announced as KENT XL. For the 21-meter-long, 200-passenger KENT XL, Otokar will also provide after-sales service to IETT for 3 years. Deliveries are planned to be completed in batches in 2022. On October 6, Otokar announced that it will introduce the new electric bus Kent Electra which can offer a range of over 300 kilometres on a full charge at the 12th Transportation and Communications Council to be held at Istanbul Atatürk Airport on October...

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ttery pack modules (2024-), electrical components (2023-) Passenger car, engine, and transmission assembly plant -Year opened: 1981 -Investment announced since 2015: USD 1.35 billion GM still working on Chevrolet Blazer EV software issues as sales remain halted Chevrolet confirms Equinox EV prices, range ahead of U.S. orders Honda to launch Prologue EV in 18 U.S. states, 3 Canadian provinces in spring Honda hopes Prologue EV avoids Chevrolet Blaz...

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early 2025 at GM’s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. At 205.6 inches long, 79.8 inches wide, 71.0 inches high, and a wheelbase of 121.8 inches, the dual motor all-wheel drive VISTIQ features a 102-kWh battery pack that produces 615 hp and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque, with an estimated 300 miles of range. On January 23, Cadillac announced an addition to its high-performance V-Series family with the 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V. Production of the first-e...

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umption and inner-city greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to climate protection. The outer shell of Sion will consist of 456 integrated solar half-cells and will enable self-sufficiency on short journeys. The energy generated by the solar cells is expected to extend the estimated 305 km range of the Sion's 54 kWh LFP battery by an average of 112 km (up to 245 km) per week. Sono Motors is currently building its fleet of series-validati...

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, BYD launched the Song Ultra EV midsize battery electric SUV. The Song Ultra EV features a rear-motor RWD layout. Powered by a single 240kW/305Nm or 270kW/305Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 69.07kWh or 82.7kWh Blade Battery 2.0, the vehicle model delivers a top speed of 210km/h, a CLTC range of 605km or 710km. The Song Ultra EV comes with the DiLink 100 advanced intelligent cockpit system. On July 23, Jiangling Motors Co., Group ann...

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riety of electronics applications, such as the keyless entry system, CAN-BUS and multimedia player. BYD has named its self-developed e6 electric vehicle as "e6 Xianxingzhe", which will make its official debut on October 26. The e6 is powered by BYD's proprietary high-performance batteries and has a range of up to 300 km on a full charge. Also, it has a telematics system for information retrieval, navigation and emergency call functions. BYD Auto ...

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launches Seal 06 EV electric sedan On August 25, BYD announced that it officially started accepting pre-orders for the new Seal DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid sedan. Based on the new DM-i super hybrid platform for midsize vehicles, the Seal DM-i is equipped with an electric hybrid system. Three 121km-range variants are powered by a Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid-dedicated 1.5L high-efficiency engine (maximum power 81kW and peak torque 135Nm) and a front mo...

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the vehicle is expected in Q3 2023. On August 25, BYD announced that it officially started accepting pre-orders for the new Seal DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid sedan. Based on the new DM-i super hybrid platform for midsize vehicles, the Seal DM-i is equipped with an electric hybrid system. Three 121km-range variants are powered by a Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid-dedicated 1.5L high-efficiency engine (maximum power 81kW and peak torque 135Nm) and a front mo...

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f the four major processes of stamping, welding, painting and final assembly, and will yield 150,000 vehicles per year and core components such as electric assemblies and motors upon completion. On September 22, BYD officially launched the Dolphin small electric vehicle (EV) in Mexico. With an NEDC range of 405km when fully charged. On September 29, BYD held a launch event in Istanbul, Turkey, where it unveiled five New Energy Vehicles (NEVs): th...

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model, a compact pure electric SUV, rolled off the assembly line. The model e2 has a length, width and height of 4,240 x 1,760 x 1,530mm, with a wheel base of 2,610mm. In terms of power, the model e2 is equipped with either a 70kW or a 100kW permanent magnet synchronous motor. The maximum cruising range under the NEDC standard is expected to exceed 360km. On September 2, BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (BYD) officially launched its e2 model, which is the aut...

