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Philippines: Tropical Depression Verbena Causes Flooding Across Negros

Tropical Depression Verbena made its fourth landfall in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, on Tuesday, November 25, causing severe flooding across several areas of the Visayas.

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Tallinn city center

11.06.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn city center. The city is currently in the process of finalizing the design conditions for the Main Street. The "Main Street" refers to a redesigned section of Narva maantee and PÃ¤rnu maantee, stretching from the JÃµeâPronksi intersection to Vabaduse vÃ¤ljak (Freedom Square). The core idea is to shift the focus from a car-centric corridor to a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly environment. Photo: Sander Ilvest/Postimees

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Tallinn city center

11.06.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn city center. The city is currently in the process of finalizing the design conditions for the Main Street. The "Main Street" refers to a redesigned section of Narva maantee and PÃ¤rnu maantee, stretching from the JÃµeâPronksi intersection to Vabaduse vÃ¤ljak (Freedom Square). The core idea is to shift the focus from a car-centric corridor to a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly environment. Photo: Sander Ilvest/Postimees

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Tallinn city center

11.06.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn city center. The city is currently in the process of finalizing the design conditions for the Main Street. The "Main Street" refers to a redesigned section of Narva maantee and PÃ¤rnu maantee, stretching from the JÃµeâPronksi intersection to Vabaduse vÃ¤ljak (Freedom Square). The core idea is to shift the focus from a car-centric corridor to a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly environment. Photo: Sander Ilvest/Postimees

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Tallinn city center

11.06.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn city center. The city is currently in the process of finalizing the design conditions for the Main Street. The "Main Street" refers to a redesigned section of Narva maantee and PÃ¤rnu maantee, stretching from the JÃµeâPronksi intersection to Vabaduse vÃ¤ljak (Freedom Square). The core idea is to shift the focus from a car-centric corridor to a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly environment. Photo: Sander Ilvest/Postimees

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Tallinn city center

11.06.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn city center. The city is currently in the process of finalizing the design conditions for the Main Street. The "Main Street" refers to a redesigned section of Narva maantee and PÃ¤rnu maantee, stretching from the JÃµeâPronksi intersection to Vabaduse vÃ¤ljak (Freedom Square). The core idea is to shift the focus from a car-centric corridor to a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly environment. Photo: Sander Ilvest/Postimees

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US: Wildfire Erupts in Pittman Center, East Tennessee, Prompts Evacuation 2

A wildfire erupted in the town of Pittman Center, eastern Tennessee on Tuesday, March 4, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. This video was filmed from a car driving on US 321 highway.

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ANA plane to promote 2025 World Expo

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - All Nippon Airways Co. unveils a special Boeing 737-800 jetliner to the media at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2024, to promote the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. ANA plans to hold demonstration flights of its flying car near the venue of the Expo, which opens in April. (Kyodo)

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Concept Car DEFINE at 2024 WMC in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - Visitors visit JAC Group's concept car DEFINE at the 2024 World Manufacturing Conference in Hefei, Anhui province, China, Sept 20, 2024. This is a four-door four-seat pure electric crossover coupe, intelligent cabin based on the Hongmeng OS system to build, equipped with the third generation of 460 kW power silicon carbide drive motor, the standard 800 volt 4C fast charging system, won the 2024 German Red Dot concept design award.

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Concept Car DEFINE at 2024 WMC in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - Visitors visit JAC Group's concept car DEFINE at the 2024 World Manufacturing Conference in Hefei, Anhui province, China, Sept 20, 2024. This is a four-door four-seat pure electric crossover coupe, intelligent cabin based on the Hongmeng OS system to build, equipped with the third generation of 460 kW power silicon carbide drive motor, the standard 800 volt 4C fast charging system, won the 2024 German Red Dot concept design award.

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Concept Car DEFINE at 2024 WMC in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - Visitors visit JAC Group's concept car DEFINE at the 2024 World Manufacturing Conference in Hefei, Anhui province, China, Sept 20, 2024. This is a four-door four-seat pure electric crossover coupe, intelligent cabin based on the Hongmeng OS system to build, equipped with the third generation of 460 kW power silicon carbide drive motor, the standard 800 volt 4C fast charging system, won the 2024 German Red Dot concept design award.

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Concept Car DEFINE at 2024 WMC in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - Visitors visit JAC Group's concept car DEFINE at the 2024 World Manufacturing Conference in Hefei, Anhui province, China, Sept 20, 2024. This is a four-door four-seat pure electric crossover coupe, intelligent cabin based on the Hongmeng OS system to build, equipped with the third generation of 460 kW power silicon carbide drive motor, the standard 800 volt 4C fast charging system, won the 2024 German Red Dot concept design award.

