vehicles. On September 19, the Minister of Industry and Tourism announced the first three provisional grants from the third call of PERTE VEC's battery section, totaling EUR 53 million. Renault Spain in Valladolid received EUR 27.7 million to build a new battery manufacturing center for “cell to chassis” batteries, with a production capacity of 300,000 batteries per year. On February 5, multiple sources reported that Renault’s Valladolid f...

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capital expenditure) for research & development work during the FY 2023-24. It continued to work on advanced technologies, upgrading existing technology and capability development. It expanded on electric vehicles, battery technologies, motors for electric vehicles, active safety systems, advanced electronics, software-defined vehicles, technologies for light-weighting, enhanced vehicle dynamics, and connected vehicles. During the year, it has f...

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td. announced the introduction of the TUV300 PLUS. The TUV300 PLUS is powered by a 2.2 litre mHAWK engine which delivers 88 kW (120 BHP). It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission for enhanced driving pleasure on highways. The TUV300 PLUS comes with a toughened high-strength steel body along with chassis derived from the Scorpio. On July 24, Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) unveiled the FURIO, its brand-new range of Intermediate Comme...

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Electric Vehicles Manufacturing Rus LLC (EVM), Moscow Plant LCV: EV EVM Pro (based on UAZ chassis, SKD, 2023-); E-truck (planning); Electric motors, Onboard electronics (planning) Assembly plant of Electric cargo trucks, started production in April 2023. - Number of employees: 168 (as of 2024). - Established in June, 2021. Production started in April 2023. - Initial investment:   2021: RUB 900 million (USD 14.7 million) (RUB 286 million by...

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based on JAC N25/N35), Mini Buse Sollers Atlant (2023-), Sollers ST8 pickup (2025-), Sollers Pickup ST6 (based on JAC T6) (2025-); Van: UAZ SGR; Isuzu: N Series (Elf 2006-2008, 2012-Production ended), F Series (Forward 2014-Production ended), C & E Heavy duty trucks (Giga 2017-Production ended); Chassis NLR85A, NMR85H, NPR75L (2012-Production ended), NQR90 (2013-Production ended); UAZ's plant, Sollers Group - Investment:   2023: RUB 1 bi...

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ptimize acoustics in the highly reflective production area. This aims to improve acoustic ergonomics for employees, especially during metal part handling, reducing noise peaks. On June 5, BMW announced the launch of the fourth-generation BMW 1 Series, featuring revised drive portfolio, and improved chassis technology. Production will occur at the BMW Leipzig plant and the market launch is set for October 2024. The top model, BMW M135 xDrive comes...

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ctrically powered model is based on a flexible vehicle architecture and will be produced on the same assembly line as the combustion-engined and plug-in hybrid variants of the compact SAV. BMW tests the performance of electric motors, electric all-wheel-drive technology, high-voltage battery, power electronics, and charging technology of the BMW iX1. On May 31, BMW presented the third model generation, the new BMW X1, and the new BMW iX1. For the...

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ult 5 E-Tech, a B-segment electric vehicle. The vehicle will be launched in September 2024, with a starting price of around EUR 25,000. The vehicle along with the batteries will be assembled at Renault’s Douai plant. The motor components (including the electric machine, reduction gear, and power electronics) will be manufactured at the Cléon plant, the battery pack will be manufactured at the Ampere plant in Ruitz, while the batteries will be...

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ult 5 E-Tech, a B-segment electric vehicle. The vehicle will be launched in September 2024, with a starting price of around EUR 25,000. The vehicle along with the batteries will be assembled at Renault’s Douai plant. The motor components (including the electric machine, reduction gear, and power electronics) will be manufactured at the Cléon plant, the battery pack will be manufactured at the Ampere plant in Ruitz, while the batteries will be...

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rcedes-Benz is investing approximately EUR 350 million to build the next generation eSprinter, with approximately EUR 50 targeted for preparation in each of the three plants. Each plant will build both electric and conventional models. The next generation of the eSprinter will also be produced as a chassis model. According to the Sustainablilty report 2021 in the HP of Mercedes-Benz Group, Mercedes-Benz is expanding its green power portfolio in c...

