and hazardous waste. In particular, during the 13th Five-Year Plan period, volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions per vehicle were reduced by 40%.  Taking BAIC Blue Valley Plant as an example, through innovative paint slag treatment technology, the amount of hazardous waste was reduced by 1.38 kg/vehicle, with a reduction rate of about 60%, and the total amount of hazardous waste reduced by 207 tons per year. In the coating process, the spra...

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an Province. At the event, NIO unveiled the 150kWh solid-state battery and the second-generation battery replacement station. Supported by the solid-state battery technologies, the 150kWh solid-state battery is able to realize a cruising range of more than 1,000km and has an energy density of 360Wh/kg. NIO plans to start the delivery of the 150kWh solid-state battery in the fourth quarter of 2022. With regard to the second-generation battery plac...

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w N-Box to be released this fall. On August 31 Honda announced that it will launch the all-new N-BOX on September 1. In addition to a highly efficient floor frame structure and expanded use of high-tensile steel, the new model also incorporates new joining technologies to reduce weight by around 80 kg and give the vehicle high rigidity. The powertrain was also newly developed and achieves excellent driving performance, fuel economy, and ride comf...

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p intends to boost the Group's brand image by adding "SAIC" to the name of the joint venture. Shanghai General Motors debuted the new Cadillac CTS at Auto China 2014. It features advanced weight reduction technologies, including GM's first aluminum door, which can reduce the vehicle weight to 1,689 kg. The car is powered by a 2.0-liter direct injection turbo engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual mode. It delivers the...

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be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show. The new Citroen C1 is available in 3- door and 5-door versions and also in a new open-top body style called Airscape with an opening of 800 mm in width and 760 mm in length. The Citroen C1 measures 3,460 mm long, 1,620 mm wide and 1,450 mm high. It weighs 840 kg and has a minimum turning radius of 4.8 meters. It has seats for four adults and the luggage space of 196 liters can be expanded to 850 liters when...

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ded functions via one-click operation in parking scenarios, including autonomous driving, obstacle avoidance, intelligent search of parking spaces, automated backing into/out of parking spaces. In addition, the vehicle can operate normally and will not be influenced during the OTA process in the background. In terms of technology development, WM Motor has performed 7 OTA upgrades, released the Living Engine 2.2.0, and developed “eye contact ac...

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d cabriolet, have gone through minor changes at the front of the car, based on the new 508 and the SR1 HEV concept car. At launch in Europe, four petrol (1.4L/1.6L) and four diesel engines (1.6L/2.0L) will be available, all compliant with the Euro5 emission standards. Overall weight reduction by 25 kg on average on all models, fitment of new 16-inch low rolling resistance tires and aerodynamic body with cd of 0.28 have improved fuel efficiency. T...

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s 75.8 kW at 6,000 rpm and 139 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. The strong hybrid combines 1.5L engine (68 kW at 5,500 rpm and 122 Nm at 3,800–4,800 rpm) and electric motor (59 kW, 141 Nm). Fuel efficiency is rated at 21.18 km/l (manual), 21.06 km/l (automatic), 19.07 km/l (ALLGRIP automatic), 27.02 km/kg (CNG), and 28.65 (hybrid eCVT). The mild hybrid and strong hybrid models use lithium-ion batteries produced by the joint venture TDS Lithium-Ion Ba...

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It is available in 1.0L turbo, 1.2L gasoline, and E-CNG options. The 1.0L Turbo option, it delivers a maximum power of 100.06 PS at 5,500 rpm while the 1.2L gasoline engine produces a maximum power of 89.73 PS at 6,000 rpm. It can give fuel efficiency between 20 km/liter to 22.8 km/l, while 28.5 km/kg in the e-CNG variant. On April 3, Maruti Suzuki India Limited attained cumulative production of over 30 million units. This feat entails production...

