Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The added cost of manufacturing electric cars is "beyond the limits" for what the auto industry can sustain, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said in an interview with Reuters published Wednesday.

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Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Kant stated that the transition to electric mobility is gaining traction as the cost of batteries, which contribute 40 to 45% of the cost of an electric vehicle, continues to plummet. When that occurs, the initial cost of purchasing an EV without a FAME subsidy will be less than that of an equivalent internal combustion engine vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 15, 2024

Photo credit: Standret / Shutterstock.com The auto industry has seen a rebound in customer satisfaction with dealer service experiences this year, marking a positive shift. However, dealers are still facing challenges due to shortages in parts and labor, which have contributed to increased wait times for service appointments.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2021

When Tula’s software strategies were implemented, an additional 11% of CO2 was eliminated compared to industry-leading hybrid powertrains. The CO 2 reduction can be achieved at a cost of only €200 ($235 USD) per vehicle. FEV, an international engineering partner to the auto industry, joined forces with Tula to develop this study.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2019

My team and I are excited to bring our high-performance low-cost carbon fiber to the global market, and look forward to expanding into new markets where the current high cost of carbon fiber has been a significant barrier to adoption. —Greg LeMond, founder and chairman of the board of LeMond Carbon.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Tennessee Universal 221

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2016

The new plan published by METI also calls for research and development to reduce the cost of fuel cells to one-fourth the current level. Reduction in stack cost will enable the auto industry to introduce popular-market FCV models priced less than ¥3,000,000 (US$27,500), according to the plan.

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2023

Hence, the price of EVs has become intertwined with the cost of lithium , which has slowly become cheaper thanks to massive investments worldwide. With Tesla’s most significant vehicle production cost still being the battery, there is no doubt the business will benefit dramatically from the falling price of one of its core elements.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

There is also a production-linked incentive scheme for advanced chemistry cell manufacturing, which is expected to reduce the cost of batteries. Early-stage electric vehicle adoption is being aided by the government’s demand subsidy through the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicle (FAME) scheme.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 12, 2022

The vehicle’s price hike, raising as much as $8,500 for some trim levels, is apparently in reaction to the rising costs of battery materials. Ford is already working to combat these rising material costs. Ford is not alone in being forced to raise prices and innovate to combat rising battery costs.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 12, 2018

Today, we've got a Chevy Bolt EV without a steering wheel, an update on available 2018 diesel vehicles, an analysis of the per-mile costs of electricity versus gasoline, and predictions by auto-industry execs. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2018 Diesel Electric Cars Gas-Electric 67

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2009

Title I also enables the provision of funding to automakers for up to 30% of the cost of retooling, expanding or establishing manufacturing facilities for advanced technology vehicles, with preference to applications for projects saving the “maximum number of gallons per vehicle. Advanced technology vehicles.

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Plug-in Plug Standards Auto Industry 150

Teslarati

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The union noted that the automaker’s proposal was behind Ford and GM on general wage increases, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), and changes for temporary workers, including pay and the length of time it takes to transition from temporary to full-time. It’s a very sticky situation.”

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

A new national poll of likely voters conducted by the Mellman Group found that 74% of likely voters favor having “ the federal government require the auto industry to increase average fuel efficiency…to 60 miles per gallon by the year 2025.”

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Baua Electric

MARCH 2, 2024

With a mature manufacturing ecosystem, India is poised to contribute to global sustainable mobility solutions, fostering both domestic and international growth in the auto industry. The auto industry is making strides to replace the traditional sources of fuel with the carbon-free fuel.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice. But for many people, one of the most important considerations is the cost of gasoline. This shift is likely to have a lasting impact on the auto industry, as manufacturers scramble to meet the changing demands of the marketplace.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

The immediate focus of the memorandum is project that will evaluate fuel-efficiency technologies and China-specific costs of these technologies for new light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the upcoming decade. The ICCT will contribute a methodology and analytical framework for technology and cost assessment tailored to the Chinese market.

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EV Info

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Mr Gooding went on: “In recent months the total take-up of vehicles running solely on electricity can best be described as steady rather than stellar, with shortages of supply hampering the ability of much of the auto industry to get vehicles from their order books and into drivers’ hands.”.

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Electric Cars Cars Electric Electrical 52

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

Perhaps the cost of compliance will drive the cost of cars up. If you are a politician, automaker, Big Oil lobbyist, or regular person who thinks the rule is bad for the auto industry and/or consumers, argue on the merits. There are fair arguments to be made against the rule. Don't lie and claim it is something it is not.

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EPA Louisiana Climate Change Gas-Electric 101

Push EVs

JULY 10, 2023

Compared to other sectors of the economy, the auto industry has seen relatively strong YoY growth, with almost all of that growth coming from increased sales of plugins, especially BEVs.

