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How Much Is The German Auto Industry Under Threat?

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However, at that time, the German auto industry felt confident that it could continue to mainly produce and sell ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles in Germany while at the […]

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Are Traditional Automakers Still Investing In Gas & Diesel Engines?

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On Wall Street, the company’s market value has outpaced its auto industry counterparts who specialize in internal combustion engine (ICE) technology. Originally posted on EVANNEX. Right now, Tesla is at the vanguard of an all-electric future. Are things changing, though?

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Its quick response eliminates the lag of many competing systems, and it allows vehicle manufacturers to replace larger engines with smaller, more efficient engines that provide better fuel economy and reduced emissions. Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry.

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Tesla Model Y wins UK bestseller spot in March

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Audi rounded out the top three spots. The remaining ranks are more closely distributed, with MG and Audi in 2nd and 3rd spots. Outlook The UK economy continues in the doldrums, with forecasters split over whether it will show mild recession this year, or simply zero growth. share), to 9th in Q1 (3.8%

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April 2023 – Good month for Volkswagen in the UK

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Talking of automotive groups, let’s look at the group performance in the UK BEV market: Volkswagen group, with BEVs from Volkswagen brand, Audi, Cupra (and SEAT), Skoda, and Porsche (amongst others), is leading the trailing 3 months share, by a small margin over Tesla. The good news for consumers is that both are growing volumes fast.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. News: Audi Adds Q4 E-tron Sportback. Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. of torque through EQ Boost.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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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. auto industry jobs could rise by 150,000 by 2030 if battery electric vehicles sales reach 50 percent by 2030 and the vehicle market share of U.S.-assembled

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