Market News
Recent Developments
New product launches
- In August 29, 2023, Toyota Motor, an automobile manufacturer unveiled the world's first fully ethanol-powered car equipped with a flexfuel engine. This model, based on the MPV Innova HyCross of Toyota
- In April 07, 2023, Volkswagen, German automobile manufacturer announced that it is launching a major product offensive in South America, targeting a 40% growth in Brazil by 2027. It plans to introduce 15 new electric and flexfuel vehicle models by 2025 and hybrid vehicles in the near future.
- In June 05, 2023, Maruti Suzuki, an Indian subsidiary of Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporationshowcased a prototype of the Wagon R flexfuel at the Auto Expo 2023
Acquisition and partnerships
- In March 2022, Geely, a leading automobile manufacturer based in Hangzhou, China and Renault, an automobile company formed a joint venture to produce hybrid vehicles, including FFV models, for the Chinese market. This JV will allow both automakers to meet China's green vehicle mandates.
- In May 2020, Mercedes-Benz a German luxury and commercial vehicle automotive company announced a partnership with Geely to develop next-gen hybrid powertrains, including flexfuel options. This will help Mercedes expand its electrified and FFV lineup.