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New Volkswagen MQ281 manual gearbox shaves up to 5g CO2/km

Green Car Congress

The trend towards vehicles from the SUV segment with large-diameter wheels places high demands on the gearbox. While the new six-speed gearbox is being produced in El Prat de Llobregat and Córdoba (Argentina), the MQ200 manual gearbox has been primarily relocated to ŠKODA Components in Mlada Boleslav (Czech Republic).

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Hyundai goals for double-digit EV benefit margins via 2030 with brandnew platform

Baua Electric

While the e-GMP can percentage elements and modulars solely amongst nameplates at the identical platform, the IMA setup will permit greater than 80 modules to be commonized around the logo lineup, without reference to section or car kind. South Korea, the Czech Republic and Bharat. It’s going to extend that means.

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Markets Roundup December 2020

EV Sales

and Italy (+248%). By Volume Growth rates are important, but even more fundamental is the volume increase, and in this case it wasn't China making the headlines, as the 103.000 more units being sold in 2020 than in the previous year weren't enough to beat the 285.000 units(!!!)

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