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Tesla’s 2023 in review: NACS adoption, Cybertruck launch and more

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Some of Tesla’s important accomplishments in 2023 included the launch of the highly anticipated Cybertruck and the redesigned Model 3 “Highland,” as well as the widespread adoption of the automaker’s charging hardware across the North American auto industry. Did I miss anything important that Tesla did in 2023?

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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

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Based on a mid-term review in 2025, this target could be adjusted either upwards or downwards. ACEA proposes that the regression line be based on a 2021 market snapshot of the WLTP CO 2 performance and WLTP test mass of all EU registrations. A midpoint will then be derived from the translated manufacturer-specific WLTP targets for 2021.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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The Auto Alliance represents 77% of all car and light truck sales in the United States, including the BMW Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz USA, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen Group of America and Volvo Car USA. Earlier post.).

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US Treasury To Provide Up To $5B in Financing For Auto Supplier Support

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While the President’s Task Force on the Auto Industry continues to review restructuring plans submitted by General Motors and Chrysler, the US Department of the Treasury announced an Auto Supplier Support Program that will provide up to $5 billion in financing to US-based suppliers.

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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The economic impact of a General Motors or Chrysler bankruptcy is being debated across the country. Meanwhile, adding further downside pressure is that banks in many cases are working to reduce their exposure to the auto industry. Further, the government may be suffering from the early stages of bailout fatigue. Laura Marcero

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USCAR Argues for Continued US Funding of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Research

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In addition to advanced batteries, such technologies include systems for hydrogen storage and hydrogen fuel cells, the review panel said. USCAR was founded in 1992 with the goal of strengthening the technology base of the US auto industry through cooperative research and development. Earlier post.).

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. John Waters, the CEO of Bright Automotive, is a veteran of Detroits auto industry, just like most of the Bright team. • MORE: "How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car. Yep, a truck.

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