ctra and will deliver them over 18 months. The maintenance of these buses shall also be undertaken by the Olectra during the contract period. On August 13, Olectra Greentech Limited announced during an investor update that its advanced blade battery technology is nearing commercial deployment, with homologation expected to be completed in August. Limited commercial production of blade battery-equipped buses will begin in Q3 FY 2026, ending in Dec...

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ands high-performance systems per year by 2024 and further ramping up to volumes of hundreds of thousands with products ranging from small hybrid battery systems to full rolling chassis. On February 17, Rimac announced that it has successfully completed the intense crash test program for the global homologation of Rimac Nevera. In total, Rimac Nevera prototypes were subject to 45 separate physical crash tests over nine vehicles. This test was the...

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ear. - Start of construction - 2021. Olectra Greentech, India to launch blade battery-equipped buses in Q3 FY 2026 Olectra Greentech, India penalized over delay in completing Seetharampur EV plant Olectra Greentech, India announces Hydrogen Bus in partnership with Reliance Olectra, India receives homologation certificate for heavy-duty electric tipper Olectra Greentech Limted, India awards the EV facility manufacturing contract to Megha Enginee...

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at a press conference at CES 2022. TOGG also aims to produce one million vehicles in five different segments by 2030 with first mass produced vehicle to be launched by end of 2022. Its first vehicle in the C-segment, the SUV, will be launched in the first quarter of 2023 following the completion of homologation tests. A C-segment sedan and a C-segment hatchback will then enter production. With the addition of the B-SUV and C-MPV to the family in ...

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show on the 28th April. Due to the advanced manufacturing flexibility of the LEVC factory, it has been possible to build these verification prototypes on the same line, fully integrated with current TX production. The prototypes will be deployed as test vehicles and undergo a strict development and homologation programme including hot and cold climate testing, durability and crash testing. On March 13, LEVC informed that its new electric light co...

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its testing operations, the BMW Group will showcase the first results of its EUR 300 million investment in Sokolov. The testing facility is expected to be fully operational by mid-2023 and will have more than 100 employees working on site. The New Technology Area, an approx. 90,000 square meters of homologation-capable area with three separate run-up tracks, provides optimal conditions for testing assistance systems and behavior in cross traffic ...

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to make the manufacturing plant an export hub in the region. On January 27, Great Wall announced its long-term commitment to invest BRL 10 billion in its newly acquired plant in Iracemápolis, Brazil. Of that total, it will invest BRL 4 billion from 2023 to 2025 for factory improvements and vehicle homologation. Great Wall intends to reach a production capacity of up to 100,000 vehicles per year by 2025, with a workforce of 2,000 workers. Product...

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ins delivery of its first battery electric SUV supercar HiPhi X HiPhi Z, Human Horizons’ new battery electric flagship model, reaches mass production and rolls off the line Auto Shanghai 2023: HiPhi reveals plan for Europe and Middle East Human Horizons, China test HiPhi X for European sales with homologation by TÜV SÜD Human Horizons, China signs MoU with Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia HiPhi reveals European pricing for HiPhi X and H...

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d the Fisker Ocean SUV. The company intends to start deliveries to European customers on May 5, 2023. It recently built several mid-trim levels all-wheel-drive Fisker Ocean Ultras. In addition, Fisker also produced front-wheel-drive Fisker Ocean Sports, the lowest-priced trim level, for testing and homologation purposes. Fisker anticipates customer delivery of those trims will start in September. Fisker has pursued a dual homologation process for...

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- The company was established on September 25, 2017. IAA Transportation 2022: Marcopolo presents Audace 1050 hydrogen bus Marcopolo is unveiling its first hydrogen-powered bus at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover, Germany from September 19-25. The hydrogen fuel cell prototype is currently in the homologation phase. Marcopolo developed the Audace 1050 model bus body, which is produced at its unit in China. Sinosynergy supplies the core of the f...

