GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. GAC Aion: EV AION S (2019- ), EV AION LX (2019-), EV SUV AION Y (2021-), EV AION S Plus (2021-), EV SUV AION LX Plus (2022-), EV SUV AION Y Plus (2022-, Some models are for export), EV AION S MAX (2023-), EV AION RT (2024-), REV SUV AION i60 (2025-planning); Hyptec: EV Hyptec SSR (2023-, Some models are for export), EV Hyptec GT (2023-), EV Hyptec HT (2023-), EV Hyptec HL (2025-), Hyptec HL REV (2025-), RE...

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Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co., Ltd. Meishan Plant Lynk&Co: SUV Lynk&Co 09 PHV (2021-), SUV Lynk&Co 09 MHV (2021-), EV Lynk&Co Z10 (2024-), PHV Lynk&Co 10 EM-P (2025-planning); ZEEKR: EV ZEEKR 001 (2022-), EV ZEEKR 007 (2023-), EV SUV ZEEKR 7X (2024-, Some models are for export), EV ZEEKR 007 GT (2025-), PHV SUV ZEEKR 9X (2025-planning); Jiyue: EV Jiyue 07 (2024-); Geely Galaxy: EV Xingyao 8 (2025-planning); Jiyue: EV Jiyue 01 (2023-2024); Meisha...

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Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co., Ltd. Hangzhou Branch Geely: SUV ICON (2020-), EV Geely Geometry A (2019-), EV SUV Geely Geometry E (2022-), SUV Niuzai (2024-); Geely Galaxy: EV Galaxy E8 (2024-), PHV Xingyao 8 (2025-), PHV Galaxy M9 (2025-planning), Xingyao 8 EV (2025-planning); Geely: SUV ICON MHV (2020-production ended); Geely Auto's Qiantang Plant (Hangzhou City Zhejiang Province) ・On September 10, 2018, Geely announced that it will construc...

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Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. Avatr Digital Intelligence plant: Avatr: EV Avatr 07 (2024-), Avatr 07 REV (2024-), EV Avatr 06 (2025-), Avatr 06 REV (2025-); Changan Qiyuan: PHV A05 (2023-), PHV SUV Q05(2023-), EV SUV E07 (2024-), SUV E07 REV (2024-), A06 PHV (planning), PHV SUV Q07 (2025-), A06 EV (2025-planning); Changan Deepal: EV SUV S05 (2024-), SUV S05 REV (2024-), REV SUV S09 (2025-), EV L06 (2025-planning), PHV L06 (2025-plann...

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Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFN) Huadu Plant: Nissan: Tiida, Qashqai, Kicks (2017-), Sylphy e-POWER HV (2021-), EV N7 (2025-), PHV N6 (2025-planning); Venucia: EV SUV VX6 (2023-); Battery; Nissan: EV Sylphy Zero Emission (2018-2021), Sylphy, Livina (-2018), March (-2016), Sunny (-2019), Lannia (-2023); Venucia: EV e30 (-2017); Huadu Engine Plant: VQ, HR, MR series; Chini Parts Plant: Cylinder Heads, Crankshafts, Connecti...

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Zhaoqing Xiaopeng New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch Xpeng: EV SUV G9 (2023-), EV SUV G6 (2023-), EV MPV X9 (2024-), EV P7+ (2024-), EV G7(2025-), EV P7(2025-); Xpeng Motors's plant (Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province), started production in 2023 - In August 2023, the environmental impact report of the Guangzhou factory of Zhaoqing Xiaopeng New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. with an annual output of 120,000 pure electric passenger veh...

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Great Wall Motors, Iracemápolis Plant (formerly Mercedes-Benz Brazil) Great Wall: Poer P30/CKD (2025-planning), HV/PHV/Gasoline H6 SUV (2025-planning), Diesel Haval H9 (2025-planning), HV FFV Poer-based pickups (2026-planning); Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016-2020), SUV GLA (2016-2020) GWM's Passenger car assembly plant, will start production in August 2025. - Expected start of production: August 2025 - GWM investment:   2022 - 2026: BRL 4 bi...

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al production after Brussels and Gyor. The Ingolstadt plant photovoltaic modules were installed on an area of 23,000 square meters and 41,000 square meters extra are already under construction to increase the share of energy produced on-site. Audi plans to achieve net carbon neutrality worldwide by 2025. By then, the final steps will have been taken in Neckarsulm and San José Chiapa in Mexico. On February 3, Audi Mexico announced that it reached...

