company for sticking to closure scenarios and rejecting compromise efforts. IG Metall is now ramping up pressure on VW. The potential strikes will impact VW’s six locations i.e. Braunschweig, Emden, Hanover, Kassel, Salzgitter, Wolfsburg, and other VW subsidiaries. On December 2, IG Metall union provided the further information about the warning strikes. The largest strike took place at the Wolfsburg plant, with tens of thousands of workers pa...

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clear value — speed, cost reduction, or the saving of human lives. One symbolic example comes from a German aerospace company that launched a rocket from Norway that exploded and fell back into the sea after just 30 seconds. But those involved said that the real data obtained in those 30 seconds provided far more information and insight than two or three years of prior simulation. The same principle applies to automotive development. Simulatio...

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million to transform its Marysville Auto Plant, East Liberty Auto Plant and Anna Engine Plant to lead the start of EV production in North America. Construction also progresses at L-H Battery Company, Inc., the joint venture EV battery facility near Jeffersonville, Ohio. On September 10, 2024, Honda provided another update to the progress in establishing the Honda EV Hub in Ohio, which is comprised of the Marysville Auto Plant, East Liberty Auto P...

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ration EV production technology including new module structure Tecno Art Research participates in exterior design of the all-new Crown Toyota to begin public sales of bZ4X electric SUV Toyota launches all-new Crown (sedan) Lexus adds FWD model to RZ battery EV Lexus adds RZ 300e model with FWD, new battery, and greater range in U.S. Toyota decides to operate vehicle plants in Japan as scheduled for the week of January 8 Toyota to continue product...

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of the year. In addition, it is schedued to be launched in the first half of next year. On October 17, GAC New Energy announced the official launch of the Aion LX. Developed based on GAC’s exclusive pure-electric platform GEP (GAC Electric Platform) 2.0, equipped with a ternary lithium-ion power battery, the new vehicle has a maximum NEDC cruising range of 650km. The high-spec versions of the new vehicle will carry an ADiGO 3.0 ecosystem that ...

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or commercial vehicles Connected Mobility Solutions-Wireless key management systems-Predictive Diagnostic software solutions-Community-based connected parking solutions-Connected charging solutions-V2X connectivity control units-Perfectly Keyless digital vehicle access system-Road signature systems provided crowdsourced localization Financial Overview (CNY billions)   FY ended Dec. 31, 2024 FY ended Dec. 31, 2023 FY ended Dec. 31, 202...

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ioned as a mini battery electric vehicle. The vehicle is 3,625mm long, 1,660mm wide and 1,530mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,490mm. The vehicle is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor (maximum power output of 35kW/45kW, peak torque of 125Nm/130Nm) mated to a 34kWh/38kWh ternary lithium battery, supporting an NEDC cruising range of 360km or 401km.The vehicle features smart home system as standard equipment. On July 20, Great Wall Moto...

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ts to be used in lithium-ion batteries. The new silicon-based electrode is capable of producing higher capacity and output, though in the past it had been considered difficult to make a long-life product using silicon. The company is planning to commercialize the product with its partners including battery, home appliance and car manufacturers by 2010. When SILX is used in lithium-ion batteries, the energy density of the battery will be 30 to 50%...

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Nanjing Plant. It is powered by the 2.0/2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G engine. Mazda has added a series of refinements to the CX-5 SUV to cater to the needs of the Chinese market, such as roof rails. Changan Mazda Automobile will a repair, replacement and return service package from July 1. Repair service is provided for a period of 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first. The range has been extended starting with the new national regulations effectiv...

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On May 25, Li Auto Inc. (Li Auto) launched the new Li ONE. The new Li ONE has made full upgrades to its previous generation in terms of the extended-range electric system, Li Auto’s proprietary advanced driver assistance system, digital cockpit and riding comfort. All of its configurations are provided as standard. A more efficient integrated rear drive motor increases its NEDC battery electric range to 188km. The vehicle supports an NEDC r...

