ands high-performance systems per year by 2024 and further ramping up to volumes of hundreds of thousands with products ranging from small hybrid battery systems to full rolling chassis. On February 17, Rimac announced that it has successfully completed the intense crash test program for the global homologation of Rimac Nevera. In total, Rimac Nevera prototypes were subject to 45 separate physical crash tests over nine vehicles. This test was the...

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gs, hazard signals, and exit warnings. Safety enhancement use cases enabled by digital OLED (Automotive Interior Lighting Conference organized by Ultima Media Germany GmbH, slide: Copyright © Audi AG)  Despite these advancements, challenges remain, including regulatory compliance and homologation, balancing brightness with resolution, ensuring electronic reliability and sustainability, and shifting development toward software and s...

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ctra and will deliver them over 18 months. The maintenance of these buses shall also be undertaken by the Olectra during the contract period. On August 13, Olectra Greentech Limited announced during an investor update that its advanced blade battery technology is nearing commercial deployment, with homologation expected to be completed in August. Limited commercial production of blade battery-equipped buses will begin in Q3 FY 2026, ending in Dec...

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ear. - Start of construction - 2021. Olectra Greentech, India to launch blade battery-equipped buses in Q3 FY 2026 Olectra Greentech, India penalized over delay in completing Seetharampur EV plant Olectra Greentech, India announces Hydrogen Bus in partnership with Reliance Olectra, India receives homologation certificate for heavy-duty electric tipper Olectra Greentech Limted, India awards the EV facility manufacturing contract to Megha Enginee...

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at a press conference at CES 2022. TOGG also aims to produce one million vehicles in five different segments by 2030 with first mass produced vehicle to be launched by end of 2022. Its first vehicle in the C-segment, the SUV, will be launched in the first quarter of 2023 following the completion of homologation tests. A C-segment sedan and a C-segment hatchback will then enter production. With the addition of the B-SUV and C-MPV to the family in ...

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show on the 28th April. Due to the advanced manufacturing flexibility of the LEVC factory, it has been possible to build these verification prototypes on the same line, fully integrated with current TX production. The prototypes will be deployed as test vehicles and undergo a strict development and homologation programme including hot and cold climate testing, durability and crash testing. On March 13, LEVC informed that its new electric light co...

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assistance, and support the advancement of autonomous driving. Valeo will leverage its expertise in hardware, software development, and complex system integration, while Capgemini will provide end-to-end services, including system and software development, data-driven verification, validation, and homologation. Through large-scale global data collection, robust data platforms, meticulously defined test procedures, and the strategic application o...

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ety regulation (GSR 184e). It supports SAE Level 2 automation and addresses the unique and current challenges of Indian road conditions. This business nomination includes key ADAS components and systems designed for coaches, heavy-duty trucks, and tractor-trailers. It is fully compliant with Indian homologation standards for emergency braking systems, driver drowsiness and attention warning systems, blind spot information system, detection of ped...

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its testing operations, the BMW Group will showcase the first results of its EUR 300 million investment in Sokolov. The testing facility is expected to be fully operational by mid-2023 and will have more than 100 employees working on site. The New Technology Area, an approx. 90,000 square meters of homologation-capable area with three separate run-up tracks, provides optimal conditions for testing assistance systems and behavior in cross traffic ...

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to make the manufacturing plant an export hub in the region. On January 27, Great Wall announced its long-term commitment to invest BRL 10 billion in its newly acquired plant in Iracemápolis, Brazil. Of that total, it will invest BRL 4 billion from 2023 to 2025 for factory improvements and vehicle homologation. Great Wall intends to reach a production capacity of up to 100,000 vehicles per year by 2025, with a workforce of 2,000 workers. Product...

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ins delivery of its first battery electric SUV supercar HiPhi X HiPhi Z, Human Horizons’ new battery electric flagship model, reaches mass production and rolls off the line Auto Shanghai 2023: HiPhi reveals plan for Europe and Middle East Human Horizons, China test HiPhi X for European sales with homologation by TÜV SÜD Human Horizons, China signs MoU with Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia HiPhi reveals European pricing for HiPhi X and H...

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d the Fisker Ocean SUV. The company intends to start deliveries to European customers on May 5, 2023. It recently built several mid-trim levels all-wheel-drive Fisker Ocean Ultras. In addition, Fisker also produced front-wheel-drive Fisker Ocean Sports, the lowest-priced trim level, for testing and homologation purposes. Fisker anticipates customer delivery of those trims will start in September. Fisker has pursued a dual homologation process for...

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- The company was established on September 25, 2017. IAA Transportation 2022: Marcopolo presents Audace 1050 hydrogen bus Marcopolo is unveiling its first hydrogen-powered bus at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover, Germany from September 19-25. The hydrogen fuel cell prototype is currently in the homologation phase. Marcopolo developed the Audace 1050 model bus body, which is produced at its unit in China. Sinosynergy supplies the core of the f...

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ntech Limited updated that its new Greenfield plant is now partially operational, currently operating at a single-shift capacity of 2,500 electric vehicles per year. This output can be scaled up to 5,000 units with the implementation of a second shift. On the technology front, Olectra has achieved homologation approval for its advanced blade battery technology (cell-to-pack) for use in electric buses, with start of production expected in Q4 FY 2...

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preferential market access to U.S. products such as pharmaceuticals, machinery, IT devices, agricultural goods, and motor vehicles. Under the new framework, Argentina will accept vehicles manufactured in the United States that comply with U.S. federal safety and emissions standards, allowing faster homologation and importation. The agreement may also establish a preferential quota for importing U.S.-made cars, which currently face a 35% import ta...

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. - Shanghai: the operation and R&D engineering center Yancheng: the manufacturing site Beijing: the digitization center Chengdu: the software center Tokyo, Japan: R&D center Auto Shanghai 2023: HiPhi reveals plan for Europe and Middle East Human Horizons, China test HiPhi X for European sales with homologation by TÜV SÜD Human Horizons, China signs MoU with Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia HiPhi reveals European pricing for HiPhi X and H...

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Kinetic Watts & Volts, India begins Kinetic DX EV deliveries On November 12, 2025, Kinetic Engineering Limited (KEL) announced that its EV subsidiary, Kinetic Watts & Volts (KWV), had commenced deliveries of the Kinetic DX electric scooter following strong bookings and ARAI homologation. The company aims to fast-track nationwide expansion, opening five new dealerships in November and issuing over 50 letters of intent across major cities. KEL incr...

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od one year ago. Preparing for the start of regular production at the Fremont Plant in July 2017, Model 3 Release Candidate vehicles are currently being built using production-intent tooling and are being tested to assess fit and finish, support vehicle software development and ensure a predictable homologation process. The ramp-up of Model 3 production targets 5,000 vehicles per week in 2017, and 10,000 vehicles per week in 2018. The company’s...

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America. The robot-operated laser welding line is capable of making 25 different cabin models, including those of light-duty trucks, with high-strength stamped parts supplied by Aethra Group Flame. On March 13, Scania announced that it is embarking on a testing process until the end of 2019 for the homologation of three compressed natural gas (CNG)- and biomethane-powered bus models. Scania will test the buses in Curitiba as part of an agreement ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/21

d Italy. The coaches will be offered in 4x2 and 6x2 configurations, tailored to meet the specific needs of local operators. The Paradiso G8 1200 coach is manufactured at Marcopolo’s facilities in Brazil and integrated with Volvo Buses’ B13R chassis from Sweden. The model is currently undergoing homologation for European markets. The first deliveries in France and Italy are scheduled for the end of 2026. Based on Volvo Buses press release...

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