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Current issue of fka/Roland Berger E-mobility Index drops US to 4th place

Green Car Congress

The index—now in its tenth year—facilitates a comparison of competitive positions of the relevant automotive nations (the US, Germany, China, France, Italy, Japan and South Korea) in the field of e-mobility, based on an objective assessment of those countries in three key areas: technology, market and industry.

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Dürr introduces new EcoDS MACS rectifier for cathodic electrocoating

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Since the smaller units cost just a fraction by comparison, the investment for replacement units is significantly reduced. In addition, the active harmonic compensation guarantees compliance with the legal limit values for the supply voltage quality. A powerful bus system is also an important prerequisite for Industry 4.0

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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The shipping industry has been trying to cut its carbon emissions for years, and with little to show for it. The industry now faces serious pressure to pick up the pace. body that governs the industry, representatives doubled down on carbon-reduction ambitions, setting a net-zero emissions goal for 2050.

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FTC Launches “Combating Auto Retail Scams” Rule

The Truth About Cars

What’s more, now they can point to specific legal provisions that will help protect them in the process. The CARS Rule also is a big win for honest industry members who already implement the Rule’s principles of truth and transparency at their dealerships.

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Heat Pumps—The Well-Tempered Future of A/Cs

Cars That Think

The institutional inertia behind air conditioning is considerable, and legal conservatism explains some of the reasons for the slow transition: An architect won’t get sued for calling for industry-standard HVAC but might if a relatively new-on-the-market heat pump doesn’t meet a building operator’s needs.

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Rivian IPO: What you need to know

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In comparison, its R&D cost for 2020 stood at $766 million. Couple that with this new issue the entire industry is dealing with, the chip crisis, that just adds another layer of complexity,” Drury noted. . Legal Challenges to Date. Similar to other automakers, Rivian is also involved in some legal challenges.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

Industry experts predict that electric vehicles (EV) will account for 40% of car sales by 2030. Driver Factors Ultimately, the ambition and innovation of the EV industry will count for nothing if it doesn’t resonate with the consumer. Companies like EV Connect continue to drive the industry forward with charging solutions.

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