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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

Green Car Congress

A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries. Click to enlarge.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Provide clear goals, committee independence About Sterling: Sterling drives a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor AWD FSD and is an electric automobile enthusiast while employed as a vetting specialist for ConocoPhillips. I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

Cars That Think

President Biden says his EV policies will result in “one million new jobs in the American automobile industry. For example, Daimler AG and Audi reportedly have eliminated 20,000 jobs, while auto supplier Bosch will be laying off 1,000 workers in a move to support vehicle electrification. One million.”. Neither does the U.S.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Provide clear goals, committee independence About Sterling: Sterling drives a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor AWD FSD and is an electric automobile enthusiast while employed as a vetting specialist for ConocoPhillips. I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts.

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SAE New Energy Vehicle Forum: China’s focus on NEVs may have profound impact on future of transportation

Green Car Congress

The way cars are used here, the ways in which cars interact with the environment, the way in which human beings reside in urban centers in China are profoundly going to seed the development of the auto industry in every other part of the world. China wants to lead a revolution in transportation, not follow. Private sector. Zhixin Wu.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

As I get ready this morning to head over to the Lutheran Church in Gardena to participate in this national day of service by helping to prepare meals for my less fortunate neighbors, I want to thank the auto industry for giving me a great laugh at their expense. spokesman Greg Martin said. Way to kill the audience, Greg.

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Opinion: GM’s $1B EV investment in Mexico is not what America needs

Teslarati

General Motors ‘(GM) decision to invest $1 billion for EVs in Mexico instead of the United States is not the “EV leadership” that America needs. President Biden heaped a lot of syrupy sweet praise on the automaker for “electrifying the automotive industry” although we all know it was Tesla and not GM.

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