y's state-of-the-art Skövde factory, its manufacturing and materials footprint would be 80% lower than previous engines. Over its lifecycle, it is likely to impact global warming only as much as a battery electric vehicle powered by wind. The zero-emission engine also features Aurobay's innovative exhaust-after-treatment system which reduces toxic emissions from cold starts almost to zero and goes beyond Euro 7 compliance. On November 8, Volvo C...

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ion of electric iX2 model from November 1, 2023 BMW unveils all-new X2 and all electric iX2 BMW Group Plant Regensburg to start night shift from November 2023 BMW starts the production of X2 at Regensburg plant, Germany BMW transforms assembly line efficiency using AI-powered predictive maintenance system BMW’s Dingolfing and Regensburg plants adopts dry paint process using limestone powder BMW to begin additional production of X1 SUV at VDL Ne...

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ectrified GV70, the latest model under its standalone premium brand Genesis, at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC (HMMA) in Montgomery in December as scheduled. On November 23, Hyundai Mobis announced it will invest USD 926 million to begin construction in January 2023 on an EV Power Electric system plant in Richmond Hill, Georgia, with production expected to begin in 2024. Once it reaches full production, it will be able to supply 900,000 ...

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s at Tonawanda Engine Plant GM to invest USD 888 million in Tonawanda Propulsion plant for new V8 engines GM investing USD 6.7 million to upgrade Tonawanda Engine Plant GM invests USD 76 million into two manufacturing plants GM investing USD 300 million to increase output at Romulus Propulsion Systems GM invests USD 552 million in New York, Ohio plants GM announces new engines for 2019 Silverado built in Tonawanda, New York GM alloc...

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rn on their investment in 5 years, even in comparison to the gasoline version. Kia Motors launched the new K7 Hybrid in South Korea on November 29. The new model is a hybrid variant of the K7 mid-size sedan, which was released in the country in January 2016. The new K7 Hybrid is powered by a hybrid system combining a 2.4-liter (2,359cc) in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine (159 ps) and a 38 kW motor that are mated to a six-speed automatic transm...

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r Deepal S7, its first mid-to-large-size electric SUV Changan Deepal officially launches S7, its first mid-to-large-size electric SUV Changan Ford Motor establishing electric car JV with Chongqing Changan Auto Changan Auto officially launches new Changan Qiyuan sub-brand Changan Auto holds Tech Ecosystem Summit, opens new era IAA Mobility 2023: Avatr Technology makes global debut of Avatr 12 New Avatr 12 luxury mid-to-large-size battery electric...

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for products, technology R&D, and marketing services. On September 28, Dürr announced that it has commissioned a new paint shop for new energy vehicle manufacturer SERES for its plant in Liangjiang in southwestern China. Just nine months after receiving the contract, Dürr installed the plant and exhaust air purification technology as well as the software. The new paint shop in the Liangjiang plant in Chongqing can complete 60 jobs per hour. D...

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rporation, the sole distributor of DFSK Motor Co., Ltd. (DFSK) in Taiwan, released a new version of the King Cab compact double cab truck. The new version has a maximum load capacity of 1,270kg (Gross vehicle weight 2.5t), an increase from the current 975kg, as well as an improved anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control system (ESC). In addition, the 1.5L engine installed complies with Europe's Euro-6 emission standards. C...

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end production at Kosai Plant in September due to COVID-19 Suzuki to temporarily suspend production at Kosai Plant in October due to COVID-19 in Southeast Asia Suzuki to temporarily suspend production at two plants in Japan in December due to parts shortage All-new Suzuki Alto equipped with mild HV system to launch on December 22 Suzuki to expand production suspension at Kosai first plant due to parts shortage Mazda to launch all-new Carol in Ja...

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Aurobay Sweden AB (formerly Powertrain Engineering Sweden AB) Aurobay's HQ & R&D Center, Volvo Cars left, producing combustion engines and eDrive systems. - Number of employees: 1,766 (Sweden) (as of 2024). - On May 31, 2024, its deconsolidated from Geely Group, and became a subsidiary of HORSE Powertrain Limited (a JV of Geely and Renault). - Establishment: 2021 - Production plants are located in Skövde, Sweden and Zhangjiakou, Hebei, Chin...

