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Stellantis strengthens ties with China’s auto industry

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Stellantis appears to be strengthening its ties in China’s automotive industry. Stellantis recently repurchased €934 million in shares from Chinese auto company Dongfeng as per a pre-existing share repurchase framework. Dongfeng Motors Corporation Ltd. is a state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei.

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GlobalData: Global automakers earmark nearly US$600B for EVs over next decade

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However, the flurry of announcements from the OEMs could also be interpreted as a high-stakes game of one-upmanship or a corporate PR exercise to boost investor confidence. and is an innovation leader with the highest number of patents filed amongst other global automakers. The company leads in deals (M&A, partnerships, JV, etc.)

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Toyota once again ranked as worst automaker on climate lobbying globally

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InfluenceMap routinely ranks automakers and auto industry associations based on how much they lobby to stop climate policy goals. The Japanese EV industry has been slow to electrify, putting an important national industry at risk. Forecasts suggest the industry will only produce 53% EVs by 2030 at current pace.

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

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Percentage of Global R&D Spending by Industry, 2013. Source: Booz & Company “Global Innovation”; Battelle R&D Magazine; Center for Automotive Research 2012. After reviewing of the works of several researchers and government agencies, CAR developed a working definition to differentiate high-tech industries from other sectors.

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

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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. Preventing that erosion will be key.

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Auto industry survey finds need for materials innovation to meet 2025 CAFE; greatest change seen in powertrain systems

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More than 1,000 subscribers to WardsAuto responded to the survey designed to identify challenges and trade-offs associated with meeting 2025 CAFE (corporate average fuel economy) standards. Clearly CAFE regulations have confronted the industry, but they’ve also driven focus around technology needs, material demands and cost issues.

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Factorial Energy emerges from stealth with 40 Ah solid-state battery cell for EVs

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Factorial also announced the appointment of senior industry leaders with deep technical and automotive experience to its leadership team. Several major global automotive partners are currently validating Factorial’s technology with the intent of integrating FEST into their existing supply chains.

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