The Truth About Cars

APRIL 11, 2024

The country’s tech, automotive, and manufacturing industries have become juggernauts in their respective sectors, and the Chinese auto industry has solidified itself as a global force. Pricing remains a challenge for electric vehicles in America for now, though, as no automaker has been able to crack the affordability nut.

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OCTOBER 24, 2010

Sales of domestically-manufactured autos rose 36 percent year on year to reach 13.14 million units in the months through September, as lower-priced automobiles have become more affordable for better-off Chinese people, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Oct.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2018

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 13, 2023

Tesla’s price reductions in the first quarter of the year have sent waves through the auto industry. While the affordability of EVs remains […]

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The rules haven’t been finalized, but that process could be completed as soon as March, the industry journal noted. car dealers and dealership managers.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

The auto industry has seen this need to improve familiarity in the past, with some advanced driver assist features such as ACC and even autonomous driving. The Ipsos Study uncovered the top five issues: driving range, affordability, access to charging stations, overall ownership cost and battery life.

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Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2024

Auto parts suppliers have been struggling with lower-than-expected demand for their EV components, as carmakers shift their focus toward producing affordable hybrid vehicles instead. On an adjusted basis, it earned USD 1.08 per share in the first quarter, compared with LSEG estimates of USD 1.24

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Teslarati

JANUARY 8, 2024

In what many termed an automotive “price war” early last year , Tesla lowered its prices significantly across its entire vehicle lineup , putting substantial pressure on the rest of the industry. The data shows that the average sticker price of a Tesla dropped throughout the year to reach $50,051 in December.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 7, 2024

The Nissan Leaf was already the most affordable EV on sale, but recent changes have made it even cheaper. There’s no shortage of $50,000-plus EVs from all corners of the auto industry, but the sub-$30,000 (or even sub-$40,000) market is pathetically tiny.

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Teslarati

MAY 17, 2023

Since the next-gen Roadster was first seen on the tarmac coming out of a Semi, Tesla has worked hard to grow as an EV maker in an auto industry dominated by fossil-fuel cars.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

Negative reaction to the widely expected announcement was voluminous and vociferous: Ceres: “Rolling back the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and emissions standards will undermine the global competitiveness of the US auto industry. This decision takes the U.S. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 8, 2019

We've seen and driven the upcoming Audi e-tron quattro electric SUV, and this week got a look at the more affordable Q4 e-tron as well as four new plug-in hybrids coming from Audi. Auto-industry observers got their first.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Volkswagen is launching its “Electric for All” campaign—a strategic effort to put attractive electric vehicles at affordable prices on the road, paving the way for the breakthrough of electric vehicles. This Wallbox is an affordable home system that makes charging the ID. family easy and convenient.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The facilities will be led by teams of industry-leading researchers, designers and engineers located in close proximity to automakers’ manufacturing sites in North America, China and Europe. As the facilities come online, cross-regional teams will be in place to ramp up product development in critical stages for the auto industry.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 3, 2023

India is an increasingly important market in the auto industry. This bodes well for Tesla, especially if it is able to release a small, affordable car that’s a good fit for the Indian market. Thus, companies that could attain a lead against rivals in the Indian market could establish a notable lead against their rivals.

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Teslarati

MAY 25, 2023

It should be noted that while Tesla’s vehicles are already performing quite well in their respective segments, the company has yet to tap into the auto industry’s most competitive markets. After all, the Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan are still premium electric cars that come with a premium price.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

a new 50:50 joint venture that will offer a range of stylish and affordable all-electric vehicles for consumers in China under a new indigenous brand. Zotye Auto is a pioneer in the Chinese all-electric vehicle segment. Ford Motor Company and Zotye have agreed to establish Zotye Ford Automobile Co., Earlier post.).

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It remains unclear why the dip in EV sales and Tesla sales occurred in the first month of the year, but it generally follows the auto industry’s trend of weaker sales in the first month of the year. However, this does match the market trend in Germany, with EVs dropping in popularity generally.

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Teslarati

JULY 8, 2022

As the auto industry splinters over the switch to electric vehicles, Volvo Cars AB is the second major manufacturer to leave Europe’s auto lobby. “We have one of the most ambitious plans in the industry, but we can’t realize zero-emission transport by ourselves.” I respect their leadership.

