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NHTSA Tells Auto Industry Not to Comply With Massachusetts Data Laws

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has advised automakers not to comply with a Massachusetts vehicle telematics rule designed to ensure customers have control over what happens with their private data. Having purchased a product seems as though it should be the threshold.

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2024 trends in the auto industry promise a focused approach | Autocar Professional

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In spite of inflationary pressure, sales were supported by early purchases and easing of semiconductor chip supply. Dependence on imports remains high despite concerted efforts to advance localisation through projects, technology partnerships, and local development and design.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report.

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VMT receives purchase orders worth $480M from two EV manufacturers for Universal Transmission

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VMT Technologies, a development and licensing company headquartered at the Novell Technology Center in Provo, Utah, has received purchase orders worth up to $480 million from two EV manufacturers—Vision Motor Cars and Leo Motors—for the VMT Universal Transmission for application in their vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Former VW boss Herbert Diess elected as chairman of chipmaker Infineon

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The Munich-based chipmaker purchased U.S. Its primary clients come from the auto industry, which Diess is also intimately familiar with, making him a good candidate for chairman. Engineers designing advanced electric vehicles or sensor fusion can use the hardware support package, even before silicon is available.

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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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The auto industry is also battling an awareness issue with the new technology. The Ipsos Mobility Navigator Study was designed to provide a long-term view of trends and how consumers view all topics related to the future of mobility. Another big worry for consumers is the security of the vehicle’s data.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

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As a result, many people choose to purchase a more fuel-efficient vehicle in order to save money in the long run. While the initial purchase price of a fuel-efficient car may be higher, the savings on gasoline can quickly add up over time. It might even make it worth shipping a more efficient car you find far away.

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