the second AION model to enter the European market, following the introduction of the AION V last year. It has a length of 4,300 mm and a wheelbase of 2,750 mm.  The European version of AION UT was designed at GAC's European Advanced Design Center in Milan, engineered through the company's global R&D network spanning three countries and five regions, and is assembled locally at Magna International's facility in Graz, Austria, where series produ...

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Evonik, Germany, to present high-performance polymers and plastic additives at CHINAPLAS 2026 On April 9, Evonik announced that it will present its high-performance polymers and plastic additives at CHINAPLAS 2026. Evonik also announced that at Evonik’s Shanghai Innovation Park, the newly operational Evonik PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab will focus on R&D for new energy vehicle motor applications. It will display its VESTAMID PA12 materials, ...

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Zavolzhsky Motor Plant (ZMZ), Sollers Group Gasoline V8 engines (1963-), 8-cylinder engines (gasoline and dual-fuel) (-2021, 2023-) for LCVs and Buses; 4-cylinder engines (gasoline and diesel) for SUVs, LCVs and Buses; 6-speed manual transmission (2024 - ), Gearbox Housing (2024-), Electromechanical transfer cases; Sollers Group's engine assembly plant, parts plant, R&D location. Supplies engines and components to Sollers Group and other Russian...

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six months. The European Investment Bank (EIB), SACE (Italian export credit agency) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced on June 29 that they have finalized a EUR 600 million loan to support FCA's research, development and production plans for 2015-17. The first component relates to FCA's R&D activities at its Turin and Modena facilities. The second component relates to investments in manufacturing centers located in southern Italy (Pra...

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production was more than 40 days behind schedule due to a labor-management dispute at the Ulsan plant. Hyundai has unveiled the latest version of the D-segment i40 at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show. The i40 is a midsize sedan replacing the Sonata, having been designed and engineered at the European R&D headquarters of Hyundai in Russelsheim, Germany. The debut of the i40 sedan follows the global reveal of the i40 Estate wagon at the Geneva Motor ...

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pment with Huawei to independent development GAC Aion releases magazine battery 2.0 technology GAC Aion and Didi Autonomous Driving to introduce first mass-produced Level 4 unmanned NEV in 2025 GAC Energy forms strategic partnership with LynkVertx GAC Aion takes stake in Galaxy Autotech to focus on R&D of intelligent cabin technologies GAC Group unveils multiple new in-house developed results such as GOVE flying car and hydrogen hybrid version o...

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on starts construction of USD 1.67 billion battery plant in Commerce, Georgia VW expands Chattanooga Engineering and Planning Center for EV, battery technology VW Chattanooga prepares for ID.4 EV following end of Passat production VW commits USD 7.1 billion to North America for EV manufacturing, R&D VW starts operation of North American Battery Engineering Lab in Chattanooga VW announces 2023 U.S. model line, ID.4 local production with new e...

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n vehicles, in cooperation with Topre Corporation, which owns a 19.9% stake in Marujun. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 6, 2019) Topre Corporation (Topre) announced that it will merge with its two wholly owned subsidiaries, Top Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Chuo Ward, Tokyo) and Topre R&D Co., Ltd. (Chuo Ward, Tokyo), on July 1. Topre will be the surviving company, and these two subsidiaries will be dissolved. Due to it being a whol...

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ted July 30, 2024) Financial targets -By 2026, the Company expects to generate sales between EUR 3.8 billion to EUR 4.2 billion at a constant currency (based on 2022 average rates) and return to a double-digit Adjusted EBIT margin. It also aims to receive sales of more than EUR 4.5 billion by 2030. R&D Facilities -As of December 31, 2024, the Company has 14 engineering centers globally, including 5 e-Mobility Innovation Centers (EMICs). e-Mobilit...

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onic dampers connected with KINETIC hydraulic roll control technology to optimize vehicle balance and stability across all driving scenarios. The KINETIC suspension system also provides weight savings by replacing heavier mechanical anti-roll bars. (From a Company press release on January 25, 2024) R&D Facilities Expansion of hydrogen ICE testing facilities in Burscheid and Ann Arbor; New hydrogen materials testing lab-In order to strengthen its...

