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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. However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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GM’s epically bad year still earned it $10 billion – but that’s not due to EV sales

Baua Electric

GM forecasts its total US auto industry sales to hit 16 million in 2024, but it has dropped its goal of making 400,000 EVs through mid-2024. General Motors said earlier this month that is finally ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. of its total volume. Cruise is facing a potential $1.5

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GM’s China JVs investing $12B between 2014-2017 to expand; GM outlines China market trends

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GM’s focus will be on answering the growing demand for luxury vehicles, SUVs, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and smaller passenger cars. The SUV market will reach 7 million by 2020, or triple what it is today. GM will add 11 new SUVs between now and 2018. MPV sales will likely double to 2.8 million by 2020, from about 1.4

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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

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More knowledgeable shoppers may even be able to name some upcoming EVs from GM: the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup , the Cadillac Lyriq luxury SUV, or the EV versions of Chevy’s Equinox and Blazer compact crossover utilities. It lets Chevy focus on passenger vehicles and SUVs, along with fleet sales for its pickups.

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. 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.

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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Feb

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The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on March 9 the top selling models and car companies in China in February, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. Top-selling SUVs at retail in China in Feb 2023 Ranking Model Feb 2023 Feb 2022 YoY 1 BYD Song 51,592 24,532 110.3% 7 Li Auto 16,620 8,414 97.5%

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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Mar

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The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on April 11 the top selling models and car companies in China in March, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 7 Li Auto 20,823 11,034 88.7% 7 Li Auto 52,584 31,716 65.8% 10 Cadillac CT6 905 1,034 -12.5% 2 FAW-Volkswagen 146,816 126,133 16.4%

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