Automobile, General Motors and Industry

Is China making U.S. irrelevant to the future of automobiles?

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The first automobile was invented in Germany in 1885 by Karl Benz, but it was the U.S. that led the building of the global 20th-century automobile industry. new-vehicle market was the world's largest, and General Motors was for decades the world's largest car company. Neither of those is still the.

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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2022

Teams also gave five scored presentations to more than 65 judges from government and industry, detailing vehicle designs and subsystems, team management and communications activities, and demonstrating the multidisciplinary aspect of their EcoCAR team.

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DOE, GM, Mathworks launch EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge; 15 universities selected

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2022

More than 27,000 students from 93 unique educational institutions have participated to date, seeding the industry with engineers who have helped redefine the automobile over the last three decades.

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Hyundai invests more in Georgia to produce hybrids

Teslarati

APRIL 26, 2024

Earlier this year, General Motors CEO Mary Barra talked about bringing the company’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America. During its recent earnings call, however, Tesla reiterated its stance that EVs are the future of the automobile industry. Ford postponed EV launches to focus on hybrid production.

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General Motors China ATC and PATAC award for development of magnesium-intensive decklid highlights focus on lightweight materials

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The Material Technology Innovation Award was presented in Shanghai during the 2013 China Automobile & Parts Industry Development & Innovation Awards sponsored by Automobile & Parts magazine, the Shanghai Overseas Exchange Association and the Tongji University Automotive Studies School.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

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.

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Study: EVs cannot succeed without developing parallel supercharging networks

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Current EV business models are doomed unless manufacturers that have bet their futures on them, such as General Motors and VW, invest in or coordinate on a robust supercharger network. These are the observations in an in-depth study of the industry by management professors at the University of California, Davis, and Dartmouth College.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2012

A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. Their report, “Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation”, was developed for the USDA Office of Energy Policy and New Uses. —“Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation”.

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Tesla aiming for 200,000 Cybertrucks per year at volume production

Teslarati

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In addition to discussing the Cybertruck production ramp, Musk shared how much he looks up to Ford Motors Founder Henry Ford, even calling him a “next-level genius.” “The The amazing thing about automobiles was not so much the invention of the automobile, but the invention of the factory and mass manufacturing,” Musk said.

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SoftBank to invest $2.25B in GM Cruise; GM to add $1.1B; driving large-scale AV deployment

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2018

We are very impressed by the advances made by the Cruise and GM teams, and are thrilled to help them lead a historic transformation of the automobile industry. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors). The GM Cruise approach of a fully integrated hardware and software stack gives it a unique competitive advantage.

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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Buick’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology made its debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. It was the first multi-industry demonstration of interoperability of C-V2X, for which China recently announced its official frequency. Past work on V2X in China.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

The BMW Group and Toyota are consistent industry leaders, creating extremely positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period—i.e., Findings of the report include: Toyota and the BMW Group are industry leaders. In other words, the authors note, these companies use these resources more efficiently than their industry peers.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The rules haven’t been finalized, but that process could be completed as soon as March, the industry journal noted. car dealers and dealership managers.

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Dongfeng Motor Group deepens partnership with Peugeot with $1.1B stake, new industrial plan

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

China’s Dongfeng Motor Group (DFG) will invest at least €800 (US$1.1 The investment also marks a strengthening and deepening of the existing industrial and commercial partnership between PSA and DFG, China’s second largest carmaker. Industrial partnership. billion) capital increase newly approved by PSA’s board.

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European Auto Industry Expresses Concern Over Iron Ore Price Hikes

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

The European automobile industry expressed concern about the “ sudden and massive ” increase in the price of iron ore, a crucial material for producing steel. The automobile industry needs broad access to raw materials at competitive conditions, especially in times of fragile economic circumstances, ACEA said.

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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $2.4

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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

Teslarati

APRIL 25, 2023

Honda appears ready to go full electric and dive into the increasing competition in the EV industry. With the popularity of electric vehicles continuously rising, legacy automakers like Honda are reevaluating their place in the general auto industry. The Japanese automaker aims to produce 2 million EVs annually by 2030.

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Eastman collaborating with USAMP and PADNOS on fully circular recycling study in automotive market

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2021

Eastman is collaborating with the United States Automotive Materials Partnership LLC ( USAMP ) and automotive recycler PADNOS for a concept feasibility study to demonstrate a closed-loop project to recycle automotive-industry mixed plastic waste in the automotive supply chain. —Steve Zimmer, executive director of USCAR.

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Talegaon plant workers likely to drop legal options, Hyundai close to GM plant acquisition | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

When contacted, the General Motors Employees Union’s president, Sandeep Bhegade told Autocar Professional that the union is currently in talks with the management to reach a swift resolution to the issue. The General Motors workers union had filed two writ petitions in the Mumbai High Court.

