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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

Baua Electric

Major car suppliers in Germany say they are struggling with the high upfront costs of shifting to EVs and “slow demand,” with companies looking to lay off thousands of workers, as much as 20% of total staff in some cases, in the coming years. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Get started here.

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1.65 lakhs electric vehicles supported under the FAME II scheme 

Electric Vehicles India

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. 108 crores (approx.) In the First Phase of the Scheme, about 2.8

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

Green Car Congress

These applications may be jointly sponsored by electric utilities, automobile manufacturers, technology providers, car sharing companies or organizations, or 2 other persons or entities. To investigate differences in each region and regulatory environment regarding best practices in implementing vehicle electrification.

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Tata Technologies displays eMO low-cost city EV engineering study at Detroit Show

Green Car Congress

The eMO architecture emphasizes “right size” personal urban transportation by minimizing its exterior footprint and maximizing interior space, including seating for four adults. We are positioned to set the pace in automotive product development and technological innovation. —Kevin Fisher.

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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

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.

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in Sweden

Push EVs

There were no new faces in the top 20 (nor even any newcomers BEV models to the overall market), but June saw a few personal-best performances. Second place went to the Volkswagen ID.4, 4, and the Kia EV6 took third. The BMW i4 saw its highest volume yet (458 units), and climbed to 7th.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

There are also near-ear speakers in the front seats that can be personalized. The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Lest you forget. Observations: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic.