mbly of new Volksbuses MAN Truck & Bus delivers first all-electric Lion's Explorer E bus to Cape Town, South Africa MAN Truck and Bus unveils plans for electromobility expansion On April 22, MAN Truck & Bus SA announced ZAR 48.8 million investment in eMobility programs (green technology and skills development), through the development of the Lion's Explorer E. The company highlighted its support for the government's goals to cut greenhouse gas e...

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g systems to lower carbon dioxide options like wood pellets in Krakow (Poland), and connecting Nuremberg to a district heating network with plans for geothermal energy in Munich. On April 22, MAN Truck & Bus SA announced ZAR 48.8 million investment in eMobility programs (green technology and skills development), through the development of the Lion's Explorer E. The company highlighted its support for the government's goals to cut greenhouse gas e...

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dular Platform) as well as modified platforms in India. E-GMP features a large battery capacity of up to 77.4 kWh, 2WD/ 4WD capabilities, improved handling and capability to achieve a top speed of 260 km/h. Aligning with the Government’s vision of Electrification, Hyundai has worked towards the development of a concrete BEV roadmap that will breathe life into the Electrification ecosystem in India, focusing on localization of manufacturing sy...

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cted to close in the second half of 2020. On February 5, Great Wall Motors (GWM) announced that it globally premiered the Haval Concept H plug-in hybrid SUV and announced the India debut of the Vision 2025 electric SUV concept during the press conference organized at Auto Expo 2020. In alignment to development goals of a clean India and "vehicle electrification" advocated by the Indian government, GWM also plans to launch a new energy brand-Great...

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000 units from 250,000. About 1,000 new jobs will be added at the factory. Ford said it will increase investments in Brazil to 4.5 billion reals (2.4 U.S. billion dollars) during 2011 to 2015 from the previously announced 4 billion reals (2.2 U.S. billion dollars). They will be spent preliminary on development of a new global model at the Engineering Center of Camacari.. Ford plans to produce the small SUV "EcoSport" not only for the domestic but...

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, Citroën Berlingo, and Opel Combo models while M9 assembles the Peugeot Rifter models. On July 26, Stellantis Spain announced that the Facendo 4.0 project, which is an R&D initiative led by Stellantis Vigo and involving CTAG, Gradiant, Aimen, and University of Vigo, has successfully completed its development after 31 months of execution. Facendo 4.0 is aimed at enhancing industrial competitiveness and promoting skills in Galicia's business sect...

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VW Oxnard Engineering Campus (OEC), with Design Center California (DCC) VW Oxnard Engineering Campus (OEC) is responsible for powertrain engineering services that support product development, governmental compliance and emissions testing with an enhanced focus on electric vehicle range testing and analysis. Design Center California (DCC) is a dedicated Volkswagen brand studio responsible for concepts exclusively for the North American market. -...

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eadquarters in Detroit gets closer GM officially announces January 12 as move in date to new global HQ On April 15, General Motors announced it will relocate its global headquarters to Hudson’s Detroit in 2025, becoming the anchor tenant at Hudson’s Detroit is a 12-story 1.5-million square-foot development. GM has entered into an initial 15-year, multi-level lease for the top office floors of the office building on Woodward Ave., as well as s...

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, the solar project is expected to generate around 4,000 MWh of clean energy annually while reducing the facility’s dependence on external power source and cutting carbon emissions by about 3,000 metric tons per year. The initiative supports Isuzu’s Environmental Vision 2050, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the Philippines' AmBisyon Natin 2040....

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to Isuzu, the sale of the shares in SML-I does not have any impact on Isuzu Motors India Private Limited, which oversees the business of Isuzu’s pickup trucks and their variations in India. SML Isuzu informed that engines (Diesel & CNG) are being developed to meet BS-VI emission norms along with development of transmission with higher number of transmission speeds. Increased number of transmission speeds will improve the performance of vehicle...

