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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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Percentage of Global R&D Spending by Industry, 2013. A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Source: IRI 2013, CAR. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Dieselgate 2.0: 600K Ram trucks recalled, Cummins to pay $2 billion

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Let this settlement be a lesson: We won’t let greedy corporations cheat their way to success and run over the health and well-being of consumers and our environment along the way,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta told reporters yesterday. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Stellantis had no comment on the case.

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HELLA and Vahle developing wireless charging systems for plug-in vehicles

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Based in Kamen, Germany, Vahle has 15 years of experience in contact-free energy transfer in industrial environments, while HELLA is a recognized leader in the development of electronics, software, processes and production in the auto industry. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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UK study finds low carbon policy has bolstered UK automotive sector, but trucks neglected and biofuels stalled

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Fuel costs for motorists are also lower than they would otherwise have been due to improved efficiency—a “win-win-win” for the environment, industry and consumers. UK auto sector turnover was £64.1 billion (US$110 billion) in 2013 compared with £46.3 billion (US$79 billion) in 2003.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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in 2014 as a result of industrial overcapacity and weakness in the real estate sector. million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. For the APAC region in 2015, IHS forecasts that China’s economic growth will decelerate further, to 6.5% million units.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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The company has since raised money from big players in the Indian auto industry, including Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal, and Ratan Tata, the former Chairman of Tata Sons. The company also produces low-cost lithium-ion scooters, which they displayed at the Auto Expo 2020. Ather Energy. Conclusion.

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UKH2Mobility interim report finds potential for 1.6M hydrogen-powered vehicles on UK roads by 2030, with annual sales of 300K units

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Opportunities for the UK to take a leading role in low carbon technologies will be looked at as part of our auto industrial strategy, published later this year. Environment. —Business Minister Michael Fallon. The key findings are: Consumer. The final report of Phase 1 is due to be published in March.

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