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Concept Car DEFINE at 2024 WMC in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - Visitors visit JAC Group's concept car DEFINE at the 2024 World Manufacturing Conference in Hefei, Anhui province, China, Sept 20, 2024. This is a four-door four-seat pure electric crossover coupe, intelligent cabin based on the Hongmeng OS system to build, equipped with the third generation of 460 kW power silicon carbide drive motor, the standard 800 volt 4C fast charging system, won the 2024 German Red Dot concept design award.

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Concept Car DEFINE at 2024 WMC in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - Visitors visit JAC Group's concept car DEFINE at the 2024 World Manufacturing Conference in Hefei, Anhui province, China, Sept 20, 2024. This is a four-door four-seat pure electric crossover coupe, intelligent cabin based on the Hongmeng OS system to build, equipped with the third generation of 460 kW power silicon carbide drive motor, the standard 800 volt 4C fast charging system, won the 2024 German Red Dot concept design award.

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang (R) helps a disabled man do rehabilitation exercises at a service center for the disabled in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportunitie

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang (front) and other disabled people rehearse a dance at a service center for the disabled in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportunities

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang drinks tea at his print shop in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportunities for the disabled. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang talks with a disabled worker at a workshop in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportunities for the disabled. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang works at his print shop in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportunities for the disabled. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang (R) and a disabled man check a beehive at a farming cooperative in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportunities for the disabled. (Xinhu

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang shaves at home in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportunities for the disabled. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang (R) helps disabled people do rehabilitation exercises at a service center for the disabled in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportuniti

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang (2nd L) and other disabled people practice musical instruments at a service center for the disabled in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment op

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang ties shoelaces at home in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportunities for the disabled. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-DISABLED MAN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(240518) -- CHANGSHA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Mingchang (L) makes a display board at his print shop in Dayao Township of Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2024. Lin Mingchang, born in 1982, lost both of his hands in a car accident when he was 22 years old. Despite grappling with despair in the aftermath, he mustered up the courage to rebuild his life. Lin started his printing business with a computer and a printer. The beginning was very hard for him. He spent much more time than a normal person mastering typing and design. Gradually, his hard work paid off as his printing business got improved. As his life was getting better, Lin hoped to help more disabled people. In 2016, with support and assistance from the local government, he established a service center for the disabled, offering services such as daytime care, skill training, and rehabilitation exercises. He also founded a farming cooperative to provide employment opportunities for the disabled. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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Chinese-made pure electric vehicle XEV YOYO enters Greek market

STORY: Chinese-made pure electric vehicle XEV YOYO enters Greek market SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:42 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the presentation of the XEV YOYO car in a press conference 2. various of the exterior and interior of XEV YOYO car 3. various of the battery system of XEV YOYO car 4. SOUNDBITE (English) LEON LI, Deputy manager of XEV Global-Europe 5. various of test drive of XEV YOYO car STORYLINE: The XEV YOYO electric vehicle made by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XEV entered the Greek market on Thursday. After being launched in Europe in 2021, XEV YOYO has been recognized by a large number of European users. It is characterized by battery swapping service and 3D printing customized service for its body appearance. SOUNDBITE (English): LEON LI, Deputy manager of XEV Global-Europe "The design of the car, as you can see in the picture, it's a design specifically done for European market and cities." The

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China-made green "ro-ro" ship starts maiden Europe trip with 5,000 cars

STORY: China-made green "ro-ro" ship starts maiden Europe trip with 5,000 cars SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the vessel STORYLINE: A liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel "ro-ro" (roll-on/roll-off) cargo vessel departed Shanghai on its maiden voyage to Europe on Wednesday, transporting about 5,000 cars of indigenous Chinese brands and some construction machinery. The vessel, measuring 200 meters in length and 38 meters in width, with a capacity of carrying 7,600 cars, is the largest serving clean-energy "ro-ro" ship in terms of loading capacity that has been invested and built by Chinese ship builders. The duel-fuel design allows the vessel to be powered by LNG, low sulfur fuel oil or the traditional light diesel, which helps reduce the vessel's carbon emissions by about 30 percent compared to traditional car-carrying "ro-ro" ships, said Jin Qi, general manager of the SAIC Anji Logistics Co., L

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Chinese carmaker Changan breaks ground for 1st plant in Thailand

STORY: Chinese carmaker Changan breaks ground for 1st plant in Thailand SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: RAYONG, Thailand CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the groundbreaking ceremony STORYLINE: China's leading automaker Changan held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for its first car plant in Thailand, marking a major step toward expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia. The new manufacturing facility, spanning approximately 600 acres, is located in the Eastern Economic Corridor Special Zone in coastal Rayong province and will include painting, assembly, engine assembly, and battery assembly units as well as essential supporting facilities. With the first phase set to commence in early 2025, the initial design anticipates the production of up to 100,000 vehicles per year. Furthermore, Changan's total investment is projected to reach up to 20 billion Thai baht (about 563 million U.S. dollars) by the second phase, and the total capacity

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\JIYUE Car At WDCC 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - Visitors visit the "\JIYUE Car exhibition area at the "2023 World Design Capital" conference in Shanghai, China, September 26, 2023.

