production of a new gearbox VW introduces new MQ281 manual gearbox to be built in Argentina, Spain SEAT S.A. starts using electric paint drying oven in Martorell in 2023 Banco Sabadell invests in solar project at SEAT's Catalonia plant, Spain SEAT upgrades Martorell Plant for EV production, expands charging infrastructure SEAT announces new projects for EV components at El Prat de Llobregat, Spain plant Spanish Prime Minister and Volkswagen CEO d...

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3 billion in this project. The new model will receive three types of power units: a 1.6-liter engine (90 hp power), coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 1.6-liter engine (106 hp power) mated with a 6-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission. During the design, the electronic infrastructure of the model was completely localized, and about 400 new parts appeared. The body's surface has undergone a thorough study at the AvtoV...

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tment Promotion Certificate to Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing Thailand. This followed the approval of its project to invest THB 1 billion to start local assembly of BEVs and batteries by 2026, which will involve collaboration with Thai companies, supporting the development of local suppliers and EV infrastructure, including charging stations. With local production to be conducted under its partnership with Thonburi Automotive Assembly, details on...

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secures over CNY 2.2 billion from first equity financing round NIO, Bosch forge in-depth partnership for core technologies for intelligent EVs NIO establishes battery technology subsidiary in Shanghai NIO establishes new auto battery R&D site in Jiading, Shanghai Weineng Battery locates new battery infrastructure project worth CNY 9.8 billion in Wuhan NIO’s 300,000th mass-produced vehicle rolls off the line Changan Auto unveils its first smart...

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or USD 705.6 million XPeng to improve overall product safety, quality levels with TÜV Rheinland Xpeng to collaborate with BASF SE Xiaopeng Motors announced that it will launch the G3 smart connected SUV in 2018 Xiaopeng Motors launches Xiaopeng G3 electric connected SUV Xiaopeng Motors’ 30 supercharging stations are now operational 1 Guangzhou Xiaopeng Automotive and Huami Corporation reach agreement to partner on connecting smart cars with w...

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the South African market in the second half of 2013. On May 28, Nissan South Africa (SA) announced a three-year research project with Eskom that will begin in the second half of 2013. This is a part of projects of the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Technology Innovation Agency to build infrastructure for the use of EVs in South Africa. Nissan will provide 10 or more Leaf electric vehicles for the project. On August 14, the National U...

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minum 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 on February 19 as an upgrade to the currently offered ‘Phonebox'. Beginning this April, customers purchasing a Super...

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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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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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d to the INEOS Grenadier. The vehicle will be offered in two powertrain options including an all-electric powertrain (BEV) and a low-emission range-extender electric option. The range-extender option will consist of a small gasoline engine driving a generator to sustain battery charge when external charging is unavailable. The confirmation of the alternative powertrain details and launch timings are expected by autumn 2024. On March 2, multiple s...

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S. and Canada Nissan lowers pricing of top models in U.S. as tariffs arrive Nissan halting production for two weeks at Smyrna plant due to semiconductor shortage Nissan extends shutdown at Smyrna, Aguascalientes plants due to COVID at chip supplier Nissan launches restyled 2023 LEAF in U.S., with charging by Wallbox Nissan Australia announces new Nissan Pathfinder Nissan stops building Pathfinder, Murano, Frontier for Can...

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e of comprehensive services. Toyota Motor Corporation launched its partially upgraded Crown Royal luxury sedan on October 1. The ITS Connect, a world-first safety package for a mass-market model, is available using a dedicated frequency of 760 MHz. ITS Connect uses vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication to provide driver with the kind of safety information that cannot be picked up by onboard sensors. This includes informat...

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art of the industrial plan for Italy 2019-2021 in which a total of EUR 5 billion. After presenting, in collaboration with Terna, the development in Mirafiori of the largest V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) pole, which aims to connect an entire fleet of 700 electric cars (500 BEV), connected to a bidirectional charging infrastructure that will be able to make 25 Megawatts available to the grid for energy balancing services, FCA today announces two other stra...

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uction facility in Korea. Together, these facilities will provide Kia with an annual PBV production capacity of 250,000 units, reinforcing its ambition to establish a global PBV production hub. To support construction of the PBV-dedicated facilities, Kia is investing approximately KRW 4 trillion in infrastructure and research and development, further driving the global expansion of its PBV business. According to Korean media reports on February 4...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

in the trunk with the high voltage lithium-ion battery has resulted in the Ioniq having greater cargo space, and resolves the difficulty of replacing the auxiliary battery. Moreover, the charger connector for the Ioniq Electric has been changed to be compatible with fast chargers as well as slower charging apparatuses, and the warranty for the battery has been changed from being for 10 years and 200,000 km to being unlimited. On March 6, Hyundai...

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igent connectivity GAC Group to launch demonstrative operation of Toyota’s hydrogen energy vehicles Autonomous driving startup Pony.ai joins GAC Group and others to establish Guangdong Intelligent Connected Vehicle Innovation Center GAC Group forms strategic partnership with State Grid EV in NEV charging and other fields GAC Group forms strategic partnership with SAIC in technological R&D and other fields Construction of test center for intel...

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tion plant in Kaliningrad Avtotor, Russia finishes construction of electric motors and electronic control systems plants Avtotor, Russia joins working group for development of electric transport Avtotor develops cooperation with Russian universities for import substitution Avtotor, Russia creates infrastructure for foundry and mechanical plant Avtotor, Russia to commission new building for painting plastic products Avtotor, Russia maintains le...

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as added the new "Fuga Hybrid," a hybrid version of its Fuga luxury sedan, based on its original hybrid technology to be launched on the domestic market on November 2. It adopts Nissan's original simple one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system, combined with lithium-ion batteries featuring quick charging and discharging performance. Thus created is a highly responsive, high efficiency system for quick shifting to optimal driving mode from low ...

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ompletion and commissioning, the site will achieve a sales revenue of CNY 15.6 billion and establish complete upstream and downstream industrial chains for raw materials and terminal products. Xingneng intelligent energy products will be applied to energy storage power plants and new energy storage infrastructure. On March 11, Geely Holding Group announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Sinopec in Beijing. ...

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otor all-new models to have Baidu AVP functions and arrive on market in 2021 WM Motor receives investments of CNY 10 billion from SAIC Motor, Baidu and others WM Motor unveils third all-new intelligent battery electric SUV WM Motor partners with Enel X on export of electric vehicles and supply of charging infrastructure WM Motor forms strategic partnership with MS regarding vehicle exports and manufacturing WM Motor will obtain CNY 11.5 billion...

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