article thumbnail

ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

To create the largest impact, the researchers concluded, emphasis should be placed on the largest producers of vehicles; the five largest producers of automotive vehicles in the United States are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

article thumbnail

SiriusXM buying connected vehicle unit of Agero for $530M

Green Car Congress

Following the acquisition, SiriusXM will provide connected vehicle services to more automotive manufacturers—including Acura, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan and Toyota—than any other telematics provider. for $530 million in cash. The acquisition of Agero’s connected vehicle business is a natural fit for Sirius XM.

Connect 186
article thumbnail

At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Not so long ago, automakers boasted about horsepower and towing capabilities in their cars and pickups, but in the fast-changing world of technology that now dominates the auto industry, software-driven enhancements are prominent in consumers’ minds. “We don’t have any know-how, even in Honda.”

Auto 52
article thumbnail

FCA to pay record $105M over recall failures

Green Car Congress

The company must pay a $70-million cash penalty—equal to the record $70 million civil penalty the agency imposed on Honda in January. Fiat Chrysler’s pattern of poor performance put millions of its customers, and the driving public, at risk. —NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind.

Chrysler 150
article thumbnail

ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Green Car Congress

The European Parliament’s Committees on industry (ITRE) and transport (TRAN) will vote on the European Commission’s proposal for future car and van CO 2 targets on 10 July. ACEA cautions that the targets must be realistic, taking into account what people can actually afford to buy. There is no doubt that this is the future.

article thumbnail

New milestone in 2023: What drove India to record over 41 lakh car sales

Baua Electric

REUTERS) The just concluded year 2023 was a cheerful one for the Indian auto industry, as the car manufacturers in the country breached the four million mark for the first time. This created quite a ruckus in the global auto industry. per cent growth over 39 lakh units registered in 2022.

India 52
article thumbnail

Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

The CFA report examines historical and current day mileage and pricing data as well as new polling data to determine what consumers want and need, whether or not the auto industry can deliver on those needs, and whether or not fuel economy improvements will be cost prohibitive. Poll Results. more miles per gallon.