, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BASF SE. The companies will build a joint innovation lab to work on body paints, automotive interior trims, and other products and to seek innovative solutions including lightweight solutions. In addition, they will explore methods of carbon emission management along the whole value chain of the automotive industry. From September 15 to 17, at the 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Conference, IM Motors...

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ing quite a stir in the world. In China, the scandal may affect imported vehicles only. Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. said on December 11, 2015, that the company changed its corporate name to SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Company Limited on November 7, 2015. Shanghai Volkswagen’s scope of management and business relationships with its partners remain unchanged after the name change. Volkswagen AG announced on January 4, 2016 that produc...

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atic driving system and tire pressure sensor. The vehicle is equipped with automatic headlamps and rain drop detection automatic wipers, as well. For a commercial vehicle, a multi-purpose seat that can be converted to a mobile computer desk is installed for the front seat, as well as a remote fleet management system, the first in the group. As production of new models starts, production of old models is to be transferred to the Mangualde plant in...

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in automotive-grade power semiconductors Geely to spin off Zeekr and list it separately Geely and Renault to create leading powertrain technology company Geely enters EU market Geely’s plant in Xi’an, Shaanxi becomes first zero-carbon OEM plant in China Geely makes new breakthrough in engine thermal efficiency Geely intends to spin off ZEEKR for listing in America Jingneng, Geely Technology Group-backed semiconductor manufacturer, complete...

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hase site of its Zhengzhou plant and the Ningde plant. The company managed to concentrate the air with high recirculation rates for energy recovery purpose when it designed the air-conditioners for spray booths. The exhaust gas from air with high recirculation rates will thus enter the regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) system for direct combustion so as to cut the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). On April 29, SAIC Motor released ...

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be over CNY 10 billion. On July 11, SAIC Roewe debuted the official images of the new Roewe D7 DMH mid-to-high-end hybrid sedan, which, along with the Roewe D7 mid-to-high-end battery electric sedan, will be launched in 2023. The Roewe D7 DMH is equipped with the new DMH super hybrid system, with a thermal efficiency of over 43% for the hybrid-dedicated engine, an electric-mode range of 125km under the CLTC standard, a combined range of 1,400km u...

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cture at the event. The first model built on this architecture has been officially named “LYNK&CO 09”. ZEEKR showcased its first model ZEEKR 001. The new Geometry A Pro was launched on April 19 at the event. It offers two NEDC range options: 430km and 600km, and features the SEM (smart energy management) system that was developed inhouse by the Geometry brand. In addition, the new Volvo XC60 and the new Polestar 2 model range were present ...

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brand's silver badge products, a design studio for the New Baojun brand products and a new energy design studio for products under the Wuling and New Baojun brands. Additionally, the center has established six departments, which are responsible for brand and design strategies, operation and project management, digital design, part and component design, advanced model design, and color and fabric design, respectively. All these departments will fo...

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operation on new materials and intelligentization GAC Aion launches next-generation high-performance integrated electric drive named Quark GAC Aion builds zero carbon emissions plant GAC Aion promotes initiatives in environmentally conscious production and recovery GAC Aion implements waste control management GAC Aion’s AH8 project changed from joint development with Huawei to independent development GAC Aion releases magazine battery 2.0 techn...

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d batteries for Ford’s extended-range EVs in 2028, according to Ahn Kun, head of planning and coordination at SK On. The two companies announced they were ending their BlueOval project in December. The loss represents a one-time impairment, according to Kim Youngkwang, SK On’s head of financial management, as Ford will take over both the assets and liabilities of the Kentucky operation, eliminating KRW 5.4 trillion in debt and improving SK’...

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Hyundai Auto China 2026: BAIC Group exhibits over 20 products, starts accepting pre-orders for Wendao V9 MPV (Produced at Miyun plant) BAIC Group, Tsinghua Unigroup to jointly accelerate large-scale application of Chinese chips to BAIC vehicle models Beijing Auto will officially establish an asset management company BAIC MOTOR Corporation.,Ltd. Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co., Ltd. has been renamed to Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. (...

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I E vehicles in China with Great Wall Motor Approval granted to Great Wall Motor-BMW joint venture Spotlight Automotive manufacturing base project The factory operation status in China as a result of the effects of the coronavirus (Chinese) Great Wall Motor will provide R&D, plant construction and management, and other services to Spotlight Automotiv Great Wall Motors launches vital signs monitoring technology Construction of Spotlight Automoti...

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, increasing OTA rate by 300%; the XNGP intelligent assisted driving system and the Xmart OS in-vehicle intelligent system; an all-domain 800V high-voltage silicon carbide platform; a new 800V XPower electric drive, realizing an industry-leading comprehensive efficiency of 92%; the X-HP intelligent thermal management system, enhancing the winter range by 15%, the charging power by 90% and the battery heat dissipation capacity by 100%. The XPeng G...

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2), Spring Hill, Tennessee (opening mid-2023), and Lansing, Michigan (opening late 2024), with suppliers including MP Materials (rare earth magnets), VAC (magnet factory), POSCO (cathode active material), General Electric (rare earth and other materials), Wolfspeed (silicon carbide), and Controlled Thermal Resources (lithium). GM had also confirmed a forthcoming third EV truck plant, which will join Factory Zero and Orion Assembly, along with non...

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ber 22. Joint strike at Suzuki Powertrain's Manesar plant and Suzuki Motorcycle India's plant, will also be called off. Most of the workers whose contracts had been cancelled due to the strike were reinstated. A 'Grievance Redressal Committee' will be set up and it will have representation from the management and workers and the state's labor control officer. The agreement also provides for the setting up of a 'Labour Welfare Committee' to promot...

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the next-generation Renault Kangoo. The allocation of the next-generation of Nissan small vans to Maubeuge plant means that in the future, all of Nissan's vans for European customers will be manufactured in France. On October 1, The representation of the workers, the Public Administrations and the management of Nissan, with the technical assistance of KPMG held a new meeting of the commission for the reindustrialization of the Nissan Motor Ibér...

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of BAIC Group released its power solution, @me intelligent platform, and product planning 3.0 at Auto Shanghai 2021. The SUPER power platform consists of three series: S series, H series and E series. The S series 1.5T engine achieves a power density of up to 109kW/L, while the H series reaches a thermal efficiency of 42%. The E series focuses on delivering a hybrid experience and balances power performance and fuel economy, with a rate of fuel...

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models. Sales goal for the year 2009 has been raised to 419,000 units from 356,000 units recorded in the previous year. Chery targets to export 156,000 units in 2009, up from 135,000 units recorded in the previous year. Chery Automobile Co has sold a 20% stake in its business to China Huarong Asset Management Corporation, Bohai Industrial Investment Fund Management, China Science&Merchants Investment Management Co., Ltd., China Huarong Asset Mana...

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2), Spring Hill, Tennessee (opening mid-2023), and Lansing, Michigan (opening late 2024), with suppliers including MP Materials (rare earth magnets), VAC (magnet factory), POSCO (cathode active material), General Electric (rare earth and other materials), Wolfspeed (silicon carbide), and Controlled Thermal Resources (lithium). GM had also confirmed a forthcoming third EV truck plant, which will join Factory Zero and Orion Assembly, along with non...

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rgy sedan BYD discloses information on blade battery factory BYD releases new strategy for its DM hybrid technology platform BYD launches all-new Han new energy sedan BYD and Hino to establish JV for commercial BEVs development in China BYD launches 1.5L high efficiency engine for PHEV, with 43% thermal efficiency BYD and CAERI form strategic partnership regarding power battery testing BYD shows first DM-i hybrid technology sedan at Auto Guan...

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