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2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Kia EV6 GT-Line
This video clip highlighting the Kia EV6 GT-Line was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.
By Jim Irwin • Aug. 19, 2022 -
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Fuel Takes Biggest Bite out of Greeks’ Pocketbooks
Greece ranks at the top of spending on fuel largely owing to lower average worker earnings compared with more prosperous European nations.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 19, 2022 -
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Venture Capitalist Sees BEVs Gaining Traction Globally
Hella Ventures co-founder Marco Marinucci predicts the U.S. will have a fleet of about 50 million EVs in 2030, 100 million in 2035 and 150 million in 2040. “And most parts of the world will follow a similar adoption rate,” he says.
By Roger Schreffler • Aug. 18, 2022 -
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Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept: Electric Muscle
The Stellantis boys (and girls) roll out their idea of what a performance BEV will look – and sound – like when it arrives in dealerships in 2024.
By Bob Gritzinger • Aug. 17, 2022 -
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Autonomy May Quell Buyers’ EV Fears, Aid Dealers’ Revenues
The start-up subscription service's order of $1.2 billion in EVs is set to bring alternative fuel vehicles to the masses.
By Nancy Dunham • Aug. 17, 2022 -
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Dodge Creates Electrification Buzz With All-New Hornet PHEV
The Dodge Hornet GT is powered by a Hurricane4 2.0L turbocharged I-4, while the Hornet R/T runs on a 1.3L turbo-4 and 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery.
By Jim Irwin • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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U.S. Lagging European Union in Vehicle Cybersecurity
Any connected device is vulnerable to hacking, automobiles included. In the past decade, cars have become increasingly interconnected, creating numerous opportunities for exploitation.
By David Lukic • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Making Electric-Vehicle Charging Customer-centric
At its core, customer-centric EV charging focuses on the customer’s economic, environmental and performance objectives. This differs from traditional incentives and programs that focus on grid benefits and greater demand flexibility.
By Kate Henningsen • Aug. 15, 2022 -
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Auto Dealerships Can Become EV Experts
“It’s time for dealers to raise their hands and say, ‘We know about this,’” Liesl LaRouche says of electric-vehicle technology.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 15, 2022 -
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‘Crate’ EV Motor for Car Builders Launched
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.An electric powertrain company targeting small, niche automakers and retrofit conversion companies has released its first complete ‘crate’ e...
By Paul Myles • Aug. 15, 2022 -
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Musk Promises Mid-2023 Launch of Long-Anticipated Cybertruck
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the Cybertruck, with its angular, squared-off design, will be built at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, TX, as originally announced back in 2019.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 12, 2022 -
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Mahle, Siemens to Jointly Develop Wireless EV Charging
One Mahle project aims to develop a cross-manufacturer inductive charging system for electric vehicles.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Jeep Grand Wagoneer
This video clip highlighting the Jeep Grand Wagoneer was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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Vin-Who? How Fast? Vietnamese Firm Has Bold Plans for U.S. Market
VinFast sets its sights on U.S. market, with its first BEVs arriving this year. Sales are projected at 1,526, soaring to 22,838 in 2023 and more than 52,000 in 2026.
By Sebastian Blanco • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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User Data Opens Multiple Opportunities for Automakers
Various estimates suggest more than $2 trillion in new revenue is available from the utilization of data, which can open new revenue streams in shopping, entertainment, vehicle maintenance and electric-vehicle charging.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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Mahle Designs Diagnostic Technology for EV Systems
Mahle claims to be the world’s first supplier to enable independent workshops to perform battery diagnostics on EVs with the Mahle TechPRO diagnostic tool launched in March.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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Half of U.S. Market by 2030 Tough Challenge for BEVs
The current market share of BEVs in the U.S. is only 5.5%, says John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. “So to get to 50% by 2030, a lot has to change.”
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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VinFast VF 8 Needs More Vim
VinFast’s VF 8 is a solid battery-electric CUV, but needs some improvements in propulsion before it’s ready for prime time in the U.S. market.
By Sebastian Blanco • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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From ADAS to Autonomy
Moving from ADAS to Level 4 autonomy is a major step forward rather than an evolutionary path because of the sensors, AI and edge computing required to replace human capabilities, CAR MBS panelists say.
By Glenn Sanders • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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The Best Sourcing Strategy for BEVs? It’s Complicated
Whether to design and build in-house or rely on suppliers depends very much on each OEM’s market position. Volkswagen and Faraday Future highlight the two sides to the debate.
By David Zoia • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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Michigan Vies to Stay in Automotive Driver’s Seat
“It’s a competitive landscape,” MEDC President Quentin Messer says of the new age of mobility. “There is a lot of competition from other states.”
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 3, 2022 -
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Evolve Your Business Models, Not Just Your Vehicles
Three actions forward-thinking automakers are taking to monetize vehicles now and into the future
By Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige
This video clip highlighting the Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.
By David Zoia • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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‘EVs for Millions, Not Just Millionaires’
An industry panel discusses how to lower electric-vehicle prices to foster mass appeal.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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Canadian Auto Sector Praises Tax-Credit Extension for U.S.-Made EVs
Canadian auto and parts manufacturers had feared earlier proposals, which would have meant the $7,500 maximum tax credit would be available only on U.S.-made EVs. The revised deal extends the credit to EVs made in Canada and Mexico.
By Keith Nuthall • Aug. 2, 2022
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