bile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) released the 2021 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. Social Responsibility Report. According to the report, GAC Aion is promoting a three-pronged approach to environmentally friendly production and recovery. The first is in the area of research and development, where an aluminum alloy platform is used to promote lightweight technology, and advanced technologies such as low rolling resistance tires and active grille sh...

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ee driving modes: economy, normal and mountain. Its cruising distance reaches to the maximum of 500 km. The Roewe W5 Urban Concept, a SUV concept of SAIC Motor, made its global debut at the Auto China 2014. The car is based on the Roewe W5, features a stylish and dynamic look. It has a step made of aluminum alloy, and uses alcantara synthetic leather for the interior. It is also equipped with advanced technologies such as a new human-machine inte...

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f EUR 200 million in research and development, as well as the revamping of equipment and machinery including those of its suppliers. This created 700 jobs at Oyak Renault. On October 19, Investment Office of Turkey informed that the Turkish-French joint-venture Oyak Renault broke ground for its new aluminum injection factory in Bursa on October 19th. Aluminum engines will be manufactured in Turkey for the first time due to this investment, which ...

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new City family in Brazil. Sales of the new City sedan will start in January 2022, but pre-sales will begin on November 23, while new City Hatchback sales begin in March 2022. The City family is built in Itirapina, and comes equipped with a brand new naturally-aspirated 1.5-liter 16V DI DOHC i-VTEC aluminum four-cylinder engine that produces 126 hp with both ethanol and gasoline, and an optimized version of the already renowned CVT gearbox. On Ma...

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pre-orders for the 1.5T and 2.0T variants of the T-1 midsize light off-road SUV. iCar will exhibit the iCar 03 hardcore compact battery electric SUV and its modifications. Concurrently, other models, such as the eQ7 (the first Chery New Energy family battery electric SUV built with China’s first aluminum-based lightweight platform), the QQ Ice Cream, and the eQ1 will be exhibited....

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its production process to deliver greener ultra-low-carbon automotive steel sheets to Beijing Benz. Beijing Benz has formulated the “Supply Chain 2039 Carbon Neutrality Action Plan” (the “Plan”). According to the Plan, the company will focus on the main raw materials and components (steel, aluminum, plastic particles, batteries, etc.) that emit large amounts of carbon dioxide during production, put forward carbon emission reduction requi...

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r the ARCFOX brand models is officially complete. As the first model produced at BAIC Bluepark Magna’s smart manufacturing base, the first ARCFOX production model was created based on the brand’s independently-developed IMC (Intelligent Module Criterion) architecture. The vehicle adopts a steel-aluminum body and has a cruising range of more than 600km. On April 22, BJEV officially began preorders of the a-T SUV, the first production model und...

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at has an energy density of 160Wh/kg, the vehicle has an NEDC cruising range of 421km and a maximum speed of 130km/h. On November 5, BYD officially launched two next-generation compact sedans – the Qin gasoline version and Qin EV. The Qin gasoline version is equipped with a 1.5L four-cylinder all-aluminum engine (maximum power output of 80kW, peak torque of 148Nm) mated to a manual transmission or a CVT (continuously variable transmission). The...

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on lines for NEV motors, electric controllers, electric assemblies, engine assemblies, high-pressure electrical equipment, precision equipment, brake assemblies, shock absorber assemblies, exhaust pipe assemblies, air conditioner assemblies, structural parts, seat assemblies, trims, stamping parts, aluminum extrusions, fuel tanks, etc. as well as supporting public and auxiliary facilities. According to the official website of the People’s Gover...

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omain controller hardware platform, a software platform, and an AI and vision algorithm platform, which will support subsequent production models of FAW Hongqi. On August 11, FAW Hongqi announced the launch of its all-new LS7 large luxury flagship SUV. The vehicle carries a 4.0T V8 turbocharged all-aluminum engine that delivers a rated power of 265kW and a peak torque of 500Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission (8AT). It can accelerat...

