of industry leaders, government officials and media. However, the study showed that lower costs would prompt more people to consider electric cars. Nissan is also exploring launch in Indonesia and Philippines.

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Forecast puts global lead acid battery market at $76.44B by 2022

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Growth of the automotive industry in Indonesia, Mexico, India, Vietnam and Thailand is expected to propel the industry. In addition, its low maintenance cost along with easy installation will fuel growth over the forecast period. In a new report, Grand View Research, Inc. billion by 2022. of market share in 2014.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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According to recent reports , BYD is pushing back plans for an additional factory in Vietnam amidst the expansion. According to the Federation of Thai Industries , ICE car production fell 95% year over year in January, while EV production skyrocketed 9,214%. Its first low-cost EVs will be a smaller pickup and SUV.