is reused for humidification of the workshop air conditioning. On September 16, FAW-VW released its 2020/2021 Sustainable Development Report. According to the report, all kitchen waste from FAW-VW's five major sites (Changchun, Southwest, South China, East China, and North China) is turned over to certified disposal companies for processing and reuse. Combustible waste is used as a burn material for power generation. Currently, solid wastes are ...

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yota's new plant in Sorocaba will operate as an Ecofactory, integrating sustainable technologies to lower greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy and water, and minimize waste. Key innovations include a water-free paint booth, cutting CO2 emissions by 20% by switching to water-based paint, use of certified renewable energy, LED lighting, and a 99% waste recyclability rate. On September 19, Toyota do Brasil announced it has just formalized its i...

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Kia unveils Made-in-India Carens Clavis EV minivan with 490 km range On July 15, Kia Corporation unveiled the all-new Carens Clavis EV minivan, marking the company’s first electric vehicle developed and manufactured in India.  The vehicle will be offered with two battery options: a 42 kWh battery delivering 99 kW power and 225 Nm torque with a 404 km ARAI-certified range (MIDC), and a 51.4 kWh battery offering 126 kW power and 255 Nm torque wi...

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is a key part of Bentley's Beyond100 strategy to achieve end-to-end carbon neutrality by 2030. Bentley's industry-leading drive to assess, reduce and mitigate the global plastic footprint of its logistics packaging, vehicle protection, and aftersales packaging was analyzed. Bentley has invested in certified units that support two of South Pole's projects focused on developing specialist plastic waste collection and recycling infrastructure proje...

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ts for preferential import tariffs. Manufacturers of petrol or diesel vehicles can now count electric, hybrid, fuel cell, biofuel, or natural gas-powered units toward their total output, making it easier to qualify and encouraging green investment. Additionally, companies holding over 35% shares in certified automakers can consolidate production volumes across affiliates, promoting industry collaboration and scaling. Customs authorities will veri...

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as advanced dynamic simulations for bearings, advanced lubrication development and the principles of tribology. At full capacity, it is estimated that the company will employ over 100 new engineers in Nieuwegein and around 50 in Gothenburg. (From a press release on January 20, 2014) AB SKF has been certified with Volvo Cars Quality Excellence (VQE) Award. (From a press release on January 21, 2014) AB SKF announced that it has received the Geely E...

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Dongfeng Motors secures ISO ASIL-D and AUTOSAR Certification On July 13, Dongfeng Motors' official UAE distributor, MAHY Khoory Automotive, announced that the Dongfeng Motors brand has secured the AUTOSAR Basic Software Platform certification and the ISO 26262 ASIL-D certification. These achievements were officially certified by TÜV Rheinland.  The ISO 26262 ASIL-D certification ensures that every Dongfeng vehicle is engineered with robust fail...

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bringing high-performance solutions for functional safety to applications based on RISC-V. RISC-V is an open standard instruction set architecture (ISA) based on established reduced instruction set computer (RISC) principles. IAR Systems launched the first edition of its functional safety products certified by TÜV SÜD in 2013. Functional safety for RISC-V is becoming more and more important and in 2020, IAR Systems presented certified developm...

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has improved to 12.6km per liter from 11.9km per liter of the previous model, due to engine improvements. However, the 12.6km per liter was not the official fuel economy authorized by the government but the number confirmed in a testing uniquely conducted by Hyundai’s laboratory. The final number certified by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Republic of Korea, is 12.1km per liter. Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-new Sonata of ...

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nt. According to the tire supplier, it is now possible to achieve its FY 2006 reduction target of total greenhouse gas emissions. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Feb. 02, 2007) The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced Yokohama Rubber Group Headｑquarters, in its entirety, has been certified with ISO14001, an internationally accepted specification for an environmental management system. Commitment to environmental conservation ac...

