vans annually. Around 3,500 employees manufacture vans at the plant. Mercedes-Benz Vans, the van division of Mercedes-Benz, will present the first public exhibition of the new Vito mid-size van at the Hanover IAA Commercial Vehicle Show. Production of the new fuel-efficient Vito fitted with the BlueEFFICIENCY package began in August at the Vitoria plant in Spain. The new model will go on sale first in German in October, and then in the rest of Eu...

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ine, and the NX 300h, which is powered by a hybrid system, both offer responsive, engaging drives and excellent environmental performance. The NX 200t also comes with an all-new six-speed automatic transmission developed to match the 2.0-liter turbo engine. The hybrid system combines a high thermal efficiency 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with a hybrid transmission which has a built-in high-torque motor to achieve class-leading fuel efficiency ...

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and low fuel consumption. By reducing both nitrogen oxides (NOx) and non-methane hydrocarbon (NMHC), all models have achieved emission levels 75 percent lower than the 2005 standards outlined by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The 2,400cc model has also attained a fuel efficiency of 12.6km/l and CO2 emissions of 184g/km, exceeding by 20 percent the benchmark called for by the Japanese 2010 fuel consumption standards....

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e-size luxury off-road SUV, and the 2023 Ora Funky Cat and Funky Cat GT Mulan Edition midsize battery hatchbacks, will be exhibited. On October 19, WEY, a Great Wall Motor sub-brand, officially launched the Gaoshan, its first midsize plug-in hybrid MPV for family use. Powered by a 1.5T high-thermal-efficiency E15BD engine (115kW/235Nm), a 37.96kWh ternary lithium battery, a dedicated hybrid transmission, and dual permanent magnet synchronous moto...

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odel gasoline engine from around 2012 and supply it to Toyota manufacturing plants in ASEAN countries for use in the "Camry" and "Camry Hybrid". Adding Australia as a new supply base to the complimentary engine supply structure long developed among plants in ASEAN countries is meant to increase the efficiency and strength of TMC's production and supply structure in the Asia-Pacific region. Toyota Motor's Altona Plant will return to the pre-quake ...

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jing, BYD debuted the new Seal 06 DM-i midsize sedan and the Ocean-M, the industry’s first concept battery electric RWD hatchback. On May 28, BYD launched the 5th-generation DM technology and the Qin L DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i sedans in Xi’an, Shaanxi. Enabling the world’s highest engine thermal efficiency of 46.06%, the world’s lowest fuel consumption of 2.9L/100km at the lowest charge, and the world’s longest combined vehicle range of 2,...

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0, the GAC Aion Ruipai Electric Drive System Plant was officially completed and commissioned, and the M25 super electric drive came off the production line. The M25 super electric drive, the 900V electric drive, delivers a motor power density of 12kW/kg, a motor speed of 22,000rpm, and an operating efficiency of 92.5%. It will be equipped in Hyper models first. On August 24, GAC Aion announced that the Quark Electric Drive 2.0, a next-generation ...

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0, the GAC Aion Ruipai Electric Drive System Plant was officially completed and commissioned, and the M25 super electric drive came off the production line. The M25 super electric drive, the 900V electric drive, delivers a motor power density of 12kW/kg, a motor speed of 22,000rpm, and an operating efficiency of 92.5%. It will be equipped in Hyper models first. On February 1, GAC Aion held a ceremony in Hualong Town, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Pro...

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thium-ion battery. It supports an NEDC cruising range of 620km. On September 23, SAIC Motor released the all-new 3.0T plug-in hybrid technology and launched the Roewe RX5 ePLUS, the first SUV using the technology. The Roewe RX5 ePLUS uses SAIC Motor’s latest second-generation 100kW high power and efficiency permanent magnet synchronous motor, in addition to a second-generation 1.5TGI middle gasoline direct injection turbocharged engine. Its max...

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he Future". This smart factory in Rayong province is known as the company’s first overseas plant and the only photovoltaic energy storage and charging integration comprehensive energy utilization factory in Thailand. It adheres to AION Production System (APS) that aims to minimize waste, optimize efficiency, and focus on the latest intelligent manufacturing. The plant features 100% data interconnection and interoperability, as well as the high-...

