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Can small car segment bounce back by 2026? Trends suggest otherwise

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 10 May 2024, 13:15 PM The small car segment, which includes the hatchbacks, once ruled the Indian auto industry with nearly half the market share. From the 1990s, small cars led by Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor, were the backbone of the Indian auto industry.

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Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

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Several dozen global Tier One suppliers (encompassing hundreds of facilities across the country) are reacting to automakers’ decisions to increase fuel economy by pouring resources into R&D, adding production capacity, and issuing purchase orders to hundreds of their suppliers. —Carol Lee Rawn, transportation program director at Ceres.

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V2G is the key to the popularity of electric vehicles

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As more consumers purchase electric vehicles in the coming decades, a huge question is plaguing governments and the auto industry: Can the grid keep up with the dramatic increase in demand for electricity? V2G charging may become the industry standard if the industry can do this.

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Ford CEO: Ford to focus on 5 key areas of innovation: mobility, autonomy, connectivity, customer experience and performance

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In a pre-Christmas media event, Ford president and CEO Mark Fields said while 2014 was a good year for the company, 2015 has the potential to be a “ breakthrough year ”. In conjunction with the media event, Ford announced that it, Magna International Inc. Earlier post.). Power and General Motors.

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8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

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Since the MOU signing, state regulators, the auto industry and infrastructure developers and other stakeholders have shared information and best practices to help move this effort forward. Encourage private fleets to purchase, lease, or rent ZEVs. Provide consumer incentives to enhance the ZEV ownership experience.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. The car purchase is an exciting event for any family.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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2 and can register for the event. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. Spent time with prospective owners at EV events to educate them and show them my EV. Members are invited to virtually meet the candidates on Nov.