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NHTSA Tells Auto Industry Not to Comply With Massachusetts Data Laws

The Truth About Cars

Automakers see the information as invaluable, offering a wealth of data points to help them determine how to build future products, schedule servicing routines, and which parts to order. But the lines are getting blurry, with corporate actors and the federal government seemingly at odds with the rights of ordinary people.

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

Green Car Congress

Japan’s auto industry must succeed in building passenger vehicles. To this end, manufacturers must participate in auto-racing to test their vehicles’ durability and performance and display their utmost performance. —Kiichiro Toyoda, Founder of Toyota Motor Corporation (March, 1952).

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Toyota invests $11.1M in Indiana schools to boost STEM programs

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The investment supports future STEM careers in the area, including job opportunities in the auto industry. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC), North Gibson School Corporation, Building Blocks, and Youth First Inc. Toyota invested $11.1 million in schools in Indiana to boost their STEM programs.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

Green Car Congress

Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 AlixPartners also estimates that on-going unemployment and underemployment could cost the auto industry up to 1.5 million units in 2011 and only 13.6 million in 2012. million units in lost vehicle sales this year.

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Ford and Zotye forming JV in China for EVs; Ford’s third JV in the country

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Pending regulatory approval, the new JV will design, build, market and distribute all-electric passenger vehicles for China, the world’s leading electric vehicle market. Zotye Ford plans to build a dedicated product research and development center as well as its own sales and services network. and Jiangling Motors Corporation.

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Hybrids, Electrics Not Needed To Reach 54.5 MPG In 2025: Industry Exec

Green Car Reports

For some companies in the auto industry, building cars to hit a target of 54.5 But to others, the EPA''s Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets agreed in 2011 aren''t simply achievable by that date, but could be reached today--and with today''s technology. mpg by 2025 may seem like a near-impossible task.

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On the Detroit auto display, worries and hope as UAW collision time limit nears

Baua Electric

It’s no longer “either we have a strong auto industry or workers are fairly compensated,” she stated. ” “We’re building the center of the auto industry. “We can and must do both. That’s why I’m hopeful they’ll stay at the table and get a contract done.”

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