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e timing device Nittan Valve to develop mechanical valve lifter without using oil pressure Nittan Valve sees prospects of installing automated engine valve production lines in emerging nations Nittan Valve to launch production in India and Brazil Nittan Valve investing 600 million yen to enhance R&D capability in two years Nittan Valve to tap into Brazil and India Sales in engine parts suppliers’ FY 2020 financial results decline April-Sept...

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1,400 per share. Furukawa Battery will be delisted when the TOB succeeds. Furukawa Electric, an owner of a 57% stake in Furukawa Battery, will not participate in the TOB but will reinvest in the new company after the delisting. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 25, 2024) R&D Expenditure (in million JPY)   FY ended Mar. 31, 2025 FY ended Mar. 31, 2024 FY ended Mar. 31, 2023 Overall 25,449 24,539 23,324 -Elec...

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ise about HKD 6,057.4 million. The cash raised will be used for research and development, increasing production capacity, and business expansion. On May 8, FAW Car has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with Chinese EV maker Leapmotor in Changchun. FAW Car and Leapmotor will cooperate on R&D, production and application of key automotive parts for intelligent EV. The companies will also work together to plan and develop new EV models. I...

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announced on August 9 the production site of a second Brazilian plant in Pernambuco State will be changed from the originally planned Suape Maritime Industrial Zone to Goiana. At a 14 million square meter site will be built not only an assembly plant, but also a supplier park, a training center, an R&D center, and a proving ground. The plant with a floor space of 1.4 million square meters is scheduled to go into operation for production of 200,00...

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n of electrified logistics vehicles and establishment of battery swapping ecosystems with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). The two companies will collaborate to accelerate project initiation for products such as small crossover trucks with high battery capacity. With focus on goods R&D and marketing, they will form in-depth ties in areas such as product development, battery swapping business models, and market promotion. -   ...

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of the Development Promotion Dept. The company cited the reason for this change as ways of generating stronger initiatives in product development projects and further enhancing development competence. (From a press release on Nov. 27, 2007) Shiroki Corporation is planning to further enhance its R&D competence. Shiroki will invest one billion yen by FY2010 to renovate the testing facility located at its headquarters (Toyokawa City, Aichi Pref....

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bile unveils new SUVs Chery’s EXEED brand launches its compact SUV EXEED LX Chery starts preorders for next-generation Tiggo 7, Tiggo 7 PRO Chery to deepen its partnership with Baidu in intelligent driving and other fields Chery launches next-generation Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 7 PRO CHERY LION Nanjing R&D Center begins operations Chery releases official renderings of all-new Tiggo 8 PLUS flagship SUV Chery presales to start for Tiggo 8 PLUS Chery la...

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ducts Verkor Innovation Center starts operations Verkor, France to raise further funding from EIB Verkor, France to model its gigafactory on "Industry 5.0" Verkor secures more than EUR 2 billion to launch battery gigafactory in France European Commission approves French measure to support Verkor in R&D of EV batteries Verkor starts construction of battery gigafactory located in Dunkirk, France Verkor updates about construction status of Gigafacto...

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AUMOVIO Autonomous Mobility Hungary Kft. (Formerly Continental Autonomous Mobility Hungary kft.) Hungary -Group: AUMOVIO Group -R&D ADAS ECU Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Autonomous Driving (AD) system L4 self-driving software solutions AI development for autonomous driving ...

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., Ltd. Shanghai Zhongke Shenjiang Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Qualtech Co., Ltd. Beijing Hyundai SAIC-GM Aptiv (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Broad-Ocean EV Motor New Energy Co., Ltd. (Formerly Broad-Ocean EV Motor New Energy System Development Co., Ltd.) Beifang Kaida Automotive Technology R&D Co., Ltd. Nissan Astemo, Ltd. (Formerly Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. ) Honda SAIC Beijing E. Motor Advance Co., Ltd. Beijing Hezhong Pufang New Energy Tec...

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