2010. BYD attributes a considerable fall of net profit to a fierce market competition, changes in the product makeup and the price decline of solar power generation systems. BYD's e6 electric taxi was rear-ended on its left side by a luxury sports car running at a speed of 180km or faster and 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 conc...

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CTIS seal is developed to serve the North American truck and bus markets as well as other regions. (From a press release dated August 5, 2024) Quantix ULTRA thermoplastic -The Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Business Group has revealed a new thermoplastic called Quantix ULTRA that helps improve fire protection in EVs. The material, processed through injection molding, can withstand extreme temperatures of up to 1,200 degrees Celsius without m...

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t project aims to develop an innovative pressure tanks for hydrogen, specifically a Type IV pressure tank (700 bar). The development goals include boosting hydrogen storage capacity, attaining greater cycle stability, and achieving a longer service life. The development will also focus on improving fire prevention, reducing the time it takes to refuel, and better thermal management. Innovative production technology will cut production times by 80...

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pre-colored version with high color stability.  As one of the first E&E expert companies, KOSTAL Kontakt Systeme now uses the new Ultramid Advanced N in several components in its high-voltage connector KS22 Class 4 for high-current modules. It is halide-free according to EN 50642. The PPA achieves fire protection class UL94 with V-0 at 0.25 mm. It also enables long-lasting color coding which is safety-relevant in areas with high voltages.  Base...

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tsubishi Fuso has so far limited overseas sales of buses to the Rosa small bus and sold about 3,000 units in 2012. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation said it will recall its Canter light duty truck and the Rosa small bus for possible fuel leakage that may lead to an engine failure and even a fire in the worst case. This is due to an improper form of the joint part between the fuel filter and the fuel tube. Affected vehicles are the Canter ...

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altitude (e.g. mountainous terrain) - Dust & water tightness to protect the battery system in case of water wading and high-pressure - Automatic emergency degassing in case of a malfunction of the battery (e.g. degassing of cells) - Prevention of access to the high-voltage components even after a fire -Prototype of an oil filter system for e-axles Charateristics: - Oil supply management for transmission and eAxles - Enhanced oil lifetime by mat...

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chback, sedan built in Gravataí, Brazil Chevrolet Novo Onix Plus production in Gravataí, Brazil doubles in October GM opens new BRL 1.9 million engine line, increases production capacity in Joinville, Brazil GM to recall recently launched Chevrolet Onix Plus in Brazil to prevent further engine fires GM launches new Chevrolet Onix, Onix Plus in Argentina Chevrolet’s Novo Onix hatchback launches in Brazil after delay caused by sedan recall...

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were the G700 all-terrain luxury off-road SUV, the G900 luxury amphibious off-road SUV, the F700 all-terrain high-end multifunctional pickup truck, and the G600 all-energy hybrid off-road SUV, which was shown for the first time. Prices range from CNY 400,000 to 1,500,000. In addition, the "G700 Top Fire Co-Creation Edition" and the "G700 Cross Border Co-Creation Edition" were on display at the booth. The company also exhibited its latest off-road...

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to idle Lordstown, Lansing Grand River, and Lansing Delta Township plants Cadillac invests USD 175 million in Lansing Grand River plant for model overhaul GM beginning production of Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500/6500HD HD in Flint, Michigan GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures Cadillac reveals all-new CT5 sedan ahead of 2019 New York Auto Show Cadillac reveals first-ever CT4-V and CT5-V s...

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exico FCA formalizes dual pickup truck lineup with 2019 Ram 1500 Classic offering FCA to convert idled Mack Engine II Plant into a new assembly plant in Detroit FCA idling plants in New Year for maintenance, inventory adjustment, changeover GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures FCA to invest USD 4.5 billion to increase production capacity in Michigan, electrify Jeep vehicles Stellantis targ...

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size and large vehicles GM's Flint parts plant in Michigan Year opened: 1954 Investment announced since 2014: over USD 233.4 million Employees as of Feb 2025: 422 GM investing USD 1.21 billion in Flint plants for future ICE heavy-duty trucks GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures GM receives USD 2.8 million from public utility for energy savings at Flint assembly plants On June 5, GM announce...

