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Teco to begin producing E-Bus hub motors in April, May

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Taiwan’s Teco Group will start producing the first batch of in-wheel (hub) electric motors in April or May, according. The hub motors will be installed in electric buses in Japan, with each vehicle using eight such propulsion devices. to the chairman C.K. Teco signed a cooperation agreement with SIM-Drive Corp.

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NIO unveils production electric SUV for China market; NIO ES8 to launch end of this year

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China-based electric vehicle startup NIO unveiled the NIO ES8, an electric SUV planned for serial production for the China market later this year. The ES8 has an all-aluminum body and chassis, front and rear motors with electric all-wheel drive, and active air suspension. NIO intends to equip the ES8 with a swappable battery pack.

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Saab Automobile enters agreement with Hawtai Motor Group on strategic partnership

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and Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) have signed an agreement with Hawtai Motor Group Company Limited (Hawtai). Our driver-oriented vehicles appeal to a whole new group of independently thinking customers who appreciate Saab’s advanced designs, safety and responsible performance. Spyker Cars N.V.

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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

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Rapid motorization is creating more congestion, air pollution, traffic accidents and greenhouse gas emissions—especially in developing countries. Developing countries have the opportunity to leapfrog to a greener future of less motorization, shorter commutes, and more energy efficient transport systems.

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Chinas Largest Euro-5 Diesel Engine Plant Comes Online; 300,000 Units in Phase 1, 1M Units Targeted

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CCTV reports that the Haw Tai Motor Plant, China’s largest Euro-5 diesel engine plant, has gone into production in Inner Mongolia. Party Secretary of Foton Motor Co., said, “It is a trend that traditional engines will develop into low-emission and environmentally-friendly motors. CCTV report.

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