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2024 trends in the auto industry promise a focused approach | Autocar Professional

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To bridge this gap, both the government and the private sector are investing heavily and dedicating extensive resources to develop the value chain. In addition, the industry will continue to experience rapid growth and transformation, with technology playing a crucial role in the same.

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

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Biobased materials availability may improve over time due to the increased demand and research, however, current resources may be have predicted limits. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. The fifth annual report on China’s auto industry—2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report—says that the next 20-30 years will be a “critical period” that will see the formation of a global new-energy vehicle industry.

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UKH2Mobility interim report finds potential for 1.6M hydrogen-powered vehicles on UK roads by 2030, with annual sales of 300K units

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UK consumer demand for FCEVs increases as the cost premium diminishes and the network of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) expands. The forecast was made in an interim report commissioned to evaluate the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and ensure the UK is well positioned for their commercial roll-out.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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CARS 2020: Action Plan for a competitive and sustainable automotive industry in. Priorities will include motorcycles, safety of new vehicle technologies (EVs) and technologies supporting driver behavior and enforcement of road rules (intelligent speed management devices, seat belt reminders, ITS, ecodriving).

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USCAR Argues for Continued US Funding of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Research

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Projected hydrogen fuel cell system costs. research of hydrogen as a low-carbon transportation solution, in the context of. the proposed cutting of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle research in the Department of Energy. Hydrogen Research for Transportation: The USCAR Perspective. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai's Auto Expo Presentation: Our Thoughts

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They had to get a Hydrogen car, the Hyundai Nexo, which was placed right in the corner where no one cared! Hey Hyundai- we understand that the South Korean government has been lobbied by the auto industry to support Hydrogen - but no one in India cares. And then of course Hyundai had to do it.

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