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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. Their report, “Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation”, was developed for the USDA Office of Energy Policy and New Uses. —“Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation”.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

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Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Several respondents also voiced the need for more affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. car dealers and dealership managers.

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Zhu Hang, vice president and Dean of Engine Engineering & Research Institute, Chery Automobile Co.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 Following the steep decline in US industry sales in December 2008 and January 2009, GM responded by further lowering its forecast for 2009 US industry sales to 10.5 million units (57.5

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

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The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. When climbing behind the wheel of the S500 there is an immediate appreciation of this being a fine automobile. Flash Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. All prices include the mandatory $1,050 destination and delivery charge. Road Test: 2022 BMW i4 M50.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. There is no longer any dispute that the automobile industry is transitioning to electric vehicles. Driving Forces Behind.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

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Many in the auto industry are warning that realistic BEV range numbers under varying conditions need to be widely published , else risk creating a backlash against EVs in general. King notes, “In the early days of automobiles, drivers and chauffeurs had to monitor and be able to fix their vehicles. They were like engineers.

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