Mercedes Benz launches “Tomorrow XX” to advance sustainability across all models On December 11, Mercedes Benz launched the “Tomorrow XX” technology programme to support its sustainability goals. For the first time, the programme applies to the entire vehicle lineup. Its focus is on reducing carbon emissions, saving resources, and improving circularity from the design stage to the end of a vehicle’s life. The goal is to fully apply the ...

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round three hours of riding time, depending on terrain and ride mode. It features three ride modes – Beginner, Amateur, and Pro – which limit speeds to 8 km/h, 16 km/h, and 25 km/h, respectively. The DIRT.E K3 has been developed at Hero’s Tech Centre, Germany, and the Centre of Innovation and Technology in Jaipur, with production planned at the company’s Tirupati manufacturing facility on the VIDA EV line. It features a three‑stage adju...

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Hefei Gotion High-tech Power Energy Co., Ltd. Lithium-iron Phosphate Power Batteries (2026-planning), NMC Lithium-ion Power Batteries (2026-planning); VW related Hefei Power Battery Plant (Anhui Province), the plant is under construction, and plans to start production in Dec. 2026 - In April 2021, Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has acquired a 26% stake in Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd. and become its largest shareholder. The issue review com...

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Jiangxi Changhe Automobile Co., Ltd. Foton: EV Van Foton Times EV6 (2023-), Mini-Truck Xiangling V5 EV (2025-), Mini-Truck Xiangling V5 REV (2025-), Mini-Truck Xiangling V5 CNG (2025-), EV Mini-Truck View T7 (2025-), Mini-Truck Wonder Plus EV (2025-), Mini-Truck Wonder Plus REV (2025-), Mini-Truck Wonder Plus CNG (2025-); Changhe: Beidouxing X5 (based on Wagon R, production ended), Beidouxing (based on Wagon R, production ended), Landy (producti...

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Honda・GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd. (Kyoto) Joint Venture of Honda and GS Yuasa, responsible for research and development of lithium-ion batteries for PHVs, EVs, and ESSs (Energy Storage System) and development of lithium-ion battery production technology - August 2023: Operation started - July 2023: Joint venture established - Number of employees: 140 (As of June 2024) Honda and GS Yuasa sign joint venture agreement to establish new compa...

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E 6 SUV (2024-), EV XEV 9e SUV (2024-), EV XEV 9S (2025-), Global Pik Up (2026-planning); Intermediate Commercial Vehicle: FURIO (2018-); Heavy Commercial Vehicle: BLAZO X (2018-); Ssangyong Rexton (2012-2018); EV, e-motors, controllers, battery packs, EV components (planning) Mahindra's plant - EV production capacity: 60,000 BEV (planning) - Total Employees: 2,700 employees (As of 2022) - Opened in 2008 Mahindra suspends operation in three plant...

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as PT Advics Indonesia, Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd, Aisin Takaoka Co., Ltd, Akashi Kikai Seisakusho Co., Ltd, Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd., Aktiebolaget SKF, Asano Gear Co., Ltd, Daido Steel Co., Ltd., Denso International Asia Pte.Ltd., DIC Corporation, Gemala Grup, GS Yuasa International Ltd., Juoku Technology Co., Ltd., Kayaba Corporation, Keihin Seimitsu Kogyo Co., Ltd., Mahle Engine Component Japan Corp., Metalart Corporation, Nippon Gasket Co....

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Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Saitama) Honda R&D subsidiary, responsible for pure/applied research of new technologies and their development, as well as research and development of products with new value - Established in July 1, 1960 (R&D Sites) - Innovative Research Excellence: Research on innovative and unique technologies (Technology to reduce accidents by utilizing AI, 5G, and cellular V2X communication, Cooperative Intelligence, Next-Generation HMI...

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Suzuki Motor, Yokohama R&D Center Suzuki's R&D location, responsible for research and development of various technologies including advanced technology. Examples of development targets include automatic driving system, fuel cell, engine compatible with carbon neutral fuel, etc. - On January 26, 2023, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced its Growth Strategy for FY2030. Regarding its R&D structure, Suzuki headquarters, Yokohama R&D Center, Suzuki R&...

