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According to incomplete statistics, up to now, the epidemic period **** there are seven places to launch policies to promote auto consumption. Relevant policy content, subsidies for car purchase has become a popular way, such as the first launched to promote the policy of Foshan, car purchase subsidies up to 5,000 yuan / vehicle; Changsha, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, three places also eligible models made up to 3,000 yuan / vehicle subsidies; Guangzhou, also on the purchase of new energy vehicles for individual consumers to give a comprehensive subsidy of 10,000 yuan per car.
Foreign media: the epidemic may lead to a reduction in global auto sales of 10 million units
By the impact of the epidemic spreading overseas, the global automotive industry suffered a huge impact, Europe, North America and other regions of the car companies, have chosen to shut down production to cope with the epidemic prevention and control, which has also made the global automotive market has a huge downturn in the situation. According to foreign media reports, the market research organization IHS?MARKIT sharply downgraded its forecast for auto sales in almost all regions of the world, saying that automakers will face a sharp decline in global sales this year.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Priority automotive, electronics and other driving industries to resume production as soon as possible
March 26, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology website issued a report on the "all-out efforts to ensure that the medical supplies? Solidly promote the resumption of work and production of enterprises," the article, clear priority in the global supply chain has an important impact on the leading enterprises and key links to resume production and supply, support for automobiles, electronics and other driving industry as soon as possible to resume work and resumption of production.
Plant shutdown part of the project is suspended?FCA cut 2000 contract workers in North America
Foreign media reports, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.A. (FCA) North America nearly 2,000 contract workers will be dismissed due to the plant closure, the project is suspended. This is another sign that the auto industry is under great pressure due to the new coronavirus pandemic. Fiat Chrysler told 2,000 of its nearly 3,000 temporary contract workers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico that the company would suspend some projects due to plant shutdowns needed to save money. The temporary contract workers are not union representatives. In a statement, the company said, "In light of the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus outbreak and 'stay-home' orders issued from several states, a number of development projects within FCA have been temporarily put on hold."
Audi China Changes Command, Starting April 1, An Shihao Replaces Gaby Wüst as President
On March 26, Audi officially released news of personnel changes, and starting April 1, An Shihao (Werner?Eichhorn) will replace Gaby Wüst, who will be fully responsible for Audi's business in China. Werner Eichhorn was previously in charge of marketing, sales and after-sales for Volkswagen North America, and Gaby-Luise?Wüst will take on a new management role for the Volkswagen brand.
Hyundai launches new energy version of i20 to further improve fuel economy
Hyundai has added a hybrid version of its next-generation i20 compact car, according to foreign media reports. The 48-volt hybrid powertrain will join the 1.0-liter engine as a power option for the new Hyundai i20 model, Hyundai said in a press release. With the hybrid system, the new Hyundai i20 models will reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 3 to 4 percent.
200 billion yen in mutual investment? Toyota and NTT join forces to develop smart cities
Recently, Toyota and NTT signed a memorandum of understanding in which the two companies intend to acquire 200 billion yen (about $1.8 billion) of each other's shares, join forces to develop smart cities, and raise funds for research and development, planning, design, construction and implementation of a "smart city platform "Raise funds for research and development, planning, design, construction and implementation of the "Smart City Platform", **** with the promotion of the operation of the smart city. Translated, after the completion of the cooperation, Toyota will own NTT?2.07% of the shares, while the shares in the hands of NTT accounted for 0.90% of Toyota. As a matter of fact, back in March 2017, Toyota and NTT had already started cooperation in the field of connected cars. As the business environment continues to change, the two are not content with the established foundation of their cooperation, but want to participate in creating new value that can lead to sustainable growth.
Britain's new electric boulevard sees streetlights act as charging posts for electric cars
Electrical giant Siemens has teamed up with German startup Ubitricity to install EV charging points on the streetlights of a street in the city of Westminster, London, making it the first street in Britain to have streetlights that are being given a dual role, according to a foreign media report. Berlin-based Ubitricity has been working on the conversion of streetlights into charging points since 2015 and now has around 1,300 charging facilities installed across London with project partner Siemens. This compares to a total of only 100 to 200 charging points available in all of London*** before.
FAW Sedan: Asset Replacement Project Completes Industrial and Commercial Changes
On March 26, FAW Sedan announced that the asset replacement project has completed the industrial and commercial change registration procedures, meaning that the project has made significant progress. FAW Pentium Car Co., Ltd. as a non-listed wholly-owned subsidiary of FAW, will become the main operating body of FAW Pentium; at the same time, FAW Jiefang, a commercial vehicle brand, will successfully land in the capital market.
Mercedes-Benz EQV completes extreme cold test? Coming soon to market
The Mercedes-Benz EQV is undergoing its final extreme cold test in the icy city of Aljeplug in northern Sweden, where a team of Mercedes-Benz engineers used specialized measurement techniques to assess the impact of the cold on the new car's handling, ergonomics and comfort. In addition, cryogenic battery pack equipment was used to test the starting performance and low-temperature resistance of drive components, software and interfaces, as well as the entire vehicle's thermal management system. The new vehicle is expected to be officially launched on the market in the second half of 2020. As the second EV in the EQ lineup after the EQC?SUV, the new Mercedes-Benz EQV is offered in two different wheelbase models with a 204?PS (150?kW), 362?Nm front-mounted electric motor powered by a 90?kWh lithium-ion battery pack, with a maximum range of 405?km and a top speed of 160?km/h.
Lyft offers free discounts to U.S. Epidemic Workers Offer Free or Discounted ****Help Bike Service
Lyft announced this week that it is offering free or discounted ****Help Bike Service to workers involved in the fight against the epidemic, according to foreign media reports.Lyft is inviting these groups in New York, Boston and Chicago to sign up for a free 1-month membership or a discount on the service. The company also said it is stepping up cleaning to ensure bikes are properly sanitized between trips.
This article comes from the authors of the Motorhome Car Family, and does not represent the views of Motorhome's position.