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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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In sync with its past annual auto studies, AlixPartners continues to predict that US auto sales will climb more slowly, and to a lower peak, than many others are predicting. Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 million in 2012. million units in 2011 and only 13.6

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Google’s technology campaign for autonomous driving

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Search engine giant Google is looking for partners within in the auto industry to help launch one of the most significant applications of artificial technology over the next several years, the self-driving car. The first one involved Steve, who is blind, and in 2012 got into a car and drove down to a local store to get a taco.

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More states follow California’s clean car standards

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The decision follows President Obama’s landmark agreement to adopt federal emission standards for the model years 2012-2016. From 2012 onwards, the new national standards would be deemed to reflect the state standards and the auto industry would dismiss its legal challenges.

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Geely acquiring flying car startup Terrafugia

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Terrafugia will also benefit from the Geely Group’s significant expertise and track record of innovation within the global auto industry. Under the terms of the agreement, Terrafugia will remain domiciled and headquartered in the US, and continue to focus on its existing mission of developing flying cars.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

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In addition, the lack of relevant legal or industry expertise is increasingly worrisome. This may become a major operational and legal problem at the federal level as thousands of new employees are hired across multiple federal departments and agencies to carry out the Biden Administration’s environmental policies.

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