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France Market Plugin Jeep 59

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

With Tesla’s profit margins becoming the envy of the auto industry, we may see an ever-increasing number of automakers moving into lithium extraction and refining. However, with the expertise and property holdings that mining companies currently possess, this move could come at the astronomical cost of a corporate acquisition.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Cadillac needs as much excitement in its portfolio as possible, so I think it’s a good strategy for them,” said Rebecca Lindland, director of auto industry research at IHS Global Insight in Lexington, Mass. A production date has not been set, according to the report. Cadillac sales have fallen 39.2 Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

He elaborated that prices, especially for raw materials, were increasing industry-wide. . At the time, Musk was referring to raw materials in the auto industry, but solar companies have been affected as well. As per the Financial Times , supply chain pressures have limited further reductions in the costs of solar installations.

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Production Tesla Solar Supplies 94

Push EVs

JANUARY 7, 2023

The PFA’s communications head, François Roudier, in an interview with AFP , talked of “a succession of crises… semiconductor crisis, the war in Ukraine, difficulties in delivering vehicles due to a lack of drivers, an increase in the cost of materials, and a fuel too expensive.” ” (machine translation).

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As per the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) report, the Auto industry generates employment of 13 persons for each truck, 6 persons for each car and four persons for every three-wheeler and one person for two-wheelers. The Ministry of Heavy Industries had sanctioned about 520 Charging Stations/ Infrastructure for Rs.

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Electric Vehicles India Vehicles Automobile Manufacturer 97

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This agreement sets us on a new path to make things right at Ford, at the Big Three, and across the auto industry. The agreement reinstates major benefits lost during the Great Recession, including Cost-of-Living Allowances and a three-year Wage Progression, as well as killing divisive wage tiers in the union.

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Push EVs

JULY 12, 2023

Outlook The Swedish auto industry association, Mobility Sweden , points out that H1’s overall auto market was 2% down in volume, year on year, saying “The low registration figures are largely an effect of the current economic situation which affects the car market.” The Swedish economy is experiencing just 0.6%

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Challenges and barriers to the adoption of electric autos While the growth of electric autos in India is promising, there are several challenges and barriers that need to be addressed for widespread adoption. One of the main challenges is the high upfront cost of electric vehicles.

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India Auto Future Electric 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2009

When BC’s rebate jumped from $1,000 to $2,000 in 2005, the actual cost of reducing carbon emissions more than doubled ,” Chandra says, noting that Ontario recently increased its rebate to a maximum of $10,000 per hybrid vehicle. for every liter (US$1.50/gallon) Chandra et al. The Canadian government offered hybrid rebates during 2007-2008.

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Carbon Hybrid Emissions Canada 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) represents the top producers of sugar and ethanol in the country’s South-Central region, especially the state of Sao Paulo, which accounts for about 50% of the country’s sugarcane harvest and 60% of total ethanol production.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 15, 2021

Rather than moving to a new hardware solution, there’s an opportunity to move the auto industry forward even faster by picking the more rapidly evolving tech: the one that’s built on code and driven by machine learning. Author Steven Hong.

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Vehicles Auto Industry Future Market 94

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

Based upon research of city/urban usage, eMO has the flexibility—with rear seats articulated—to do double-duty as a personal cargo carrier, without the mass and cost of a dedicated trunk. We are positioned to set the pace in automotive product development and technological innovation. —Kevin Fisher.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Prior to Tesla, Thomas was Director of Special Projects at Magna Steyr, VP and Division General Manager at auto supplier Collins & Aikman, and a powertrain component design engineer and powertrain system project and project engineer for 10 years. Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. Click to enlarge. Gen 2 system in a rolling chassis.

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Push EVs

JUNE 14, 2023

Outlook Auto industry body Mobility Sweden is still concerned about weakening order books for BEVs, after incentives were cut last November. We will have to wait another 3 or 4 months to see how Sweden’s auto market resettling plays out. What are your thoughts on Sweden’s near term auto market prospects, and EV transition?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

In a 1995 paper, Cooper noted that the cost of the recovery unit is small compared with the cost of the battery because it operates continuously and hence at a lower power level than the battery. In addition, it lacks the expensive air electrode of the zinc/air battery, adding to the lower cost of the ZAFC solution.

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Zinc Air Montana Companies Fuel 207

Teslarati

MARCH 22, 2022

In a statement to Insider , auto industry analyst Lauren Fix noted that Russia’s control of nickel could have adverse effects for electric vehicle makers. . Tesla also managed to handle the rising cost of nickel by using batteries that do not use the material at all.

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Batteries Battery Russia Ukraine 99

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Opportunities for the UK to take a leading role in low carbon technologies will be looked at as part of our auto industrial strategy, published later this year. This model indicates that, once refueling options are available, the initial uptake will be limited by the cost of buying the vehicles. The key findings are: Consumer.

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