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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. Value-addition from the Indian auto components industry has gone up significantly in the last couple of years and, with the Industry expected to invest another USD 6.5-7

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Ford patent draws inspiration from the Tesla Model X

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Ford has patented a new gullwing door design, which likely takes a little inspiration from the Tesla Model X. Besides Tesla’s evident impact on the auto industry switching to electric vehicles, its other significant contribution is to automotive design. What do you think of the article?

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Genesis unveils next step in performance EVs

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The exterior design of the GV80 concept is a direct threat to the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLC Coupe, which have come to define the unique “SUV Coupe” segment. However, with the Genesis spin on the design, notably including the striking headlights and taillights, it certainly couldn’t be called a copy.

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

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“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. Still, due to the company’s work with GM on the vehicle design, it is likely similar to GM’s NMC pouch design, also produced in conjunction with LG.

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

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A previous Teslarati article theorized that Ford’s adoption of Tesla’s NACS could change the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape, specifically in the United States and the rest of North America. General Motors and Ford hold a significant market share of the United States auto industry.

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Electric truck startup Atlis Motor Vehicles demonstrates megawatt charging

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Atlis is designing and engineering an EV platform, an electric truck, and its own charging solution that could be one of the fastest on the market. Atlis opted for a proprietary charging plug design, as seen in the video, put in place primarily to help fit the necessary cooling technology within the handle and cable.

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Mercedes will take on Tesla’s FSD in China

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Mercedes made waves in the auto industry earlier this year when it became the first automaker certified to operate level 3 autonomous driving vehicles in the United States, with the first State being Nevada. This difference in design philosophy extends into the design of the software that the two companies are introducing.

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