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EVs Need Fewer Repairs, Right? Wrong, Says Study
“This is part of an industry learning curve,” WePredict VP Renee Stephens says of new electric vehicles’ fix rate and costs at car dealerships.
By Steve Finlay • May 19, 2021 -
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Leveraging First-Party Data Powers Personalized Customer Experiences
The value of first-party data increases exponentially when combined with second-party data – which an organization collects straight from its audience and then sells directly to another company – and third-party data, which is collected by an entity with no direct relationship with consumers.
By Anjelica Jeffreys • May 18, 2021 -
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Semiconductor Shortage to Cost Automakers $110B in 2021
Global production of 3.9 million vehicles will be lost in 2021 as a result of the shortage, AlixPartners forecasts.
By Jim Irwin • May 17, 2021 -
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BMW’s New 2-Series Coupe Remains a Joy to Drive
BMW’s Mexico-built M240i XDrive Coupe, a 374-hp all-wheel-drive model, is set for North American delivery by the end of 2021.
By Greg Kable • May 17, 2021 -
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Blockchain to Help Polestar Track Battery-Material Sources
With the new partnership, Polestar and Circulor want to trace a range of raw materials, focusing on those with identified risks in either environmental and/or human rights, such as nickel, mica, manganese, graphite and lithium, among others.
By Paul Myles • May 11, 2021 -
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European Data Protection Guidelines for Connected Vehicles
A connected vehicle is prone to the same information security concerns as Internet of Things devices but with potentially greater stakes due to a security breach, potentially endangering lives.
By Odia Kagan • May 10, 2021 -
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Future Mobility Solutions Must Be ‘Tailor Made’
Consumer acceptance of connected and autonomous vehicles and mobility-as-a-service over the next decade will be slow without a change in customer attitudes.
By Graham Jarvis • May 7, 2021 -
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Conversational AI Can Delight Online Car Shoppers
No longer just a trendy technology, an effective chatBOT strategy gives customers a convenient avenue to solve simple requests, freeing up agents to handle complex problems, and creating a positive experience that can build brand loyalty and increase sales.
By Joseph Noonan • May 6, 2021 -
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Blockchains, Electric Vehicles Face Carbon Challenges
The reality is that no matter how clean the energy, there’s going to be an environmental impact. And no matter how inclusive or egalitarian a currency is, there’s margin for error and exploitation.
By Ryan Gerardi • May 6, 2021 -
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EVs and What Automotive Industry Must Learn – and Unlearn
The fact that BEV consumption is driven by renewable energy sources will play a big role in sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions targets. Technology has been shown to provide countless learning opportunities for tomorrow’s automotive workforce.
By William Newman • May 5, 2021 -
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Ford, BMW Invest in Developer of Solid-State EV Batteries
The Blue Oval joins BMW in making the investment in Solid Power, a company that works with sulfide-based solid-state battery cells. The deal makes the two auto giants equal equity owners in the company.
By Chris Teague • May 4, 2021 -
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Connected Vehicles Could Cost Automakers Billions
Without putting up strong and constant defenses all those marvelous technologies that add to our motoring enjoyment are open to cyberattacks with devastating physical and fiscal results. Without security, there is no safety.
By Steve Tengler • May 3, 2021 -
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Volvo, Daimler Trucks JV to Develop Hydrogen Powertrains
The joint venture, dubbed Cellcentric, is part of the companies’ commitment to bring hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks to market in the second half of this decade. Operations are to commence in 2025.
By Paul Myles • April 30, 2021 -
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Addressing the Software-Defined Future of Automotive
Wards Intelligence will offer a virtual content series exploring the Software-Defined Vehicle, its impact on car and truck architectures and what that will mean to consumers.
By Lewis Powers • April 30, 2021 -
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Build a Website User Experience You Can be Proud Of With Dealer.com
In this article, we’ll look at why website UX matters, the tools for measuring it, and how Dealer.com is leading website optimization.
April 29, 2021 -
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Ford Announces Plans for $185M EV Battery R&D Center
Due to open in late 2022, Ford Ion Park will serve as a center for battery expertise for Ford operations worldwide and build on the automaker’s experience in building 1 million electrified vehicles since 2005, says Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief product platform and operations officer.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 28, 2021 -
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Canadian Experts Warn of Autonomous-Vehicles Hacking Risks
With multiple partners involved in making sure navigational automobile systems are not compromised – from parts makers, to assemblers, network operators, to administrators, parking managers and motorists – “The supply chain needs to be built on global trust,” University of Windsor researcher Ikjot Saini says.
By Keith Nuthall • April 28, 2021 -
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Advancing the E-Mobility Ecosystem
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.The quest for longer driving ranges and safety is leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, cell makers and EV supply equipment developer...
April 28, 2021 -
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Validating E-Mobility Charging Interfaces
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.Modern electric vehicle designs must conform to many industry standards to ensure safety, efficiency, and interoperability across various ch...
April 28, 2021 -
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Solution Brief: Design and Test Solutions for Electro Mobility Applications
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.This guide explores the electro mobility landscape, and the new design and test challenges and solutions to help bring disruptive technologi...
April 28, 2021 -
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Honda Sets 2040 Target of 100% EV Sales in North America
The automaker says its goal is for battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles to comprise 40% of sales by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Volume production of new EV models based on what Honda calls an e:Architecture platform is to begin in the 2024 model year.
By Jim Irwin • April 27, 2021 -
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Honda Interior Designers Draw on Simplified Past
Honda says the idea is that interior space is maximized while the space required to house mechanical components is kept as minimal as possible. The automaker says it heard from designers at other brands who noted having taken inspiration from Honda’s early vehicles.
By Chris Teague • April 26, 2021 -
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Keep EVs Focused on Environment, Polestar CEO Urges
“What is at stake here is not how much financiers think a company is worth but the chance to revolutionize the auto industry, turn it electric and at the same time make a huge contribution to protecting the climate,” Thomas Ingenlath says.
By Paul Myles • April 23, 2021 -
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Volkswagen Ups In-House EV Battery Production Capacity
At full capacity, the Braunschweig, Germany, plant will be able to assemble up to 500,000 EV batteries a year for models based on VW’s modular electric drive (MEB) architecture.
By Paul Myles • April 22, 2021 -
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Hyundai Tucson Raises Compact CUV Segment Bar, Again
With appealing new looks, an impressive potpourri of technology and a base price of $24,950, this new Tucson appears to ace all three key criteria for styling, features and value.
By Gary Witzenburg • April 22, 2021
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