ACEA welcomes Council approval of CO2 flexibility measures On May 27, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed the EU adoption of the three-year CO2 emissions averaging mechanism. This measure provides essential flexibility for car and van manufacturers during this critical junction in the transition to zero-emission mobility. However, the Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) ...

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itted by the contractor. Over recent weeks, BYD had been conducting thorough reviews of working and living conditions for employees of subcontractors involved in its factory construction in Camaçari, Bahia, finding out that 163 were severely affected by the construction company. BYD emphasized its zero-tolerance policy toward violations of Brazilian law and human dignity. It also reassured that the affected workers from the contractor would not ...

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hing to alleviate the pressure on manufacturers and, moreover, confirms the introduction next month of additional fiscal measures which will actually dissuade consumers from investing. Without substantive regulatory easements, our manufacturing viability remains at risk and the UK’s transition to zero emission mobility under threat." UK vehicle production figures Feb. 2025 Jan.-Feb. 2025 Passenger Cars Commercial Vehicles Total Engine P...

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to launch Toyota C-HR production begins in Turkey Toyota Turkey halts production for maintenance, repair and revision works Toyota to produce fifth generation hybrid electric powertrain in Deesid, UK plant Toyota to produce plug-in-hybrid vehicles and batteries in Turkey plant Toyota uses zero-carbon ventilation system in Turkey and Czech Republic plants Toyota announces world premiere of all-new Toyota C-HR Toyota to create digital rep...

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Shanghai World Fair. It was designed entirely by Citroen's international design team based in Shanghai established in 2008. Its dimensions are 5,300mm (length), 2,000mm (width) and 1,400mm (height). It is powered by a 2.0L V6 gasoline engine (272ps/375Nm) connected to a 95ps motor. It is capable of zero-emission driving with motor only. CO2 emission has been reduced to 70g/km. Its four-wheel drive system employs Citroen's Hydractive suspension. D...

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will transition its fleet to VinFast EVs through flexible rental and hire-purchase options. Additionally, (iii) V-Green will help install EV charging stations at MMVN locations nationwide to enhance customer convenience and promote EV use. This partnership supports Vietnam’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. (From MMVN social media updates and Vingroup press release dated May 27, 2025)...

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Plant the week of April 4 because of a shortage of semiconductor supplies, with the rest of its North American plants operating next week. On June 30, the UAW reached a tentative agreement with GM Subsystems LLC, avoiding a strike at Lansing Grand River, Flint Assembly, Orion Assembly, and Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. The Subsystems negotiations occur as the UAW is trying to unionize the battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio owned ...

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Aisan Industry’s Mirai Plant equipped with carbon-neutral facilities to launch operation in FY2026 The Aisan Mirai Plant, which was under construction in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, by Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. (Aisan Industry), was completed on May 29, 2025. It is scheduled to start operation within FY2026 as a state-of-the-art carbon-neutral (virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions) factory. The new plant is the first factory in the Chubu cen...

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Changan plans to launch more than 15 new models over the next 5 years in Thailand. It also aims to increase the use of locally sourced parts to over 60%. (From a release dated May 20, 2024) Awards -In 2024, the Company’s OEMs auto parts manufacturing segment received several awards as following: Zero Defect Achievement 2024 from Auto Alliance Thailand 2024 TCC TPS Final Presentation Advance The Winner from Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd...

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contractually scheduled shutdown. The Flint Assembly plant will continue production of Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty pickups uninterrupted. On June 30, the UAW reached a tentative agreement with GM Subsystems LLC, avoiding a strike at Lansing Grand River, Flint Assembly, Orion Assembly, and Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. The Subsystems negotiations occur as the UAW is trying to unionize the battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio owned ...

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GM Subsystems LLC, was awarded in 2009 for  its Brownstown Township plant where it assembles battery packs. On October 20, General Motors announced that it is investing USD 2 billion in its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant to become the company’s third EV manufacturing site, joining Factory ZERO and Orion Assembly. The all-new Cadillac LYRIQ will be the first EV produced at Spring Hill plant, which will continue to build the traditional C...

