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Jaguar Land Rover developing hydrogen-powered Defender fuel-cell prototype; testing this year

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Land Rover Defender, with testing scheduled to begin this year. Since 2018, the global number of FCEVs on the road has nearly doubled while hydrogen refueling stations have increased by more than 20%.

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All-wheel drive systems fuel expansion for GKN Driveline in China

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Growing global demand for GKN Driveline’s all-wheel drive (AWD) systems and expertise has led to the expansion of the company’s production capacity in China. IHS forecasts China’s demand for AWD systems to grow from around 1.5 million vehicles in 2016 to more than 2.5 million vehicles a year in 2023.

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

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Cinfast has delivered only a fraction of the 100,000 vehicles it targets globally this year, so the sales push might help simply get them out in front of shoppers. vehicle share, and about 20% of all cars sold globally. With the expansion, it will have 18 franchised dealerships in addition to 15 company-owned stores in California.

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Novelis breaks ground on automotive aluminum facility in Changzhou, China; $180M investment to double capacity in 2020

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Novelis, the global leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, broke ground on the expansion of its automotive aluminum manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China. Novelis’ Changzhou plant is the company’s first aluminum automotive sheet manufacturing facility in China.

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GlobalData: Coronavirus leads to nosedive in global vehicle sales with lowest January registrations since 2012

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While the drop in January vehicle sales on a global scale is alarming, sinking 13.9% This means China’s latest sales figures will be a significant cause for concern for these companies, potentially requiring them to scale back revenue and profit forecasts. Global vehicle sales SAAR stood at 88.5 million units.

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Li-ion battery maker CATL opens its first North American sales and service facility

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Ltd ( CATL ), a leading global supplier and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery products for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage facilities, is renewing its commitment to the US market by opening its first North American sales and service facility. Founded in 2011, CATL is ranked first in the global vehicle power industry with 11.84

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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In early 2019, Reuters estimated that the top 29 global auto manufacturers had already pledged to invest more than $300 billion towards developing electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting technologies including autonomous driving capability. Yet, even with the global EV market share projected to grow from only about 2.6