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China’s EV Industry: 2022 and Beyond
China's EV Industry: 2022 and Beyond. Have Chinese brands reversed the tables and gained a sustainable advantage over foreign brands in the EV race? Can global OEMs catch up? GlobalAutoIndustry.com's Ron Hesse talks with Bill Russo, CEO of Automobility Ltd, and Chair, Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.
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Chevy Beefs Up Colorado Midsize Pickup for 2023
New to the Colorado lineup is the turbocharged 2.7L 4-cyl. first used in the larger Silverado pickup and applied across all five models.
By Jim Irwin • July 28, 2022 -
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Mini Takes Wraps Off Battery-Electric Aceman Concept CUV
The compact CUV previews a Chinese-built battery-electric Mini developed in partnership with Great Wall Motor.
By Greg Kable • July 26, 2022 -
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High-Tech Textiles Finding Ways Into Automotive Interiors
Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, a professor at Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen, notes: “Volvo, Tesla, BMW, Audi and the likes are all turning away from leather seats, reflecting that the circular economy theme is becoming more prominent in their marketing concepts.”
By Jens Kastner • July 26, 2022 -
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UAW Rank-and-File to Elect Top Officers for First Time
The UAW is still recovering from corruption and embezzlement scandals that have brought the union under the supervision of a federal monitor.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 25, 2022 -
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2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Ford Maverick
This video clip highlighting the Ford Maverick was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.
By Bob Gritzinger • July 22, 2022 -
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Mini Unveils Electric Mini Cooper SE Convertible
The concept is not planned for series production but is “a unique specimen that shows how the path to an all-electric premium brand could continue and also electrify classic sporty open-air driving in the future,” Mini says.
By Jim Irwin • July 21, 2022 -
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No Straight Path to Electric Future, Auto Experts Say
Automakers say they are prepared to build battery-electric vehicles but are using currently scarce components from supply chains disrupted by the pandemic for profitable trucks and SUVs rather than zero-emission vehicles, Ohio State professor Chris Atkinson says.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 21, 2022 -
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Battery Swap Pitching for Heavy Duty Trucks
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.Battery swap technology can restore stakeholders’ enthusiasm in battery-electric haulage, according to Lex Forsyth, co-founder and general m...
By Roma Nazarov • July 20, 2022 -
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ZF Says Has Volume Contracts for Steer by Wire
The deals will put it firmly among the leaders in the technology, the supplier says, adding it “expects a significant share of the steer-by-wire market by 2030.”
By David Zoia • July 19, 2022 -
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Panasonic Energy to Build $4B Battery Plant in Kansas
Described by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly as the biggest economic development project in the state’s history, the plant is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs and will support an estimated 4,000 additional jobs created by suppliers and community businesses.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 19, 2022 -
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Chevy Revs Latest Battery-Electric: ’24 Blazer EV
Chevy continues its march toward electrification, debuting the Blazer EV that goes on sale next summer, following the Equinox EV and Silverado EV to market.
By Bob Gritzinger • July 18, 2022 -
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Countering the ‘Phantom Braking’ Phenomenon
4D imaging radar, with its ultra-high resolution and advanced post-processing, reduces false alarms and detects nearly no phantom objects.
By Kobi Marenko • July 18, 2022 -
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EV Battery Components Plant to Be Built in Ontario, Canada
Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s minister of economic development, job creation and trade, tells Wards the plant will be “the final piece in the puzzle” of an integrated EV supply chain in Ontario.
By Keith Nuthall • July 15, 2022 -
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2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: BMW iX
This video clip highlighting the BMW iX was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.
By Bob Gritzinger • July 15, 2022 -
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Experts Discuss Making Cars Inviting for Gamers, Moviegoers
“The best-performing car is one that people want to spend time in,” says Tata Communications' Ankur Jindal.
By Steve Finlay • July 13, 2022 -
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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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