US Auto Industry Down 8% Since 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
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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US Auto Industry Down 3+ Million Sales (19%) Since 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The US auto industry has been declining steadily for a few years at least. Compared to 2021, the American auto industry’s annual sales were down by more than 1 million units, or 8%. Compared to 2020, there were “only” down by 725,726 units (5%).
US Auto Industry Up 10% In 4th Quarter — But Down 16% Compared To Q4 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The US auto industry is truly on the rebound. Seemingly not, as US auto industry sales in the 4th quarter of 2022 were 10% higher than […] In the 3rd quarter, sales increasing 1% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021, the first positive trend in a while. But was it just a lucky little blip?
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Tesla US Sales Up 104% While US Auto Industry Down 22%
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Comparing the 3rd quarter of 2021 to the 3rd quarter of 2020, US Tesla sales were up 67% while overall US auto sales were down 13%. Compared to 2019, the difference was even more stark — Tesla sales were up 104% and US auto sales were down 22%.
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Toyota once again ranked as worst automaker on climate lobbying globally
Baua Electric
MAY 14, 2024
Toyota has the worst climate lobbying score of any automaker, and the third-worst 2030 EV production plans, according to InfluenceMap’s annual report on climate lobbying. Another year, another report showing how bad Toyota is for the environment. Forecasts suggest the industry will only produce 53% EVs by 2030 at current pace.
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Thomson Reuters report finds established auto industry companies, not Silicon Valley, leading development of autonomous driving tech
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 7, 2016
Established automotive industry companies—not Silicon Valley—are leading the development of autonomous driving technology, according to a new report from the Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters. Toyota and Hyundai take the second and third places.
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Growing Plugless Hybrid EV Market Share In Japan Has Direct Implications On The African Vehicle Market
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 12, 2023
The Japanese auto industry dictates the African vehicle market, especially in east and southern Africa, where 90% of the vehicles imported into this region are vehicles from Japan. Japanese brands rule in Africa and Toyota is King. Nissan and Mazda vehicles are also quite popular in […]
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Tesla: As Disruptive To U.S. Car Market As Toyota, Nissan Were?
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 27, 2013
In its decade of existence, electric-car startup Tesla has accomplished many things the auto industry didn''t think it could do. But could Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] be as disruptive to the existing industry as were Toyota and Nissan, the two largest Japanese car importers during the Sixties, Seventies, and Eighties?
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Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVs
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 14, 2024
We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars, slow-walking the transition, and had modest electrification plans. That changed with the anticipation for and arrival of the Tesla Model 3, EU regulations requiring than.
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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
The auto industry in principle is not opposed to the introduction of such mid-level blends (i.e., The industry also has suggested that rather than make incremental changes to the amount of ethanol blended with gasoline to increase ethanol consumption, a better investment would be to expand the E85 infrastructure. Earlier post.)
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US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 17, 2023
The US auto industry is bouncing back compared to the past couple of years, but it’s still significantly below its. continued] The post US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Tesla bucked the industry with its Q1 results — now TSLA is seeing momentum
Teslarati
APRIL 4, 2022
Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) essentially bucked the auto industry in the first quarter of 2022. General Motors noted that its sales were down 20% for the quarter, while Toyota’s sales fell by 15%. Stellantis’ sales dropped 14%, and Nissan declined by a substantial 30%.
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Tesla Now 8th Best Selling Auto Brand In USA — US Auto Sales Up 9%, But Down 11% vs. 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2023
It’s time for another quarterly report on US auto sales. Like a few other major news outlets, I track total quarterly sales of the US auto industry, but I also conduct a thorough analysis of the trends of each automaker.
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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
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2021
Great promotional events and bold aspirational statements by the domestic auto industry can’t mask the facts. Continuing on this path would hurt the domestic US auto industry’s prospects for decades. Five automakers (Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan) that each produce about 900,000 to 1.5
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Nissan 'Quite Optimistic' About Electric Cars, Holding Off On Hydrogen
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 10, 2014
In the auto industry, there''s a growing divide among carmakers on the most viable form of electrified vehicle. Toyota has made fuel cells its zero-emission technology of choice; Honda and Hyundai will also offer hydrogen cars, though those two.'
