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Hyundai Motor to use solar energy to power Georgia Metaplant

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Hyundai Motor will use solar energy to power its Georgia Metaplant, which is still under construction. South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group signed a 15-year power agreement with Spain’s Matrix Renewables to power the electric vehicle (EV) plant. However, EV sales growth has reportedly slumped.

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IM Motors opens pre-sale for solid-state powered L6 sedan, starting under $32,000

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Just weeks after teasing the launch of its fourth all-electric model and promising some impressive specs, China’s IM Motors has officially opened pre-orders for its L6 Sedan.

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Nissan introducing Serena with 2nd-generation e-POWER system in Japan

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Sales of gasoline-powered models will start this winter, and e-POWER models are to start in spring. The Serena features the second-generation e-POWER system, now equipped with an all-new, specially developed 1.4 The system delivers more powerful and smooth acceleration with less engine noise. Serena e-POWER Engine.

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Suzuki Motor eyes record year, India to drive global sales | Autocar Professional

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Suzuki Motor Corporation expects record sales for the 4th consecutive year and 3rd consecutive year of operating profits in the current financial year, led by a strong outperformance in India. In its forecast for Japanese FY-24 (Indian FY-25), the presentation added, “Expect record sales and profits due to higher unit sales.

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Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan.

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IM Motors opens pre-sale for solid-state powered L6 sedan, starting under $32,000

Baua Electric

Just weeks after teasing the launch of its fourth all-electric model and promising some impressive specs, China’s IM Motors has officially opened pre-orders for its L6 Sedan. As we recapped in late March, IM Motors is a fairly young Chinese automaker specializing in EVs that operates as a joint venture between SAIC Motor and Alibaba.

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MAHLE combing advantages of SCT and MCT motors in new tech kit; new thermal management module

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MAHLE presented a new technology kit for electric motors that combines the advantages of its benchmark SCT (Superior Continuous Torque, earlier post ) and MCT (Magnet-free Contactless Transmitter) electric motors. Battery-electric vehicles offer MAHLE a sales potential almost three times higher than vehicles with combustion engines.

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