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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. From 2010-2015, there was a lot of action in the hatchback space. What can he afford?

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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ALABC and CPT to introduce 48V LC Super Hybrid demonstrator at Vienna Motor Symposium

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We expect to gain an additional 4-8 percent fuel economy improvement over the 1,450 kg kerb weight, 12-volt LC SuperHybrid, which already achieves 50 mpg imperial (42 mpg US and 5.6 —Nick Pascoe, CPT chief executive. Click to enlarge. Batteries Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos. Additionally, major automakers are investing heavily in R&D to develop affordable and high-performing electric vehicle models specifically designed for the Indian market.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable. By some estimates , upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition.

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J.D. Power, LMC: new vehicle sales in US slide again, 6th time this year

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decrease from November 2015 on a selling-day adjusted basis, while total new-vehicle sales are expected to drop 3.4% A key driver of vehicle demand during the Thanksgiving weekend is the availability of year-end incentive programs, which improve vehicle affordability. million units in November 2015. in November 2015.

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Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs, up from 25% to 100%

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This large tariff has had the effect of excluding most Chinese autos from the US market, as it’s easier to export to countries with lower tariffs first. However, given Chinese EVs are incredibly affordable , even a 25% tariff might have resulted in competitive prices. But even though tariffs hurt the US economy, they are still popular.

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