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Zero Carbon Charge, South Africa secures investment from DBSA for charging infrastructure On May 26, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), South Africa’s first company to develop a national network of off-grid, solar-powered ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, announced a ZAR 100 million equity investment from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). The funding will enable the rollout of CHARGE’s ultra-fast charging stations ev...

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in partnership with the GMC design team in Michigan. On February 10, GM Korea announces the hiring of new vehicle designers, digital designers, cray sculptors, and design business operators at GM Technical Center Korea, LTD (GMTCK). GM is expanding its vehicle design manpower to realize its triple zero vision such as zero emission, zero collision, and zero congestion, and this new recruitment of GMTCK design personnel is a part of strengthening ...

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Germany) 911 (Germany) Master (France) fortwo (France) Tiguan (Germany) Touran (Germany) Galant Fortis DS5 Hybrid (France) 3008 Hybrid (France) TLX (USA) Bluebird Sylphy Cube Note X5 (USA) Civic Type R (UK) Atenza (Mazda6) Murano FX Navigator (USA) Freelander (UK) ATS (USA) Impala (USA) Q5 (Mexico) Zero (Austria) iX (Germany) Eclipse Cross Eclipse Cross PHEV Model 3 (RR) (China) Model 3 (4WD) (China) Model Y (RR) (China) Model Y (4WD) (China) e-t...

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nerated covers 100% of the electricity needed for the truck and bus chassis plant in São Bernardo do Campo and the truck cabin factory in Juiz de Fora. The strategy supports the company’s goal of CO2 neutrality by reducing up to 20,000 tons released annually. Other sustainability efforts include zero landfill waste, an on-site urban farm, and a circular economy initiative for remanufactured truck parts.  On March 17, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and ...

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services such as a “road perception” service that merges the vehicle’s sensor data with information from other vehicles and with data from weather services to warn drivers about advanced hazards. These services can also be used to automatically adjust vehicle dynamics in bends. The eBrake to zero software function ensures smooth, jolt-free braking by optimally controlling an EV’s motor and braking system. Act-by-wire technologies replace...

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ilter medium made from recycled fibers MANN+HUMMEL develops brake dust particulate filter  MANN+HUMMEL develops filter solution for the first emission neutral vehicle MANN+HUMMEL named as CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree MANN+HUMMEL to close Wolverhampton, UK plant MANN+HUMMEL introduces Carbon Zero Strategy MANN+HUMMEL Group sells plastic parts business to Mutares SE MANN+HUMMEL receives EUR 8.2 million funding for AeroSolfd project MANN+HUM...

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BMS for batteries of high voltage hybrid and electric vehicles -Calculates and distributes torque request to various control units: engine, e-motor, battery, transmission -Smart thermal management for passenger cars. The valve enables functions for decreasing the engine warm up time through "engine zero flow", enabling faster cabin warm up by directing the heat to the heat exchanger core and in- or decreasing the coolant flow for an optimized eng...

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many) Karma (Finland) Malibu Eco (USA) Altis Toyoace Hybrid Express (USA) Savana (USA) COMS Minicab-MiEV Truck DS3 Electrum (France) S-Class (Germany) Transit Connect Electric (Turkiye) Viano (Spain) Civic (USA) i-MiEV 7 Series (Germany) Cayenne (Germany) Panamera (Germany) Touareg (Slovakia) iOn C-Zero Partner Electrique (Spain) Berlingo Electrique (Spain) S400 Hybrid (Germany) ActiveHybrid 7 (Germany) Elantra LPI HEV (Korea) Forte Hybrid LPi (K...

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WD) (for exportation) (China) GS4 Coupe (FF) (China) GS4 PHEV (FF) (China) GA4 PLUS (China) M8 (FF) (China) GA8 (FF) (China) GA6 (FF) (China) M6 (FF) (China) G9 (China) ZS EV (India) Q50 Red Sport 400 Q60 Red Sport 400 Huracan EVO (Italy) Huracan STO (Italy) S-Cross (Hungary) EX5 (FF) (China) MIRAI Zero (Austria) VF e34 (Vietnam) 2009 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2009 TMS 2009 FMS 2008 SAE 2017 2024 2023 2021 2022 2025 2018 2020 2019 D...

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