elivered the first 39 Enviro400H double-deck buses with Series-E hybrid technology to launch customer Go-Ahead London. Using ultra-capacitor energy storage to further reduce life cycle costs, this next generation hybrid bus has achieved Ultra Low Emission Bus certification with 37% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel buses. On May 22, ADL informed that the strategic alliance between transport operator Abellio and bus manufactu...

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next INEOS Automotive starts series production of Grenadier 4X4 at Hambach, France plant Smart electric drive to launch in fortwo and forfour versions Soft top to be added for smart fortwo coupe from September Mercedes-Benz designates four European car plants as EV competence centers Smart ends gasoline car sales in U.S., offers only Evs smart to launch new Electric Drive vehicles in spring Mercedes-Benz to produce electric compact car at Ha...

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is also targeting 300,000 units of production in 2020, depending on market conditions. On January 15, Kia released prices for its Mexican-built Rio hatchback as it launches in Brazil. The Rio will be sold in Brazil in two versions, the LX and EX, both with a 1.6-liter flex engine, producing 123 hp (gasoline) to 130 hp (ethanol), mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Rio hatchback is built at Kia’s plant in Pesqueria, Mexico. On April...

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of a sedan and the functional benefits of an Avant. The revised version of the model is now even more powerful and attractive – thanks to new engine configurations, new transmissions, new headlights, taillights and new infotainment systems. Audi is offering a choice of five efficient engines: two gasoline and three diesel units. Their power rating ranges from 160 kW (218 hp) to 245 kW (333 hp), and all of them comply with the Euro 6 emission st...

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kilowatt voltage) and a generator with the maximum output of 53 kilowatt. Loaded with a lithium-ion battery in the position of the center tunnel, the car can run 40 miles when the battery is fully charged for six hours. If travelling further, the vehicle can run by using electricity generated by a gasoline or biofuel "E85." The engine is used only for generating electricity, not for driving. At the 2007 Auto Shanghai GM also announced its "Chevr...

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started in 1962. VWCO strengthens presence in South Africa with assembly of new Volksbuses MAN Truck & Bus delivers first all-electric Lion's Explorer E bus to Cape Town, South Africa MAN Latin America finishing 2017 strong, preparing more successes in 2018 MAN Truck & Bus reduces 50% greenhouse gas emission MAN Truck & Bus SA invests ZAR 48.8 million in eMobility programmes On February 1, VWCO announced it is expanding its international prese...

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ans 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 emissions and develop New Energy Vehicles in South Africa. The first Lion’s Explorer E-bus was piloted in Cape Town in 2023. The chassis is buil...

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ilds the Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu. The all-new paint shop will feature substantial technology upgrades including: A 20-percent smaller footprint, use up to 50 percent less energy per vehicle and reduce Volatile Organic Compound emissions, new ovens designed to use 20 percent less natural gas and 40 percent less electricity, thin film technology reduces water use and maintenance and eliminates hazardous chemicals from the waste stream, ...

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on procedural irregularities Daihatsu resumes production of two hybrid models including Rocky Daihatsu extends suspension of operations at three domestic plants due to Typhoon No. 10 Daihatsu resumes operations at three vehicle assembly plants in Japan Subaru releases upgraded Chiffon Daihatsu's biogas experimental plant begins full-scale operations Daihatsu suspends operations at two plants following accident at Chuo Spring Daihatsu extends susp...

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wing Thailand and India. While the new model is imported from Thailand in the form of an assembled car in the meanwhile, it will be switched to local assembly after completion of a new plant in Karawang. The "Brio" that was introduced to the Indonesian market is equipped with a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired to a 5-speed automatic or manual transmission. The engine develops a maximum output of 100 ps at 4,800 rpm and a maximum torque...

