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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014.

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Credit score Acceptance internet source of revenue drops 54% in Q1, however mortgage quantity up

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The subprime-focused auto lender stated Monday it had skilled decrease first-quarter profitability on loans from 2020 to 2022 than it had previous forecast. The 2 companies alleged in January the lender misled shoppers in regards to the affordability and value of vehicle loans and let dealerships mislead consumers.

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‘OEMs are transforming themselves into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

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ADAS will evolve into a more affordable and indispensable component of vehicles across the spectrum. Lidars have become smaller and affordable providing detailed 3D mapping and precise object detection. My view is that ADAS will evolve into a more affordable and indispensable component of vehicles across the spectrum.

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‘OEMs are transforming into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

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He also added that ADAS will evolve into a more affordable and indispensable component of vehicles across the spectrum. Lidars have become smaller and affordable providing detailed 3D mapping and precise object detection. I do not think, it will be incremental innovation, nor can it afford to be that. What are your thoughts?

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Our aim is to achieve a sustainable energy system with secure supplies and affordable electricity. More than 90% cite affordability and security of supply as the biggest challenges to a successful energy transition. —Peter Löscher, President and CEO of Siemens AG.

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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Coordinate with Anti-trust Officials: The government should consider the application of certain provisions of anti-trust regulations and how the automakers and interested parties can openly discuss how best to facilitate consolidation in the industry without fear of government or civil legal action. The Role of Banks. Laura Marcero.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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The supplement also adds the Fresno metro area as a focus for community charging investments; outlines an education and outreach proposal targeted at the unique barriers to ZEV use in low-income and disadvantaged communities; and presents a new strategy to explore the use of more affordable pre-owned ZEVs. Infrastructure planning.

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