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w jobs will boost the company's expertise in battery cell chemistry, design, and systems, reinforcing a modern electric vehicle (BEV) value chain, supported by Agratas' gigafactory in Somerset, which will supply cells to JLR, serving as the main customer. The next EV JLR will launch will be the new Range Rover Electric manufactured in Solihull, UK. On June 7, Tata Motors announced its plans for its large-scale battery gigafactory under its subsid...

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ars in Egypt Chery Holding Group launches its 2024 strategy Chery launches Fulwin A9L plug-in hybrid electric sedan Chery consolidates operations in China into four divisions Chery establishes new company for AI, auto parts operations Chery’s Exeed sub-brand releases official images of Sterra E05 range-extended electric SUV Chery Auto and Huawei Device sign cooperation 2.0 agreement for Luxeed brand Chery starts accepting blind pre-orders for F...

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ic double-decker air-conditioned bus - Switch EiV 22. Designed, developed, and manufactured in India, the double-decker has a lightweight aluminum body construction. It has a 231-kWh capacity, 2-string, liquid-cooled, higher density NMC chemistry battery pack with a dual gun charging system and a range of up to 250 km for intra-city applications. Switch India has already secured an order of 200 electric double-decker buses in Mumbai. Bus compo...

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Alaskan Mercedes-Benz reveals Concept X-CLASS pickup truck and launch plan Mercedes-Benz Vans to invest EUR 2 billion for products, services from 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz presents Concept X-Class at Geneva Motor Show Mercedes-Benz X-Class can now be ordered Nissan begins deliveries of new extended-range zero emission e-NV200 van to global markets QEV Technologies to transfer 40% stake in Hub Factory, Spain Chery and EBRO, Spain forms a JV ...

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ectric drive. The F-Line E 6×2 model on display, with a wheelbase of 4.75 meters, gross vehicle weight of 26 tonnes  and a three-speed automatic transmission. The NMC-based (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery consists of four 98 kWh packs, with a total gross energy content of 392 kWh that enables a range of up to 300 km. The F-Line E will also be available in a 4×2 axle configuration with a gross vehicle weight of 19 tonnes, with three 98 kWh pa...

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ba Jingkou Plant. The investment in the project has been increased from the previous plan of CNY 2.5 billion to CNY 4 billion, with an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles. MB RUS announces Russian premiere of SERES cars HIMA unveils Luxeed R7 coupe SUV, launches new AITO M7 Pro SUV AITO launches M8 range-extended electric SUV SERES begins delivery of AITO Wenjie M7 large electric SUV AITO Wenjie M7 luxury smart SUV unveiled by SERES and now avail...

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t rolled off the production line at Changan Mazda's Nanjing Plant. It is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor which delivers a maximum power output of 160kW and a peak torque of 300Nm, paired with a ternary lithium battery which has a capacity of 61.1kWh (CATL NCM 523), supporting a CLTC range of 450km. Some versions of the vehicle feature Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE intelligent safety assistance system, consisting of Mazda Radar Cruise Con...

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he Saloon is taking place immediately, while the Estate will land in dealerships from December. The models have a two-litre variant of the ultra-modern M 254 four-cylinder gasoline engine. The engine generates 204 hp power at 6,100 rpm and 320 Nm torque at 2,000-4,000 rpm. Considering the electric range increased to more than 100 km and the electric output of 95 kW (129 hp), everyday routes can for the most part be covered in an all-electric mod...

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ners are reducing critical materials with the use of new technologies. Daimler announced on December 4 that the first GLA rolled off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant. The new compact premium SUV was unveiled at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in September. The range of models offered by Mercedes-Benz thus continues to grow, with the GLA being the fourth of a total of five new compact models. Since 2009, the ...

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invests RUB 600 million for production expansion Avtovaz, Russia restarts production at full capacity after corporate vacation Avtovaz, Russia to start production of new Lada Iskra in spring 2025 Avtovaz, Russia to produce 500 thousand cars in 2025 Avtovaz, Russia achieves 95% localization for LADA range Avtovaz, Russia resumes production after New Year holidays Avtovaz, Russia presents upcoming models to Russian President AvtoVAZ completes testi...

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