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. - Shanghai: the operation and R&D engineering center Yancheng: the manufacturing site Beijing: the digitization center Chengdu: the software center Tokyo, Japan: R&D center Auto Shanghai 2023: HiPhi reveals plan for Europe and Middle East Human Horizons, China test HiPhi X for European sales with homologation by TÜV SÜD Human Horizons, China signs MoU with Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia HiPhi reveals European pricing for HiPhi X and H...

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od one year ago. Preparing for the start of regular production at the Fremont Plant in July 2017, Model 3 Release Candidate vehicles are currently being built using production-intent tooling and are being tested to assess fit and finish, support vehicle software development and ensure a predictable homologation process. The ramp-up of Model 3 production targets 5,000 vehicles per week in 2017, and 10,000 vehicles per week in 2018. The company’s...

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America. The robot-operated laser welding line is capable of making 25 different cabin models, including those of light-duty trucks, with high-strength stamped parts supplied by Aethra Group Flame. On March 13, Scania announced that it is embarking on a testing process until the end of 2019 for the homologation of three compressed natural gas (CNG)- and biomethane-powered bus models. Scania will test the buses in Curitiba as part of an agreement ...

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to build in-house batteries for its electric trucks, based on range and performance needs. The company also streamlined its manufacturing operations at Manesar, Haryana, by setting up a manual production line capable of producing two trucks per shift each day.  The company received certification (homologation) for its 55T 6x4 truck model in May 2023 and for the 55T 4x2 model in March 2024. Additionally, it is developing new truck models....

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city. Max range WLTP Is 420-440 km. the vehicle gives 200 kW (272 PS) output and 343Nm torque. It has a maximum speed of 180 km/h. It will be capable of AC charging from 10-80 % with 22kW in 3 hours. With DC super-fast charging this can be accomplished in under 30 minutes. The vehicle is in the EU homologation procedure and the homologation is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022. On April 25, smart, announced via its official web...

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hassis in Campinas since 2015, with battery packs imported from China. BYD has completed the production of the first fully electric powered high-floor articulated bus chassis in Brazil, the D11A model, at the company's plant in Campinas. The chassis will continue on to receive a body and then begin homologation tests. In June, BYD had completed the first electric articulated bus chassis on a low floor model, the D11B, which is now in final testin...

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nted the North and South American IP and distribution rights from Qiantu Motors for assembly of the all-electric DragonFLY K50 at its plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, and distribution as the Mullen GT and GTRS. Mullen will begin its program to re-engineer and re-design the carbon fiber supercar to meet homologation requirements for U.S. certification. On September 11, Mullen Automotive announced the purchase of battery pack production assets from Rom...

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rth quarter and fiscal year 2021 financial results. The company raised USD 182 million in capital, comprised primarily of USD 100 million in down payments by Foxconn for sale of the Lordstown plant in Ohio, where it has begun building and testing Endurance pre-production vehicles for validation and homologation. Commercial production to begin in Q3 2022 is targeted for 500 units in 2022 and as many as 2,500 units in 2023. On May 12, Fisker Inc. c...

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the buses can achieve ranges of up to 270 km (BC12) and 350 km (BC22). BYD has completed the production of the first fully electric powered high-floor articulated bus chassis in Brazil, the D11A model, at the company's plant in Campinas. The chassis will continue on to receive a body and then begin homologation tests. In June, BYD had completed the first electric articulated bus chassis on a low floor model, the D11B, which is now in final testin...

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h the new Mild Hybrid petrol engine that combines the new 1 liter 3-cylinder engine of the Firefly family, 70 HP (51.5 kW), with a BSG (Belt integrated Starter Generator) electric motor. 12 volt and a lithium battery. Finally, the new Ypsilon Hybrid EcoChic offers the customer all the advantages of homologation as a hybrid vehicle - in addition to being compliant with the Euro 6d Final regulation. On December 29, the FCA Group announced new inves...

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