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Sanyo Supplying Li-ion Batteries for Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid

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Sanyo Electric recently announced an agreement with Suzuki Motor to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the Swift Plug-in Hybrid. Suzuki has already announced its intention to start manufacturing the vehicles. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) The plug-in is powered by a 55 kW, 180 N·m AC synchronous motor and a 2.66

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Volkswagen and Suzuki to Establish Strategic Partnership; VW to Take 19.9% Stake in Suzuki, Suzuki to Invest in VW

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Volkswagen AG and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a framework agreement to establish a close long-term strategic partnership. of Suzuki’s issued shares, in a deal worth about ¥200 billion (about US$2.3 Suzuki intends to invest up to one half of the amount received from Volkswagen into shares of Volkswagen. Osamu Suzuki.

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Report: Suzuki to introduce Swift-based PHEV in 2013

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The Nikkei reports that Suzuki Motor Corp. Suzuki introduced the Swift Plug-in Hybrid at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 as a concept ( earlier post ), and gained type approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2010 ( earlier post ). It will also use a gasoline engine to generate electricity.

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Report: Suzuki To Open 3rd Plant at Manesar, India Site In 2013

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The Nikkei reports that Suzuki Motor Corp. With an annual capacity of 250,000 vehicles, the new plant will boost Suzuki’s annual production capacity in India to 1.7 Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., a local subsidiary of Suzuki, in 2007 launched an assembly plant with an annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles in Manesar.

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Maruti Suzuki Introduces 5 New Factory-Fitted CNG Models Across Segments

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Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car maker, unveiled its CNG engine technology, “intelligent-Gas Port Injection” (i-GPI) on five popular models: SX4, Eeco, WagonR, Estilo and Alto. While working on the new CNG technology, Maruti Suzuki engineers focused on critical aspects of safety, reliability and performance.

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Suzuki Introduces Concept Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter at Tokyo Show

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At the Tokyo Motor Show, Suzuki introduced its concept Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter, based on technologies from the Crosscage concept motorcycle that it displayed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show ( earlier post ), thereby realizing a more practical and accessible fuel-cell bike. Tags: Brief. Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter. Click to enlarge.

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Suzuki and Intelligent Energy Showcase Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter in London Ahead of Fleet Tests in the UK

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Suzuki Motor Corporation nd Intelligent Energy jointly unveiled the Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter ( earlier post ) in London’s Living Room, City Hall, London. The first public road tests of the Suzuki Burgman will be conducted initially at Loughborough. Tags: Brief.

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