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s worldwide production network, and sales and after-sales. The new Sprinter is available for order now and will be launched in the European market starting in June 2018. The new MBUX multimedia system (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) is available in the new Sprinter. It was presented at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in early January. A total of EUR 450 million is being invested in the lead plant of worldwide Sprinter production ...

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d 155 PS) paired with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. The all-new Transit will offer customers the choice of front-, rear- and all-wheel drive. Multiple gross vehicle mass (GVM) options from 3.1 to 4.7 tonnes will be available on the Russian market in a range of body style variants: Van, Chassis Cab, M2 Bus and Kombi. The Van model will be offered with a choice of three length variations and two different roof heights. ZAO Ford Motor C...

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duction of a new crossover "9-4X" at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant. Following the launch in the U.S. in May, the new model will be sold worldwide, including in Europe starting in August. The "9-4X" shares the platform with the "Cadillac SRX" and features Saab's all-wheel drive system "XWD" and adaptive chassis control system. Saab sales in the U.S., which peaked at 48,181 in 1986, fell to 8,680 in 2009 to 5,445 in 2010. With the introduction of the "...

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ries production of ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE in Saxony. A total of 1,990 units will be built at the Zwickau and Dresden plants, developed in partnership with sportswear brand BOGNER FIRE+ICE. The car comes with two motor options i.e., 210 kW or 240 kW, both delivers output of 545 Nm of torque. A sports DCC chassis is standard on the stronger model and optional on the lower one. Power comes from a 79 kWh battery, offering up to 591 km range. It supports 1...

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being features as well as software as a revenue driver, at the CES 2023. The new ID.7 will be launched with the next generation of ID software developed by CARIAD. The experts present the CARIAD technology platform as the backbone of the Volkswagen Group's software-defined vehicles - with a uniform electronics architecture, its software platform, and connection to the cloud. CARIAD also presented the first ADAS product successes such as the VW Tr...

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ort the security and quality management of information from the component supply chain. Etc. According to multiple press releases dated August 20, SAIC Motor is planning to merge IM Motors and Rising Auto’s R&D divisions, which concern technology projects for power batteries, intelligent driving, chassis, and more, into the SAIC Motor R&D Innovation Headquarters (the Headquarters) to enhance R&D efficiency and reduce costs. Prioritized by the H...

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RAC Electric Vehicles, Chungkang Plant Large-sized electric buses (12m) RAC's electric bus plant - Operation started in 2022. Mobiletron Electronics holds ground-breaking ceremony for electric bus plant RAC Electric Vehicles' new Taichung City plant to officially start operations in Q2, 2022 On July 4, Mobiletron Electronics Co., Ltd. (Mobiletron Electronics), a Taiwanese automotive electronics components manufacturer, held a topping-out ceremony...

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RAC Electric Vehicles Inc. (RAC) Headquarters of RAC, an electric bus manufacturer - 2022: Chungkang Plant, located in Taichung City, started operations. - 2020: Sumitomo Corporation invested in RAC. - 2019: RAC obtained in-house design and development qualification for electric buses. - 2005: RAC was founded in April. Mobiletron Electronics holds ground-breaking ceremony for electric bus plant RAC Electric Vehicles' new Taichung City plant to o...

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mpany will advance energy saving for both gasoline-powered cars and new energy cars. As for new energy cars, it will promote power technologies combining an engine and a motor for the individual buyers. For public transportation, it will promote electric vehicles (EVs). BYD is also developing smart electronics technologies, planning to introduce an operation system using Bluetooth near field communication. BYD also presented the Green Hybrid to s...

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Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A., Juan Manuel Fangio Plant Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (1996-2025), Vito (2015-2019), Accelo 815 (2019-2025), Atron 1735 (2016-2019), Atego 1721/1726 (-2025); Bus chassis OF 1621, OF 1721, OH 1621, OH 1721 (all of them -2026 planning) Commercial vehicle assembly plant - Investment:    2022 - 2024: USD 50 million    2021: USD 10 million    from 2012: USD 445 million - Number of Employees: approx. 1,800 (as of Feb...

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