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New York State's largest electric bus depot has been commissioned in Buffalo, featuring 36 overhead charging systems for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's fleet. The facility is expected to serve as a model for the state's public transit transition to clean energy, supporting goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in urban areas.

In August 2024, Indonesia's car sales showed a month-on-month increase, with wholesale sales reaching 76,304 units, up 2.8%, and retail sales at 76,808 units, up 1.6%. However, year-on-year, the wholesale sales for January-August 2024 decreased by 17.1%, and retail sales dropped by 12.1%. Toyota, Daihatsu, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors, and Suzuki are the top five best-selling brands.

Autonomous driving technology firm Nuro has announced a collaboration with automotive manufacturers and mobility service providers through licensing its Nuro Driver™ platform, aiming to accelerate the adoption of autonomous driving technology in the transportation sector. The Nuro Driver™ integrates advanced AI software with custom hardware to support Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, focusing on enhancing reliability and safety, and propelling the industry towards an autonomous future.

Hycan, the new energy vehicle brand established by GAC Group and NIO, plans to introduce its all-electric vehicle models to the Malaysian market in the first quarter of 2025. Hycan has appointed a Malaysian company, Concept Fields, as the general agent for the brand in Malaysia and international markets, responsible for import, sales, and after-sales services. The first batch of models is expected to arrive in February or March 2025, including the Z03 SUV, A06/A06 Plus sedans, and V09 MPV. Initially, they will be imported as CBU units, with plans to switch to CKD local assembly around April. Hycan is currently in talks with various companies to explore assembly options and is working on the conversion from LHD to RHD for the incoming models.

The official images of the 2025 Volkswagen Taos (Tharu) have been released, showcasing a comprehensive upgrade for the mid-cycle model based on the MQB A1 platform, positioned as a compact SUV. The new Taos features a refreshed front design, three new exterior colors, and updates to the side and rear profiles. Inside, it comes with an 8-inch infotainment screen and IQ.DRIVE assistance features. Power comes from a 1.5T turbocharged engine with 174 horsepower, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The new model is expected to hit the US market later this year.

Test spy photos of the AMG GT EV four-door coupe have recently been exposed, positioning the new car as a pure electric coupe, and it is expected to adopt the AMG-exclusive AMG.EA pure electric platform. In terms of appearance, the new car has a round front face with slender headlight groups, and it is expected to be equipped with a closed grille and a wide air intake. In terms of power, the new car may be equipped with Axial-flux (axial flux) motors, with a single motor expected to produce 487 horsepower, and a dual-motor configuration can reach 974 horsepower.