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lant. The Raize rides on Daihatsu’s next-generation platform called DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) and takes into account all aspects of the car from platform to powertrain to realize heightened levels of driving performance, safety, and peace of mind. More importantly, it merges product development between Toyota and Daihatsu. Regarding engines, both 1.0-liter turbocharged and a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated are available. On February...

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August 14, Go Automobile Manufacturing and SIRIM (Scientific and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) signed a memorandum of understanding today for a long-term strategic collaboration and partnership between the two parties. Among the areas of collaboration between SIRIM and Go Auto are the development and improvement of lithium-ion-based rechargeable batteries towards their eventual replacement of lead-acid batteries in the automotive ma...

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den MAN starts long-distance endurance run of new MAN eTruck on public roads MAN to supply eTrucks to Duvenbeck for Volkswagen Group Logistics from 2024 onwards MAN completes expansion of Krakow, Poland plants MAN Truck updates on new prototype eTruck production MAN Truck and Bus expands workforce development MAN Truck and Bus introduces electric long-haul truck in 2024 MAN eTrucks participates in noise emission study MAN Truck and Bus onboards ...

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AN Truck and Bus announced its plans to transition its city bus and intercity portfolio to electric vehicles over the coming years. Starachowice, Poland specializes in electric city buses, Olifantsfontein, South Africa recently delivered its first eBus in Africa, and Ankara, Turkey is expanding its development capabilities. A Product Development Centre is under construction at the Turkish bus plant, paving the way for electric intercity buses and...

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the structure, assembly floor, and electrical substation have been installed. NexV is confident that the first phase of the project will be completed by the start of 2025. Announced on June 2, Malaysia-based Careplus Group signed an agreement with GoAuto to collaborate in the field of new business development in EVs, which include the setting-up of an importation, distribution, assembling and manufacturing hub for EV via JV companies. Under the ...

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Suzuki Motor, Hamamatsu Plant Motorcycles (Hayabusa, GSX-8TT, KATANA, V-STROM 1050DE, etc.); Motorcycle engines Suzuki's Motorcycle Plant and Motorcycle Technical Center - Hamamatsu Plant was built and started production of motorcycles in September 2018. There is a Motorcycle Technical Center on the south side of the plant, where testing and development of motorcycles are conducted. - Production Capacity of motorcycle (year): Approx. 110,000 uni...

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AN starts long-distance endurance run of new MAN eTruck on public roads MAN Truck & Bus secures funding and expands battery production in Nuremberg MAN Truck and Buses launches Revamp project focusing on second use of commercial vehicle batteries MAN Truck and Bus onboards new apprentices for skill development MAN Truck and Bus inaugurates new battery building project for eTrucks in Nuremberg plant MAN Truck and Bus unveils eTGX and eTGS heavy-du...

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tter MAN Truck & Bus Mexico receives USD 60 million order from IAMSA Group MAN Truck production impacts due to missing wiring harness from Ukraine MAN restarts truck production MAN Truck and Bus introduces electric long-haul truck in 2024 MAN Truck and Bus onboards new apprentices for skill development MAN plans restart of bus and truck production MAN Truck & Bus expands global logistics hub in Salzgitter for EV components MAN begins pro...

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On May 8, MAN Türkiye INC. and ASPİLSAN Enerji announced an agreement that covers the execution of the electric bus battery system and similar projects within the scope of domestic and national capabilities. In addition, it includes declarations of intent on projects, applications, research, and development issues that are mutually interested in meeting with domestic resources and similar areas. The parties will work together on joint projects...

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weden Northvolt, Sweden files for Chapter 11 reorganization in USA Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden Northvolt produces battery cell with recycled nickel, manganese and cobalt Northvolt assembles first lithium-ion battery cell in Sweden Volvo Car Group and Northvolt to join forces in battery development and production Galp and Northvolt select Setúbal, Portugal for lithium conversion plant Volvo Cars and Northvolt to establish new 50 GWh...

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