e working name “Project R90”. This is based on the platform B0 which AvtoVAZ and will be made under brands Lada, Renault and Nissan. This model will start to be produced serially from March, 2012 under the brand Lada. The second concept car is the two-fuel Lada Priora CNG, using both compressed natural gas (methane) and gasoline. AvtoVAZ announced at the Moscow Motor Show installation of the navigation system GLONASS/GPS on some models starti...

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zet light-duty truck Isuzu launches Elfmio EV, a light-duty electric truck that can be driven with a regular driver's license. Isuzu adds Space Cab to Elf light-duty truck lineup UD Trucks launches all-new Condor Isuzu considering light-duty diesel truck production in the U.S. Isuzu adopts EDSS for natural gas-powered Giga trucks Isuzu publishes "Sustainability Report 2025" Isuzu to transfer heavy-duty truck production functions to UD Trucks Niss...

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been changed. After the change, Shanghai Anbin Technology Co., Ltd. withdrew as a shareholder, and Nio Nextev Ltd. was added as a new shareholder, making Nio Technology a wholly-owned holding company of Nio Nextev Ltd. and changing its corporate type from a limited liability company (invested by a natural person or wholly owned by a holding legal person) to a limited liability company (wholly owned by a legal person from HK, Macau or Taiwan). On...

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ration of GM’s V8 engine blocks while the plant prepares for the next generation’s start of production in 2027. The plant has more than 300 employees across three shifts. On January 31, OEMs suspended operations at Michigan manufacturing plants after a fire at a Consumers Energy facility forced natural gas usage reductions during a record cold snap. GM initially halted operations at 13 manufacturing facilities and three corporate locations, b...

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ment centre and puts new gearbox test stands into operation in Czech Republic Skoda Auto produces seven millionth MQ 200 gearbox in Mladá Boleslav ŠKODA starts new SCALA compact car production at Mladá Boleslav Skoda auto produces its 12 millionth gearbox of the current generation SKODA presents natural-gas-powered SCALA G-TEC at CNG mobility days 2019 in Berlin Skoda starts production of Kamiq city SUV Skoda Auto launches operation of new pai...

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ces. MFBM has also started operations using virtually 100% renewable energy from April 2023. In addition, Mitsubishi Fuso aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 through the use of offset programs including carbon credits as well as continued reductions of CO2 emissions from other energy sources (natural gas and coal). On July 26, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announces it has signed an agreement with US-based startup Ample ...

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FF) (China) 2016 2017 2018 2015 2022 2021 2020 2019 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Fuel evaporation control device Carbon canister PCV valve Activated carbon (Charcoal) filter Carbon canister control valve Canister purge solenoid valve Leak check module Leak detection pump Activated carbon filter modules Natural vacuum leak detection (NVLD) sensor Activated carbon filter module Fuel evaporation control device (China Ⅵ) Activated carbon canister modul...

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Kasai Teck See, Moriroku Technology (Thailand), Sa Door interior panel Door panel molded with kenaf base material Leather door panel Rear door module Door module Driver door module Passenger door module Front door Door module carrier Body side trim Door trim panel Interior trim Ornament Lightweight natural hemp fiber door trim Slide door garnish Rear speaker cover Door panel component Speaker cover Rear door Trunk lid Door trim (Sourced by MUNRO ...

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ers per month to 900,000 kiloliters per month. Of this total, 300,000 kiloliters were procured from the U.S. The ministry plans to continue expanding alternative procurement sources. The figures, incorporating expected April shipments, reflect volumes as of March 30. An official from the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy explained, "U.S. production accounts for a significant portion, making these figures highly reliable." According to METI,...

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d roads compared to those using conventional aggregates (approx. 10 years). This reduces the frequency of road repairs and cuts life cycle costs by about 60% compared to conventional methods. Furthermore, by sourcing resources locally, PathAhead aims to keep prices on par with those of conventional natural aggregates. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 1, 2026)...

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ll its manufacturing facilities by 2024 which will supply up to 40% of the facilities' annual energy needs. It has launched an initiative to recycle all metal, plastic, paper, and other waste. A phase-out plan is currently being implemented across all manufacturing facilities to replace diesel with natural gas and renewable energy sources. On January 18, GB Corp announced that its subsidiary Ghabbour Egypt secured a medium-term financing facilit...

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ces. MFBM has also started operations using virtually 100% renewable energy from April 2023. In addition, Mitsubishi Fuso aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 through the use of offset programs including carbon credits as well as continued reductions of CO2 emissions from other energy sources (natural gas and coal). Mitsubishi Fuso Bus Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced on January 8 the impact of the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on...

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ces. MFBM has also started operations using virtually 100% renewable energy from April 2023. In addition, Mitsubishi Fuso aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 through the use of offset programs including carbon credits as well as continued reductions of CO2 emissions from other energy sources (natural gas and coal). Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced on April 15 that its Kawasaki Plant and Nakatsu Plant have obtained...

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f over 44,000 units. On September 17, Stellantis presented three key areas of transformation for immediate and medium-term actions to reduce energy and carbon dioxide reduction. One of the major evolutions is the electrification of paint shops. Traditionally, paint-curing ovens have been powered by natural gas. New paint shops are being built with electric ovens while existing ovens are shifting from natural gas to green or renewable electricity....

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um) V60 Cross Country (Sweden) Jetta (Mexico) S5 (Germany) Z300 (FF) (China) Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (USA) 124 Spider Accord Hybrid One-77 (UK) Prius Magotan (China) Golf (China) Q3 (FF) (China) Q5 (China) A3 Limousine (FF) (China) A3 Sportback (FF) (China) A4L (FF) (China) Beetle Dune (Mexico) E 200 Natural Gas Drive (Germany) B 200 Natural Gas Drive (Germany) Axela Sport Axela Sedan Axela Sedan Hybrid Atenza Sedan Atenza Wagon Premacy Biante Road...

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Nigeria includes electric vehicles in PiCNG policy On March 26, the President of Nigeria approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EV). The initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV). The Initiative will continue to drive the deployment of CNG infrastructure, CNG vehicles and equipment, and nati...

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ts business operations, investments, and properties to Ghana. IVM stated that it is deepening its roots, expanding its operations, and positioning itself as a key player in Africa's automotive future, starting from Nigeria. As part of this commitment, it is advancing significant plans in compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) production, with the near completion of a major facility in Nnewi, Anambra State. Based on social media up...

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nfrastructure. One of the challenges to society is the increasing number and proportion of dementia patients, which is of high social importance. NTT DATA aims to enable drivers to continue driving healthily for a long time by estimating brain health from everyday driving behavior and monitoring it naturally and continuously. (Details below) (Figure 14)   In addition to "AI-based estimation of brain health" based on everyday driving behavior, th...

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thermal management expertise and manufacturing technology, competitive air conditioning system suppliers are expected to continue to survive even as electrification progresses. 1) Overview of thermal management methods There are currently three types of battery thermal management methods for BEVs: Natural air cooling Liquid cooling Air conditioning refrigerant cooling The first method is natural air cooling, which relies on natural heat dissip...

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Posco Future M develops natural graphite anode material using methane gas Posco Future M Co., Ltd. (Posco Future M) of South Korea and Molten of the United States have agreed to jointly develop natural graphite anode materials using methane gas. Through this agreement, Posco Future M will combine its anode material technology with Molten's methane-based graphite production technology to strengthen its anode material supply chain. Molten will prod...

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