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Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges

Electric Cars Report

Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle production leader is at risk unless government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warns in a new blueprint published today.

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Despite Elon Musk’s foolishness, auto industry shouldn’t give up on NACS

Baua Electric

The cable and connector are easier to use, its 277V support is better for commercial installations, its provision for carry-along cables is better for public infrastructure (especially street parking) and more interoperable with international receptacles. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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AIDA servicing evolving needs of the auto industry | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Over the last 17 years, the company has offered tailored metal forming solutions and maintenance services support to both local and international clients in India. The post AIDA servicing evolving needs of the auto industry | Autocar Professional appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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CAAM calls for return to normal order in China's auto industry as price war disrupts sector

CN EV Post

(Image credit: CnEVPost) The price war is one of the most talked-about topics in China's auto industry this month, creating operational challenges for many car companies. Now, an industry association is calling for a return to rationality for all parties to bring order to the market. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

Clean Fleet Report

If you needed a more definitive marker for the imminent end of the internal combustion engine, look no further than Wards 27 th annual 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. The final list recognizes the shift the auto industry is making towards electrification, which is currently encompassing all of the pathways recognized in the list.

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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

The Truth About Cars

The car, which was projected to start in the mid-$20,000 range, would have helped Tesla compete against the increasingly fierce Chinese auto industry. The decision was apparently made public, at least internally, in late February, with a source telling Reuters that “Elon’s directive is to go all-in on robotaxi.”

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Tesla launches limited-time 0.99% APR loan rate on U.S. Model Y orders

Teslarati

The move comes as high interest rates have been a headwind for the auto industry over the past few years, and as electric vehicle (EV) sales have been slowing this year. Despite this, Tesla said it wouldn’t be launching a Model Y refresh in North America this year in internal communications. What are your thoughts?