SUV "Kuga" with European specifications at the plant in Louisville, Kentucky. Ford intends to discontinue production of the "Explorer" at the end of November 2010. After that, the plant will be temporarily closed for retooling in preparation for production of fuel-efficient vehicles at an estimated cost of 500 to 600 million dollars. Ford Motor plans to stop making the Escape in Kansas City plant, Missouri, by the end of 2011 and shift production...

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(Bosch)   Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) exhibited its Generation 7, a next-generation radar that uses the newly developed SX600 and SX601 SoCs, which were introduced at a previous technology expo. The development challenges cited are achieving high performance and low power consumption at a reasonable cost. Technically, it features a 4T×4R configuration, a signal processor that supports both conventional and AI-based types, as well as supporting CA...

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800rpm. Its fuel economy is 17.2km/L and CO2 emissions are 135g/km. It was reported that Toyota will begin production of the Auris Hybrid in the autumn of 2009. The Auris Hybrid will share its gasoline-electric drivetrain with the latest generation Prius, which will help in reducing the development cost. an automatic transmission was adopted by the "Avensis" for the first time by Toyota's diesel engine models for the European market. The 6-speed ...

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minimum of 250,000 Fisker PEAR units annually at the plant after a ramp up period. On May 11, Lordstown Motors Corp. (LMC) announced that it has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility to Foxconn for USD 230 million for the Lordstown, Ohio vehicle assembly plant, plus USD 27 million for expansion costs since September 2021. Foxconn will assume manufacturing operations at the Lordstown plant immediately, with production of the Endurance targeted...

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ersal EV Platform, Ford projects that the assembly time for its upcoming mid-size electric truck will be up to 40% shorter than vehicles currently built at the Louisville Assembly Plant. The time savings from the new assembly process will be used for insourcing and automation to improve quality and cost, resulting in a net assembly time reduction of 15%. The new production system is also expected to have 40% fewer workstations dock-to-dock in the...

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Marelli’s cockpit team holds workshop event on cost optimization To cope with intensifying market competition and stringent customer requirements for cost reduction, Marelli’s (Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd.’s) cockpit team held a workshop event on cost optimization. The event has tapped into significant potential for cost reduction through an innovative physical object comparison and analysis method and is expected to achieve considerable ann...

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yuan per year and reduced carbon emissions by 11,677 tons/year. Joint third-party investment also took place in the construction of the first foundry solid waste disposal and recycling center in Hubei Province, so that the recycling rate of foundry waste sand reached 80%, and the annual production cost was saved by 10 million yuan. Guangzhou Fengshen updated and eliminated high-energy-consuming equipment, and the carbon dioxide index of a single...

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pact plug-in hybrid sedan Avatr officially launches new Avatr 12 electric coupe Changan Qiyuan starts accepting pre-orders for new Q05 SUV Changan starts sales of hybrid crossover UNI-K iDD in Russia Changan Auto Yubei plant takes environmental protection measures Changan Auto strengthens pollution reduction, carbon reduction to increase efficiency synergistically Deepal globally debuts G318 range-extended SUV Deepal launches new G318 range-exten...

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ures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. Bugatti and Rimac start working under new structure Porsche aims for growth in the luxury segment Porsche collaborates with H2 Green Steel to drive emissions reduction in sports car Porsche partners with Baden-Württemberg government and ZSW to advance DAC technology Bugatti-Rimac combines the g...

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ric Drive System Plant commissioned GAC Aion officially opens KD distribution center GAC Aion increases proportion of clean energy used at its plants GAC Aion develops photovoltaic projects GAC Aion introduces high-power energy storage systems at its plants GAC Aion applies energy-saving and carbon reduction technologies at its plants GAC Aion protects the plant environment GAC Aion takes measures to manage waste GAC Group takes waste water manag...

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ency of 5.6L per 100 km. Dongfeng Nissan Huadu engine plant held a general awards event for the HR15DEg3 project on September 20. Through the introduction of thermal spray technology for engines to the HR15DEg3 project, the maker was able to implement a liner-less engine design that achieves weight reduction, improved radiation capability, better fuel efficiency, and more power. The company began mass production of the new engine in April 2017. W...

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olf will cease at the Puebla plant in 2019 as production of the eighth generation Golf is consolidated in Wolfsburg, Germany. The company had previously confirmed that the Puebla plant will produce another SUV along with the Tiguan, though it is unknown whether the change of models will result in a reduction or increase of its workforce. Approximately 2,790 workers, 30% of the plant’s workforce, are engaged in the production of Golf, whose dail...

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goals for ID. Buzz and Multivan. Over 550 measures were undertaken across the press shop, body shop, paint shop, and assembly including energy-saving and ergonomic system conversions. Notably, the paint shop saw the replacement of 6,500 lights with efficient LED lamps, resulting in an annual energy reduction of 1,100 megawatts. Full LED conversion is expected by year-end. On September 3, multiple sources reported that VW Commercial Vehicles would...

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e natural language commands can be given that work effectively even in noisy environments.   The combination of gestures, speech and light as exterior HMI not only opens up advanced interaction possibilities and new use cases, but also contributes to the de-electrification of vehicle areas, weight reduction and thus to the optimization of system costs.   Additionally, light can be combined with displays to share more detailed information as a m...

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production volumes to be doubled if necessary. On May 20, Skoda Auto announced that the annual gas consumption of its domestic plants amounts to less than 0.5% of the Czech Republic's total consumption. However, the technologies of its paint shops and smelters are dependent on gas supplies, so any reduction would have a significant impact on production. Skoda Auto is constantly monitoring the situation regarding the capacity and demand for essen...

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ility vehicle (SUV), in India in the future. Bentley announced on April 9 that it will unveil the Hybrid Concept at the Beijing Motor Show. The Bentley Hybrid Concept is based on the flagship model, the Mulsanne. The plug-in hybrid system will offer a power increase of up to 25% together with a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions. Bentley hybrids will also be capable of driving at least 50 km on electric power alone. The first application of  the plu...

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as in the UK (7%), Israel (6%) and Poland (6%). On May 20, Skoda Auto announced that the annual gas consumption of its domestic plants amounts to less than 0.5% of the Czech Republic's total consumption. However, the technologies of its paint shops and smelters are dependent on gas supplies, so any reduction would have a significant impact on production. Skoda Auto is constantly monitoring the situation regarding the capacity and demand for essen...

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tery specialist Futavis Deutz shuts down production and suspends forecast for the 2020 financial year DEUTZ shuts down large parts of production in Europe Deutz to gradually resume production Deutz and Sany present jointly developed engine Deutz launches Transform for Growth efficiency program for cost saving Deutz starts operations in new assembly line at Cologne DEUTZ acquires shares of exhaust aftertreatment company HJS Emission Technology, U...

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Employees at Group Services are also joining the strikes. On December 20, VW Group announced the "Zukunft Volkswagen" agreement with IG Metall and the Works Council, a comprehensive strategy to enhance competitiveness, ensure job security, and lead in sustainable mobility. The agreement focuses on cost reduction, capacity adjustments, and technological advancements. By 2030, Volkswagen aims to become the globally leading volume manufacturer in t...

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, featuring a U-shaped front end. All grades come with the company's newly-developed 1.2-liter naturally aspirated engine, which generates a maximum output of 60.3 kW and maximum torque of 116 Nm. The Baojun 310 offers various features like cruise control and four air bags and thereby achieves high cost performance. These features have never been offered in a compact model priced below CNY 50,000. On October 28 SAIC-GM-Wuling Automotive completed...

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