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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

Consumer preferences for ergonomics and comfort, and telematics/personal assistance services also rose significantly, according to executive perceptions captured by the KPMG survey. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments.

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Ducker: automotive aluminum content to hit explosive growth from 2015 to 2025; 50 years of uninterrupted growth “guaranteed”

Green Car Congress

NA aluminum sheet demand for auto body and closure parts. The study surveyed all major automakers and forecasts that Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler will become the biggest users of aluminum sheet in the next decade. lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5 Click to enlarge. lbs (248 kg), SUVs at 410.3 lbs (180 kg).

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

Amy Sinclair is the only woman presently serving on the board of the Golden Gate Electric Vehicle Association (GGEVA) , and for many years she has been one of the few female members of this Electric Auto Association (EAA) Bay Area chapter. She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases.

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Stellantis in a position to journey a part of Ontario EV battery output to U.S., jeopardizing Brampton

Baua Electric

Next first of all balking, Ontario Premier Doug Ford mentioned Might 19 the province would building up its percentage of the investment. Volpe mentioned he hopes the government hasn’t rolled the provincial cash into its personal and no longer upped the trade in. “If And a media request to Premier Ford’s workplace went unanswered.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

In an odd marketing twist, the new Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-new all-electric car, but wears a hugely iconic name that is nothing like traditional Mustangs except for its horse badge and vigorous powertrain. A new model provides a fresh start but as an unknown quantity needs heavy promotion to get traction in the crowded auto market.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and GM will all launch vehicles into that segment over the next couple of years. On the other hand, it’s a minivan with sliding side doors. Now we know VW will join them. How popular was the concept?

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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