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More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19
Green Car Congress
MARCH 20, 2020
Joining BMW, Ford and FCA in suspension of production in the US due to COVID-19 ( earlier post ) are: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the US, through 3 April. Tesla will suspend production at its Fremont plant on 23 March.
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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Feb
CN EV Post
MARCH 9, 2023
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on March 9 the top selling models and car companies in China in February, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 3 Nissan Sylphy 26,102 28,519 -8.5% 8 Toyota Camry 14,401 14,228 1.2% 10 Toyota Levin 13,200 9,142 44.4% 8 NIO 12,157 6,131 98.3%
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US Auto Sales: Tesla Had Highest % Increase from Q2 2019 to Q2 2021, 5th Highest Volume Increase
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 12, 2021
Another quarter has wrapped up and we have more grand trends in the US auto industry. In the charts and text below, I’m comparing Q2 2021 (the second quarter of 2021) with Q2 2020 and also with Q2 2019. Naturally, year-over-year changes are interesting, but given how unique last year was, I think it’s more […].
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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Mar
CN EV Post
APRIL 12, 2023
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on April 11 the top selling models and car companies in China in March, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 8 FAW Toyota 62,347 58,239 7.1% 9 GAC Toyota 60,626 88,048 -31.1% 13 Dongfeng Nissan 49,416 67,821 -27.1% 8 NIO 10,378 9,985 3.9%
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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did
Baua Electric
MARCH 26, 2024
These include the Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Everest, Isuzu MUX, Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – all mid- or full-size SUVs. These changes were pushed for by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, Australia’s primary automaker lobbyist. The other threat is possible future Chinese dominance in the auto industry.
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SiriusXM buying connected vehicle unit of Agero for $530M
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 15, 2013
Following the acquisition, SiriusXM will provide connected vehicle services to more automotive manufacturers—including Acura, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan and Toyota—than any other telematics provider. The acquisition of Agero’s connected vehicle business is a natural fit for Sirius XM.
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EV prices nipping at gas-powered vehicle heels with discounts and cheaper options
Baua Electric
JANUARY 9, 2024
With an average transaction price of $50,051, Tesla is slightly below the industry average and within $1,300 of the average gas-powered vehicle. 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai) EV inventory also remains above the industry average. 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai) EV inventory also remains above the industry average.
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Big DEED turnout in Dayton
Electric Auto Association
APRIL 22, 2021
Later, Pizza stated that he believes auto industry pundits grossly underestimate general public interest in electric vehicles, and that based on his sales experience, EVs will reach 12 percent of new sales much sooner than analysts forecast. We also had two private Kia Soul EV s on display and a Nissan LEAF.
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All Cars Electric
MAY 3, 2010
It's almost an article of faith in the auto industry that electric cars will require huge subsidies in their initial years. Certainly Toyota is widely assumed to have put tens of billions of dollars into its hybrid-electric vehicle program before it started to cover its costs.
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Personal: One in a Million
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
I think that’s fair since on a good day my 3 ½-year-old Chevrolet Volt has a 61-mile all-electric range, roughly comparable to a used Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e. In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. Toyota Prius Prime PHEV – 14,275.
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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
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.).
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Three perspectives on China’s EV industry (spoiler alert: legacy brands are toast) – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
MAY 14, 2024
Jeremiads lamenting China’s takeover of the global auto industry are everywhere these days. Retreating behind tariff walls or outright bans will further isolate America’s auto industry into a Galapagos market of ridiculous trucks sold at nosebleed prices.” Three recent accounts stand out from the pack.
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New: EVAdoption Quarterly US Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales Scoreboard
EV Adoption
DECEMBER 5, 2021
We recognize that this scoreboard has limited value today due to the small number and randomness of the these 9 EVs currently included, but part of our goal is to shine a light on the general lack of transparency in the auto industry when it comes to US EV sales data. New to the scoreboard in Q3 was the Audi e-tron GT.
