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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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In recognition of its quality products and outstanding customer service, Novelis received the distinction of “Excellent Supplier” by FAW-Volkswagen in 2014 and 2015, and was awarded the “Strategy Cooperation” award in 2016 and 2017 by Chery Jaguar Land Rover.

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Confirmed! Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system

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The new PHEV set-up is required because the existing design is for vehicles such as the Outlander SUV with transverse engines and light off-road loads. Sawase said the Triton’s PHEV system would share similarities with the P2 modular design used by the Jeep 4XE and Land Rover/Range Rover. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton.

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

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million light-duty vehicles were sold worldwide in January—the lowest monthly figure since January 2012, which saw 5.9 Many established automakers and suppliers have hinged their business plans on China in light of its previously reliable sales growth, especially as western markets begin to contract having reached peak motorization.

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

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CATL has entered a series of partnership agreements with global car manufacturers including BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler, and Jaguar Land Rover. According to forecasts published by Energy Innovation, EVs will make up to 65% of new light-duty vehicle sales by 2050, with EV sales reaching up to 75% by 2050.

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