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Lux Research says GM, Daimler and Toyota lead automakers in emerging technology partnerships tackling megatrends

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Technologies such as alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and advanced composites are partial responses to these megatrends, but understanding their impact on the industry requires looking at all of them in complete automotive ecosystems, according to the report “Under the Hood: Mapping Automotive Innovations to Megatrends”.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations. Investments.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. Road Test: 2022 BMW i4 M50. Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e PHEV. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Observations: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., China auto parts firms face. Chengdu Auto to be Chinas No.1. Gasgoo.com | ?? | Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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VW Joke, Kia EV6 Details – EV Week in Review: March 23-30

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According to the Asian auto industry gurus at ZoZo Go , it’s the strongest product debut in the history of four-wheeled vehicles. The Mini EV (no relation to the MINI brand owned by BMW) comes in two- and four-seater versions. auto industry is headed,” Buttigieg said. – March 26, via Ford Authority.

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Bailouts and Beemers

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None can deny the importance of the auto industry to the American economy, but no one was in the mood to pay obeisance to the once-powerful supplicants. Chairman Carlos Ghosn has gone further than any auto exec in making an alternative fuel choice for the future and it is unambiguously battery electric cars.