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Renault, Geely form joint venture for powertrain technology
The joint venture aims to produce up to 5 million low-emissions internal combustion, hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines per year for multiple OEMs.
By Eric Walz • July 12, 2023 -
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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for July 11
NIO Launching Semi Solid State Battery; Geely & Renault Officially Merge ICE Ops.; U.S. Used Car Prices Drop
July 11, 2023 -
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Recycling batteries necessary to meet growing EV demand: Guidehouse
Battery recycling could help automakers reclaim up to 98% of key raw materials for battery production, which make up nearly 80% of battery manufacturing costs.
By Eric Walz • July 11, 2023 -
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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for July 10
Stellantis Reveals More EV Platform Details; U.S. Car Sales Strong; Tesla Wants Stricter Vehicle Emissions
July 10, 2023 -
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Building an Automotive Workforce Dedicated to Clean Energy
The EcoCAR EV Challenge is a collegiate competition uniquely designed to support the workforce talent needed to advance the next generation of electric vehicles.
By Jesse Alley • July 10, 2023 -
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War Slows But Doesn’t Stop Ukraine’s Auto Industry
As the conflict with Russia depletes the national fleet, it will need to be replenished with used cars from abroad, industry analyst Stanislav Buchatskyi says.
By Dylan Carter • July 10, 2023 -
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Wolfspeed signs $2B supply deal with Japan-based chipmaker
The shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy has sparked a growing need for more efficient power semiconductors, which supply and regulate electricity, according to the North Carolina-based company.
By Megan Ruggles • July 10, 2023 -
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Stellantis unveils global EV platform with driving ranges of up to 435 miles
The STLA Medium electric vehicle platform features a 400-volt electrical architecture and will underpin passenger cars, crossovers and SUVs.
By Eric Walz • July 7, 2023 -
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Hypercar Maker Bugatti to Grow French HQ, Workforce
The company says the new investment aims to “support the development of new models beyond the era of the Chiron.”
By Greg Kable • July 7, 2023 -
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Porsche Cars North America CEO steps down
The company has not selected a successor for Kjell Gruner but plans to announce one soon.
By Michael Brady • July 6, 2023 -
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Car of the Future to Cost Less Than You Might Think
As new technologies mature OEMs will be able to lower vehicle prices. They will develop economies of scale that will bring down the cost of production. Their margins can remain the same while the price point decreases.
By Shahar Bin-Nun • July 6, 2023 -
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EV Sales Need Slower, More Thoughtful Approach
Assurant offers a new program aimed to educate shoppers on EV options and technology.
By Alysha Webb • July 6, 2023 -
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Volkswagen investing over $1B in South America by 2026
The automaker aims to grow its Brazil business 40% by 2027 and launch 15 electric and flex-fuel models in the region by 2025.
By Michael Brady • July 6, 2023 -
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Harley-Davidson appoints new CFO
Jonathan Root, formerly senior vice president of financial services, replaces Gina Goetter, who left the company for Hasbro in April.
By Sara Samora • July 6, 2023 -
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Faraday Future raises $90M despite production issues
Investors also agreed to move up a previous commitment to invest $15 million in the company.
By Michael Brady • July 5, 2023 -
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Growing shared mobility use likely to disrupt private car ownership, urban transportation
The move from vehicle ownership to shared mobility will test the auto industry, which is experimenting with other revenue streams such as subscriptions.
By Dan Zukowski • July 5, 2023 -
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How Manufacturers Can Create an Inventory Attack Team
Bringing together people, processes and technology drives lasting results.
By Richard Lebovitz • July 3, 2023 -
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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for June 30
Porsche Says No to Tesla’s NACS; Ford’s Farley Shoots Back at UAW; GM Makes Military Version of Hummer EV
June 30, 2023 -
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Auto Industry Coalition Takes Aim at EPA Emissions Targets
The air-quality standards proposed by EPA amount to mandating electrified vehicles, making them more expensive and reducing consumer choice, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation claims.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 30, 2023 -
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US new car sales to reach 15M vehicles in 2023: Cox Automotive
Higher new-vehicle inventory levels have helped to boost sales, with June up 70% year-over-year.
By Eric Walz • June 30, 2023 -
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How Dealers Can Use Personalized Customer Data to Boost Satisfaction, Sales
Manufacturers and dealers pool customer intelligence to better pinpoint buyers’ needs.
By Alysha Webb • June 30, 2023 -
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Energy Department to release $2B in EV manufacturing grants
The grant program will prioritize retooling plants that face closure and help automakers tackle the cost of electric vehicle production.
By Megan Ruggles • June 30, 2023 -
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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for June 29
Ford Cut 1,000 More Jobs; VW Overestimated EV Demand; Public Charging Needs a Lot More Investment
June 29, 2023 -
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Lordstown Motors receives Nasdaq delisting notice after filing for bankruptcy
Trading for the electric truck startup’s stock will be suspended July 7.
By Eric Walz • June 29, 2023 -
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Audi names new CEO
Gernot Döllner will replace Markus Duesmann, effective Sept. 1.
By Michael Brady • June 29, 2023
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