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Study: EVs cannot succeed without developing parallel supercharging networks

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Current EV business models are doomed unless manufacturers that have bet their futures on them, such as General Motors and VW, invest in or coordinate on a robust supercharger network. Other automakers are still playing a product game. Nissan has spent $5.6 Tesla has played the platform game.

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More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19

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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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Lotus Posts $750 Million Loss for 2023 While Also Setting Sales Record

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Though getting that vehicle, and other upcoming electric models, into production are one of the primary reasons for its crash burn. Despite corners of the world asserting forthcoming bans on combustion vehicles, EVs remain niche products catering to a very specific clientele. The brand has long struggled to remain profitable.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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Hyundai, Honda and—to a certain extent—Nissan and Suzuki, generally create positive Sustainable Value as well. Daihatsu, on the other hand, generally fell just within the negative zone. Economic crisis, energy crisis, climate crisis and recent global developments have affected the automobile industry like few other sectors.

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Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

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Peugeot Citroën (PSA); General Motors (GM); Mazda; Mercedes; Mitsubishi; Ford; Honda; the. General Motors. Renault-Nissan. million diesel passenger cars sold in 2011, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. The company has long. Pike’s Contenders category includes BMW; PSA.

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J.D. Power Survey Finds Quality Control Has Fallen Into the Abyss

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Numerous Stellantis brands accrued far fewer complaints than other marquees, including Alfa Romeo, and was followed by a slew of nameplates owned by General Motors. Other names that managed to beat the industry average you might not have expected to see included Mini, Nissan, and all of the Korean brands. Power's 2023 U.S.

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Electric vehicles Prices May Drop Soon, and Here’s Why

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There seem to be significant advancements in technology and performance for new electric automobiles every week.  As a result, companies have been able to streamline their production increasing competition. Consumer Reports pointed out that General Motors lost these EV tax benefits. The Expiration of Tax Benefits.