for commercial vehicles Ssangyong Motor Signs LOI for Joint Venture with Shaanxi Automobile Group of China SAG Commercial Vehicle’s newly-launched base in Baoji starts production of its first vehicle On July 2, Shacman signed a strategic cooperation agreement and inaugurated a joint lab for risk reduction with China Pacific Insurance Co., Ltd. (CPIC). The two companies established the above lab for in-depth data cooperation to co...

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the Dismantling Center within the Circular Economy Hub. Since January 2025, Mirafiori has served as Stellantis’ Europe HQ and Commercial Vehicles Division HQ. The grEEn-campus is scheduled to open by 2027. - Number of Employees: 2,200 (as of April 2024) - In 2023, the site started the SUSTAINera testing/recycling center for vehicle reconditioning, vehicle dismantling, parts remanufacturing, and the Battery Technology Center for testing and dev...

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On April 21, Genesis announced the public debut of the GV60, at Salon Prive, London. The first customer deliveries will start on June 6, 2022. GV60 is the brand’s first all-electric car and is the first of three electric cars to be launched this year in Europe. It is available in three models in the UK. All feature a 77.4kWh battery, which can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes using the bespoke electric glo...

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t Cambridge North Plant in Ontario, Canada Toyota to begin Lexus NX/NX Hybrid production in 2022 at plant in Cambridge, Canada Toyota readies hydrogen fuel-cell kit production at Georgetown plant Toyota receives Zero Emission CARB Executive Order for HD fuel cell powertrain kit Toyota, PACCAR collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell truck production for 2024 Toyota opens new engine production line at Georgetown plant Toyota announces 100 MW renewabl...

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udi RS3 Sedan (-2019), RS3 Sportback (2010-2019), Passenger car and engine assembly plant, Technical Development unit attached. - Number of Employees: 11,430 (as of Dec. 2025) - Investment   Until 2025: EUR 13.2 billion - In July 2021, a new Technical Development unit was established. This is a test bench for the development of electric engines, electric drives, etc. - Set up a new tool plant in 2005. - Established in 1993. Audi starts produc...

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tly promote high-quality development of auto industry BAIC Motor to acquire Fujian Benz stock Fujian Motor Industry Group increases its shares in King Long Motor, up to 31.99% FJMG signed agreement separately with ABB China, Minyun Group and Fujian CTS Group King Long cooperates with FIOT-LAB on smart cockpits and 5G applications Higer Bus inaugurates its R&D testing center in Suzhou On January 24, FJMG announced that Fujian Motor Galax...

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rmits GAC Aion to invest additional CNY 600 million capital in Farwon Auto GAC Group launches new ADiMOTION technology for REEVs CDMS 2025: GAC Hyptec unveils first smart flagship sedan A800 GAC Aion starts accepting pre-orders for Aion i60 SUV GAC Aion launches Aion i60 SUV GAC Hyptec licensed for testing Level 3 autonomous driving at 120km/h on expressways GAC Group, Huawei jointly introduce new Qijing NEV brand Auto Guangzhou 2025: GAC Group c...

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Chery Auto, CNESTA establish joint innovation lab On March 17, Chery Auto announced the recent signing of a cooperation agreement on base materials for and product testing of lithium batteries with China Automotive Research New Energy Vehicle Inspection Center (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.‌ ‌(CNESTA) for faster market transformation of scientific and technological innovations. By establishing a joint innovation laboratory, the two parties will collabor...

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g Group, Wenzhou City to jointly promote integrated development of NEV industrial, innovation chains Geely Technology Group, Ningguo City to jointly promote development of emerging industries Volvo Cars, Sweden to stop funding Polestar Jiyue Auto enters strategic partnership with Tianjin Automotive Test Center to promote high-level intelligent driving Geely Auto, Linhai City to co-build future auto city Geely Auto to accelerate application of hig...

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Henkel, India opens electronics application center in Bengaluru to co-develop advanced materials On March 17, 2026, Henkel opened a Customer Application Center in Bengaluru to act as a co-innovation hub where its engineers and customers can co-develop, test, and validate adhesive and thermal management solutions for next-generation electronics. The 5,000 sq ft facility, with about 2,400 sq ft of lab and testing space, is designed to replicate rea...

