How Japan's Auto Industry Became Two Factions To Survive The EV War
InsideEVs
AUGUST 2, 2024
Plus, Chrysler CEO faces an uphill battle to make the storied brand survive and another fatal crash allegedly caused due to Tesla’s Autopilot.
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Auto industry spent less on advertising in 2022; Tesla already spends $0
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The automotive industry spent less on advertising during the first seven months of 2022. Although Tesla spends $0, the decline in ad spending could be an indicator of troubles for an industry trying to compete with Tesla’s EV lead. Reuters reported that the auto industry’s ad spending fell to $4.8
Auto Industry Strike: UAW and Big Three Fail to Agree on Terms
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Last night, the Union launched a strike against Ford, GM, and Chrysler/Stellantis, taking almost 13,000 workers off production lines and factory floors across the country. After weeks of speculation over whether the UAW and Big Three automakers would come to an agreement, we have our answer: They didn’t.
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Tesla US Sales Up 104% While US Auto Industry Down 22%
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Comparing the 3rd quarter of 2021 to the 3rd quarter of 2020, US Tesla sales were up 67% while overall US auto sales were down 13%. Compared to 2019, the difference was even more stark — Tesla sales were up 104% and US auto sales were down 22%.
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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. However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.
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European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
It’s also in line with what is expected of other industry sectors, as well as the EU Climate and Energy Framework and the global Paris agreement. Our industry is committed to being part of the solution when it comes to decarbonizing road transport, while at the same time reducing pollutant emissions. This is a steep reduction.
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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 auto industry in principle is not opposed to the introduction of such mid-level blends (i.e., The industry also has suggested that rather than make incremental changes to the amount of ethanol blended with gasoline to increase ethanol consumption, a better investment would be to expand the E85 infrastructure. Earlier post.)
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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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Stellantis now facing strike from unions in Italy
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
charged the Dodge-Chrysler parent company with unfair labor practices just last week, threatening strikes at multiple facilities. Stellantis rejects request to buy back Chrysler & Dodge brands What are your thoughts? Meanwhile, the United Automotive Workers (UAW) union, the largest automotive union in the U.S.,
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121 Former Chrysler CEO Joins Electrovaya Board; Special Advisor to CEO
Green Car Congress
MARCH 22, 2010
Former Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda has joined Li-ion battery manufacturer Electrovaya’s Board of Directors. LaSorda brings more than 30 years of auto industry experience, most recently as Vice Chairman, President and Board Member of Chrysler LLC. Earlier post.).
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US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 17, 2023
The US auto industry is bouncing back compared to the past couple of years, but it’s still significantly below its. continued] The post US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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GM leading current industry evaluation of BioRID rear impact crash dummies
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2012
General Motors, which has a long history of crash test dummy design, is leading current research on the potential for global auto industry use of a test dummy that would help automakers and safety experts better understand how crash victims are hurt in rear impacts. The BioRID ATD. Click to enlarge.
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Stellantis to Offer Voluntary Buyouts to Thousands of Salaried U.S. Employees
The Truth About Cars
JULY 31, 2024
Auto industry executives are grappling with rising costs and a challenging economic environment, leading many to employ aggressive cost-cutting measures. Stellantis, which houses the Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Ram, and other brands, had a significant sales drop in the second quarter of 2024.
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DOE expands partnership with industry to advance next-generation automotive technologies, adds Tesla and EPRI as members: US DRIVE
Green Car Congress
MAY 19, 2011
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has launched US DRIVE, a cooperative partnership with industry to accelerate the development of clean, advanced, energy-efficient technologies for cars and light trucks and the infrastructure needed to support their widespread use.
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ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2021
Great promotional events and bold aspirational statements by the domestic auto industry can’t mask the facts. Continuing on this path would hurt the domestic US auto industry’s prospects for decades. Five automakers (Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan) that each produce about 900,000 to 1.5
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US Auto Sales: Tesla Had Highest % Increase from Q2 2019 to Q2 2021, 5th Highest Volume Increase
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 12, 2021
Another quarter has wrapped up and we have more grand trends in the US auto industry. In the charts and text below, I’m comparing Q2 2021 (the second quarter of 2021) with Q2 2020 and also with Q2 2019. Naturally, year-over-year changes are interesting, but given how unique last year was, I think it’s more […].