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\JIYUE Car At WDCC 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - \JIYUE Car ROBO POWER at the "2023 World Design Capital" conference in Shanghai, China, September 26, 2023.

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\JIYUE Car At WDCC 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - Visitors visit the "\JIYUE Car exhibition area at the "2023 World Design Capital" conference in Shanghai, China, September 26, 2023.

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\JIYUE Car At WDCC 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - \JIYUE Car ROBO POWER at the "2023 World Design Capital" conference in Shanghai, China, September 26, 2023.

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\JIYUE Car At WDCC 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - Visitors visit the "\JIYUE Car exhibition area at the "2023 World Design Capital" conference in Shanghai, China, September 26, 2023.

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\JIYUE Car At WDCC 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - Visitors visit the "\JIYUE Car exhibition area at the "2023 World Design Capital" conference in Shanghai, China, September 26, 2023.

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NIO launches 2 new models for European market

STORY: NIO launches 2 new models for European market DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: Chinese electric car manufacturer NIO unveiled two new models, the EL6 and ET5 Touring, for the European market on Thursday. The EL6 is a mid-sized SUV with a range of up to 529 kilometers while the ET5 Touring is an electric station wagon offering a range of 560 kilometers. Tristan Hamelink, head of User Operations at NIO Netherlands, expressed his excitement about the launch at the Rotterdam NIO House, a showroom and user experience center. He mentioned that the first-generation EL6 had been one of the best-selling models in China and highlighted the new and exciting features of the second-generation platform. Hamelink referred to the EL6 as an "everyday hero" balancing versatility, size, and value for money. Regarding the ET5 Touring, he emphasized its design catering specifically to

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HUNGARY-RAILWAY-CONSTRUCTION-BRI-COOPERATION

(230511) -- BUDAPEST, May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhongliang (R) instructs the work at a construction site of Hungary-Serbia railway project in Delegyhaza, Hungary, Feb. 22, 2023. Chen Zhongliang from Shenyang of China arrived in Budapest in August 2019 and joined the Hungary-Serbia railway project. As a chief engineering officer at the project, he is in charge of management work related to design, technology, engineering and skills training. At the offices, construction sites, or even out in the fields, experts, workers from different parts of the world joined together for their common goal that is to build and upgrade the railway linking Budapest in Hungary to Belgrade in Serbia, a major project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), symbolizing deep cooperation between China and Europe. The project, aiming to help the two countries build logistics hubs and enhance the construction of infrastructures to boost the economic development, will significantly shorten the traveling time for passengers and car

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Kuwait holds China auto carnival

STORY: Kuwait holds China auto carnival DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the carnival STORYLINE: Kuwait Financial House invited all Chinese car dealers in Kuwait to a Chinese car carnival featuring 147 different vehicles from 13 brands at its multi-functional car showroom in Farwaniya Governorate on Sunday. According to Abdulrahman Al Rushaid, CEO of Kuwait Financial House, Chinese cars are now becoming increasingly popular among customers due to their unique advantages in technology, safety, and design. Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei said at the event that China, as Kuwait's largest trading partner, has continuously improved the level of the automobile manufacturing industry, and will further strengthen the trading cooperation between the two countries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

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Mazda unveils 4th-generation Roadster

URAYASU, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. unveils its fourth-generation MX-5 Roadster sports car in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Sept. 4, 2014. The two-seater convertible, featuring fuel-efficient SKYACTIV technology with an all-new design makeover, will go on sale in 2015.

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Toyota launches remodeled Crown luxury sedan

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 25, 2012, in a car dealership in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, shows a fully remodeled Crown luxury sedan launched the same day by Toyota Motor Corp. in the Japanese market. Featuring an all-new design and improved safety features, Toyota renovated its most popular sedan for the first time since 2008.

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Honda unveils P-NUT at L.A. Auto Show

LOS ANGELES, United States - Honda Motor Co.'s futuristic vehicle prototype ''P-NUT'' is displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Dec. 2, 2009. The compact car with a central driving position and two rear seats was developed by Honda's design studio in Los Angeles.