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of around EUR 500 million. Mercedes Benz has obtained EUR 129.6 million for equipment for part of the production process of its commercial van and the new private minivan model and also for the paint application process and body coating of this minivan and the curing and sealing process of its new aluminum and steel bodies. Nissan will get EUR 5.6 million to develop the prototype of a new generation of platforms for electric vehicles adaptable t...

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to-large-size electric sedan. The Sterra ET positioned as a mid-to-large-size electric SUV. On April 19, Chery New Energy announced that the eQ7 mid-size all-electric SUV and the all-electric Little Ant Q made their global debut at the Auto Shanghai 2023. The two new models are both built on an all-aluminum EV platform. The eQ7 is scheduled to be launched in Q3 2023, while the Little Ant Q will hit the market by the end of 2023. The eQ7 is powere...

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pre-orders for the 1.5T and 2.0T variants of the T-1 midsize light off-road SUV. iCar will exhibit the iCar 03 hardcore compact battery electric SUV and its modifications. Concurrently, other models, such as the eQ7 (the first Chery New Energy family battery electric SUV built with China’s first aluminum-based lightweight platform), the QQ Ice Cream, and the eQ1 will be exhibited. On August 26, EXEED, a high-end Chery sub-brand, announced that...

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ry performance SUV, which Acura engineers focused on three core values: class-leading fuel efficiency, new levels of luxury comfort, and top-level safety performance. Developed on an all-new platform, the 2014 MDX has a 2.8-inch longer wheelbase, and is lower and narrower. With high-strength steel, aluminum and magnesium comprising 64-percent of its body structure, the 2014 MDX is 275 pounds lighter than the previous model. The passive safety is ...

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anada to the United States.” On July 21, Honda announced it will mark the 40th anniversary of the Anna Engine Plant. AEP is one of three production facilities in Ohio that are advancing the concept of flexible  motors on the same production lines. AEP has added three new processes to produce the aluminum EV battery case, including: megacasting, friction stir welding (FSW) and Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) machining. When EV production beg...

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ant in Anna, in addition to a new heritage center in Marysville to showcase the Japanese automaker’s history in Ohio and North America. The move will add about 60 new jobs. Honda is investing approximately $180 million at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Anna Engine Plant to expand capabilities in aluminum die casting and engine parts production related to the new Honda Earth Dreams Technology engines and transmissions. This brings total investm...

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onths, manufactured for the first time at the company's plant in Greensburg, Indiana in 2021. On May 4, Honda officially commenced production of the all-new 2022 Civic Sedan at Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) in Alliston, Ontario, arriving at dealerships in North America in summer 2021. Extensive use of aluminum includes an aluminum hood for the first time in the Civic Sedan. HCM is building the 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine, and the Anna Engine Plant ...

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, and the large seven-seat ix7 crossover. The choice of body-on-frame SUVs introduced by the DF6 pickup truck will be expanded to include the Paladin model. On October 30, Dongfeng Motor (DFM) officially launched the Sky EV01, its first battery electric SUV based on the Dongfeng Aeolus (DFA) Mach E aluminum-based lightweight platform. The 445km-range variant is equipped with a 120kW/240Nm motor and a 50.82kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, with ...

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m in Japan more advanced, and purchasing Yachiyo Industrial's business is part of the plan. Honda postponed the launch of its "LIFE DIVA" scheduled for October 13 in Japan due to the impact of the damage caused by the flooding in Thailand. A local supplier that is to manufacture the whole volume of aluminum wheels for the new model was flooded, making it impossible to supply the products. - February 2009In February and March 2009, production of 2...

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iat Professional announced on April 18 that its all-new Fullback pickup truck will be available for order in mid-May in Europe, and will make its UK debut at Commercial Vehicle Show 2016 held in Birmingham's, April 26-28. The new medium-duty pickup is a double-cab body style powered by a 2.4-liter, aluminum, turbo-diesel engine with a power output of 150 hp or 180 hp. with 4WD as standard, with either a new six-speed manual transmission or five-s...

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