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Fiem Industries, India commissions EMI/EMC testing lab at Gurugram R&D centre On March 16, 2026, Fiem Industries announced that it had commissioned a new Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing laboratory at its R&D–Electronics, Innovation Centre, and corporate office in SP Infocity, Udyog Vihar Phase-1, Gurugram. The facility is intended to support the company’s automotive lighting electronics busin...

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or all-new battery electric ES33 SUV, to be delivered in 2022 SAIC Motor showcased over 10 new models including Zhiji L7, R ES33, Roewe Jing Banma Zhixing receives additional CNY 3 billion investment from four of its shareholders SAIC Motor’s passenger vehicle subsidiary to build joint innovation lab with BASF IM Motors globally debuts VMC intelligent digital chassis IM Motors starts accepting pre-orders for new IM L6 electric sedan I...

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Geely Holding's stake in manufacturing, sales JVs in China Volvo forms cooperation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University 4th phase of Volvo Cars APAC headquarters breaks ground in Jiading, Shanghai Volvo Cars establishes power battery recycling hub Volvo Cars inaugurates its R&D Center Battery Lab in Shanghai CATARC and Shanghai Headquarters of Volvo Car Corporation sign strategic cooperation agreement Volvo Cars to establish high-end vehic...

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Holding Group unveils Jiyue automotive robot brand co-built with Baidu Zeekr unveils five core NEV technologies, starts accepting pre-orders for 001 FR luxury battery electric supercar IAA 2023: Zeekr officially starts accepting pre-orders for two models Jiyue 01, world’s first AI auto robot, available for pre-ordering Zeekr officially enters right-hand drive vehicle market by penetrating Hong Kong and Macao first Jiyue 01, world’s first AI-p...

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ship SUV Great Wall Motor announces independence of Tank brand and showcases HAVAL Chitu, WEY Mocha WEY brand of Great Wall Motor begins preorders of all-new Mocha flagship SUV Great Wall Motor launches all-new WEY Mocha flagship SUV Great Wall Holding’s autonomous driving subsidiary unveils 10 latest autonomous driving products during brand event Great Wall Motor’s WEY Mocha to have Baidu Apollo’s AVP product Great Wall Motor starts taking...

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Corporation (MFTBC) announced that it had established Fuso Tech Centre India Private Limited (FTCI) in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu in India, as its global hub for a wide range of product engineering and operational functions, with operations starting March 9, 2026. The 2,847 sq. m facility includes collaborative workspaces, a design studio, Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) test rigs, and a diagnostic lab, enabling advanced control testing without ph...

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semiconductor shortages Ford idles Chicago, Michigan Assembly plants as Stellantis idles Windsor due to chip crisis Toyota North American production still down after Canadian border blockade ends GM, Ford, Stellantis cancel shifts in Michigan, Ontario, Toyota shuts through weekend amid bridge protest Stellantis extends second shift at Windsor Assembly Plant until June Stellantis, LG Energy reported to choose Ontario for EV battery plant St...

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ement under the floor or on the roof. Battery System LFP Cubic Pack (Model) The cells are lithium-ion LFP blade battery cells from China's FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of BYD Co., Ltd.). The lithium-ion LFP blade battery cells in two thicknesses of 16.2mm and 13.5mm are available for selection. LFP Cubic Pack (model) and two types of LFP blade battery cells Battery System LFP Cubic Pack display screen (1) Battery S...

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ins battery module production NextStar Energy prepares plant in Windsor, Ontario for battery cell production Stellantis advances battery technology, production in Windsor, Ontario On July 20, over 88% of the NextStar Energy workers voted in favor of ratifying a new union contract through the Unifor labor union. Mass production of battery cells is expected to begin later in 2025, joining the assembly of battery modules that started in 2024. The on...

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s new Tavendor mid-to-large-sized 5-seater SUV OEMs including FAW-VW suspend production for now due to COVID-19 outbreaks FAW-Volkswagen exhibits all-new Magotan in Beijin FAW-VW to invest CNY 1.01 billion in vehicle test center project in Changchun FAW-VW to launch four new energy models in late 2019 as it plans to build new energy center FAW-VW breaks ground for ...

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