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Stellantis looks to invest $2.8B in Canada to boost electric vehicle production
Teslarati
MAY 3, 2022
We’re building a world-class Canadian auto industry, an innovative economy and a clean, strong future for everyone. During CES this year, for example, Stellantis stated that its Chrysler brand would be all-electric by 2028. million and $398 million, respectively. .
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Android Auto makes its debut with support from multiple automakers and tech companies
Green Car Congress
JUNE 26, 2014
Android Auto made its debut at the 2014 Google I/O annual technology conference in San Francisco as the first innovation resulting from the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA)—a coalition of tech companies and auto industry leaders launched in January by Google, NVIDIA, Audi, GM, Honda and Hyundai committed to bringing the Android platform to cars.
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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2009
As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. 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
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FCA to pay record $105M over recall failures
Green Car Congress
JULY 27, 2015
In addition, Fiat Chrysler must spend at least $20 million on meeting performance requirements included in the Consent Order. The enforcement action comes after a 2 July public hearing at which NHTSA officials outlined problems with Fiat Chrysler’s execution of 23 vehicle safety recalls covering more than 11 million defective vehicles.
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USABC reopens 4 RFPIs for development of advanced high-performance batteries for start/stop, 48V HEV, PHEV and EVs
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 10, 2014
The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization operated by Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has reopened four requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for the development of advanced high-performance batteries for vehicle applications.
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Stellantis sees a drop in Q1 2024 revenue, ahead of BEV launches
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
The multinational automaker and Dodge-Chrysler parent company says the drop was due to its transitioning product portfolio as it prepares to launch additional battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and due to other economic headwinds. . In a press release shared on Tuesday, Stellantis reported that it reached a Q1 net revenue of €41.7
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USAMP and A/SP receive $6M from DOE for automotive advanced high-strength steel project
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
USAMP, a collaborative organization of Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, will work in cooperation with the A/SP on the project to demonstrate the applicability of ICME for the development and deployment of 3GAHSS for passenger vehicle weight reduction. Earlier post.). and General Motors Co.
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DoE's Chu Hopes Chrysler Can Play With Big Kids, Get Loans At Last
Green Car Reports
MAY 17, 2011
Well, looks like Chrysler is getting closer to playing with the big kids at last. automaker, now effectively controlled by Italy's Fiat, is putting together a financial package that will allow it to pay off all the money invested in it by the Obama Administration during the 2009 auto-industry bailout. Once it's.
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GlobalData: Coronavirus leads to nosedive in global vehicle sales with lowest January registrations since 2012
Green Car Congress
MARCH 5, 2020
The auto industry is poorly prepared for such supply chain shocks because many operations run on a ‘just-in-time’ basis, with very limited numbers of stockpiled parts. —Mike Vousden. Companies such as Jaguar-Land Rover have already confirmed they’ve had to resort to flying parts in from China to meet production demand.
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286 Will Tighter CAFE Rules Bring More Trucks, Fewer Small Cars?
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
The entire auto industry was startled when Fiat Chrysler said two weeks ago it would end production of its Dodge Dart compact car and its Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. The company intends to use the plant capacity freed up to build more light trucks, meaning its popular crossover utilities and pickup trucks.
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FCA proposes 50:50 merger with Groupe Renault
Green Car Congress
MAY 27, 2019
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. FCA also said that the case for combination is strengthened by the need to take bold decisions to capture at scale the opportunities created by the transformation of the auto industry in areas like connectivity, electrification and autonomous driving. million vehicles annually.
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Tesla timing, fossil-fuel billions, Chevy Bolt EV perils, Pacifica safety: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Today, we listen to you on the Model 3, the Mirai makes a case for consistency, and a Chrysler that can crash (very well, might we add). The timing of the first Tesla Model 3 delivery remains a subject of hot contention in the auto industry. All this and more on Green Car Reports. More than two.
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US Treasury To Provide Up To $5B in Financing For Auto Supplier Support
Green Car Congress
MARCH 19, 2009
While the President’s Task Force on the Auto Industry continues to review restructuring plans submitted by General Motors and Chrysler, the US Department of the Treasury announced an Auto Supplier Support Program that will provide up to $5 billion in financing to US-based suppliers.