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d of market launch, debut Lear expands production staff at new manufacturing facility in Flint, Michigan Chevrolet launches first-ever medium-duty Silverado 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD trucks GM introduces all-new 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty pickup GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures GM adds 1,000 workers, launches 2020 Chevrolet, GMC HD pickup production in Flint, Michigan GM receives USD 2.8 m...

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d higher integration for the battery. No thermal runaway has occurred in over 150,000 automotive Rubik’s Cube batteries with this technology worldwide. Also, the automaker took the initiative to participate in the authoritative UL 2580 certification, proving that its battery system will not catch fire in 60 minutes in the event of battery cell thermal runaway. Batteries adopting the horizontal battery cell arrangement are co-developed by SAIC M...

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er-assistance systems (ADAS) and Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA) updates. It has been developed by a local team and rigorously tested by a leading vehicle manufacturer. Low-Pressure Direct Injection System for Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines: This system utilizes direct injection to eliminate backfire and enhance transient response, thermal efficiency, and power density. Mass production for this system is scheduled for 2026. Diverse Portfolio o...

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anagement of electric vehicles. Hutchinson's solutions will be incorporated with va-Q-tec's VIPs in various research and development projects to produce battery and cabin insulation for the automotive and aircraft industries, respectively, which not only provide optimum insulation but also meet all fire protection requirements. The Major Technological benefits of this cooperation rely on the unique combination of VIP which performance are 10 time...

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um torque of 750Nm, paired with an intelligent four-wheel drive (4WD) system. Supported by Dayu (a tribal leader in ancient China's Xia Dynasty, whose main achievement was successfully managing the flooding of the time) battery technology (able to withstand 1000°C high temperature without causing fire or explosion), it has a CLTC cruising range of 802km and is able to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds. It enjoys 800V/480kW energy supp...

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new vehicle project Fiat starts producing hatchback version of Egea/Tipo in Turkey Chrysler Ypsilon sales ends in UK On February 15, Fiat presented the new 500X Hybrid and Tipo Hybrid, completing the electrification of the line-up. The 500X Hybrid and Tipo Hybrid have the new-generation FireFly engine, a 4-cylinder 1.5-litre gasoline turbo that can deliver up to 130 hp with torque of 240Nm, and the 48-Volt, 15-kW e-motor, controlled b...

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production of the "9-4X" in April 2011. Its sales target for 2011 is set at 100,000, out of which 40,000 are "9-5"s and 10,000 are "9-4X"s. GM will conduct a recall of about 4,000 vehicles of the "Cadillac SRX" crossover to repair a defect in the power steering system that could lead to a possible fire in the engine compartment. The affected vehicles were manufactured in December 2009, the majority of which are sold in the U.S., and some 300 exp...

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anning), Fiat Project F2X (2028 - planning); Doblo (2000-2022), Palio (-2020), Siena (-2017), Bravo (2010-2017), Linea (2008-2016), Punto (2007-2017), Idea (2005-2016), Mille(Uno)(-2013), Fiat Fiorino/Peugeot Partner Rapid (1988-); Bio-hybrid (ethanol) cars (HV, HV with eDCT, PHV) (2024-); Engine: Fire, Firefly, GSE Turbo, Bio-hybrid (2024 -); Transmission Stellantis (FCA)'s passenger car assembly plant - Investiment: 2025-2030: BRL 14 billion (...

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LNG, H2) to electric vehicles. 23 Adopted proposalregardingUNregulation 100 5 WP.29/2025/41 2025/3/5 2025/9/26 Electric Power Train ・Thermal propagation tests by thermal runaway are mandatory in principle. ・For 5 minutes after a warning indication of thermal runaway, there should be no (a) fire, (b) explosion, or (c) smoke released into the passenger compartment. ・If no thermal propagation is observed within 2 hours after the thermal r...

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