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or Show in March. The Fiat 500L will be released in Europe in the last quarter of 2012. The 500L(=Large) is a 5-seater, compact MVP. It is 4,140 mm long, 1,780 mm wide and 1,660 mm high -- larger than the 500. It is combined with the feel of a small SUV on the road and the restrained dimensions and efficiency of a B segment car. Two types of petrol engines, a 1.4-liter in-line, four-cylinder engine and the TwinAir 875cc two -cylinder engine, as w...

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y lines on June 2. Toyota Auto Body, which has been operating roughly at 50 percent of the normal level since May 10, will return basically to a normal 2-shift operation starting on June 6 initially at an 80-90 percent level. Toyota launched a partially redesigned micro bus "Coaster". Improved fuel efficiency and better exhaust gas purification devices by technology of Hino's clean diesel system have enabled the "Coaster" to pass the post long-te...

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oduced 224,017 cars. On March 28, Stellantis officially launched production of the Jeep Avenger 4xe at its Tychy plant in Poland, beginning with the exclusive North Face Edition, limited to 4,806 units. This new all-wheel-drive B-SUV combines Jeep’s signature off-road performance with electrified efficiency and advanced technology. The Avenger 4xe is powered by a 48V hybrid system, featuring a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine and two 21 kW electri...

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g anhydrous rooms and terminal distribution of fluids at the plant. Equans leverages patented technology to control N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) vapors, aiding lithium-ion battery cathode production. They focus on recovering and recycling substances to reduce environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency. It also ensures the proper connection of process equipment to extraction networks, crucial for safety and product quality. They manage hea...

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earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan. The assembly operations at Spring Hill, Tennessee; Oshawa, Canada; Lordstown, Ohio; and Fairfax, Kansas are currently expected to be down for two weeks beginning April 25, 2016. On April 27, General Motors announced USD 788.7 million of new investment for a new, high-efficiency engine program, as well as projects to modernize the Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant. Construction will begin in May and will last several ...

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. Toyota announced its 2013 "RAV4" at the Los Angeles Motor Show, which comes in three trim levels: "LE," "XLE" and "Limited." Its maximum output is rated at 176hp and maximum torque at 172 ft.-lb. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift. Its EPA-estimated fuel efficiency gets 24 mpg in city, 31 mpg on highway for the front-wheel drive model and 22/29 mpg for the all-wheel drive mode, which is equipped with t...

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The maximum output of the hybrid system is 163 ps, with fuel economy of 23.8 km/L and CO2 emissions of 98 g/km under the MLIT JC08 test cycle. It has flat-low floor design, and the nickel hydride battery is located below the front seat, creating a comfortable riding space and huge cargo space. Fuel efficiency for gasoline engine models is at class-leading 16.0 km/L under the MLIT JC08 test cycle for two-wheel drive models with idling-stop. Prices...

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om a leading automotive OEM and plans to use the JV to supply the BPP for this program. On June 28, Peugeot announced that trials are carried out for e-Expert Hydrogen in Rüsselsheim, Germany, where its production line is located. It uses a new generation technology called "Next gen e-Van Hydrogen efficiency". Based on the EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform), the PEUGEOT e-Expert Hydrogen is an all-electric vehicle, combining two on-board sources ...

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its newly inaugurated pilot plant in Nersac, which will be tested in its R&D center in Bordeaux – Bruges, in order to allow ACC to validate the chemistry and assembly. The first results are promising. The pilot plant now can test all future innovations of manufacturing processes, their industrial efficiency, and their adaptation to the next generation of technology before deployment in Gigafactories. On April 27, Umicore and Automotive Cells Co...

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iv Sanayi (HAOS) in Turkey set the goal of achieving RE100 by 2025, HAOS procures 51.7% of its total electricity from renewable sources, and it has also implemented a variety of process improvements and introduced state-of-the-art equipment, such as reducing compressed air usage and installing high-efficiency inverters, to minimize unnecessary power consumption. On January 10, Hyundai announced the start of production for the all-new i10 at the H...

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