Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations. Investments.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2012

In polling 200 C-level executives in the global automotive industry for the 2012 automotive survey, KPMG found that executives in the US and Western Europe expect even less consumer adoption, projecting e-vehicles will only account for 6-10% of global annual auto sales.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2012

These systems are expected to be more affordable for GM customers around the world and help GM expand vehicle electrification. Plug-in electric vehicles will play a critical role for the global auto industry to cope with issues related to fuel supply and environmental sustainability. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Volkswagen is launching its “Electric for All” campaign—a strategic effort to put attractive electric vehicles at affordable prices on the road, paving the way for the breakthrough of electric vehicles. This Wallbox is an affordable home system that makes charging the ID. family easy and convenient.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2018

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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Electrek

APRIL 3, 2023

As it transitions to fully electric, zero-emission vehicles, Volkswagen looks to maintain its position in the auto industry. Part of this plan includes transforming iconic brand names like the Golf and Tiguan to electric while adding new EVs to the lineup, such as VW’s new affordable ID 2all concept.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 11, 2025

An extravagantly priced all-electric vehicle was never going to appeal to a customer base that historically prized affordable V8 motors and simple, traditional designs. But weve seen similar trends throughout the industry.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This includes Uber Elevate that aims to provide affordable shared flights by 2023 with electrification as its core principle. Significant investment is being made in the next era of aviation by aerospace companies, including Boeing, Airbus, Rolls, GE, United Technologies, Embraer, Bell and others.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Experts in the auto industry believe affordability is the remaining hurdle preventing electric vehicle (EV) sales from rising. Dave Katarski, the COO of Feldman Automotive Group, observed that people tend to buy EVs when they can afford them. We’re seeing a ton of people flock to them—when they can afford them.

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Green Fleet Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Analysis: The proposed levies would add further price pressure to an auto industry already facing affordability challenges.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2011

HaloIPT’s technology will be marketed by Drayson Racing to the motorsport industry as affordable, practical systems for race cars and race circuits. This is a milestone innovation that will have a dramatic effect not just on racing but on the mainstream auto industry.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

Negative reaction to the widely expected announcement was voluminous and vociferous: Ceres: “Rolling back the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and emissions standards will undermine the global competitiveness of the US auto industry. This decision takes the U.S. Earlier post.)

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 22, 2025

Auto industry analysts expect tariffs to push new and used vehicle pricing higher as time goes on, but some automakers are pledging price freezes while they assess the damage. Nissan is among them, recently announcing that it would hold prices flat until June as it cranks through existing dealer inventory.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 5, 2024

Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

USAMP is a wholly owned subsidiary of USCAR focused on developing materials and processes that enable the high volume production of vehicles that are half the mass, more recyclable, of equal or better quality and durability, and are as affordable as vehicles today. Earlier post.). and General Motors Co.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors International, a Khosla-funded startup working to commercialize a diesel opoc (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine ( earlier post ), has named auto industry veteran Donald Runkle as its new CEO. EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof. Don Runkle.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

For McMaster, the project partnership is one of three new partnerships with Chrysler, the federal government and other auto industry leaders worth a combined $24 million. Legislative pressure and socioeconomic forces are compelling the auto industry to deliver unparalleled technological advancement at an unprecedented rate.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 13, 2023

Tesla’s price reductions in the first quarter of the year have sent waves through the auto industry. While the affordability of EVs remains […]

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As the facilities come online, cross-regional teams will be in place to ramp up product development in critical stages for the auto industry.

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Green Fleet Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

auto market already has an affordability problem. Commentary: No mainstream automaker will be immune to the pain, which will almost certainly be transferred to buyers through higher prices.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 20, 2024

Gone are the days when the auto industry used to be hardware oriented.” With decades of investments in the internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, auto manufacturers are required to continue with it to fund the fairly new and emerging space of EVs, he added. EVs do not bring the same sensory experience as ICE vehicles do.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Tesla Robotaxi Network expected to scale before competitors However, in the Q3 2024 earnings call, Musk reiterated Tesla’s belief that the auto industry’s future is autonomous vehicles. Tesla is adamant that its autonomous Cybercab delivers what the future auto industry will require. “In

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Finally, the Prologue offers both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. In October 2023 Honda canceled plans for a previously announced second GM partnership to develop less costly, more affordable EVs using next-gen technology. They’ll likely run at least through 2028—with GM underpinnings, built by GM in its own factories.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

a new 50:50 joint venture that will offer a range of stylish and affordable all-electric vehicles for consumers in China under a new indigenous brand. and board director of Zotye Auto. Zotye Auto is a pioneer in the Chinese all-electric vehicle segment. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

We can surmise that this is partially attributed to the auto industry targeting wealthier areas with marketing campaigns, and also because information and guidance about electric vehicles and subsidy programs is not distributed evenly across all populations. —Rubin and St-Louis (2016).

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Teslarati

JANUARY 24, 2024

Despite this, the company still does not have a car that can compete in the affordable segment, as both the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover are still premium vehicles. The publication’s sources also noted that in recent years, Tesla tore down a Honda Civic to study how to manufacture affordable cars.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 8, 2019

We've seen and driven the upcoming Audi e-tron quattro electric SUV, and this week got a look at the more affordable Q4 e-tron as well as four new plug-in hybrids coming from Audi. Auto-industry observers got their first.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto industry’s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? 2024 is likely to see the industry stabilize and return to normal. What are the key micro and macro indicators that will play an important role in shaping up the auto industry in 2024?

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Teslarati

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many automakers are turning to hybrid vehicles to boost sales while they work on more affordable BEVs. auto industry European and American legacy automakers struggle to compete with next-generation car manufacturers like Tesla. However, even Tesla acknowledged the need for more affordable EVs.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

Likewise, the auto components industry also touched a new high. According to data shared by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), in FY23, the industry grew 32.8 However, passenger vehicle exports bucked the trend and registered growth, largely due to higher demand for sports utility vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2018

Affordable, lightweight and capable of withstanding temperatures 100 degrees Celsius higher than commercially available automotive cast alloys, ACMZ is proving to be suitable for the next generation of more fuel-efficient internal combustion engines. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

Most significantly this low voltage micro-mild hybrid technology with nominal 1 kWh batteries included can be achieved at a quarter of the add-on costs normally incurred with a full hybrid or electric vehicle. LC Super Hybrid features CPT SpeedStart advanced next generation stop-start technology (top right) and Mubea belt tensioner.

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Teslarati

MAY 17, 2023

Since the next-gen Roadster was first seen on the tarmac coming out of a Semi, Tesla has worked hard to grow as an EV maker in an auto industry dominated by fossil-fuel cars.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Volkswagen has big plans to secure its future in an ever-changing auto industry. The German automaker is struggling with weak demand for its electric vehicles (EVs) and competing with Chinas affordable EV imports. Volkswagen continues negotiating with German unions AG and IG Metall as the automaker tries to secure its future.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 8, 2024

This figure was not far from the $48,759 considered to be the average price of an ICE vehicle in the same month Following Tesla’s lead, the rest of the auto industry saw an average EV sticker price of $50,798, showing a similar downward trend throughout the year.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Nissan is also developing affordable solutions to offer customers connectivity using multiple technologies as an aftersales option. Nissan’s aftersales business will be strengthened further with a focus on personalization and accessories, pushing Nissan to the forefront of customization in the auto industry. —Kent O’Hara.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Small and affordable cars once formed the backbone of the Indian auto industry but lost market share to the rise of SUVs. Normura, one of the renowned global financial services firm, has predicted that small and affordable cars are expected to bounce back in 2025.

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