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    $700 million for community EV charging now available from federal grant program

    Cities, counties, other local governments and tribes can apply for grants for public charging in urban and rural communities.

    By Dan Zukowski • March 14, 2023
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    AI Helps Auto Lenders Navigate Regulators’ Scrutiny

    In addition to providing real-time, no-touch loan processing capabilities, today’s AI-powered software enables lenders to comply with regulatory requirements and be audit-ready.

    By Justin Wickett • March 14, 2023
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    Federal infrastructure funds begin to flow, mostly to roadwork

    Spending on roadway contracts in 2022 was more than 29 times higher than spending on rail and transit contracts, according to American Road & Transportation Builders Association data.

    By Dan Zukowski • March 3, 2023
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    In EV adoption, most US states lag California by at least 5 years

    Greater investment in charging infrastructure could help build consumer acceptance of electric vehicles, auto industry experts from PricewaterhouseCoopers said.

    By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Setting up Manufacturing in Vietnam: Legal and Policy Challenges

    "Setting up Manufacturing in Vietnam: Legal and Policy Challenges" Interview by GlobalAutoIndustry.com's Ron Hesse features Tran Ngoc Trung, Senior Regulatory Advisor at Baker McKenzie Vietnam. Mr. Trung has been the key external legal counsel for most of Vietnamese auto manufacturers in the last 5 years.

    Feb. 6, 2023
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    EV transition not keeping pace with US climate goals: report

    Gas-powered cars need tighter regulations for the U.S. to meet its 2030 emissions target, while not enough urban charging or utility upgrades could constrain electrification, one report author said.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Safety Sells, But Explaining It to Car Buyers Is Challenging

    Test drives are key to offering customers’ safety options, says Gonen Barkan of Arbe Robotics.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    Why Chicago Fed Believes Chip Crisis Not Close to End

    Kristin Dziczek, Chicago Fed automotive policy advisor, sees more chips per vehicle, mature technology reliance, uncertainty regarding long-term needs and mismatches between product lifecycles as reasons for the ongoing automotive chip shortage.

    By Maite Bezerra • Dec. 2, 2022
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    Global Mobile Alert Technology Aims to Prevent Driver Distraction

    Global Mobile Alert’s Driver Distraction Alert app is an example of the software developer’s technology designed to improve safety by reducing distractions from gadgets and other activities done while driving.

    By By Global Mobile Alert • Oct. 31, 2022
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    California Gas-Only Ban Should Prompt Industry Health Check

    Now is the time for automotive OEMs to do a comprehensive health check of their innovation operations so they can make the adjustments needed to keep pace with aggressive regulatory timelines.

    By Vinny Kaimal • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Russia Planning for More Self-Sufficient Auto Industry

    The main objectives of the new government strategy are to stimulate demand for cars among Russian consumers and to achieve 80% localization of vehicle and vehicle components production.

    By Eugene Gerden • Sept. 27, 2022
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    Passenger Safety Remains the Priority – No Matter What Vehicle We Choose

    Mobility is changing, but safety features remain top of mind as consumers research and shop for their next vehicles.

    By Chris Gorton • Sept. 8, 2022
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    Government, OEMs Nudging Dealers Toward EVs

    Between the OEM agency model, EV incentives in the federal Inflation Reduction Act and California phasing out internal-combustion-powered vehicles, it’s not hard to read the handwriting on the wall.

    By John F. Possumato • Sept. 1, 2022
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    More Rules, Regulations on Horizon for Car Dealerships

    If you look at the proposed FTC rule banning junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising, all it requires is more transparency from auto dealerships, which is what consumers have been demanding for years.

    By Erica Cooper • Aug. 30, 2022
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    Making Roads Safer with Wireless Communication

    Deploying C-V2X technology can help save lives

    By Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. • Aug. 23, 2022
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    Lemon Laws and Car Problems: Are You Protected?

    One of the benefits of most states’ lemon laws is that the cost of your legal representation is covered by the car manufacturer if you win the case.

    By Grant Feek • Aug. 1, 2022
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    Auto OEMs, Suppliers Face Compliance Challenges Under US Forced-Labor Law Targeting China

    New compliance challenges as Washington delivers new law dealing with 'forced labor' in China. And how does it effect automotive OEMs and suppliers? GlobalAutoIndustry.com talks with Les Glick, co-chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team.

    July 18, 2022
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    CarBeast Nudges Owners Toward Service

    This virtual service advisor is the WebMD of car maintenance, repair.

    By Nancy Dunham • June 24, 2022
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    Japanese Roads Safer as Safety Technology Advances

    The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Assn. reports traffic deaths in 2020 dropped to the lowest level since the National Police Agency began keeping statistics in 1948.

    By Roger Schreffler • June 14, 2022
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    With Connected Car Radios, It’s Safety First, 78,000 Stations Second

    Drivers’ job-1 is to drive. “But they want a form of entertainment at the same time,” Xperi’s Jeff Jury says.

    By • May 31, 2022
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    Lawsuit Targets Purchase of U.S. Postal Service Vehicles

    Environmental groups contend the contract is weighted toward high-emissions gasoline-powered vehicles, while the UAW is contesting contractor Oshkosh Defense’s plans to build the vehicles in South Carolina with nonunion labor.

    By Joseph Szczesny • May 4, 2022
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    Advancing Autonomy and Safety With Digital Solutions

    Considering all the progress autonomous mobility aims to achieve, it is surprising that ADAS technologies today are still tethered to legacy analog radar technology.

    By Max Liberman • April 12, 2022
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    Canadian Auto Sector: EV Mandates Need Government Financial Backing

    “It’s better…not to mandate what consumers have to buy, but to incentivize non-emissions vehicles,” says Tim Reuss, CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Assn.

    By Keith Nuthall • April 4, 2022
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    Artificial Intelligence Doing More to Increase Driver Safety

    Manufacturers have identified multiple ways artificial intelligence can be utilized on the roads and ultimately provide an increase in overall safety and comfort for drivers and passengers.

    By Claude Hochreutiner • March 4, 2022
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    Dealers’ Conduct May Threaten State Franchise Law Protections

    Dealers charging high prices above MSRP across the board are creating national news and public backlash, and it’s not just the OEMs that are watching.

    By John F. Possumato • Feb. 22, 2022