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Volkswagen extending Automotive Cloud to China and US in addition to Europe; core markets for future ID. EV

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develop the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, one of the largest dedicated automotive industry clouds for all future Volkswagen digital services and mobility offerings. Digital technology is rapidly changing every aspect of the auto industry—from the manufacturing process to the car itself. Earlier post.). model family.

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Mahindra and Ford to explore strategic cooperation to drive profitable growth in India and other emerging markets

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Mahindra Group and Ford Motor Company have agreed to explore a strategic alliance designed to leverage the benefits of Ford’s global reach and expertise and Mahindra’s scale in India and successful operating model. Global emerging markets; improving Mahindra’s reach outside of India. Connected vehicle projects. Electrification.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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These changes were pushed for by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, Australia’s primary automaker lobbyist. As you might expect, Toyota was one of the main proponents of watering down the standards, in keeping with its general global stance of spreading misinformation about electrification.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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Compared to the USA, where EVs make up only 2% of new car sales, this gives one a good idea of Norway’s strong leadership position in terms of EV market share. So how did this largely rural Scandinavian country become the global leader in EV adoption? in 2018 and 42.4% What Are the Takeaways?

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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This request by the Alliance echoes a similar, earlier request by Global Automakers, the trade association representing the US divisions of 12 international automakers (Aston Martin, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Maserati, McLaren, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota). Earlier post.). Background.

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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022

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Government policies aimed to eliminate emissions are global and increasingly biting. Classic global vehicle manufacturers are no longer paying lip service. Global Tier-1 suppliers are rushing to catch up after sleeping at the wheel and ignoring electrification. We live in a unique epoch. So it feels like a slam dunk.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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When he proposes steps to improve oil industry safety, we hope he won’t say, “Let’s make sure this never happens again.” Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles.

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