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h Malaysia SDN. BHD in Malaysia. Mar. 1997 Established PT. Ichikoh Indonesia in the suburb of Jakarta, Indonesia. Jan. 2000 Built a new plant for Kenkoh Industries in Taiwan. Jul. 2000 Formed a comprehensive alliance with Valeo in the area of lighting devices. Dec. 2000 Isehara Plant QS9000 certified. 2001 Developed jointly with Harrison Toshiba Lighting the world's first next-generation "mercury-free HID head lamp system." Commercializ...

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e space than the previous model. Opel Grandland balances lower emissions with a smooth, dynamic drive because of frequency selective damping (FSD) technology in the suspension, which adjusts to road conditions for better comfort. Inside, it features a roomy cabin with a 16-inch central display, AGR-certified ergonomic seats with powered bolsters, and smart storage. All interior fabrics are made from 100% recycled materials, i.e., PET products. T...

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nounced on August 21 that it has sold more than 100,000 cars powered by its 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine. First introduced in India in April 2013 with compact sedan Amaze, the 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine was sequentially introduced in 4th generation City in January 2014 and MPV Mobilio in July 2014. The certified fuel efficiency for City, Amaze, Mobilio is 26km/L, 25.8km/L and 24.5km/L respectively. Honda has been reported in India that it is developi...

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nounced on August 21 that it has sold more than 100,000 cars powered by its 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine. First introduced in India in April 2013 with compact sedan Amaze, the 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine was sequentially introduced in 4th generation City in January 2014 and MPV Mobilio in July 2014. The certified fuel efficiency for City, Amaze, Mobilio is 26km/L, 25.8km/L and 24.5km/L respectively. Honda Cars India announced on August 8 that its comp...

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nd took fire. This accident, which happened in Shenzhen in the early hours on May 26, killed three including two passengers and a driver. This has raised concerns over safety performance of BYD electric vehicles. In response to these concerns, BYD said that the e6 has been inspected by a government-certified authority and its battery is compliant with the national standards, adding that the accident will have no impact on the company's efforts to...

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Zero tire, developed by Pirelli specifically for JLR, uses eco-friendly materials like silica from rice husks to improve wet performance and plant-based alternatives to replace fossil-based resins. It also includes recycled materials to reduce resource consumption. The P Zero tire also includes FSC-certified natural rubber, reflecting JLR’s ongoing partnership with Pirelli. All bio-based and recycled materials used will be third-party certified...

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ransmission) system, an electric drive system, and a hybrid-dedicated battery. Specifically, the 1.5L hybrid engine platform achieves an industry-leading maximum thermal efficiency of 43.2% and a generating power from 8kW to 60kW. The hybrid motor achieves a maximum efficiency of 96.8% and has been certified by China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. The hybrid electronic control system achieves a maximum efficiency of 98.8% and...

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ransmission) system, an electric drive system, and a hybrid-dedicated battery. Specifically, the 1.5L hybrid engine platform achieves an industry-leading maximum thermal efficiency of 43.2% and a generating power from 8kW to 60kW. The hybrid motor achieves a maximum efficiency of 96.8% and has been certified by China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. The hybrid electronic control system achieves a maximum efficiency of 98.8% and...

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iled on December 12 the automated Ford Fusion Hybrid research vehicle to test the limits of full automation and determine the appropriate levels for near- and mid-term deployment. The reseach has been carried out in collaboration with the University of Michigan and State Farm. Ford announced an EPA-certified fuel economy in city, on highway and combined of the all 5 variants of the new "Fusion." A 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine is rated at 25/37/39 mp...

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onfident that routine operations will commence soon and the negative impact on the Indian automotive industry can be avoided. The Jaipur Plant is the fourth location of Bosch Ltd. In India, commissioned in 1999 with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce FIP's. A TS16949 and ISO 14001 certified company, it is a technological oasis in the developing state of Rajasthan. The Jaipur Plant is the lead plant for VE pumps. (From a Bosch Li...

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