ect at SEAT's Catalonia plant, Spain SEAT upgrades Martorell Plant for EV production, expands charging infrastructure SEAT announces new projects for EV components at El Prat de Llobregat, Spain plant Spanish Prime Minister and Volkswagen CEO discuss electric mobility projects SEAT worked to reduce electricity consumption during production downtime in plant in Spain SEAT to installs 39,000 new solar panels to triple energy capacity in production ...

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AW start a model initiative in China olkswagen to introduce new Jetta brand in China VW brand China and FAW-VW establish new JV for connected services FAW VW launches JETTA brand in China 1 1 Audi likely to include BYD as its battery supplier VW China signs Memoranda of Understanding on renewable electricity with two energy partners Next-gen FAW-VW Magotan sedan rolls off production line, with launch on July 9 FAW-VW launches next-gen Magotan s...

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the Russian market. However, to generate demands for this model in Russia it is necessary to develop a network of gas-filling stations. AvtoVAZ started the tests of prototypes of its electric cars. AvtoVAZ is advancing research works that concern cars running on alternative types of fuel, including electricity. The first electric car was developed and assembled on the base of Lada Kalina and will be named Ellada, made from electric Lada. The maxi...

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zu's Tochigi Plant. Isuzu Motors Limited announced on March 27 that it will introduce electric power from 100% renewable sources at its Fujisawa and Tochigi plants by utilizing an off-site corporate PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) scheme. Under the scheme, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Gas) will supply electricity from multiple solar power plants through its sales agent, Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation. For the remaining electricity that ...

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66kWh was secured. Isuzu Motors Limited announced on March 27 that it will introduce electric power from 100% renewable sources at its Fujisawa and Tochigi plants by utilizing an off-site corporate PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) scheme. Under the scheme, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Gas) will supply electricity from multiple solar power plants through its sales agent, Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation. For the remaining electricity that ...

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renewably produced steel for five hot-stamped structural parts used on Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Alpine A290, and Renault 4 E-Tech electric. ArcelorMittal started supplies in September 2025. This steel grade is produced via scrap-based EAF production route with 75% scrap content and 100% renewable electricity for the steel making. This results in almost 70% CO₂ reduction compared with conventional blast furnace production routes. Usibor 1500 w...

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nfluence of coronavirus Hino adjusts production at domestic plant in July, affected by COVID-19 Hino Motors plant suspension in June, coronavirus impact Toyota schedules no domestic plant production suspensions in August Toyota and Denyo jointly develop fuel cell power supply vehicle that generates electricity from hydrogen, contributing to disaster response Toyota's lines and Hino's second line at the Hamura plant suspended until February 23 Toy...

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ones, R&D living communities, and eco-culture zones. With an initial investment of CNY 50 billion, the park is expected to achieve an annual output of products valued at over CNY 500 billion following its completion. It is estimated that 1 million vehicles and batteries capable of storing 100GWh of electricity will be built at the park per year. The NeoPark aims to become a world-class IEV industry cluster, where R&D innovations on automobiles, ...

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70%. From an efficiency perspective, an electric vehicle built on the e-platform 3.0 can accelerate from rest to 100km/h in a minimum of 2.9 seconds and supports a maximum range of over 1,000km. The 800V charging technology achieves a range of 150km in only 5-minute charging. It consumes 10% less electricity per 100km than other models in the same class and increases the range by at least 10% in winter. In respect of safety, an e-platform 3.0 ...

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l R30,000. On September 3, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that its LEAF electric vehicle (EV) will be displayed at the Johannesburg Motor Show scheduled to start on October 16. It will go on sale on the same day. The LEAF will be the first EV to be marketed in South Africa. Eskom, a South African electricity public utility, the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are jointly implementing a pilot prog...

