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Electric Cars Experience “Breakthrough Moment” Led by Tesla, According to New York Times

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The auto industry is poised for some big changes in 2022. Boudette at The New York Times, “Battery-powered cars are having a breakthrough moment. … Their arrival represents the biggest upheaval in the auto industry since Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908.”

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

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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. Tesla has also launched a number of buying incentives in recent months, and especially leading up to the end of Q1.

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GM and GlobalFoundries in long-term direct supply agreement for US production of semiconductor chips

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Through this first-of-its-kind agreement, GF will manufacture for GM’s key chip suppliers at GF’s advanced semiconductor facility in upstate New York bringing a critical process to the US. This agreement supports GM’s strategy to reduce the number of unique chips needed to power increasingly complex and tech-laden vehicles.

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Biden administration to ease emissions requirements, reports say

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The Biden administration is expected to propose easing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements on emissions and EV sales, according to two sources who spoke with Reuters , and a separate report from the New York Times citing three people familiar with the matter.

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Freudenberg invests in fuel cell and battery technologies

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, one of the world’s leading specialists in sealing technologies for the auto industry, has strengthened its position in the energy and electric mobility sectors with an acquisition and a strategic investment.

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Opinion: NY Helicopter Ban Will Put America Even Further Behind

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and the auto industry stands poised to continue to benefit. The number of calls to NYC's 311 complaint line went from 1,000 a year to 26,000 last year.

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Tesla’s apparent red carpet treatment in India an effective tool against rivals

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India is an increasingly important market in the auto industry. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in New York back in June, and since then, it appears that the EV maker is being fast-tracked for its entry into the country.

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