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The company was Romeo Power’s co-founder and former SpaceX Porter Harris and international auto industry veteran Pankaj Dubey which aims to provide electric vehicle and clean energy products to global markets.

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AUGUST 16, 2012

These systems are expected to be more affordable for GM customers around the world and help GM expand vehicle electrification. Plug-in electric vehicles will play a critical role for the global auto industry to cope with issues related to fuel supply and environmental sustainability. Earlier post.).

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JULY 4, 2018

Affordable, lightweight and capable of withstanding temperatures 100 degrees Celsius higher than commercially available automotive cast alloys, ACMZ is proving to be suitable for the next generation of more fuel-efficient internal combustion engines. Earlier post.) We knew this was going to be a steep goal to achieve in four years.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

With an average transaction price of $50,051, Tesla is slightly below the industry average and within $1,300 of the average gas-powered vehicle. 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai) EV inventory also remains above the industry average. The Dual Motor AWD and Long Range versions are $48,990 and $52,490, respectively.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The agreement between the two companies will allow each to leverage their mutual strengths during a period of unprecedented transformation in the global automotive industry. The memorandum of understanding we have signed today with Mahindra will allow us to work together to take advantage of the changes coming in the auto industry.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 1, 2017

Once again, it's the first day of the month following a weekday sales close, when the auto industry turns its eyes to the sales charts emerging from all automakers (except Tesla). As distribution of the first affordable.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2018

Affordable, lightweight and capable of withstanding temperatures 100 degrees Celsius higher than commercially available automotive cast alloys, ACMZ is proving to be suitable for the next generation of more fuel-efficient internal combustion engines. Earlier post.) We knew this was going to be a steep goal to achieve in four years.

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2023

Besides the massive retooling effort that has taken the auto industry by storm over the past two years, the search for raw materials for EV batteries has become a growing priority for automakers.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

For McMaster, the project partnership is one of three new partnerships with Chrysler, the federal government and other auto industry leaders worth a combined $24 million. Legislative pressure and socioeconomic forces are compelling the auto industry to deliver unparalleled technological advancement at an unprecedented rate.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos. Additionally, major automakers are investing heavily in R&D to develop affordable and high-performing electric vehicle models specifically designed for the Indian market.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

BYD Seagull (Dolphin Mini) testing (Source: BYD) With prices under $10,000, BYD’s new Seagull has sent shockwaves throughout the global auto industry. Former GM exec and current president of automotive at Caresoft Global, Terry Woychowski, said BYD’s new EV could be a “clarion call for the rest of the industry.”

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Baua Electric

MARCH 15, 2024

Nissan and Honda form EV partnership to keep pace Yesterday, Electrek reported that Nissan and Honda were considering partnering up to introduce more affordable EVs. Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s CEO, said the company will see if combining tech and knowledge “will enable us to become industry leaders by creating new value.”

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2023

And the auto industry had to respond to policy issues. Energy shortages in the late 1970s and 1980s led to the auto industry going from big energy-draining automobiles to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Affordability is an issue. Consumer demand drove new technologies for cars. Cruise control was developed.

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MAY 7, 2009

CLEPA (the European umbrella membership organization representing the interests of the global automotive supply industry) and EUCAR (the European Council for Automotive R&D from the major European passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers) jointly prepared the document. Funding will be spread over four years. €1

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Teslarati

JULY 28, 2022

Model 3 forever changed the auto industry, & proved to the world that great EVs could be more affordable. Five years ago yesterday, Tesla launched the Model 3 and thus entered “production hell,” a time when the automaker was attempting to increase manufacturing of its all-electric mass-market sedan.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Nissan is also developing affordable solutions to offer customers connectivity using multiple technologies as an aftersales option. Nissan’s aftersales business will be strengthened further with a focus on personalization and accessories, pushing Nissan to the forefront of customization in the auto industry. —Kent O’Hara.

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JULY 26, 2011

HaloIPT’s technology will be marketed by Drayson Racing to the motorsport industry as affordable, practical systems for race cars and race circuits. This is a milestone innovation that will have a dramatic effect not just on racing but on the mainstream auto industry.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015

HARMAN has made an open source software contribution to the Open AVB project to help drive the adoption of Ethernet AVB/TSN (Audio Video Bridging/Time Sensitive Networking) in automotive, consumer, pro audio/video and industrial markets. Legacy Ethernet uses “best effort delivery”—i.e., Ethernet AVB represents a reliable solution.

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