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Polyplastics Sees Strong Potential for POM and PP in Thermal Management Systems for EVs

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Polyplastics sees strong potential for less heat-resistant plastics such as polyoxymethylene (POM) and polypropylene (PP) for production of EV cooling components.

Key Points: 
  • Polyplastics sees strong potential for less heat-resistant plastics such as polyoxymethylene (POM) and polypropylene (PP) for production of EV cooling components.
  • Polyplastics believes that less heat-resistant plastics like POM and PP have a significant potential for manufacturing EV cooling components.
  • When the temperature of a LLC is 100 C or lower, general-purpose engineering plastics like POM or PP can be used instead of metals or high-performance engineering plastics.
  • In the case of PP, Polyplastics sees potential for PP-LGF (long glass fiber) instead of short glass fiber to increase strength, dimensional accuracy, and overall performance.

Guidehouse Insights Estimates Market for Global RCV Fleet Will Remain Stable Between 2023-2032

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the global market for zero emissions refuse collection vehicles (RCV) chassis over the next decade.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the global market for zero emissions refuse collection vehicles (RCV) chassis over the next decade.
  • According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, the overall global RCV fleet will not likely increase much during the period of 2023-2032 and the two key decarbonization technologies used in that fleet will likely diverge.
  • The report, Refuse Collection Vehicles , examines the global market for zero emissions RCV chassis over the next decade.
  • An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website .

DENSO Hosted a Press Conference at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

KARIYA, JAPAN, Oct 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO CORPORATION hosted a press conference at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 held at Tokyo Big Sight on October 26.

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  • KARIYA, JAPAN, Oct 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO CORPORATION hosted a press conference at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 held at Tokyo Big Sight on October 26.
  • Shinnosuke Hayashi, President and COO introduced the strategy to maximize our contributions to "Green" and "Peace of Mind."
  • Shinnnouke Hayashi, President and COO of DENSO CORPORATION said that it is a great pleasure that the Tokyo Motor Show, which has attracted much public attention for decades, has been renamed the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW.
  • Furthermore, we will extend our commitment to the evolution of mobility to the sky to help realize more freedom of traveling and expand the possibilities of mobility.

Lexus Debuts Next-Generation Battery EV Concept and Vision for the Future of Mobility at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

- World premiere of the LF-ZL, a BEV mobility flagship concept, presenting the future vision of the Lexus brand.

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  • - World premiere of the LF-ZL, a BEV mobility flagship concept, presenting the future vision of the Lexus brand.
  • TOKYO, Oct 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - At the inaugural Japan Mobility Show 2023, Lexus introduced a range of concept models under the theme "Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience", envisioning new possibilities for mobility through electric cars.
  • The LF-ZC (Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst) concept introduced today is part of the forthcoming next-generation Lexus BEV lineup, due for market launch in 2026.
  • Joining the producion concept is the LF-ZL (Lexus Future Zero-emission Luxury), a BEV vision concept that offers a glimpse into a future where mobility, people, and society are seamlessly connected.

Toyota Adopts the North American Charging Standard to Expand Customer Charging Options

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Friday, October 20, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Oct 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) today announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Oct 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) today announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025.
  • In line with Toyota's vehicle electrification strategy that offers a plethora of options for electrified powertrains, Toyota and Lexus customers will have convenient access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America.
  • Toyota will incorporate the NACS ports into certain Toyota and Lexus BEVs starting in 2025, including the all-new, three-row, battery-electric Toyota SUV that will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK).
  • Through the Toyota and Lexus apps, customers have access to an extensive charging network, comprising over 84,000 charging ports in North America, including level 2 and DC fast chargers.

SunCar Technology Launches Online Insurance Solution for Li Auto Inc. Customers

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Friday, October 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunCar Technology Group Inc. (“SunCar” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SDA), a leading provider of digitalized enterprise automotive after-sales services and online auto insurance intermediation services in China, announced that it has launched its online insurance solution for customers of Li Auto Inc.’s (Nasdaq: LI) new energy vehicles (NEV).

