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Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. continued] The post Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica. That changed with the anticipation for and arrival of the Tesla Model 3, EU regulations requiring than.

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BMW electric sales double YOY, soaring EV demand and ‘compelling products’ boost Q3 earnings beat

Electrek

Despite lingering supply chain bottlenecks disrupting the global auto industry, the BMW Group achieved record revenue in Q3 as sales and demand for its electric vehicles continue propelling the German luxury automaker forward.

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Mercedes, Porsche, BMW stocks defy market downturn despite disruptions

Teslarati

The stocks of German luxury automakers, including Mercedes, Porsche, and BMW, have remained strong in recent months despite numerous disruptions. This is despite the near-constant supply shortages that have plagued (and continue to plague) the auto industry, notably in Europe. BMW stock chart by TradingView.

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European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

Green Car Congress

It’s also in line with what is expected of other industry sectors, as well as the EU Climate and Energy Framework and the global Paris agreement. This is a steep reduction. In our opinion, this conditionality principle links Europe’s long-term climate objectives to the reality of the market.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP. Investments.

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New Ipsos study on autonomous driving finds most Americans simply enjoy the act of driving their vehicle

Green Car Congress

Ipsos, the global research and insights organization, explored consumer thoughts in its third annual Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study. Todd Markusic, Vice President, Ipsos Mobility, said the Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study uncovered interesting insights on how drivers truly feel about self-driving cars.

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Big Auto is begging governments to let them go bankrupt as Chinese EVs loom

Baua Electric

The auto industry is electrifying, and all new cars will be electric in the relatively near future. And yet, the auto industry – which is responsible for more pollution than any other sector, at least in rich countries – still lobbies to worsen emissions reduction targets, even when those targets were already pushed back to begin with.

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