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g infrastructure using ethanol. The trials will focus on knowledge transfer and collaboration with research institutions, with the vehicle undergoing proving ground tests to assess suspension, performance, and safety before road use. The truck features a 105-kWh battery and hydrogen tanks with a 40 kg capacity. Its public debut is scheduled for August 15 during the inauguration of GWM’s Iracemápolis factory. On August 15, GWM Brazil announced ...

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cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG (formerly Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. KG) cellcentric Headquarters. Volvo and Daimler JV, responsible for development and production of fuel cell systems. - Number of Employees: more than 560 globally (as of April 2025). - The plant is sharing the same place with Deutsche ACCUmotive GmbH, Nabern. - Third plant to be built in Weilheim, Germany. - The 2nd plant in Germany is being built in Esslingen. Pre-Productio...

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lers ST6 pickup trucks in Vladivostok. The Sollers ST6 has a choice of gasoline and diesel engines with a displacement of 2 liters. The engines meet EURO-5 environmental standards and are equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. The carrying capacity of the version with a gasoline engine is 820 kg, with a diesel engine - 900 kg. The project for organizing the production of pickup trucks in Vladivostok provides for the gradual localization of ...

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(CVT ) with Super Active Shift, the new Copen is equipped with a 660 cc turbo engine with DVVT. The platform of the Mira e:S is utilized and the floor and body sides are strengthened. Thanks to the use of resin-made body panels and fuel tank, the vehicle weight of the manual model is limited to 850kg. Fuel efficiency of the Copen has been improved to 25.2 km/L for the CVT model and 22.2 km/L  for the manual model. On April 14 Toyota Motor Corpo...

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cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG, Esslingen plant Pre-series production of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (2024-) cellcentric's R&D Center, responsible for fuel cell systems development and pre-series production of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles - Number of Employees: more than 100 (as of July 2025). - Established in 2022 cellcentric, Germany reveals more information about NextGen fuel cell system cellcent...

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ybrid system combines a gasoline engine, electric motor, transmission, and power electronics into one compact and efficient unit. Horse has also started producing the HR18 engine – a lightweight, 1.8L 4-cylinder gasoline engine which generates output of 80 kW and 172 Nm of torque, and weighs 100 kg. The hybrid system also includes the BTA Gen2 battery, made in Valladolid. Weighing 36 kg, it stores 1.4 kWh of energy, with a voltage range of 15...

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heduled to be transferred. Porsche announced a convertible "911 Turbo" model "911 Turbo Cabriolet," which is scheduled to be put on the market in Europe and the U.S. Despite a reinforced chassis and an addition of an automatically pop-up rollover bar, the vehicle weight was held to an increase of 70kg from the coupe model. A 3-level structure power soft top takes only about 20 seconds for opening and folding due to llighter weight and lower cente...

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ts MTV vehicle-battery integration technology. The first bus adopting MTV vehicle-battery integration technology also rolled off the production line. The first bus model adopting MTV technology is the “King Long MTV Edition of Smart Citylights”. Its battery system has an energy density of 175Wh/kg. Grouping efficiency exceeds 90%. On August 21, Xiamen King Long Motor Group Co., Ltd. announced the recent groundbreaking of a NEV R&D and manufac...

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issions of just 21g/km. It can cruise with a range of up to 50km in all-electric mode and up to 500km in combined one. The XL1 is 3,888 mm long, 1,665 mm wide and just 1,153 mm tall. Its aerodynamics are extraordinary Cd 0.189. With CFRP used on its monocoque and part of the exterior, it weighs 795 kg. XL1 will be produced by handcrafting-like methods at the Osnabrück plant in Germany. Faced with deterioration in performance, Wilhelm Karmann has...

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sales outside of Europe by 2020. Opel models will be assembled in Namibia from the second half of the year. On April 15, Opel announced that the sixth-generation Opel Corsa is based on a completely new design, which is the basis for an increase in efficiency. The new Corsa will weigh only from 980 kg. Compared with its predecessor, this model variant is a useful 108 kg lighter. Customers can opt to go fully electric with a Corsa BEV (Battery Ele...

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