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Mitsuoka Motor to end production of classic-styled Viewt car in 2009

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Final Viewt Anniversary that Japanese automaker Mitsuoka Motor Co. will start selling Jan. 16. Mitsuoka Motor, a manufacturer of retro-styled automobiles in Toyama Prefecture, specially produced the vehicle as the final model of the long-selling Viewt small car. The company has decided to terminate production of the Viewt, whose first model was launched in 1993, at the end of 2009 citing a problem in clearing safety requirements due to its unique classic design.

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Mitsubishi's 'i' minicar selected as RJC Car of the Year

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s ''i'' minicar was presented with the RJC Car of the Year award for 2007 on Nov. 15 by the Automotive Researchers' & Journalists' Conference of Japan which favored its novel, rounded design and roomy interior.

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Mitsuoka Motor unveils new Orochi car

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Mitsuoka Motor Co. unveils a new car called Orochi (meaning big snake in Japanese) in Tokyo on Oct. 2. The automaker in Toyama Prefecture will accept orders starting Oct. 3 for the two-seater, 3,300-cc car featuring a design depicting a mythical Japanese big snake.

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Nissan opens new U.S. design studio in Michigan

FARMINGTON HILLS, United States - A trial sports car model is on display at a ceremony marking the opening of Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co.'s new U.S. design studio in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on March 17.

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(1)Geneva Motor Show

GENEVA, Switzerland - A sports car jointly developed by Toyota Motor Corp. and an Italian design company draw attention during a press preview of the 74th Geneva Motor Show opening on March 4.

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Fuji Heavy releases Subaru R2 minicar

TOKYO, Japan - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. said on Dec. 8 it has released a new minicar, the Subaru R2 (photo), which features a round-shape design, light body and high gas mileage. The Subaru R2 employs a newly developed undercarriage, which makes it weigh about 70 kilograms lighter than the existing Pleo minicar. The new car has a high fuel efficiency of 24 kilometers per liter.

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Mazda's Atenza picked as RCJ's Car of Year

TOKYO, Japan - The Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC) has chosen Mazda Motor Corp.'s Atenza passenger car (file photo) as the Car of the Year. The RJC said it gives high marks to the Atenza for its exterior design, roomy interior and driving performance.

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China's auto maker continues steady export to overseas market

STORY: China's auto maker continues steady export to overseas market DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the vehicles STORYLINE: China's car maker Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd. (JMC) began the shipment of 16,000 vehicles on Monday to overseas markets in South America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Thanks to the collaborated efforts to ensure stable supply chains amid the COVID-19 resurgence, JMC's automobile export volume increased 76 percent year on year in the first eight months of this year. In recent years, JMC has continuously deepened its cooperation with Ford, integrating Ford's leading design, research and development technology with JMC's manufacturing advantages and supply chain capabilities to bring higher quality products and service experience to lure foreign consumers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanchang, China. (XHTV)

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Ugandan innovator makes affordable, green school bags

STORY: Ugandan innovator makes affordable, green school bags DATELINE: Spet. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:12 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zetu Africa workshops 2. various of students of Kibanjwa Primary School in Hoima District using SeatPacks 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARNOLD MUGAGGA, Team leader of Zetu Africa 4. various of assembling SeatPack 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARNOLD MUGAGGA, Team leader of Zetu Africa 6. various of employees using sewing machines 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAKALYANTYA DAPHINE, Designer of Zetu Africa 8. various of bags made by Zetu Africa STORYLINE: In a quiet neighborhood in Makindye, a suburb of the Ugandan capital of Kampala, seamstresses are busy making school bags that may redefine classroom furniture. In the sewing room, a former car garage, some bags in different colors are on display. Arnold Mugagga, a Ugandan innovator and team leader of Zetu Africa, a design-based social enterprise, is the brain behind the school bag (SeatPack) that can morph i

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Chinese NEVs gaining popularity in Jordan amid green transition

STORY: Chinese NEVs gaining popularity in Jordan amid green transition DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of street view in Jordanvarious of Chinese NEVsSOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): YEHYA SHANTI, Sales manager of Changan in JordanSOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YEHYA SHANTI, Sales manager of Changan in JordanSOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): YEHYA SHANTI, Sales manager of Changan in JordanSOUNDBITE 4 (English): MOHAMMAD TARAWNEH, Customer STORYLINE: Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) brands are becoming increasingly popular in Jordanian vehicle markets. Their cost-effective, trend-setting car design, and cutting-edge technology in electric power have contributed to a greener future that Jordan is seeking. Yehya Shanti, a sales manager of Changan vehicles, says the Chinese brand had been a hit since it was introduced into Jordanian market. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): YEHYA SHANTI, Sales manager of Changan in Jordan "We introduced it (a Changan NEV) almost a year ago in