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Tesla unofficially tops J.D. Power’s APEAL Study once again

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Power’s APEAL study, which tests how an owner emotionally connects with their new car. Power has performed the APEAL study, and the second straight year, Tesla took the top prize, unofficially. Power wrote that Tesla’s unofficial score was the highest in the study. Unlike other manufacturers.”

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Teslas are worth longer term auto loans, study finds

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Car buyers who ultimately end up purchasing Tesla electric vehicles end up having the longest average auto term loans, a new study from LendingTree says. months, and Land Rover at 64.3 months, and Land Rover at 64.3 months, the study concluded. The industry average was 12.1 months, Kia at 64.8

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Electric motor manufacturer YASA secures $21M growth funding, opens new Oxford production facility

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YASA, a manufacturer of axial-flux electric motors and controllers ( earlier post ), has raised £15 million (US$21 million) in growth funding. Eighty percent of YASA’s production is destined for export to automotive manufacturers across the world, including China.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles.

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Novelis offering automakers RC5754 high recycled content aluminum alloy

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RC5754 was developed with Jaguar Land Rover and serves as a key component of Jaguar’s REALCAR (REcycled ALuminium CAR) project. First introduced in the new Jaguar XE, the RC5754 alloy will also be featured in all new and legacy Jaguar Land Rover models. The RC5754 alloy further enhances the Novelis portfolio.

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GKN and EVO Electric form JV to manufacture electric motors and hybrid and electric drive systems

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EVO Electric, a developer of advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector ( earlier post ), has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc, to develop, manufacture and sell Axial Flux electric motors and drive systems for use in hybrid and electric vehicles. As part of the agreement, GKN will also acquire a 25.1%

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Brunel to use Camcon Single Cylinder IVT in researching future powertrain concepts

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It represents an exciting opportunity for researchers, providing a significant new line of inquiry with industry-transforming implications. It also facilitates multiple events within one cycle, allowing extra exhaust events for Homogeneous-Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) or Controlled Auto-Ignition (CAI) combustion studies.

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