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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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While the Mirai employs chemical reaction in the fuel cells to generate energy, the experimental GR Yaris features an internal combustion engine with hydrogen as the fuel. Japan’s auto industry must succeed in building passenger vehicles. 2022 GR Yaris Hydrogen.

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Hyundai Motor Group bolsters partnership with Rimac on high-performance EVs and fuel cell prototypes across brands

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Hyundai Group joined its partner Rimac Automobili in an event hosted by Rimac CEO Mate Rimac and attended by Croatian Prime Minister, ministers, and senior government officials to discuss the potential of the new auto industry in Croatia. Earlier post.) —Mate Rimac, Founder and CEO of Rimac Automobili.

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Tesla Commits To IAA Mobility Show In Munich

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the New England International Auto Show has been canceled twice in a row due to low dealer inventories and waning financial investments from automakers. Elsewhere, it's already been a busy year in the auto industry as EVs take over the market. Here in the U.S.,

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ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants

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The United States is the third-largest electric vehicle (EV) producer behind China and Europe; a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that the gap has widened. Great promotional events and bold aspirational statements by the domestic auto industry can’t mask the facts.

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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure from Tesla and BYD

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The auto industry is faced with the question of whether and how we will be a global leader in the future,” Baerbock said at the event. For our nation, where the auto industry accounts for a large share of value creation, this is not just an economic issue, but also a question of security.”

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Auto sector sourced 50% parts locally, says minister – ET Auto

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While the auto industry grows in India at a phenomenal speed, our government is focusing on fuel efficiency, security, road safety and reduction in carbon emission,” Pandey said during a virtual address at the symposium of international automotive technology organised by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).

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Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

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New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. —Carol Lee Rawn, transportation program director at Ceres.