gun. The new M4 hall will be completed by mid-2016, with operation starting in February 2017. By compressing large aluminum parts in an energy-efficient way, the new press line consumes up to 15 percent less energy compared to conventional systems in continuous operation. Skoda introduced their new Wireless MirrorLink technology on February 22. It works in conjunction with their new ‘Phonebox' dock with wireless charging' that Skoda introduced ...

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l van "Combo" from Azambuja to Zaragoza in Spain. Opel plans to produce 375,000 new "Corsa" cars in 2007. Production will be suspended for two weeks in October 2008. GM Europe and Iberdrola, Spain's largest electricity company announced in December 2008 to jointly conduct a feasibility study on a recharging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Both companies, participating in an international project for plug-in electric vehicles, will collabora...

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ble are features such as the world-leading DiSus-A intelligent air body control system and a road holding stability enhancement system. The N9 employs the God’s Eye B (DiPilot 300) LiDAR-based advanced intelligent driving solution and comes with a Devialet audio system and dual 50W mobile phone wireless charging panels. On March 21, Denza, a BYD sub-brand, launched the N9 large flagship SUV. The N9 is equipped with the e3 automotive ...

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n the first half of 2021. By placing its large capacity battery under the floor, the UX300e has a low center of gravity and achieves a cruising range of 400km. Furthermore, the latest connected technology is adopted; the remaining battery charge and driving range are displayed, and the necessity of charging can be confirmed via smartphone with dedicated app. Production will be carried out by Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. at the Miyata Plant. Toyota M...

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low. The engine supplies electric power to the motor from a generator and also recharges the battery. It reaches the top speed of 150km/h, with CO2 emissions of 45g/km. The 16-kWh lithium-ion battery 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 ...

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be exhibited at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The sports concept was designed at Kia's design studio in Frankfurt, Germany. This concept model gives a preview of the next-generation Optima. Kia Motors unveiled the interior of the new Kia K5 and new technologies used in the model. The new K5 features wireless mobile phone battery charging system and an autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system. Kia will start accepting pre-orders for the K5 from mi...

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to the technologies to improve fuel economy and Energy Smart Management (EMS), the car's combined fuel efficiency is 10.2 km per liter for the 2.5-liter model and 9.4 km per liter for the 3.5-liter model. The New SM Nova features the Smart Mirror System, a state-of-the-art infotainment system using wireless LAN. The 2.5-liter model is priced from KWR 30.4 million to KRW 34.9 million and the 3.5-liter model is from KRW 35.2 million to KRW 38.7 mil...

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NEV) technologies to Lynk & Co and Galaxy models. Geely Auto will applying and popularizing a next-generation high-end CTB platform and a full range of high-end technologies based on this platform, such as an 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive, a battery with a new in-house developed formula, and a wireless battery management system, in mainstream products. For Lynk & Co, an all-domain 800V architecture will be applied. On February 20, Geely Auto...

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vanced Driving System) 4 solution upon launch. On August 1, IM Motors, an SAIC Motor sub-brand, launched the SAIC Motor in-house developed Hengxing super range extender. The Hengxing super range extender innovatively adopts a 66kWh 800V battery solution for REEVs, which comprises an 800V ultra-fast-charging platform and a production 66kWh Super Freevoy Max battery developed with CATL, delivering a CLTC EV-mode range of over 450km, a CLTC combined...

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CVT, while a 3.5-liter V-6 engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a new 9-speed automatic transmission. The sedan is available also with "Accord Plug-In Hybrid" combining a 2.0-liter engine with two motors. The PHV model is installed with a 120 kW motor and a 6kWh lithium-ion battery. Charging from a 120 volt outlet takes less than four hours, and from a 240 volt outlet less than one and a half hours. Its range in the electric mode ...

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uced battery electric vehicle (BEV), the world’s first mass-produced quad-motor distributed electric drive, the industry’s first mass-produced four-wheel torque vectoring control system, the world’s first mass-produced satellite communication technology for electric vehicles (EVs), and the V3 charging stand with the highest single-plug output power. The 001 FR based on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture), the vehicle is equipped w...

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uced battery electric vehicle (BEV), the world’s first mass-produced quad-motor distributed electric drive, the industry’s first mass-produced four-wheel torque vectoring control system, the world’s first mass-produced satellite communication technology for electric vehicles (EVs), and the V3 charging stand with the highest single-plug output power. The 001 FR based on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture), the vehicle is equipped w...

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C HUMMER EV SUV to be built at Factory ZERO GM idles, restarts, extends downtime at North American plants due to chip shortage Cadillac debuts production 2023 LYRIQ ahead of September reservations GM restarting Spring Hill production, cancels Chevrolet Blazer downtime GM assembling SUVs without wireless phone charging due to semiconductor supply Acura’s all-electric 2024 ZDX prototype being developed for Type S performance GM working to g...

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s on June 1 GM investing USD 2 billion in Spring Hill to build Cadillac LYRIQ EV, USD 153 million in other plants GM idles, restarts, extends downtime at North American plants due to chip shortage GM parks thousands of unfinished vehicles awaiting microchip components GM assembling SUVs without wireless phone charging due to semiconductor supply GM to add 3rd shift, expand SUV production at Lansing Delta Township plant Chevrolet presents all...

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powered 2021 Escalade 600D GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan production interrupted due to winter weather, gas supplies GM parks thousands of unfinished vehicles awaiting microchip components GM building some pickups, SUVs without Automatic Stop/Start during microchip shortage GM assembling SUVs without wireless phone charging due to semiconductor supply On July 15, General Motors said it plans to produce the Cadillac Escalade SUV, as well as the Che...

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h different powertrain on the same assembly line. Production of the Focus Electric will begin in 2011, followed by a HEV and a plug-in hybrid in 2012. All four models are built on the same Focus platform. Ford announced that drivers of the new Ford Focus Electric could connect their car to the AT&T wireless network. That will allow drivers to control their car settings when away from the car through the smartphone app. Ford plans to triple produc...

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S launched the “hump” intelligent range extender system that is developed jointly with Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei). The system is a perfect integration of Huawei’s DriveONE system and motor controller and SERES’ SEP200 motor, range extender, battery system, vehicle controller and charging system. On the same day, the SERES SF5 long range edition, which is the first model to adopt this system, was officially launched. Positioned...

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postponed to the wintertime. The new Prius PHV, which is based on the forth-generation Prius, was originally scheduled for launch this autumn. On February 15 Toyota launched the all-new Prius PHV. It has an all electric range of 68.2 km, double the previous model, and in addition to normal and fast charging capability, also adopts a solar charging system as an option. Even if the vehicle runs out of charge it still achieves a low fuel economy of ...

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NEV) technologies to Lynk & Co and Galaxy models. Geely Auto will applying and popularizing a next-generation high-end CTB platform and a full range of high-end technologies based on this platform, such as an 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive, a battery with a new in-house developed formula, and a wireless battery management system, in mainstream products. For Lynk & Co, an all-domain 800V architecture will be applied. On February 14, Zeekr Tech...

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of new energy vehicles (NEV), mobility services and vehicle sales. The companies will explore the application of hydrogen fuel cell powertrains in general-purpose vehicles and airport shuttle buses. They will also work together on construction of such infrastructure as hydrogen refueling stations, charging piles, charging stations and a fast charging pile network. On June 4, the China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) ...

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