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It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes
EV Central
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Known as ‘Option B’, it is significantly tougher than the auto industry itself proposed via its representative body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has higher fines for breaching emissions limits and rejects aids known as ‘Super Credits’. Toyota LandCruiser 300-Series: in the passenger vehicle segment.
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Top 10 Green Cars revealed
Green Cars News
APRIL 25, 2010
Green cars are definitely the in-thing in the auto industry and now consumer website kbb.com (part of the Kelley Blue Book) has named its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. Now before you wonder where the likes of the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Volt are on the list – they are not yet available and [.].
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New DOT research shows drivers support connected vehicle technology, appreciate potential safety benefits
Green Car Congress
MAY 23, 2012
Nissan Technical Center North America, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Earlier post.). Eight major automotive manufacturers are working closely with the Department on this research through partnering agreements: Ford Motor Company, General Motors LLC., Honda R&D Americas, Inc.,
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2022 Rivian R1T: a real pickup truck makes an impressive debut
Charged EVs
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Dimensionally, the R1T sits squarely among the stalwarts in the mid-size truck category: Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma. Finance coverage at the end of October suggested a valuation of $50 billion or more—higher than Kia or Nissan, both of which are decades old and make millions of cars a year.
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EVs dominated the UK car market in December
Push EVs
JANUARY 9, 2023
Renault also did well (15th to 9th), and Nissan climbed from 9th to 5th. Note Ford’s weak performance in BEVs, and the fact that Toyota doesn’t appear at all in the top 20 (and, by my calculation, only took 0.2% 3, Nissan Leaf) saw 2022 volumes roughly flat, or slightly dipped, compared to 2021. of the UK’s BEV sales in 2022).
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US Auto Sales Down 21% vs. Q3 2019 — Tesla Up 169%
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 12, 2022
US auto sales were up 1% in the 3rd quarter of 2022 compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021, but they were down 13% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2020 and down 21% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2019, which we use as a bit of a control year since it was before […].
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Tesla Now Selling More Vehicles In USA Than Lexus, Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, & Many Others
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 18, 2021
I just published a report highlighting the fact that Tesla’s US sales have been growing as the overall auto market has tanked, and I also published one looking at companies’ EV share of auto sales (Tesla being at 100%, of course). I nearly closed all my Google Sheets and left the topic of US EV […].
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136 Sales of hybrid cars increase in US
Green Cars News
JULY 5, 2009
After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. Nissan: The Japanese manufacturer posted 666 units of the Altima Hybrid, which is a fall of 50 per cent compared to June 2008. Reported sales of hybrids in the US increased by 5.2
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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years
EV Central
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
It used to be called the Tokyo Motor Show, but in the new-speak 21st century automotive industry it is now the Japan Mobility Show. Whatever the name, the verdict is this was the best motor show of the post-pandemic era as the Japanese auto giants delivered a series of stunning electric concepts. Nissan Hyper Force Nissan Hyper Force.
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USA Q1 2021 Auto Sales Up 13% vs. Q1 2020, But Down 1% vs. Q1 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 26, 2021
Tallying up US auto sales for Q1 2021 at long last, I was only slightly curious to see how they compared to Q1 2020 (and perhaps that’s why it took me so long). Clearly, with the US in lockdown for part of Q1 2020, it was just a poor quarter to compare to and this […].
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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 5, 2009
Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Outfitting of a high-volume manufacturing facility to build DC Bus Capacitors for the electric drive vehicle industry.
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EAA National Board nominations from across North America
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. His Texas roots honed his arguments supporting EV industry expansion. About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk
EAA National Board nominations from across North America
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. His Texas roots honed his arguments supporting EV industry expansion. About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk
A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine More evidence that we are approaching an exciting new frontier in the automotive industry will be on display today on Capitol Hill. Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. and Nissan Motor Co.
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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
The production-ready 2023 Fisker Ocean debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show to an interested group of industry insiders and journalists. This is a monumental moment for the auto industry, with the consumer and the environment being the winners. News: 2023 Nissan Ariya. Swimming with the Big Boys.
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