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US Auto Industry Down 8% Since 2019

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s time for another one of our quarterly US auto sales reports. No other media outlet compares US auto industry trends with as much history and depth as we do in these.

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Auto industry spent less on advertising in 2022; Tesla already spends $0

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Although Tesla spends $0, the decline in ad spending could be an indicator of troubles for an industry trying to compete with Tesla’s EV lead. Reuters reported that the auto industry’s ad spending fell to $4.8 billion between January and July 2022 or 4% year-on-year. Compared with the same period in 2019 ($5.50

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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. In comparison, Electrify America has 3,503 fast chargers and 116 Level 2 chargers in the United States.

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Rivian filings hint at $10k autonomous driving option, software subscription details

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Ford has its own advanced driver-assist system, named BlueCruise. Tesla may be the closest comparison for Rivian’s other software-enabled services, like connectivity and diagnostic software. Overall, Rivian’s potential software service offerings reveal the changing landscape in the auto industry.

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

Green Car Congress

Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. Ford received a $62.7 Adapted from ICCT.

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

Baua Electric

In comparison, the Tesla Model 3 starts at 245,900 yuan ($34,100). BYD Seagull (Dolphin Mini) testing (Source: BYD) With prices under $10,000, BYD’s new Seagull has sent shockwaves throughout the global auto industry. Ford is switching gears, like many legacy automakers, to focus on smaller, more affordable models to compete.

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Tesla Cybertruck production has arrived: Here’s how it compares to its 2019 prototype

Teslarati

But for reference, here is a quick comparison of how the production Tesla Cybertruck compares to its hulking original prototype from 2019 — the prototype which, in a lot of ways, caused the auto industry to take a second look at Tesla’s sanity. inches, a width of 79.8 inches, and a height of 75 inches.

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