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w 1.6-litre dCi Pure Drive diesel engine (130 ps/320 Nm) that delivers the same levels of torque and top speed as the 2.0-litre engine it replaces. It produces just 129g/km of CO2 with a fuel consumption of 4,9 l/100 km. Early 2012, a version of the model will be launched with Nissan's Stop / Start System which will help to reduce CO2 emissions still further to a 119 g/km and 4.5 l/100 km of fuel consumption. Nissan unveiled its one-off concept S...

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Exeed officially launches LX next-generation compact SUV Chery officially starts accepting pre-orders for new Tiggo 9 midsize flagship SUV Chery officially launches new Tiggo 9 flagship midsize SUV Chery officially achieves volume production of dedicated engine and transmission for Chery Power C-DM system in Wuhu First iCAR 03 electric SUV rolls off production line at Wuhu NEV Plant Chery officially names new TJ-1 off-road SUV “Tansuo 06” CHE...

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Japan in January again Suzuki temporarily suspends production at Japanese plants in February Suzuki to temporarily suspend operations at Sagara Plant in Japan in March Suzuki to temporarily suspend vehicle production in Japan in April Suzuki announces Japan launch of Escudo Compact SUV with hybrid system Suzuki continues production adjustment after May holiday Suzuki continues production adjustment at two domestic plants Suzuki suspends operatio...

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exterior design revealed ahead of debut Volkswagen ID.3 sets range record of 531 km from Zwickau to Switzerland on a single charge Volkswagen series production of ID.4 begins in Zwickau Volkswagen starts presales of its first fully electric SUV: ID.4 Volkswagen commissions green battery logistics system for ID.3 and ID.4 CUPRA celebrates its third anniversary and starts a new era with the CUPRA Born Volkswagen ID.4 starts presales by mid-Februa...

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swagen's plants to create more capacity for electric cars Volkswagen almost completes testing of new ID.7 Volkswagen unveils the new ID.7 Volkswagen reveals more information about production plan of ID.7 VW reduces EV production in Emden due to weak demand Audi transforms quality control with AI system for of spot welds in car body construction VW to unveil all-new Passat Variant in end of August VW initiates production of all-electric ID.7 in...

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Volkswagen AG, Brunswick (Braunschweig) Plant Chassis components, Axles, Plastic parts; Battery system for e-up! (2013-); Battery systems for PHV (2014-), Battery pack for PHV; Battery systems for MEB (Modular Electric Toolkit) (2019-), Battery pack for MEB; Steering systems, Brake systems for MEB (2026-planning) VW's components and battery plant - Number of Employees: around 6,300 (as of December 2024) - Investment:   2021: EUR 300 million fo...

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for Water Stewardship" - Brussel & Neckarsulm Audi reports status of achieving net carbon neutrality at each site Audi developed contingency plans and revised energy supply concepts Audi announced its topping-out ceremony of new paint shop in Neckarsulm site Audi transforms quality control with AI system for of spot welds in car body construction Audi lays off temporary workers from Neckarsulm plant, Germany amid challenging market situation Aud...

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4 and Macan Turbo Porsche enhances Leipzig factory with smart technology and sustainability initiatives Porsche expands green fleet with electric and biogas trucks for logistics purpose in plants Porsche launches electric Macan production at Leipzig factory, Germany Porsche launches Energy Storage System at Leipzig Plant using repurposed Taycan batteries Porsche revamps Leipzig plant for all-electric Macan and Panamera production on single assem...

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hou BYD New Energy Industrial Park Construction Project, involves the construction of automotive parts production 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. a...

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starts Armada production at Shonan Plant Nissan adds 4WD NV 200 Vanette Van Nissan temporarily halts production at Kanto region plants due to heavy snow Mazda launches new Familia Van Nissan, emissions and fuel economy fraud uncovered Number of Nissan vehicles affected by improper fuel economy and exhaust measurement rises to 1,205 units Nissan Shatai to suspend Saturday operations due to the new coronavirus epidemic Nissan Shatai suspends p...

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