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

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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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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Zhu Hang, vice president and Dean of Engine Engineering & Research Institute, Chery Automobile Co.

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs

Charged EVs

It sells those engines in a variety of containers, from home generators and lawn mowers to ATVs and automobiles. GM planned to roll out a variety of vehicles based on its Ultium architecture, from the luxury Cadillac Lyriq through the rock-climbing GMC Hummer EV to the mass-market compact Chevrolet Equinox EV.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 Following the steep decline in US industry sales in December 2008 and January 2009, GM responded by further lowering its forecast for 2009 US industry sales to 10.5 million units (57.5

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. When climbing behind the wheel of the S500 there is an immediate appreciation of this being a fine automobile. Flash Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. All prices include the mandatory $1,050 destination and delivery charge. Road Test: 2022 BMW i4 M50.

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

It sells those engines in a variety of containers, from home generators and lawn mowers to ATVs and automobiles. GM planned to roll out a variety of vehicles based on its Ultium architecture, from the luxury Cadillac Lyriq through the rock-climbing GMC Hummer EV to the mass-market compact Chevrolet Equinox EV.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. The electrification of the automobile is inevitable." This is different from anything Ive ever seen in my 40 years in the automobile industry." ( Detroit Free Press ). Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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