Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2021

The company’s investor base includes former President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Mark Fields; former Senior Advisor to the Obama Administration’s Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry, Harry Wilson; and investment firms Gatemore Capital Management and Wave Equity Partners.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The range of products produced at the Szombathely II plant includes electric motor components. The goal is sustainable mobility, and we are determined to make real progress in that direction as a key technology partner for our customers by leveraging our global network of production facilities. Image: Schaeffler.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

It is important to acknowledge that geopolitical uncertainties pose a potential risk of escalating commodity prices and supply chain disruptions. However, the industry has demonstrated resilience in navigating such challenges in the past, and its accumulated experience could be valuable in mitigating these potential impacts.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

It is the first deliverable of the New European Industrial Policy outlined in an earlier communication. This Action Plan is based on four pillars: investing in advanced technologies and financing innovation; improving market conditions; enhancing global competitiveness; and investing in human capital and skills and softening the.

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Baua Electric

MAY 30, 2024

China is seeking to cement its lead in the global EV market after early and heavy investment in domestic supply chains helped it become the most cost-competitive battery and EV producer in the world. Many auto industry officials and analysts expect solid-state batteries will determine the competitiveness of the next-generation EVs.

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Qnovo

MARCH 2, 2021

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC) have taken Fisker , Lordstown Motors , Nikola, Proterra public with many other EV car companies rumored to be in the pipeline. We are in the midst of deep disruption to the auto industry. The entire supply chain feels the pressure to adapt to electrification.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Global technology company ZF officially opened the campus that will house four corporate function hubs for North America and the company’s first R&D centre in Mexico, on April 4, 2024. This year has already seen three major announcements. This strategic move marks the company’s foray into global markets.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

At a time when global automakers are looking beyond China towards India for a reliable and best cost base, the Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said the Indian auto industry should target to increase their share of exports to at least 50 percent. lakh worth of components in 2022-2023.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Ford also signed a non-binding contract with GlobalFoundries, a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor chip manufacturing. automotive industry behind Tesla. EV sector could be challenged by General Motors, who has solidified plans to sell at least 1 million EVs by 2025. automotive industry,” the company’s said.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

With his remarkable leadership and extensive background in Research & Development, Electrification and business expansion, he brings a fresh perspective to Musashi India’s vision of revolutionizing the auto industry with supreme quality products. Previously Naoya Nishimura was the global Chief R&D Officer at Musashi.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2012

General Motors China is fabricating and testing prototype battery cells and complete systems at its Advanced Technical Center in Shanghai to support GM researchers and engineers in the development of next-generation vehicle battery systems. Click to enlarge. —John Du, Director of GM China’s China Science Lab. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

MARCH 2, 2024

Regardless of the current softer global economic climate and its inevitable impact at home, the country’s automotive industry is set for robust and resilient growth enabled by disruptive technologies and a sustainability mindset. India is the world’s third-largest automobile market.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2009

The economic impact of a General Motors or Chrysler bankruptcy is being debated across the country. But the most immediate and pervasive risk to the economy is a wholesale collapse of the automotive supply base, Grant Thornton LLP partner Laura Marcero told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. Laura Marcero.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2010

The raise comes at a time when capital is scarce, the auto industry is struggling and the global economy is just beginning to rebound. Project NINA is expected to be built in Wilmington, Delaware at a former General Motors assembly plant starting in 2012. A123 is also investing $23 million in Fisker. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Fields said that Ford’s investments in products, people, plants and technology, combined with industry growth, are not only delivering a year of growth in terms of revenue, pricing power, operating margins and profitability in 2014, but are setting the stage for growth in and beyond 2015. That’s a tremendous amount of growth. Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2010

Having already proven its commitment to recycling (see article) Ford is now looking to make a broader effort in examining the greenhouse gas emissions within the auto industry. It will survey 35 top global suppliers – ranging from companies that make seats and steering systems to tyres and metal components – on their energy use.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 6, 2023

Ford Motor Co. “Liz brings deep, relevant domain experience — including leveraging the Internet of Things to create great value for customers — from both outside and inside the global auto industry,” Lawler stated in a commentary.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

The jury panel for the 58th ACMA Excellence Awards, besides Vinod Aggarwal, included, Sunil Kakkar, SIAM Aatmnirbhar Bharat Sourcing Group; and Senior Executive Officer – Supply Chain & Enterprise Strategy at Maruti Suzuki India, Sanjeev Jain, Director Purchase at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India; Ganesh Mani S.,

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

More than three OEMs, including Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, and Ola Electric, have already secured eligibility certifications for incentives under the vehicle PLI scheme. ” The FAME II scheme, with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore, was initially rolled for three years ending in 2022 but was later extended till March 2024.