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More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

Joining BMW, Ford and FCA in suspension of production in the US due to COVID-19 ( earlier post ) are: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the US, through 3 April. Tesla will suspend production at its Fremont plant on 23 March.

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Report: Toyota Boosts Wages Ahead of UAW Ratification Votes

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

While the United Automobile Workers (UAW) are preparing to vote on contract proposals offered by Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, non-union Toyota is increasing hourly wages. Hourly compensation has increased for the automaker’s U.S. manufacturing, distribution center, and logistics employees.

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J.D. Power Survey Finds Quality Control Has Fallen Into the Abyss

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 23, 2023

Power has released its Initial Quality Study for 2023 and the big takeaway seems to be that the automotive industry continues to fumble. Numerous Stellantis brands accrued far fewer complaints than other marquees, including Alfa Romeo, and was followed by a slew of nameplates owned by General Motors. Power's 2023 U.S.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part II)

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In last week’s installment of Abandoned History , we learned about General Motors’ 1966 magnet-based primitive navigation system, DAIR. The Japanese government engaged in a research partnership on automobile navigation with Fuji in 1973. Japan became the first country to found government initiatives for automobile navigation.&

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Ford doubles EV goal for 2023 and has a new semiconductor partner to help

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

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. The auto industry will produce roughly 7.7 The shortage will cost the industry around $210 billion in revenue.

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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) sent a letter to US House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriators in support of additional funding to complete research into the impacts of mid-level blends of ethanol. Source: Joint IEPR/TC workshop. Click to enlarge.

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UAW President: Tesla workers are union “members of the future”

Teslarati

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country. The UAW’s strike against Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis has closed out its first month. . “We need to come together to bring an end to this acrimonious round of talks.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2018

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. SB 1234 is a good step in the right direction. —Auto Alliance.

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Sale of Opel and Vauxhall to Groupe PSA finalized

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2017

The sale of Opel Automobile GmbH with its brands Opel and Vauxhall by General Motors to Groupe PSA has now been finalized. We will assist Opel and Vauxhall’s return to profitability and aim to set new industry benchmarks together. Opel/Vauxhall and Groupe PSA will continue to work with General Motors in the future.

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Driving Dystopia: Automakers Are Selling Your Driving Data to Insurance Companies

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

According to the report, the trip details had been provided by General Motors — the manufacturer of the Chevy Bolt. While these systems originally had to be installed under the hood of your automobile, later examples have included phone apps and giving automakers permission to share connected-vehicle data with insurance firms.

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Geely/Volvo awards Maxwell Technologies with ultracapacitor subsystem design win for 2020 model year platforms; mild- and plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2018

The automotive industry originally adopted ultracapacitors for start-stop applications because of the technology’s fast response and reliable performance. Maxwell and its affiliates have a long-standing history in the automotive industry and currently have more than 6.1 million automobiles using its ultracapacitor technology.

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Plug-in Volvo Hybrid Design

China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 26, 2023

With the automotive industry now keen on propulsion systems that don’t emit a lot of carbon, we’ve seen decades of manufacturers toying with alternative fuels. after overtaking General Motors Co.’s s joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp. and Wuling Motors Holdings. and Tesla Inc.,

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In 1961, the First Robot Arm Punched In

Cars That Think

AUGUST 30, 2022

How the first industrial robot got its start Devol and Engelberger seemed an unlikely pair. When he met Devol, he was working as an engineer for Manning, Maxwell, and Moore, a company that specialized in safety valves, pressure gauges, and other industrial control equipment. General Motors was the first company to bite.

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Former CEO of GM China Group Phil Murtaugh joins Pinnacle Engines board; first engines launch in Asia this year

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets. —Ron Hoge, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Engines.

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Self Driving Probably Won’t Improve Until Artificial Intelligence Does

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 13, 2024

We have been told for years that artificial intelligence would usher in change akin to the previous industrial revolution. While automated driving happens to be the aspect we are most interested in, artificial intelligence is now being implemented by countless industries and to very mixed effect.

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Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

XALT Energy specializes in applying lithium-ion technology to large-scale, high-energy, high-power storage solutions for industries including commercial transportation, rail, marine, industrial operations and automotive. XALT Energy is also working with automotive OEMs, including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Co.

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General Motors to wind-down Saab brands

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 19, 2009

It has been a difficult day in the motoring industry as news broke that another popular brand name would fall victim to the global recession. Tags: Cars Green cars Latest news general motors saab Saab sale Saab sale collapse Saab to close Saab wind-down Spyker cars.

