n, filed an 8K report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its latest production status following the SEC investigation announced on March 7. Conditional upon receiving additional funding, the company now expects its plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, to commence production of certified Urban Delivery vehicles no earlier than the end of 2022 and into first quarter of 2023, followed by the Urban Utility vehicle no earlier tha...

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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-VW's five major sites (Changchun, Southwest, South China, East China, and North China) is turned over to certified disposal companies for processing and reuse. Combustible waste is used as a burn material for power generation. Currently, solid wastes are ...

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yota's new plant in Sorocaba will operate as an Ecofactory, integrating sustainable technologies to lower greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy and water, and minimize waste. Key innovations include a water-free paint booth, cutting CO2 emissions by 20% by switching to water-based paint, use of certified renewable energy, LED lighting, and a 99% waste recyclability rate. On September 19, Toyota do Brasil announced it has just formalized its i...

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nd since it entered the market in 2015, more than 25,000 customers have taken delivery of a Bentayga. The fourth model in the Bentayga range joins the efficient plug-in Hybrid, the 4.0-litre turbocharged V8, and the powerful 6.0-litre, 12-cylinder Speed. On June 22, Bentley Motors announced that it certified for delivery its first car from a new, dedicated Excellence Center for Vehicle Finish at the company’s celebrated factory in Crewe, Englan...

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has improved to 12.6km per liter from 11.9km per liter of the previous model, due to engine improvements. However, the 12.6km per liter was not the official fuel economy authorized by the government but the number confirmed in a testing uniquely conducted by Hyundai’s laboratory. The final number certified by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Republic of Korea, is 12.1km per liter. Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-new Sonata of ...

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nounced on August 21 that it has sold more than 100,000 cars powered by its 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine. First introduced in India in April 2013 with compact sedan Amaze, the 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine was sequentially introduced in 4th generation City in January 2014 and MPV Mobilio in July 2014. The certified fuel efficiency for City, Amaze, Mobilio is 26km/L, 25.8km/L and 24.5km/L respectively. Honda has been reported in India that it is developi...

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nounced on August 21 that it has sold more than 100,000 cars powered by its 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine. First introduced in India in April 2013 with compact sedan Amaze, the 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine was sequentially introduced in 4th generation City in January 2014 and MPV Mobilio in July 2014. The certified fuel efficiency for City, Amaze, Mobilio is 26km/L, 25.8km/L and 24.5km/L respectively. Honda Cars India announced on August 8 that its comp...

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nd took fire. This accident, which happened in Shenzhen in the early hours on May 26, killed three including two passengers and a driver. This has raised concerns over safety performance of BYD electric vehicles. In response to these concerns, BYD said that the e6 has been inspected by a government-certified authority and its battery is compliant with the national standards, adding that the accident will have no impact on the company's efforts to...

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ransmission) system, an electric drive system, and a hybrid-dedicated battery. Specifically, the 1.5L hybrid engine platform achieves an industry-leading maximum thermal efficiency of 43.2% and a generating power from 8kW to 60kW. The hybrid motor achieves a maximum efficiency of 96.8% and has been certified by China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. The hybrid electronic control system achieves a maximum efficiency of 98.8% and...

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ransmission) system, an electric drive system, and a hybrid-dedicated battery. Specifically, the 1.5L hybrid engine platform achieves an industry-leading maximum thermal efficiency of 43.2% and a generating power from 8kW to 60kW. The hybrid motor achieves a maximum efficiency of 96.8% and has been certified by China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. The hybrid electronic control system achieves a maximum efficiency of 98.8% and...

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iled on December 12 the automated Ford Fusion Hybrid research vehicle to test the limits of full automation and determine the appropriate levels for near- and mid-term deployment. The reseach has been carried out in collaboration with the University of Michigan and State Farm. Ford announced an EPA-certified fuel economy in city, on highway and combined of the all 5 variants of the new "Fusion." A 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine is rated at 25/37/39 mp...

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ited States, Canada and Puerto Rico. An additional EUR 10 million has been invested by TMMF to build the Yaris to the specific requirements of the new export market. The additional export markets are planned from the French plant. And the Yaris became the first vehicle ever produced in France to be certified with the new “French Origin Guaranteed” label. This certificate was created in order to help customers identify products that have more ...

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arting in the spring of 2014. The Gyor plant produced a total of approximately 63,000 units of the Audi A3 Cabriolet since November 2007. On December 14, Audi started production of the Audi Q8 e-tron at the Brussels plant. The Audi Q8 e-tron will reach customers in Europe and the United States as a certified net carbon-neutral car. From the second half of 2023, more than 3,000 employees will also make the Audi Q4 e-tron at the Brussels plant. Aud...

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omer experience initiatives. Skoda Auto will takes over steering responsibility of the Volkswagen Group in India. Audi plans to launch its "Audi R8" in India from November 2008. Audi will expand the dealerships currently in 11 cities in India to take a market share of 30% in 2011. It will designate certified dealers in Lucknow in northern Uttar Pradesh, Jaipur in the western Rajasthan, Nagpur in western Maharashtra, and Coimbatore in southern Tam...

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8, 2019, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd previewed the new Nissan X-Trail facelift, which is now available for booking and revealed the plan to officially launch this new SUV in April, 2019. The X-Trail facelift offers a new hybrid variant and three internal combustion engine variants, which are all certified with energy efficient vehicles (EEV). Announced on August 10, Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd, Malaysia launched the JMC Vigus Pro White Series, a ...

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pref. - October 1940: Gifu Auto Body was established in Gifu-city, Gifu-pref. - Site area: 163,000 square meters Gifu Auto Body will remain suspended until April 28 仮 Gifu Auto Body to restart vehicle assembly Toyota halts shipments of vehicles equipped with Toyota Industries’ fraudulently certified engines Toyota suspends operations on six lines at four plants in Japan due to engine certification fraud by Toyota Industries Toyota extend...

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ned a deal with Tianneng Power International, a leading battery maker, to cooperate in battery business for electric vehicles (EVs). Tianneng Power will develop batteries for EVs of Chery while cooperating in sales and after-sales service operations. Tianneng Powerfs four battery models have been certified by a government agency China North Vehicle Research Institute and the company began producing these batteries in Changxing, Zhejiang Provinc...

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suspensions of operations in October for Japan Toyota announces global production volume for October to be about 800,000 units Toyota announces global production volume for November to be approximately 800,000 units Toyota halts shipments of vehicles equipped with Toyota Industries’ fraudulently certified engines Toyota suspends operations of 11 lines at seven plants in Japan due to snowfall Toyota introduces sixth-gen 2025 4Runner ahead of fa...

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, 2019-), Gran Ace (Majesty/Granvia, 2019-); Lexus LM350 (export only, 2020-2023), HV LM300h (export only, 2020-2023) Toyota Auto Body's vehicle plant - Production started in 1993. - Site area: 800,500 square meters Toyota halts shipments of vehicles equipped with Toyota Industries’ fraudulently certified engines Toyota suspends operations on six lines at four plants in Japan due to engine certification fraud by Toyota Industries Toyota extend...

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rt of Nansha of Guangzhou for shipment to the Laem Chabang Port of Thailand as its first export vehicles. This will also be the first time GAC Aion exports complete vehicles to an overseas market. The Aion Y Plus, an overseas right-hand drive model tailored by GAC Aion for the Thai market, has been certified by the Department of Land Transport. On August 25, GAC Group participated in the Chengdu Motor Show 2023 (CDMS 2023) with its four vehicle b...

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