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

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To create the largest impact, the researchers concluded, emphasis should be placed on the largest producers of vehicles; the five largest producers of automotive vehicles in the United States are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda. General Motors. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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Mazda unveiling KAI Concept with SKYACTIV-X SPCCI engine; more details on the technology

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At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.).

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Toyota, Japanese rivals promise more efficient next-gen ICE engines amid the shift to EVs

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Despite the market moving toward EVs, Toyota , Subaru, and Mazda are committed to developing next-generation ICE engines. Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, double down on ICE engines Japanese automakers have been some of the biggest laggards in the transition to fully electric. What do you think about Toyota still investing in ICE engines?

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Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVs

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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 and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

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AAM is a trade association of eleven car and light truck manufacturers including BMW Group, Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

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Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The report also quotes a general manager for a Mazda dealer—a brand that doesn’t have any EVs in its lineup currently. car dealers and dealership managers.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Auto Alliance, the leading advocacy group for the auto industry in the US, represents 70% of all car and light truck sales in the United States, including the BMW Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz USA, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen Group of America (..)

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