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Future Fuel Strategies: 40+ countries developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards

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Fuels market analyst Tammy Klein notes that more than 40 countries are developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards. Today, Klein says, Brazil, Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the US have established fuel economy or GHG emission standards for light-duty vehicles (LDVs).

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Locked in: Isuzu D-MAX EV ute gets green light for Australia to fight incoming electrified Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux 

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According to Isuzu, production of the Isuzu D-MAX EV will begin in 2025, with the battery-powered ute set to be exported to Norway first before sales begin in Australia, the UK and Thailand. 2025 Isuzu D-Max EV concept sketch.

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IHS Markit: supply chain challenges to impact global light vehicle production well into 2022

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Assembly and test locations are concentrated in China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. Global Light Vehicle Production Forecast Implications. IHS Markit’s global forecast for light vehicle production in 2021 now stands at 80.78 million units with the latest August release.

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Nissan launches the Almera in Thailand; first sedan under Thai eco-car program

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Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Following the success achieved by the Nissan March as the first hatchback eco-car, NMT is aiming at being the leader of Thailand’s eco-car segment. The Almera is built on the V-platform, which is designed to support fuel efficiency through its light weight and increased body rigidity.

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Ford to Invest $450M in New Passenger Vehicle Plant in Thailand

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Ford Motor Company is investing US$450 million (THB 15 billion) in a new passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand, scheduled for completion in 2012. The facility will begin building the next-generation Ford Focus in 2012 for Thailand and other markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

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GM opens new US$200M diesel engine facility in Thailand; first to produce new 4-cylinder Duramax diesels

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General Motors opened a new diesel engine plant in Rayong, Thailand. The plant has the capability to manufacture approximately 120,000 engines per year for use in vehicles built in Thailand and other global markets. The new powertrain facility takes GM’s investment in Thailand to US$1.3 billion since 1998. liter and 2.8-liter

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BYD plans to launch Tesla Cybertruck competitor in 2024

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BYD will probably launch its electric pickup truck in other markets that are interested in pickup trucks, including Thailand. China classifies pickup trucks, like the Tesla Cybertruck, as light trucks. China also sets a speed limit of 100 kph (62 mph) for light pickup trucks.

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