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2022

Nikola Motor Corp. “If in-sourcing opportunity is available to us, and if we decide to explore that, that will likely be in 2024,” Brady said at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference today. . The option will “ultimately” need to provide those advantages for Nikola.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos. One of the prominent players in the electric vehicle market is Tata Motors.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 10, 2023

Looking ahead, Stuttgart will likely continue to be the heart of the German auto industry, but how long will the IC engine remain the heart of the automobile? The German automotive sector, along with its global counterparts, is doing so by developing elektrische autos.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Nissan Motor Co., Nissan is also planning to have 4 EVs on the market, including the Nissan LEAF, and says it will take global leadership in supplying batteries for electric drive. announced its new six-year environmental plan, Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP 2016).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2020

While the drop in January vehicle sales on a global scale is alarming, sinking 13.9% Many established automakers and suppliers have hinged their business plans on China in light of its previously reliable sales growth, especially as western markets begin to contract having reached peak motorization. million units. —Mike Vousden.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2015

The research, presented at last week’s Open Forum organized by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in London, aimed to create a high level consensus view for the future of transport energy in the UK. It will however require fuel specifications and standards to be defined at the minimum of an EU and ideally a global scale.

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Push EVs

JANUARY 9, 2023

As usual, much of the movement is temporary, due to shifting allocation priorities of popular models across many European (and global) markets, where overall demand for BEVs outstrips supply. On the flip side, Hyundai Motor Group fell from 3rd to 6th, and Stellantis fell hardest, from 4th to 8th. of the UK’s BEV sales in 2022).

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2021

Similar to a biological neural system where the key function is to sense, perceive and act, neural manufacturing functions whereby each point within the supply line acts as a “node” that receives and interprets data to meet an end goal through such advanced technologies. Neural Manufacturing in Context. Laksh Parthasarathy.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Global zinc production in 21 months would be sufficient to produce one billion 10 kWh zinc air batteries—by contrast it would take 180 years of lithium production to produce those same batteries. Korea-based Leo Motors is also commercializing a ZAFC technology for use as a range extender in its vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

For comparison, General Motors, one of the three largest car companies in the world, reported $10 billion of profit for last year. The timing of this move by Tesla is opportune since the global auto market for EVs is catching up. Tesla has a strong lead and a loyal fan base, but in the auto industry nothing’s forever.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, the University of Kentucky (UK) and University of Louisville (U of L) are partnering with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory to establish a national Battery Manufacturing R&D Center to help develop and deploy a domestic supply of advanced battery technologies for vehicle applications.

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Teslarati

APRIL 26, 2021

But considering the ongoing supply challenges, this may not be a bad strategy at all. He also highlights that Tesla is experiencing some challenges with the ongoing global supply shortage, though the company is working with its partners to address them. Anyway, thanks for staying with us for another live blog!

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

We expected it would come from higher prices or a supply disruption—we’ve all been surprised.) Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles. We just had to do it.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 6, 2023

Q&A with NI CEO Eric Starkloff (Full interview) The sense of urgency in the auto industry is palpable as it undergoes the transition to EVs. From building up battery development and validation labs to securing raw materials supply to massively expanding production lines, there is an enormous amount of work to be done.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

CLEPA (the European umbrella membership organization representing the interests of the global automotive supply industry) and EUCAR (the European Council for Automotive R&D from the major European passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers) jointly prepared the document.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Known as ‘Option B’, it is significantly tougher than the auto industry itself proposed via its representative body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has higher fines for breaching emissions limits and rejects aids known as ‘Super Credits’. Tesla: A potential winner under NVES.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 17, 2023

By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable.

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