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Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry?

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Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry? With the introduction of an electric version, we could see a dramatic change in the EV industry. This targets a market the EV industry has been trying to hit for some time. This highlights a huge opportunity for other manufacturers in the auto industry.

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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. A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Click to enlarge. —Center for Automotive Research. Click to enlarge.

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Hillcrest Energy and Hercules Electric partner on electric powertrains

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Hillcrest inverter technology has been proven in product-development testing to reduce losses and deliver new levels of efficiency and performance in future generations of electric drive systems. If all milestones are met, Hillcrest and Hercules expect to enter into a definitive commercialization agreement.

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Kimbal Musk: Tesla is just getting started, will see “next decade of awesome”

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As such, Kimbal is likely fully aware of Tesla’s specific plans for the near future, or at least the coming decade. Tesla is engaging in a lot of projects that could truly set it apart from the rest of the auto industry. Such projects and goals definitely fit the bill for a “decade of awesome.”

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Automakers say they won’t try to push back EU’s 2035 ICE ban

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But the ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future. President of the ACEA and CEO of Renault, Luca de Meo told the press this week at the Geneva Motor Show that the auto industry wants no part in arguing “against the regulation,” reports Automotive New Europe. “We

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New Ipsos study on autonomous driving finds most Americans simply enjoy the act of driving their vehicle

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But while there are enjoyment factors to consider in the autonomous future, there are also safety concerns for consumers. The auto industry is also battling an awareness issue with the new technology. On a global basis, 36% would consider a vehicle with autonomous mode however, only 12% would Definitely Consider.

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SiriusXM buying connected vehicle unit of Agero for $530M

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Sirius XM Radio has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the connected vehicle services business of Agero, Inc. for $530 million in cash. SiriusXM holds a unique footprint in vehicles from every major carmaker, offering audio entertainment and data services available in more than 50 million vehicles.

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