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Driving Dystopia: Judge Dismisses Automotive Privacy Lawsuit

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The plaintiffs represent a series of class actions suits asserting that vehicles sold by Ford, Honda, General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen have “recorded and intercepted [owners’] private text messages and call logs.” Image: General Motors] Become a& TTAC insider. But we’re also butting up against U.S.

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FCA approving use of E15 in MY 2016 vehicles

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2015

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is approving the use of E15 (15% ethanol and 85% gasoline) in its model year (MY) 2016 Chrysler/Fiat, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles. More than 12% of the vehicles sold so far in the United States in 2015 have been FCA vehicles.

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Stellantis Developing 'Virtual Cockpit' With BlackBerry

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 9, 2024

This industry-first platform for mixed-criticality and multi-OS embedded application development includes QNX Hypervisor Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and industry-standard hardware interfaces as defined in the VirtIO standard Trout v1.2. But one the industry seems committed toward retaining. The response to this has been varied.

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U.S. Regulator Proposes Updated Rules for Autonomous Vehicles in Exchange for Data

The Truth About Cars

JULY 13, 2023

In 2021, the San Francisco Police Department reportedly asked Waymo and General Motors' Cruise to hand over footage obtained by autonomous test vehicles in the hope that they’d help solve crimes. Industry lobbyists appear to be welcoming the proposed changes. There may be consideration given to doing so safely.

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UAW could try to unionize Tesla and other automakers next

Teslarati

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amidst ongoing strikes from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis, some wonder if other automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen, Honda or Toyota could be next.

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GM to participate in Shanghai EV International Pilot City Partnership

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2011

General Motors signed a letter of intent to participate in the Shanghai EV International Pilot City Partnership during the 2011 International Forum on Electric Vehicle Pilot City and Industrial Development.

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Thomson Reuters analysis finds automotive new propulsion technology patent activities surge 6-fold in 5 years

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2015

An analysis of the global automobile industry’s recent patent activity by the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has found a massive commitment from carmakers and their suppliers to new propulsion technology. miles per gallon – and the industry is working diligently to comply. Click to enlarge.

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New Navigant Leaderboard puts GM and Waymo at the head of the autonomous driving technology pack, Tesla last

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2018

Silicon Valley and the incumbent automotive industry are increasingly recognizing that each can benefit from the expertise of the other in commercializing this technology quickly. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has joined the partnership of BMW, Intel, and Mobileye. Bosch and Daimler are working together. —Navigant Leaderboard.

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Is China making U.S. irrelevant to the future of automobiles?

Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

DOE, GM, Mathworks launch EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge; 15 universities selected

Hyundai invests more in Georgia to produce hybrids

General Motors China ATC and PATAC award for development of magnesium-intensive decklid highlights focus on lightweight materials

CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

Study: EVs cannot succeed without developing parallel supercharging networks

ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Tesla aiming for 200,000 Cybertrucks per year at volume production

SoftBank to invest $2.25B in GM Cruise; GM to add $1.1B; driving large-scale AV deployment

Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Dongfeng Motor Group deepens partnership with Peugeot with $1.1B stake, new industrial plan

European Auto Industry Expresses Concern Over Iron Ore Price Hikes

Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

Eastman collaborating with USAMP and PADNOS on fully circular recycling study in automotive market

Talegaon plant workers likely to drop legal options, Hyundai close to GM plant acquisition | Autocar Professional

More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19

Report: Toyota Boosts Wages Ahead of UAW Ratification Votes

J.D. Power Survey Finds Quality Control Has Fallen Into the Abyss

Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part II)

Ford doubles EV goal for 2023 and has a new semiconductor partner to help

Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

UAW President: Tesla workers are union “members of the future”

Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

Sale of Opel and Vauxhall to Groupe PSA finalized

Driving Dystopia: Automakers Are Selling Your Driving Data to Insurance Companies

Geely/Volvo awards Maxwell Technologies with ultracapacitor subsystem design win for 2020 model year platforms; mild- and plug-in hybrids

China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

In 1961, the First Robot Arm Punched In

Former CEO of GM China Group Phil Murtaugh joins Pinnacle Engines board; first engines launch in Asia this year

Self Driving Probably Won’t Improve Until Artificial Intelligence Does

Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

General Motors to wind-down Saab brands

Driving Dystopia: Judge Dismisses Automotive Privacy Lawsuit

FCA approving use of E15 in MY 2016 vehicles

Stellantis Developing 'Virtual Cockpit' With BlackBerry

U.S. Regulator Proposes Updated Rules for Autonomous Vehicles in Exchange for Data

UAW could try to unionize Tesla and other automakers next

GM to participate in Shanghai EV International Pilot City Partnership

Thomson Reuters analysis finds automotive new propulsion technology patent activities surge 6-fold in 5 years

New Navigant Leaderboard puts GM and Waymo at the head of the autonomous driving technology pack, Tesla last

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