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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
—Auto Alliance. SB 1234 is a good step in the right direction.
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Stellantis CEO struggles to sell Jeeps in the golden era of SUVs
Baua Electric
JULY 27, 2024
.” Tavares — a protégé of the spendthrift former CEO of Renault and Nissan , Carlos Ghosn — has been CEO of Stellantis since its formation in early 2021 from the merger of Italian-American manufacturer Fiat Chrysler and France’s PSA Group. If they are not able to monetize the value that they represent, then decisions will come.”
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52 Is green to blame for problems in auto industry?
Green Cars News
MAY 30, 2009
Most green car enthusiasts would claim that it was General Motors’ and Chrysler’s lack of foresight in embracing green cars and alternative fuel technologies that led to their downfall. Tags: Chrysler Green cars Latest news general motors is green to blame. To read the article in full, click here.
Stellantis aims to generate $23 billion in revenue with vehicle software by 2030
Teslarati
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Stellantis’ collaboration with BMW is part of a partnership between Fiat Chrysler, BMW, Intel, and Mobileye, which was announced back in 2017. Stellantis CEO: EV transition costs are “beyond the limits” the auto industry can sustain.
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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability
Green Car Congress
JULY 2, 2018
The European Parliament’s Committees on industry (ITRE) and transport (TRAN) will vote on the European Commission’s proposal for future car and van CO 2 targets on 10 July. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles. There is no doubt that this is the future. —ACEA report.
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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 5, 2009
Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Outfitting of a high-volume manufacturing facility to build DC Bus Capacitors for the electric drive vehicle industry.
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Dieselgate 2.0: 600K Ram trucks recalled, Cummins to pay $2 billion
Baua Electric
JANUARY 11, 2024
But it’s pretty crazy to think just how far the auto industry will go to keep these engines running for nothing more than pure profit. Fiat Chrysler pulled a similar stunt in 2019, after more than 100,000 EcoDiesel Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles were sold with defeat devices installed. VW agreed to pay $2.8
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Do stop-start systems wear out your car’s starter?
Baua Electric
AUGUST 12, 2024
For an explanation of why, we reached out to a source in the auto industry who’s had a great deal of experience with these systems. But the main question most car buyers have about new stop-start systems is: won’t they wear out my car’s starter motor? The answer is no.
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52 Fitch Ratings: US automakers well positioned for weak demand in 2012; estimates break-even for Detroit 3 at 10.5M units
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2012
In its “2012 Outlook: US Auto Manufacturers and Suppliers”, Fitch assigns the industry a Positive Rating, expecting the credit profiles of the US OEMs and auto suppliers to generally strengthen in 2012, assuming that global economic conditions do not weaken materially from current trends.
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Tesla’s 2023 in review: NACS adoption, Cybertruck launch and more
Teslarati
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Some of Tesla’s important accomplishments in 2023 included the launch of the highly anticipated Cybertruck and the redesigned Model 3 “Highland,” as well as the widespread adoption of the automaker’s charging hardware across the North American auto industry.
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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
The Auto Alliance represents 77% of all car and light truck sales in the United States, including the BMW Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz USA, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen Group of America and Volvo Car USA. Earlier post.).
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‘Stand up Tesla’: UAW uses layoffs to make unionization progress at Tesla
Baua Electric
JUNE 11, 2024
The union led a successful strike against the Big Three that led to important gains for its members working for Ford, GM, and Chrysler. That’s why workers at Tesla and across the auto industry are forming unions. In the meantime, the UAW had a great victory outside of Tesla.
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52 USCAR helps to develop charging-readiness tools for plug-in & electric vehicles through US DRIVE
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Founded in 1992, USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development.
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USABC awards Leyden Energy $2.28M contract for Li-imide based 12V start-stop batteries
Green Car Congress
JUNE 3, 2013
Founded in 1992, USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. Earlier post.).
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199 2011 Fiat 500 Four-Door Model Being Developed for U.S. Sales
Green Car Reports
APRIL 17, 2010
arrival of the 2011 Fiat 500 mini-car, the very first fruits of Chrysler's takeover by Italian maker Fiat. Auto-industry trade journal Automotive News reports that a tall five-door hatchback model is. Regular readers know we're eagerly awaiting the U.S.
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