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cal market as well as export markets in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Canada. Designed by engineers and designers from Renault do Brazil, the Sandero was launched in 2007 with 1.0- and 1.6-liter engines. A new platform for the new generation in 2011, as well as the facelifted model in 2014, had provided new electrical, brake, steering and suspension systems, as well as a new interior. On December 4, Renault do Brasil celebrated 20 years of pr...

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and Opel's strategic importance. The automaker is shortly submitting its restructuring plans costing approximately 3 billion euros to governments of countries concerned including Germany. In response to this new move, the German government said it will request a 1.5 billion euro loan it has already provided to Opel to be refunded. Under the viability plan announced by Opel, the Zaragoza plant will keep its production capacity and two-shift operat...

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n will be added in the next model. It carries a 5-cylinder turbo engine rated at 300kW/408ho mated to a 7-speed DSG "S stronic" with a drive system of a full-time AWD "Quattro" Audi has debuted the Q5HFC hybrid fuel-cell concept at the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendumin held in Berlin. The drive is provided by two electric motors; the motors produce a combined peak torque of 420 Nm. The lithium-ion battery has an energy content of 1.3 kWh and the...

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D 1.3 billion investment in the Georgetown facility further boosts the company’s electrification efforts, including the coming assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV for the U.S. market. On May 1 during a tour of the its new H2HQ facility in Gardenia, California, Toyota executives provided clues of where the company is heading with its hydrogen fuel-cell programs, with Class 8 semis, as well as hydrogen fuel-cell pickups. Toyota...

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UV and Dongfeng Yihao luxury sedan concept, all of which showcased at the auto show.  Dongfeng Fengshen L60 is the first model jointly developed by Dongfeng Motor and PSA after their capital alliance. Product development was led by Dongfeng Motor and Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen Automobile, while PSA provided a platform and technical support. Mass production model, produced by Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen Automobile, is scheduled for launch in the firs...

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axle variants. The system complements hybrid automotive technology and ensures reduced emissions, improved mileage, and seamless gear shifts in hybrid vehicles. (Based on Schaeffler India press release on June 25, 2024)New products launched by Schaeffler India-In its annual report, Schaeffler India provided updates about new products introduced by the Automotive Technologies division. These products include coated mechanical graded tappets for tw...

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ding coupe-like elegance with everyday practicality. The Mazda6e features a rear-wheel-drive layout paired with a permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 258 hp and 290 Nm of torque, delivering a 0–100 km/h time of 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h. Energy is supplied by a 77.9 kWh LFP battery, offering a driving range of up to 654 km (NEDC) or 560 km (WLTP), while supporting DC fast charging at up to 194 kW, enabling a 30–80% rech...

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e new QM3, Renault Samsung will sell a limited 1,000 units in Asia this December. Orders will be received from November 20. Renault announced on November 7 that Itaipu, Brazil's hydropower plant operator, has started assembling Renault's Twizy, small electric vehicle. The SKD kits of the Twizy were provided to Itaipu from Renault's Valladolid plant in Spain. First 32 units of the two seater were assembled at Itaipu's facility in Foz do Iguacu, Pa...

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orque of 300Nm, paired with a next-generation 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The eRX5 is equipped with the same engine on the RX5, as well as a permanent magnet synchronous motor which delivers a maximum power output of 180kW and a peak torque of 270Nm, a 12.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, and a 10-speed EDU G2 Plus gearbox, supporting a WLTC range of 50km per charge. On August 16, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) ann...

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le (EV) battery plant in the city of Commerce, Georgia, with construction expected to be complete in 2021. Volkswagen has said that it will source batteries for its Chattanooga-built EVs from the battery plant in Georgia for planned EV production in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2022. SK Innovation has provided lithium-ion batteries for EVs produced by Kia Motors, which also has a manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. Volkswagen has issued a re...

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