On September 13, electronics manufacturer Hisense Group Co., Ltd. (Hisense Group) and NIO signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation framework agreement. Under the agreement, the two companies will cooperate in several fields related to the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry, including automotive air conditioning systems, vehicle thermal management systems, intelligent transportation systems, C-V2X, as well as new types of display and multimedi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/02

for electric buses, and the C11, a new electric bus built on the platform, in Hangzhou. The e-Bus Platform 3.0 highlights a 1,500V silicon carbide power chip, and the world’s first 1,000V e-axle for buses. The e-Bus Platform 3.0-based C11 delivers a range of over 400km when fully loaded and with air conditioning on. According to multiple press releases dated November 5, BYD plans a global rollout for the Yangwang Auto ultra-luxury sub-brand, s...

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equipment such as chilled water units, chilled water circulation water pumps, and cooling circulation water pumps to keep the water in the storage tanks cooler than 5°C. The stored low-temperature chilled water will be used during peak power use during the day to cool the processes and the plant's air conditioning system. During operation, the value of the chilled water storage system can be maximized to meet the demand of the painting workshop....

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pecifically to the unique needs of metropolitan cab service. The NV200T’s most dazzling design element is the transparent roof that gives riders stunning views of city sights and skyscrapers. Other new features include: Sliding doors with entry step and grab handles, Independently controlled rear air conditioning, Active Carbon-lined headliner to help neutralize interior odors, Mobile charging ports for passengers, Breathable, antimicrobial, en...

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ures (LxWxH) 4,860mm x 1,825mm x 1,463mm, with a 2,745mm wheelbase. On October 26 BYD Auto has released the electric-powered e6 Xianxingzhe in Shenzhen, developed on its own. It is powered by the company's proprietary lithium iron phosphate batteries and has a driving range of up to 300 km when the air conditioning unit is not operated. It can deliver up to 90 kW of power, with top speed of 140 km and consumes 19.5 kwh per 100 km. It also feature...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

n performance, the model features a large-capacity 54.4kWh lithium-ion battery located under the floor to achieve a low center of gravity and a WLTC mode driving range of 367km. It also features the latest connected technology, allowing the driver to remotely check the charge status and operate the air conditioning through a smartphone app. Charging is as simple as plugging the connector into the port with push-open type charger lid, and the vehi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

has a cruise range of 80 km in the EV mode, which can be extended to 600km with Range Extend mode. Charging time is 4 hours in the normal mode, and 20 minutes in the quick mode. The e-XIV’s glass roof solar panel converts solar energy to electric power and operates interior equipment such as the air conditioning and audio system. On December 11 Ssangyong Motor has opened its brand-new Design Center in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. The Ssangyo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

HYBRID. It was also announced that for the U.S. market, the C 300 and the C 400 will be launched. Daimler revealed the interior design of the new C-Class on October 22. The interior design of the new C-Class comes with a new touchpad and head-up display, extensive safety features and GPS-sensitive air conditioning. Thanks to innovative lightweight construction, the entire vehicle is around 100 kilograms lighter compared with the predecessor. Thi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

2017 after the company invested BRL 260 million to nationalize components, using 190 domestically sourced components for Hyundai vehicles produced in Anápolis, Brazil. The Hyundai ix35, Tucson, and HD truck models assembled in Anápolis have domestic content of 32%, including wheels, glass, seats, air conditioning and body panels, which will be stamped from Korean dies by the Flamma Aethra Group in Pouso Alegre, Brazil beginning in June. The Tig...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

of around 390,000 square meters. Covering multiple extreme environmental and operating conditions, the base supports winter testing of various models such as ICE, battery electric, hybrid, and methanol models. The test items include the calibration and development of automotive power, chassis, and air conditioning thermal management systems, as well as low-temperature tests such as special cold tolerance tests for New Energy Vehicle battery, mot...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

EV-mode range of 160km, a CLTC combined range of 2,050km. The M7 DMH features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. On April 29, SAIC released the 2024 SAIC Motor ESG Report. According to the report, the SAIC Passenger Vehicle Ningde Base Conducted VDC lighting optimization; reduced the frequency of 13# air conditioning operation; optimized RTO parameters, reduced carbon emissions by 377 tons annually. On March 11, SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle announc...

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or ESG Report. According to the report, the SAIC Passenger Vehicle Zhengzhou Base conducted energy-saving renovations and operational optimizations for the paint freezing station; Improvements such as closing the flash dry fresh air fan, optimizing the temperature and humidity control of the No. 13 air conditioning and the paint mixing room air conditioning in summer mode, and improving the shutdown temperature of the circulation fan after drying...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

y (TMMT) and the Czech Republic (TMMCZ). A few months back, Toyota started using zero CO2 Air Make-up units as part of the Global Paint Line in the French plant. It has transferred this solution to another paint shop in TMMT as well as implemented a similar process for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in new operation areas of TMMT and TMMCZ.  By placing all equipment in a so-called ‘air house’, Toyota can recover the residual ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/13

e end of its agreement to make the Volkswagen Routan through the 2013 model year. Chrysler said it will recall about 300,000 minivans in the U.S. for a potential inadvertent unwarned airbag deployment. The ORC (Occupant Restraint Control ) modules, which may have a problem of water leakage from the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning) system, will be replaced. Subject to the recall are the 2008 "Town and Country," "Voyager" and "Grand...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/11

100km. It provides a CLTC range of more than 1,000km. The Hozon Electric Drive is available in two types: the 180kW 400V and 250kW 800V high-voltage SiC electric drive systems. The Hozon Extended Range employs a specialized Atkinson engine tailored for high efficiency range extension. The heat pump air conditioning technology of the Hozon Thermal Control demonstrates low energy consumption, wide temperature adaptation, and high level of integrati...

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emorate the launch of its supplier park in Yizhuang, Daxing District, Beijing. On the same day, 19 major projects have been signed with total investments of 4.9 billion yuan. Participants in the projects include ZF, a supplier of front and rear axles for Beijing Benz, Johnson Controls that supplies air conditioning systems, Johnson Controls, Magna International, Lear Corporation, and China Capital Logistics Co., Ltd., a proposer of a distribution...

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attery in advance via smartphone apps before charging), battery rapid heating, matrix flash charging (a quick charging technology to ensure safe charging and optimize charging capacity), battery cell heating for low-temperature driving, intelligent energy recovery and ultralow-temperature heat-pump air conditioning system (used to extend cruising range in cold conditions by lowering the adaptive temperature of the heat pump).   On March 15, BAI...

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es. Furthermore, in the painting process, a new air-conditioning recycling technology is employed. The conventional method used water to collect uncoated paint generated during the coating process, but by changing to a compact device using corrugated cardboard filters, it is now possible to recycle air conditioning (air) with the proper temperature and humidity. Together with the adoption of this air conditioning recycling, the use of solar energ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/09

ontrol that adjusts the fan frequency according to the pressure at the exhaust gas inlet to conserve electrical energy and natural gas, and the overall treatment efficiency can reach over 96%. The thermal energy generated by the dry exhaust gas at 700°C is reused for humidification of the workshop air conditioning. On September 16, FAW-VW released its 2020/2021 Sustainable Development Report. According to the report, all kitchen waste from FAW-V...

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2017 after the company invested BRL 260 million to nationalize components, using 190 domestically sourced components for Hyundai vehicles produced in Anápolis, Brazil. The Hyundai ix35, Tucson, and HD truck models assembled in Anápolis have domestic content of 32%, including wheels, glass, seats, air conditioning and body panels, which will be stamped from Korean dies by the Flamma Aethra Group in Pouso Alegre, Brazil beginning in June. The Tig...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/06