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US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019

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continued] The post US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019 appeared first on CleanTechnica. The US auto industry is bouncing back compared to the past couple of years, but it’s still significantly below its.

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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The teams applied advanced propulsion systems, electrification, SAE Level 2 automation, and vehicle connectivity to improve the energy efficiency of a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. EcoCAR prioritizes inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to unlock the benefits of clean transportation for all.

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US Auto Sales: Tesla Had Highest % Increase from Q2 2019 to Q2 2021, 5th Highest Volume Increase

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In the charts and text below, I’m comparing Q2 2021 (the second quarter of 2021) with Q2 2020 and also with Q2 2019. Another quarter has wrapped up and we have more grand trends in the US auto industry. Naturally, year-over-year changes are interesting, but given how unique last year was, I think it’s more […].

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Quarterly US Auto Sales Down Nearly 1 Million While Tesla Sales Up 97% In 3 Years — Q2 2022 vs. Q2 2019

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US Auto Sales: Tesla Up 97% In Q2 2022 vs. Q2 2019, Overall US Auto Sales Down 22% (942,390 Units).

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General Motors inks cobalt supply deal with Glencore

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Tesla has attempted to shift away from cobalt-dominant cells, and in its 2019 Impact Report stated that its suppliers are required to follow the company’s “ Supplier Code of Conduct ” and its “ Human Rights and Conflict Minerals Policy ” when dealing with controversial metals.

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Tesla US Sales Up 104% While US Auto Industry Down 22%

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Compared to 2019, the difference was even more stark — Tesla sales were up 104% and US auto sales were down 22%. Comparing the 3rd quarter of 2021 to the 3rd quarter of 2020, US Tesla sales were up 67% while overall US auto sales were down 13%.

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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The convergence of rapidly improving technology and changing consumer preferences is creating an inflection point for the transportation industry not seen in decades. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. The company shared its plans with investors during a conference at its Milford Proving Ground.

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