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ation to reduce environmental pollution. On September 16, FAW-VW released its 2020/2021 Sustainable Development Report.According to the report, there is a plan to build a chilled water thermal energy storage facility at FAW-VW's Qingdao plant (Huadong plant) in Shandong province. The plan is to use electricity at lowest power usage point during the night and work with spare units of equipment such as chilled water units, chilled water circulation...

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Gestamp and Iberdrola sign 10-year renewable energy agreement for European plants Gestamp Automocion S.A. (Gestamp) has signed a 10-year renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Iberdrola to supply 660,000 MWh of electricity to its European plants. The PPA covers 34 MW of installed capacity and will provide Gestamp’s plants with 100% renewable energy (80% wind and 20% solar), backed by guarantees of origin certificates. This aligns ...

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the largest roof photovoltaic system in the Czech Republic will be built on the roofs of the Skoda Parts Centre and the logistics buildings at the carmaker’s headquarters in Mladá Boleslav. A total of almost 6,000 solar panels will be installed, their rated output is 2,300 kW (kilowatts) and the electricity production will be over 2,200 MWh (megawatt hours) per year. CEZ ESCO is responsible for the installation and operation of the system, whi...

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anzania market Mitsubishi Fuso wins business for 250 trucks in Zimbabwe Mitsubishi Fuso unveils next generation eCanter all-electric light-duty truck Mitsubishi Fuso conducts verification of Autonomous Intelligent Tugger at Kawasaki Plant Daimler Truck in Europe and Portland, US to source CO2-free electricity from 2022 onwards Mitsubishi Fuso starts assembly of light-duty Canter trucks in Saudi Arabia Mitsubishi Fuso develops its “IBL Control ...

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nd Mitsubishi Fuso Bus Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (MFBM). Mitsubishi Fuso has been making efforts toward carbon neutrality, and in 2022, it installed approximately 9,000 square meters of photovoltaic panels at its Kawasaki Plant, and switched all power procurement at its Kawasaki and Nakatsu plants to electricity derived from virtually renewable energy sources. MFBM has also started operations using virtually 100% renewable energy from April 2023. I...

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onstration to optimize traffic flow at manufacturing sites Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso announce outline of new holding company ARCHION Japan Fair Trade Commission approves Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso business integration ARCHION Group starts business operations MFTBC Kawasaki and Nakatsu Plants shift all electricity supply to renewable electricity Mitsubishi Fuso to achieve carbon neutrality at all manufacturing sites in Japan by 2025 MFTBC obtains ISO...

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due to component shortage Stellantis Zaragoza, Spain produces its 15 millionth vehicle Stellantis announces new labor framework agreement for Zaragoza, Spain plant Lancia to start production of new Ypsilon Opel to offer battery-electric variant of every model in 2024 Stellantis sourced 100% green electricity in some plants in Brazil, Slovakia, Austria, Italy and Spain in 2022 Stellantis unveils all-new Peugeot E-208 Lancia confirms production o...

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d plans for EVs have been pushed back. According to the supplier, it would take Nissan about three to six months to retool the Canton plant for Sentra production. On May 13, it was reported that Nissan Mexicana has made nuclear energy a key part of its decarbonization efforts by sourcing 90% of the electricity for its three Mexican plants. This is thanks to a direct agreement with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), that is planned to suppl...

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Oaxaca and Coahuila. Additionally, Nissan’s facilities employ water recycling, rainwater harvesting, waste management, and energy-efficient production methods. On May 13, it was reported that Nissan Mexicana has made nuclear energy a key part of its decarbonization efforts by sourcing 90% of the electricity for its three Mexican plants. This is thanks to a direct agreement with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), that is planned to suppl...

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oduction in 2024, aims to consolidate manufacturing in its Aguascalientes and Morelos plants in Mexico, and Resende, Brazil, which will soon produce two new SUVs. On May 13, it was reported that Nissan Mexicana has made nuclear energy a key part of its decarbonization efforts by sourcing 90% of the electricity for its three Mexican plants. This is thanks to a direct agreement with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), that is planned to suppl...

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