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hieve a profit within a year. Ford has shifted its focus to lower-cost, smaller EV models, with notable efforts from a small skunkworks team in California. The first of these models is expected to be a smaller pickup truck that has an expected launch date of 2027. (Detroit News article on August 7, 2025) / (Detroit Free Press article on August 8, 2025)...

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Volkswagen Mexico, Silao Plant TSI engines (1.8L, 2.0L EA-888), 1.4L EA-211 4 cylinder engine (2020-), 1.5L EA-211 4 cylinder engine (2021-); EV drive motors (2025-planning) Engine assembly plant - Year opened: 2013 - Investment announced since 2010: USD 668 million - Employees as of January 2022: 13,479 (includes both Silao and Puebla plants) VW commits USD 7.1 billion to North America for EV manufacturing, R&D Volkswagen de Mexico uses renewab...

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two-year period as a temporary solution while it ramps up its domestic battery manufacturing capacities with its partner LG Energy Solution. GM had previously stated that it aims to begin LFP battery production in the U.S. in 2027. GM will begin production of the new Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of 2025, with deliveries of the vehicle expected to begin in 2026. (From multiple sources on August 7, 2025)...

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ZM Trucks launches ZM8 SWB short wheelbase electric truck On August 6, 2025, ZM Trucks unveiled the ZM8 SWB (Short Wheelbase) electric truck. The ZM8 SWB has a 138-inch wheelbase compared to the 177-inch wheelbase of the traditional ZM8, providing improved maneuverability. The ZM8 SWB can support 12-, 14-, and 16-foot box configurations and shares many of the same features of the original ZM8, including dual ePTOs to power a range of equipment. W...

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que. In 2024, Genesis announced a refresh of the Electrified G80 for the 2026 model year, increasing the length of the wheelbase and adding a new 27-inch OLED screen in the interior. The refreshed Electrified G80 also increased the battery capacity to 94.5 kWh.  (From multiple sources on August 6, 2025)...

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Aurora expands commercial autonomous activities, begins driverless operations at night On July 30, 2025, Aurora Innvoation Inc. announced that it had expanded its self-driving truck operations. The company increased its driverless fleet to three driverless trucks and began driverless nighttime operations on its route from Dallas to Houston. Through nighttime driverless commercial operations, Aurora can improve its truck utilization potential and ...

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PowerCo begins hiring campaign for Canada gigafactory On August 6, 2025, PowerCo Canada launched its first hiring campaign for its upcoming battery gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario. PowerCo looks to add hundreds of employees across a wide range of positions during this initial hiring phase, including chemists, IT professionals, engineers, and sustainability professionals. PowerCo Canada currently has more than 200 employees and hopes to create ...

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Ballard plans strategic realignment to improve strategic focus On July 31, 2025, Ballard Power Systems announced its intent to launch a series of strategic realignment initiatives under its new President and CEO, Mart Neese. With this strategic realignment, Ballard aims to place itself in a stronger financial position and achieve disciplined growth. The pillars of Ballard’s strategic realignment include the following: Positive cash flow: Balla...

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Volkswagen Mexico, Puebla Plant VW MQB platform: Jetta, Jetta Hybrid (2012-), Golf SportWagen (-2019), Golf Alltrack (-2019), Golf (2014-2021)(2027-planning); Golf Estate (2027-planning), Tiguan (2017-)/Tayron, Tiguan Allspace (2018-), Taos SUV (2020-); EV model (2025-planning): Beetle (2011-2019), Beetle Cabriolet / Beetle Convertible for U.S. (-2019); Tiguan Limited (2017-2018); Bora (2013-2014); Medium, heavy-duty trucks; Engines (end of prod...

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Government of India revises PM E-DRIVE scheme, grants extension till March 2028 On August 7, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries issued a notification revising the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. The amended scheme now has an outlay of INR 109 billion and will be implemented from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The scheme aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), support...

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Moterson Group updates about new business in Vision Systems division In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its Vision Systems division recently secured business from a marquee European OEM, with lifetime sales projected at USD 400 million. The division successfully launched new Camera Monitoring System (CMS) programmes for a flagship electric SUV. It also wo...

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BYD launches Shark 6 hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan for PKR 19.95 million On July 25, 2025, BYD Pakistan, in partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC), launched the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Karachi for PKR 19.95 million. The BYD Shark 6 features BYD's Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) technology, combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with dual electric motors. The front motor produces 130 kW and 170 Nm of torque, while the ...

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