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

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New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. The analysis, “ What’s Driving the U.S —Alan Baum.

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Report finds US automakers remain profitable under future CAFE standards even with fuel price fluctuation

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Even with wide-ranging unpredictable gas prices, US automakers will remain profitable and suppliers will benefit under existing national fuel economy standards slated to be in place until 2025, according to a new economic analysis brief prepared by independent automotive industry analysts, commissioned by the nonprofit group Ceres.

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Tesla’s 2023 in review: NACS adoption, Cybertruck launch and more

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As we prepare for what’s expected to be an eventful 2024, it’s also worth looking back on Tesla’s year in 2023 to highlight some of the company’s many major developments. Another busy year is coming to an end, closing yet another chapter in Tesla’s journey to advance sustainability.

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Nissan unveils Hyper Adventure EV, Hyper Urban EV concepts ahead of Japan Mobility

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Nissan announced plans for the Hyper Adventure EV in a press release and a Technical Center event in Atsugi, Kanagawa on Monday, with the automaker sharing pictures of the angular EV concept. The Japanese automaker this week shared the Hyper Adventure electric vehicle (EV) concept, an automobile designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind.

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ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants

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In Europe, automakers deployed dozens more new models—and with greatly increased volume compared to the US—to meet the vehicle emission standards. Great promotional events and bold aspirational statements by the domestic auto industry can’t mask the facts. This is a huge missed opportunity.

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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure from Tesla and BYD

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The auto industry is faced with the question of whether and how we will be a global leader in the future,” Baerbock said at the event. For our nation, where the auto industry accounts for a large share of value creation, this is not just an economic issue, but also a question of security.”

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

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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. Its bed was also 6.5

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