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kura, Dayz, Mitsubishi Motors eK X EV, eK Wagon, and other models (Offices) Okazaki Office (Located at Mitsubishi Motors Research & Development Center in Okazaki-shi, Aichi) Mizushima Office (Located in Kurashiki-shi, Okayama) Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Launched New Light EV on June 16 Cumulative production of Nissan Sakura and Mitsubishi Motors eK X EV reaches 50,000 units Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors hold line-off ceremony for all-new electri...

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ion, a microgrid system was built at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Kokura Plant using the Smart Power Hub (SPH), a highly efficient electric power converter jointly developed by Toyota Central R&D Labs. and Daihatsu. The system efficiently utilizes solar-generated electricity by supplying it to a component production line and storing any surplus electricity in storage batteries. The effectiveness and reliability of the system will be confirmed through th...

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- MPV TBA - - TBA - - SUV TBA - - TBA - - Mini Van TBA - - TBA - - Passenger Cars Total 303.7 88.6 1.2 2,725.6 87.6 11.5 Commercial Vehicles Total 39.2 11.4 24.4 387.0 12.4 10.4 Grand Total 342.9 100.0 3.4 3,112.7 100.0 11.4 Source:CAAM, Each maker's press releases China - Production of vehicles Nov. 2025 Jan.-Nov. 2025 Units (10,000) Share(%) Y-o-Y(%) Units (10,000) Share(%) Y-o-Y(%) Sedan/Hatchback TBA - - TBA ...

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xplore synergies across sectors.  Participants were also given the possibility to visit the booths of 68 national and international exhibitors on site.  Among the models on display in the exhibition area were the recently launched brand new BMW iX3 50 xDrive and the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ technology. Impression of demo vehicles exhibited at the event (ELIV 2025 organized by VDI Wissensforum GmbH/photos: Copyright © ...

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Nissan Mexico, Aguascalientes Plant 1 Nissan Sentra (production ended), Versa (=Tiida), Note (2013-2019), March/Micra (2011-), Kicks (2017-)/ Kicks Play (2024-), HV Kicks Play e-POWER (2024-), NP300 (2026- planning), Frontier (2026- planning); Engines, Gear Boxes Passenger car, engine, and transmission assembly plant Nissan (Mexico) Production Capacity Plants units/year Production Capacity Note Nissan Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (NISM...

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Beijing Hoshikawa New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd. China -Production start planned: 2026 Lithium-ion battery / Lithium-ion battery pack HEV semi-solid-state battery HEV power battery ...

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. senators introduced legislation that would prevent the administration from approving exports of advanced chips, including the H200, to China for 30 months. The H200 is far more powerful than the H20, which was made specifically for the Chinese market, but belongs to the previous generation of its technology that has since been replaced by NVIDIA’s latest Blackwell chips. Since Trump’s posting, Chinese regulators in Beijing have reportedly b...

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2.0L hybrid engines; Toyota's engine casting and assembly plant - Number of Employees: 600 (as of October 2022). - Investment: GBP 360 million (as of 2022). - Operations started in September 1992. Toyota conducts groundbreaking ceremony for waste-to-energy plant at Deeside plant, UK Toyota C-HR production begins in Turkey Toyota announces the new generation Auris will be built at its UK car plant Toyota Motor Europe on track to achieve carbo...

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UST, US to acquire majority stakes of Italdesign in new partnership with Audi On December 10, Audi announced its partnership with UST, a US firm focused on AI-driven technology, design, and engineering. As part of the deal, UST will purchase a majority stake in Italdesign. Lamborghini, Italdesign’s current parent company and part of the Audi Group, will keep a significant share. Audi will stay closely connected to Italdesign as a long-term stra...

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ies. - Started Hibernation plan in April 2023. - NEVS and Sono Motor's contract to produce EV Sion on a contract basis was canceled; in April 2022, Valmet Automotive signed a contract with Sono Motor to produce EV Sion. - Contract manufacturing EV Electra, Canada plans subsidiary in Sweden for production of Emily GT and PONS products NEVS, Sweden presents self-driving vehicle, Sango, at Elmia AB NEVS, Sweden participates in pre-study project...

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y, Smart Mobility Acceptance. SESMA will last throughout 2019 and 2020 and will be done in cooperation. The project has just been granted more than SEK 3 million. - On June 5th, 2018, NEVS informed that it takes another step towards autonomous driving, by using Phantom Auto’s teleoperation safety technology to ensure the safe deployment of electric autonomous vehicles. - Established in 2012 Oxbotica, UK and NEVS to develop fleet of self-driving...

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