Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. of the UK’s 2.5

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 17, 2025

If you know much about the Irish auto industry, you know that it is/was small with a short, unremarkable history. So, I ask of you, what part of the admittedly small and mostly no-longer existing Irish automotive industry are you celebrating? Yeah, I am shoehorning in a QOTD to match the holiday. That said, it is St.

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Teslarati

MAY 30, 2022

Since the days of the original Roadster, it appeared that Tesla was this company that was determined to make a change by forcing the automotive industry to go electric. Tesla did force the automotive industry to go electric. But while this was true to a point, Tesla’s battle is much bigger than that. Indeed I did.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 17, 2021

Tuopu is an auto parts supplier that services a wide variety of brands, from Geely and SAIC to Ford, GM, Volkswagen, and other major automakers. China-based Ningbo Tuopu Group Co. Ltd (Tuopu) recently stated in its most recent earnings call that Tesla has a five year gap on other car companies, Teslarati reported.

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InsideEVs

JANUARY 23, 2023

While the shock comes as no surprise, the more interesting part will be how it impacts rival brands' future pricing and offerings.

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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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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2019

Hyundai Group joined its partner Rimac Automobili in an event hosted by Rimac CEO Mate Rimac and attended by Croatian Prime Minister, ministers, and senior government officials to discuss the potential of the new auto industry in Croatia. The automotive industry needs to get the same attention as soccer in Croatia. Earlier post.)

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s no secret that various industries attempting to hoard customer data and redefine what constitutes ownership have created a groundswell of consumer resentment. That’s debatable when it could be similarly argued they’re already being taken advantage of by the industry.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2015

In aerospace applications, the majority of the aluminum parts are made through machining, Bendzinski explained. That’s what we’re doing—taking the basic chemistry in metallurgy, and adapting it for the needs of the auto industry. That’s great for airplanes, which are produced in low volume. Source: Novelis.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2013

This is sorely needed, and no one else in the auto industry has anything like it. As part of that effort, a dozen University of Michigan researchers are working to advance next-generation technologies by simulating new materials, building them, understanding how those materials work and then constructing large-scale prototypes.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

In 2010, Tesla was awarded a milestone-based loan, requiring matching private capital obtained via public offering, by the DOE as part of the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) program. This is another important contribution to what the Obama Administration has done to preserve and promote America’s auto industry.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 11, 2025

Last month, the outlet reported discounts upwards of $12,500 in certain parts of the country. The Charger Daytona EV, and arguably the way Stellantis has handled the Dodge brand in general under former CEO Carlos Tavares, should be a cautionary tale for the rest of the industry. But weve seen similar trends throughout the industry.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Starting out from traditional valve train systems for internal combustion engines, around ten years ago we started developing and industrializing new products for electric powertrains. There is a clear focus on powertrain-independent products and services around the chassis, body assembly lines, and the production of lightweight body parts.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The investment positions Aleris to meet anticipated significant growth in North American automotive demand as the industry pursues broader aluminum use for the production of lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles. For inner panels and structural parts, Aleris developed different Ecolite grades with different strength levels.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The auto industry is committed to vehicle electrification and will invest over $330 billion in the technology by 2025. Addressing issues such as grid resiliency, energy demands for charging, and equitable rollout of charging infrastructure will be an integral part of a successful future for EVs in America.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2020

The brief is part of a series of subject-specific research projects by MIT faculty that will help frame national discussion and policies about work, technology, and how we can create greater shared prosperity in the country. The brief considers the current state of automated driving technology and its potential impact on jobs.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The share buyback is part of the Treasury’s plan, also announced today, to fully exit its entire holdings of GM stock within 12 to 15 months, subject to market conditions. Government ownership of GM stock was the result of the auto industry rescue that began under President George W. billion, or $27.50

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Green Car Reports

MAY 28, 2020

billion) bailout package to help the auto industry recover from the coronavirus pandemic, and electric cars will be an important part of it. The French government is putting together an 8 billion euro ($8.8

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2019

Auto manufacturers must participate in the startup ecosystem to stay ahead of the rapid shift in the auto industry,” said Jim Adler, managing director of Toyota AI Ventures. Sea Machines: Building autonomous control and navigation systems for the maritime industry.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2017

Solstice yf was developed to meet the needs of the automotive industry to replace R-134a, the most widely used auto refrigerant. R-134a is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), which many governments and industries have been looking at phasing out since the early 2000s. Solstice yf has a GWP of less than 1—lower than CO 2 and 99.9%

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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. —Administrator Pruitt. Background. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Hyundai’s Elantra (Avante in other parts of the world) recently sold its 10 millionth unit globally. Elantra is Hyundai’s first model, and one of only 10 cars in the history of the auto industry to reach 10 million sales.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

This while VIO is up 1.5%, a rate the auto industry hasn’t seen in the US since 2004-2005. Because of improved quality and consumers holding their cars and light trucks longer, vehicles 12-plus years old continue to grow and will increase by 15% by 2019.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2019

ArcelorMittal is adding to its family of advanced high strength steels (AHSS) for the auto industry with the development of Fortiform 980 Extragal (-GI) in North America. This is a crucial advantage as carmakers come under pressure to further lighten vehicles as a part of their strategy to improve fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, FCA US LLC, and Nemak , a specialist in the production of high complex aluminum components for the automotive industry such as cylinder heads and engine blocks, are partnering to create lightweight powertrain materials that will help the auto industry meet the mandated target of 54.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

GlobalFoundries (GF), a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, and Ford Motor Company announced a strategic collaboration to advance semiconductor manufacturing and technology development within the United States, aiming to boost chip supplies for Ford and the US automotive industry. billion units expected by 2024.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

“World over, the industry is building resilient supply chains by reducing overdependence on any particular country or geography,” said Shradha Suri Marwah, president of ACMA. Automakers and their suppliers are likely to make this investment between FY24 and FY28, industry body Automotive Component Manufacturers Association ( ACMA ) said.

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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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Charged EVs

JANUARY 18, 2023

Thanks to the “Buy American” requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and similar provisions in the EU’s new Battery Directive, traceability is becoming a critical function in the EV industry. Traceability is a topic we’re beginning to hear a lot about in the EV industry.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2022

The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. All USCAR Member companies have joined in becoming signatories of the Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI, now part of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, RMI) Declaration of Support.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 20, 2022

North America's auto industry is facing an existential threat during the switch to electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The establishment of a commercial-scale domestic US battery recycling industry can address these challenges and produce each of the battery metals required to supply new manufacturing operations. 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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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The upcoming review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is an essential part of the transition towards zero emission transport in the future, T&E and auto industry association […].

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. —Kevin Fisher.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The facilities will be led by teams of industry-leading researchers, designers and engineers located in close proximity to automakers’ manufacturing sites in North America, China and Europe. 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 Car Congress

JULY 23, 2014

The initiative is part of the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation and is being led by the Department of Defense. The last tenant of the 107,000-square-foot property was Mexican Industries, which made plastic moldings for the auto industry until filing for bankruptcy in 2001.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Electric cars may be seen by some as part of a seemingly unstoppable, powerful technological wave that will disrupt not just the auto industry but most other forms of transportation.

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