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunCar Technology Group Inc. (“SunCar” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SDA), a leading provider of digitalized enterprise automotive after-sales services and online auto insurance intermediation services in China, announced that it has launched its online insurance solution for customers of Li Auto Inc.’s (Nasdaq: LI) new energy vehicles (NEV).
  • Accessible via the Li Auto car owners’ app, SunCar can offer various online insurance solutions, including H5 on the mobile, so car owners can quickly and conveniently compare and purchase auto insurance and other services.
  • Although there are many auto insurance options for drivers, including SunCar’s insurance offerings in the Li Auto app should make it the default choice for all Li Auto customers.
  • Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, Li Auto provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services.

Cityview Completes 123-Unit Multifamily Project in West Los Angeles

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Friday, October 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a premier multifamily investment management and development firm, has completed The Parker – a 123-unit mixed-use project in the Pico-Robertson community of West Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a premier multifamily investment management and development firm, has completed The Parker – a 123-unit mixed-use project in the Pico-Robertson community of West Los Angeles.
  • “Located in a highly walkable community near Culver City, Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, The Parker fills a severe gap in housing supply in one of the most vibrant cultural and employment centers of Los Angeles,” said Sean Burton, CEO of Cityview.
  • In addition to The Parker, Cityview’s other Los Angeles developments include the recently completed Jasper – a 296-unit opportunity zone project near Downtown Los Angeles.
  • The firm also recently commenced construction on Apollo – a 265-unit multifamily development in Los Angeles’ South Bay - and will complete construction on Belle on Bev - a 243-unit multifamily project in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown (HiFi) – later this year.

KBRA Releases Research – European Auto ABS: Battery Electric Vehicles Ready for a Recharge?

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Monday, October 23, 2023

KBRA UK (KBRA) releases a research report exploring the residual values (RV) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) in the European Union (EU) and UK auto market.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA UK (KBRA) releases a research report exploring the residual values (RV) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) in the European Union (EU) and UK auto market.
  • Notable growth in BEVs and HEVs has been observed across European Union (EU) and UK auto markets, as discussed in several KBRA research reports (see European Auto ABS: Accelerating Towards Green and Europe’s Electric Auto Revolution: Gaining Power, but Long Road Ahead ).
  • The question remains as to whether these vehicles retain their value in the secondhand market after several years of growth.
  • In this report, we review the recent value—often referred to as RV in the context of securitisations—trends of used cars in the European auto market to date.

Scania brings new energy by offering next level BEVs

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania first presented its next level of battery-electric zero-emission regional trucks in June 2022 and has built up a solid order book.

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  • SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania first presented its next level of battery-electric zero-emission regional trucks in June 2022 and has built up a solid order book.
  • Scania Charging Access – one for all, all for one
    Earlier this year Scania Charging Access was presented, a service which is now open for business.
  • Owning at least one Scania of any kind is in fact the only requirement for joining Scania Charging Access.
  • By using the Scania Driver App or My Scania, charge points that are ranked by us as truck-ready, and their availability, can be filtered out.

Chijet Motor Expands Reach to Rural Areas, Leveraging New Policies

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Monday, October 16, 2023

This achievement underscores the success of Chijet Motor's strategic initiative to penetrate rural areas with its high-quality NEV offerings.

Key Points: 
  • This achievement underscores the success of Chijet Motor's strategic initiative to penetrate rural areas with its high-quality NEV offerings.
  • Leveraging the Chinese government's push for NEV adoption in rural regions, Chijet Motor's products have gained substantial traction among rural consumers.
  • Chijet Motor views this NEV sales initiative in rural areas as a crucial strategy to broaden its sales channels.
  • This strategic foray into rural markets is poised to fuel Chijet Motor’s continued growth and development.