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GM’s Tesla NACS support spells trouble for Electrify America [Opinion]

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General Motors’ (GM) support for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) might be trouble for Electrify America. With two out of three of the United States’ top legacy automakers supporting Tesla’s NACS, Electrify America’s position in the EV charging space is precarious at best.

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Electrify America bug opens hacking vulnerability concerns [Updated]

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Update 5:39 PM ET: Electrify America has responded to Teslarati with the following statement: “Intentionally accessing a computer system without authorization can be a serious crime and may incur civil liability as well. Worryingly, Electrify America has not yet responded to this allegation either.

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Auto industry to invest USD 7 bn in 5 years to deepen parts localisation – ET Auto

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“World over, the industry is building resilient supply chains by reducing overdependence on any particular country or geography,” said Shradha Suri Marwah, president of ACMA. Exports of auto parts from the country, in fact, increased by nearly one-third to INR 1.42

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Another Tesla price cut possible thanks to plummeting lithium prices

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Now, according to Reuters , lithium prices have hit all-time lows in China, following similar movements in North America and Europe. Meanwhile, in North and Central America, corporations and governments alike have doubled down on lithium investments, especially as the United States looks to decouple itself from Chinese supply.

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Honda breaks ground on its $4.4 billion Gigafactory in the US

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billion facility in Ohio is Honda’s first battery plant in North America, built in conjunction with LG. “We are excited to embark on this partnership with Honda, a leader in the global auto industry with a reputation for quality and reliability,” said Robert H. What do you think of the article?

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Ford EV production push receives another shove

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Still, as the company looks to dramatically increase its offerings in North America, Oakville will likely play a vital role. “Ford of Canada has been a leader in the country’s auto industry since it was founded 119 years ago, driven by hard-working, dedicated employees,” said Bev Goodman, president, and CEO of Ford Canada.

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How and When the Chip Shortage Will End, in 4 Charts

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The auto industry is a relatively small chip end-user, but it’s growing fast. billion, the auto industry makes up less than 9 percent of chip demand by revenue, according to market research firm IDC. This article appears in the August 2021 print issue as “How and When the Chip Shortage Will End.”