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Mahle Develops ‘Everlasting’ Motor for Electric Vehicles
Mahle says the motor ticks most modern automotive requirement boxes, being clean, light, efficient and able to be assembled without the use of rare earths when requested by customers.
By Paul Myles • July 13, 2022 -
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Supply Questions Surround Raw Materials for EV Batteries
“It’s going to be an ongoing challenge for supply to keep up with demand, even with significant new capacity coming on stream,” says William Adams, head of battery and battery materials research at Fastmarkets.
By Roger Schreffler • July 11, 2022 -
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Data Intelligence Key to Unlocking Auto Industry Innovation
To meet the promise of smart manufacturing, we need a deeper understanding of topics such as data in manufacturing, manufacturing robustness and the use of simulation for discovery.
By Jeffrey Abell • July 8, 2022 -
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Electrified-Vehicle Technologies Keep Advancing Globally
Experts project that by 2030 all-electric cars will account for one out of five vehicles sold globally and, in the most advanced markets, China and Europe, share will approach 40%.
By Roger Schreffler • July 7, 2022 -
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Shoppers Unaware of BEV Incentives
Quick delivery, lower costs are key to BEV sales, survey notes
By Nancy Dunham • July 7, 2022 -
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Aerodynamics, Sustainable Materials Keys to Ioniq 6 BEV
Hyundai says the Ioniq 6’s “overall design theme of ‘Ethical Uniqueness’ reflects Hyundai’s customer-centric commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.”
By Jim Irwin • July 1, 2022 -
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Pininfarina Wind Tunnel Playing Key Role in EV Research
As the global automotive industry transitions from internal-combustion to electrified powertrains, aerodynamics are more important than ever in increasing range and performance. This is not lost on the famous Italian design house.
By Paul Myles • July 1, 2022 -
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Study Spots Bumps in Industry’s Road to Electrification
“Funding for the beginning of the BEV transition is taking place ahead of sufficient volumes for economies-of-scale and cost competitiveness,” Alix Partners managing director Mark Wakefield says.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 30, 2022 -
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Styling Distinguishes French Luxury Brand DS’s New DS 7
While based on vehicles from the Stellantis Group’s Citroën range, the automaker promises a French fashion house feel to the interior of the DS 7.
By Paul Myles • June 30, 2022 -
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Whether to Use Leather in Auto Interiors
“We have a choice to throw it away or turn it into a beautiful material,” Fernando Caccia of Bader Leather says of his company’s product.
By Steve Finlay • June 28, 2022 -
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Gas Stations, Convenience Stores Can Grow an EV Future
The auto industry and fueling stations need to collaborate to increase consumer EV comfort and promote seamless EV adoption.
By Scott Negley • June 28, 2022 -
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq a Stunner
The Lyriq, hitting the road in July, is the Cadillac luxury brand’s first battery-electric vehicle, as it strives to go all-BEV by 2030
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 28, 2022 -
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Genesis G80 Gets ‘Electrified’
Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai, is committed to going fully electric by 2030. The Electrified G80 is the second model in the brand’s march toward that ambitious goal.
By John Faulkner • June 27, 2022 -
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Subscription Model Designed to Ease Consumers Into BEVs
What if potential intenders could try living with a BEV for three or more months, on a subscription basis, before deciding whether to make the major investment of buying or leasing one? A new Santa Monica, CA-based company called Autonomy offers that opportunity.
By Gary Witzenburg • June 24, 2022 -
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Is EV Range Anxiety Still a Thing? Very Much So
I’m reluctant to count on any BEV for more than local travel. Regardless of how much range its battery is allegedly capable of delivering, the real number is largely dependent on conditions, some beyond our control.
By Gary Witzenburg • June 24, 2022 -
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New Technology Making Vehicle Cabins Safer
New mass-production-ready, multifunctional tech can save the auto industry more than $900 million per year in the U.S. and overcome compliance challenges of stricter upcoming in-cabin safety regulations.
By Ian Podkamien • June 23, 2022 -
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New Platform Gives ’23 Honda HR-V Larger Stage to Shine
For 2023, HR-V moves up to the ’22 Civic’s global architecture platform and so grows in size, performance, features and appeal.
By Gary Witzenburg • June 21, 2022 -
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Toyota Sequoia Makeover Brings the Lumber to Large SUV Market
Our test drive reveals a vastly improved Toyota Sequoia for the ’23 model year that the automaker hopes will triple its sales against market leaders from General Motors and Ford.
By Bob Gritzinger • June 15, 2022 -
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Buckle Up for the Cabin of the Future
“The space will be transformed into a place people go for the experience,” says Vishnu Sundaram of Stellantis during Informa’s Auto Tech: Detroit conference.
By Steve Finlay • June 14, 2022 -
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Plug-In Hybrids: The Runway to Greater EV Adoption?
Avoiding some of the sticker shock of full EVs, plug-in hybrids can lessen dependency on gasoline, save the customer money by using less gasoline and nurture the eventual transition to EVs.
By Christoph Erni • June 13, 2022 -
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ZF E-Axle Can Turn ICE Pickups Into BEVs
The eBeam Axle is designed to be packaged into existing solid-axle vehicle platforms, meaning automakers can transform their current internal-combustion-powered trucks into battery-electric vehicles with minimal effort.
By David Zoia • June 10, 2022 -
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New Scania BEV Trucks Highlight its Electric Future
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Scania has announced two new BEV trucks that reflect its forward-looking production strategy.Both vehicles are designed to encourage custome...
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The 2023 Subaru Solterra: We Meet Again?
The Subaru Solterra battery-electric CUV, while somewhat underwhelming, has a couple advantages that could help it outsell its fraternal twin the Toyota bZ4X.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 7, 2022 -
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Mercedes-Benz EQS an Electric Fantasy Mobile
High-quality materials plus stunning aesthetics and technologies create a benchmark for battery-electric-vehicle cabins.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 6, 2022 -
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Lucid Air Represents New Type of BEV Luxury
Lucid has created a new interior design language that is a benchmark for sustainable and uncompromising interior luxury.
By Drew Winter • June 3, 2022
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