nies will cooperate in such fields as technological R&D, resource synergy, investment distribution, market development, commercial mode innovation and international business services. Specifically, the companies will seek cooperation in the fields of new energy, intelligentization, connectivity and lightweight vehicles. They plan to form partnerships in such fields as logistics, automotive finance, insurance services, aftermarket services and ind...

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stics companies and municipalities amid accelerating decarbonization efforts in various fields toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society. The MINICAB-MiEV is equipped with the EV system proven in the world's first mass-produced EV, the i-MiEV, including a 16kWh drive battery and a compact, lightweight, and highly efficient motor, with a cruising range of 133km per charge (in WLTC mode). A full charge can be completed in about seven hours...

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27, Aiways participated in the 23rd China Hi-Tech Fair, presenting the U6, its second intelligent battery electric coupe SUV. The vehicle is planned to be manufactured and launched soon. Its self-developed AP4000 intelligent high-power high-density electric drive system is modular, integrated, and lightweight, and improves acceleration performance and range through weight reduction. In addition, the AI-Cruise intelligent driving assistance syste...

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onda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has achieved fuel economy of 36.4 km/L (JC08 mode) for the all-new Fit Hybrid. The all-new Fit Hybrid is scheduled to be introduced and go on sale in Japan this September. It will be equipped with the SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD), Honda's lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system. The SPORT HYBRID i-DCD improves the vehicle's fuel economy by more than 35% compared to a current IMA...

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ounced the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class on December 16. The new C class will be unveiled at the Detroit auto show in January. The additional space benefits the rear passengers and boot capacity. Thanks to the aluminum hybrid body, the vehicle's overall weight is reduced by around 100 kilograms and the lightweight construction cuts fuel consumption by up to 20 percent. There is a choice of two different faces. The AVANTGARDE line showcases the C-Clas...

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sker Ocean SUV. The Fisker Ocean will initially be manufactured by Magna at its plant in Graz, Austria with production to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022. The vehicle will leverage Magna’s EV architecture combined with the Fisker-Flexible Platform Adaptive Design (FF-PAD) to create a new FM29 lightweight, aluminum intensive platform for the Fisker Ocean and potential future vehicles. On October 28, Jaguar introduced the new P300e PHEV power...

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the 1.5T and 2.0T variants of the T-1 midsize light off-road SUV. iCar will exhibit the iCar 03 hardcore compact battery electric SUV and its modifications. Concurrently, other models, such as the eQ7 (the first Chery New Energy family battery electric SUV built with China’s first aluminum-based lightweight platform), the QQ Ice Cream, and the eQ1 will be exhibited. On August 26, EXEED, a high-end Chery sub-brand, announced that it displayed t...

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3 electric off-road SUV Auto Shanghai 2025: Chery’s iCAR brand unveils two V23 concepts Chery launches Duomi mini electric SUV Chery to bring iCar brand to Russian market Auto Shanghai 2023: Chery New Energy debuts eQ7 all-electric SUV and all-electric Little Ant Q China’s first aluminum-based lightweight platform launched and first mass-produced Chery eQ7 rolls off production line CDMS 2023: Four Chery Auto Group sub-brands to exhibit over ...

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ng the start of production at the NEV plant in Yiwu, Zhejiang, The Geely Group invested CNY 7.2 billion for the construction of the plant, which covers a site area of approximately 119.3 acres. Vehicle models based on the TX5 platform will feature Geely’s technologies including NEV power systems, lightweight and exclusive designs, and intelligent technologies. There are two platform versions derived from the TX5, 2.5-ton and 3.5-ton. The two pl...

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C Motor Corporate Social Responsibility Report. According to the report, SGMW increased the usage of packaging platforms and the reutilization rate of packaging materials. In addition, the automaker promoted the adoption of environment-friendly, recyclable and sharable packaging materials. By using lightweight packaging, reducing the packaging used and controlling the usage of disposable packaging, SGMW managed to develop a new packaging ecosyste...

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booth has an area of 4,900 square meters, where a total of 38 models from three major brands, Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac will be displayed. On the first day of the show, the company will showcase the Cadillac ATS for the first time in China, with its retail price. The Cadillac ATS is based on a lightweight rear-drive platform and weighs just 1,550 km. It is powered by a LTG 2.0-liter turbo engine, taking 6.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 10...

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lass production quality with an initial production capacity of 150.000 units per year. The facility will eventually employ 2,800 people. JLR has so far made no comment on what models will be produced at the plant. However, the company said that the plant will manufacture a range of all-new aluminum lightweight JLR vehicles. The new factory will complement JLR’s existing facilities in the UK, China, India and Brazil. On February 26, Land Rover i...

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icle model with increased height will also be introduce by the end of 2014. At the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. will display four new mini vehicles (three models) as show cars, which will be open to public for the first time in the world. The three models are the Copen two-seater lightweight open-top sports car, the Deca Deca for proposing an entirely new "super space” category, and the FC Deco Deck fuel cell vehicle. The com...

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t R&D centers in Romania and Spain, and will be manufactured in Bursa, Türkiye, and Valladolid, Spain. The new hybrid system combines a gasoline engine, electric motor, transmission, and power electronics into one compact and efficient unit. Horse has also started producing the HR18 engine – a lightweight, 1.8L 4-cylinder gasoline engine which generates output of 80 kW and 172 Nm of torque, and weighs 100 kg. The hybrid system also includes...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/04

onda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has achieved fuel economy of 36.4 km/L (JC08 mode) for the all-new Fit Hybrid. The all-new Fit Hybrid is scheduled to be introduced and go on sale in Japan this September. It will be equipped with the SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD), Honda's lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system. The SPORT HYBRID i-DCD improves the vehicle's fuel economy by more than 35% compared to a current IMA...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/04

is capable of zero emission electric driving, it is highly efficient and more compact than ever – perfectly tuned for urban gyms as well as for safe Autobahn rides. The new Mokka is based on a new version of the company's highly efficient multi-energy platform CMP (Common Modular Platform). This lightweight and efficient modular system offers maximum flexibility in vehicle development and allows the use of a purely battery-electric drive as we...

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n the perception of modern luxury for the BMW brand. It has been reported that the concept car indicates the future 9 Series flagship sedan. A forward-looking fusion of exclusivity and innovation is conveyed through the exterior and interior design along with its innovative technology, a pioneering lightweight engineering concept and a new integrated user interface and driving experience. The brand also revealed the long-wheelbase 7 Series Horse ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/03

of the BMW i3. The BMW Landshut plant produces the BMW-developed electric motor. In addition, it builds Life module CFRP components, plastic exterior parts, castings and cockpits for use in the BMW i3. The Landshut plant is also home to the Landshut Innovation and Technology Centre. Specializing in lightweight materials and electric mobility, this research centre develops innovative materials and production processes. The CFRP production lines at...

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On July 19, various media sources reported that SMPV, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BASF SE. The companies will build a joint innovation lab to work on body paints, automotive interior trims, and other products and to seek innovative solutions including lightweight solutions. In addition, they will explore methods of carbon emission management along the whole value chain of the automotive industry. SA...

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seven-seat ix7 crossover. The choice of body-on-frame SUVs introduced by the DF6 pickup truck will be expanded to include the Paladin model. On October 30, Dongfeng Motor (DFM) officially launched the Sky EV01, its first battery electric SUV based on the Dongfeng Aeolus (DFA) Mach E aluminum-based lightweight platform. The 445km-range variant is equipped with a 120kW/240Nm motor and a 50.82kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, with a power consump...

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