in the mass market in the future. The truck has an 80kW electric motor and a high-output, high-capacity lithium ion battery to provide vibration-free and smooth acceleration and driving comfort. The test truck has a driving range of 62 kilometers on the JC08 test mode. It’s equipped with a quick charging function, which enable to charge the battery up to 80% in 30 minutes. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will release an updated version of the NV200 Van...

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at its Oppama Plant with an annual production capacity of 50,000 cars. Its exports to Europe will begin in December. Among countries in Europe, four countries, including Portugal, were selected as early introduction markets, where government incentive programs for electric vehicles are in place and charging infrastructure is in rapid progress. Nissan will export the Leaf first to Portugal and the Netherlands in December, followed by Ireland in Fe...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/16

eve the goal of cost optimization to continuously VW’s brand image and advantages in the markets of ICE vehicles and high-end SUVs. The two parties will continue to support the sustainable development of the Jetta sub-brand, and will further promote the construction of China’s NEV ecosystem and infrastructure by supporting CAMS, a charging joint venture. A significant reduction in carbon emissions will be achieved by 2030 to contribute to Chi...

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ration Area FAW Jiefang signs agreement on hydrogen energy with Faurecia Hydrogen, Air Liquide China FAW’s plan to slower passenger car business consolidation rejected FAW Car makes 0.8 billion yuan net loss in 2016 1st half VW China, FAW and JAC establish a joint venture company to develop charging infrastructure FAW Car plans to invest CNY 50 million for a wholly-owned subsidiary Soundun New Energy cooperate with FAW Car 1 1 1 1 FAW Ca...

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eve the goal of cost optimization to continuously VW’s brand image and advantages in the markets of ICE vehicles and high-end SUVs. The two parties will continue to support the sustainable development of the Jetta sub-brand, and will further promote the construction of China’s NEV ecosystem and infrastructure by supporting CAMS, a charging joint venture. A significant reduction in carbon emissions will be achieved by 2030 to contribute to Chi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/16

China Unicom) and Changan Automobile (Group) Co., Ltd. (Changan Automobile) held a ceremony for the signing of a strategic partnership agreement in Chongqing. According to the agreement, the two companies will seek cooperation in such fields as automotive informatization, communications and network infrastructure, smart manufacturing, industrial Internet and 5G technologies. In the future, the companies will further cooperate in some key areas re...

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hawa, Fairfax plants to cut car inventory GM to increase production of Chevrolet Bolt EV GM investing USD 100 million for autonomous vehicle production in Michigan GM to increase Bolt EV, Cruise AV production at Orion plant in 2018, 2019 GM to launch Chevrolet Bolt EV in Brazil in 2019, partner on charging network GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures GM to invest USD 300 million, add 400 ...

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the launch in the first half of 2011. Renault announced on May 27 that it will continue to provide after-sales servicing for Fluence ZE and these vehicles' batteries even after the bankruptcy of its EV business partner, Better Place. Renault and Better Place sealed the deal in 2008 to establish EV charging stations in which owners of Renault's Fluence could charge the vehicle and switch the battery. They planned to sell 100,000 of the Fluence ZE...

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ction of its MPV and the Staria minivan by mid-2025. The range is set to cover mid-to-large SUVs in the future. Initially, the annual production scale is said to start at 20,000 units, with plans for gradual increase. Hyundai’s plans in Malaysia also include expanding local EV sales, launching EV charging infrastructure, and building battery production facilities. Reported on December 4, the all-new Kia Sportage’s bookings have been opened in...

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capacity of 4.5 MW and for the next 15 years, the Halol facility will continue to draw power from CleanMax's hybrid park in Rajkot, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy source. On June 8, MG Motor India announced that BluSmart, India's largest EV (electric vehicle) ride-hailing service and EV charging superhub infrastructure operator, has placed an order for 500 units of MG ZS EV. The ZS EV comes with the largest-in-segment 50.3kWH advanced...

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ar capacity of its Pune plant to meet the growing demand for renewable energy. On October 23, Tata Motors, unveiled new-age R&D facilities in Pune for offering sustainable mobility solutions. It constituted of engine test cell for development of hydrogen internal combustion engine and the necessary infrastructure for storage and dispensing of hydrogen fuel for the fuel cell and H2ICE (hydrogen internal combustion engine) vehicles. On July 4, Tata...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/11

R 11.84 million), marking the first aid for a heavy vehicle project. Other recipients include Volkswagen Navarra (EUR 3.55 million), Gestamp Vigo (EUR 890,223), Gestamp Servicios Vizcaya (EUR 5.57 million), and others. The goal is to increase investment in EV manufacturing, components, and related infrastructure. On April 14, multiple sources reported that the ELA, LAB, and CGT unions have called a one-day strike at Volkswagen Navarra plant on A...

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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...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/09

will be the single global manufacturing plant for the e-NV200 and vehicles will be exported worldwide to a range of international markets. Nissan and Barcelona City signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the use of electric vehicles as taxis and as delivery vehicles by improving the quick charging network and looking at a range of privileges for zero emission operators. Barcelona became the first city in the world to make a firm commitm...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Hydrogen is stored in three high-pressure fuel tanks, giving the prototype Hilux a driving range of 600 km. The first of 10 prototype Hilux will be built by the end of 2023. On January 18, Toyota announced that it is now accepting orders for the new Toyota Corolla Commercial, the UK’s first self-charging full hybrid electric van. The first models being delivered to customers from June. It is equipped with 1.8-litre hybrid system allows the van...

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is capable of generating enough power for continuous highway driving. It takes only three minutes to refuel with hydrogen. It is paired with the 10.5 kWh lithium-ion battery provides dynamic peak power when required. The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN features a three-phase on-board charger (11 kW) and a mode 2 charging cable as standard. On February 10, Opel announced that it will ramp up the production of the new Opel Astra at Rüsselsheim plant in Germany....

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ate control. Biodiversity will be enhanced through green building components, and modern software will track consumption for continuous improvement. The new headquarters will offer a modern, motivating workspace with ample daylight and premium materials, supporting various departments. An extensive charging infrastructure will support the company's electrification goals. On April 8, the city of Rüsselsheim am Main announced that Stellantis infor...

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ANS intelligent navigation system that features 360-degree full-fusion perception covering expressways, urban areas and parking lots; the Huawei DriveONE dual-motor 4WD system that has a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 3.98 seconds; and a CATL ternary lithium battery pack that has a maximum charging power of 240kW and a range of 200km on a 10-minute charge. On August 8, Avatr Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. (Avatr Technology) started acc...

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,825 mm in width and with a 2,687 mm-wheelbase, it has a spacious luggage compartment of 448 liters. The Escort is powered by a 1.5-liter Ti-VCT engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual mode. It features an in-vehicle infotainment system, mobile device connector along with a charging connector for electronic equipment like laptops and digital cameras at the rear seat row. Changan Ford Automobile has launched the new Escort...

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Tychy plant. On April 15, Stellantis announced that Lancia has presented Lancia Pu+Ra HPE, the brand vision for the next 10 years that takes the brand into the era of electric mobility. It is a 100% electric car, with a brand vision in terms of a range of over 700 km, little more than 10 minutes of charging time, and energy consumption of fewer than 10 kWh per 100 km. Lancia Pu+Ra HPE is the first car equipped with the S.A.L.A. (Sound Air Light A...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/07