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ion of Chevrolet Bolt EV GM investing USD 100 million for autonomous vehicle production in Michigan GM to increase Bolt EV, Cruise AV production at Orion plant in 2018, 2019 GM to launch Chevrolet Bolt EV in Brazil in 2019, partner on charging network GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures GM to invest USD 300 million, add 400 jobs at Orion Assembly Plant for new Chevrolet EV Chevrolet Bolt...

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llion in Spring Hill to build Cadillac LYRIQ EV, USD 153 million in other plants GM begins erecting body shop steel at Spring Hill Complex for EV production GM reported in talks to build second U.S. battery plant in Tennessee GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan production interrupted due to winter weather, gas supplies Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup, GMC HUMMER EV SUV to be built at Factory ZERO GM idles, restarts, extends downtime at North Americ...

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s powertrains are available, including the Land Cruiser's first hybrid system. Two powertrains are available for the Japanese market: the 1GD-FTV 2.8-liter inline 4-cylinder diesel turbo engine with Direct Shift-8AT eight-speed automatic transmission (AT), and the 2TR-FE 2.7-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 6 Super-ECT six-speed AT. The Land Cruiser's first hybrid system will use the T24A-FTS 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline turbo...

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ario, Canada, will be down the week of February 22 due to weather-related parts delivery issues. Kansas City Assembly workers are scheduled to go back to work on February 22 to build F-150s and Transit Vans after being down one week. The company was warned, however, that the availability of natural gas could be restricted in the Kansas City area. On March 18, Ford announced it is temporarily building F-150 pickups at its Dearborn Truck and Kansas...

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. All these changes at the Anápolis plant are included in the BRL 3 billion investment plan that Caoa recently announced. On August 26, Hyundai Motor Brazil was certified for the sixth consecutive year with the highest level of the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program, a tool used to quantify Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The "Gold Seal" was awarded to Hyundai for its transparency in publishing emission data corresponding to the 2023 base year. Hyun...

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dual-clutch transmission) are available. The 1.5T versions of the vehicle are equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine with a maximum power output of 115kW and a peak torque of 230Nm. The 1.6T versions are powered by Chery’s independently-developed third-generation ACTECO 1.6L TGDI (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) engine that has a maximum power output of 145kW and a peak torque of 290Nm. On April 29, Chery announced the launch of the ...

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, batteries in Mexico BMW Individual paint finishes available in Spartanburg for new BMW XM BMW to source aluminum from sustainable production in Canada from 2024 BMW Manufacturing largest automotive U.S. exporter for ninth consecutive year BMW’s Spartanburg plant extends sustainable landfill gas energy project AESC breaks ground on EV battery plant in Florence County, South Carolina BMW breaks ground on new battery assembly plant in Woodr...

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egration rate of over 30%. On February 11, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has started production of Doblo Panorama at the Tafraoui plant near Oran. The new model will be equipped with an LPG system. Stellantis also formed a strategic partnership with a local supplier of liquefied natural gas (LPG) kits. On February 20, Stellantis MEA announced that FIAT El Djazair has launched the new Fiat Doblò Panorama in Algeria. It is the third mo...

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The maximum output is 230ps/265ps, and maximum torque is 230ps/265ps. Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h takes 7 seconds. CO2 emissions are under 200g/km. Launching of the production model is scheduled for the fall of 2008. The "Laguna Sport Tourer" launched in October 2007 comes with engines; two 2.0L gasoline types (140hp/170hp), one 1.5L diesel type (110hp) and three 2.0L diesel types (30hp/150hp/175hp). While a 6-speed manual transmission is stan...

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urther expand its strong position in the Chinese SUV market. Sales will launch in summer 2018. On May 14 FAW VW celebrated the start of production (SOP) for its next-generation CC coupe at the company’s Changchun Plant in Jilin Province. It will be launched in August 2018 featuring a turbocharged gasoline (TSI) engine mated to a 7-speed DCT. On June 2 FAW VW opened preorders for the all-new Audi Q5L long-wheelbase mid-size SUV. The all-new Audi...

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