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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 AlixPartners also estimates that on-going unemployment and underemployment could cost the auto industry up to 1.5 million units in 2011 and only 13.6 million in 2012. million units in lost vehicle sales this year.

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

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These applications may be jointly sponsored by electric utilities, automobile manufacturers, technology providers, car sharing companies or organizations, or 2 other persons or entities. Do not preempt California’s legal authority to adopt and enforce its own mobile source emissions standards.

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Geely acquiring flying car startup Terrafugia

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Terrafugia will also benefit from the Geely Group’s significant expertise and track record of innovation within the global auto industry. This deal has received approval from all relevant regulators including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CIFIUS). Terrafugia’s vision for the future is the TF-X.

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Dealer Groups are Up In Arms About Potential for Scout and Sony Afeela to Sell Cars Directly to Buyers

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Dealers are often the first group to sound concerns when something changes in the auto industry, whether they’re justified in their complaints or not. They warned that federal and local laws could prohibit selling directly to consumers and said that the groups could pursue legal options if they attempted to do so.

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History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

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In 1998, GEM’s machine rolled off its North Dakota production line as the first street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) in the U.S. These cars attracted the attention of the auto industry and led to the purchase of GEM by DaimlerChrysler. While traditionally for personal use, you may see these vehicles in the rideshare industry.

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Tesla’s Autopilot probe worries Morgan Stanley with ‘reputational risks’

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“Vehicle safety actions and recalls (both voluntary and involuntary) are a fact of life in the auto industry, despite cars achieving greater capability and quality over time. “The regulatory, legal, and moral/ethical nuances are difficult, if not impossible, to model.

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Opinion: The Impact of Vehicle Customization on ADAS Technology

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These modifications, though aimed at personalization or performance enhancement, have the potential to compromise critical safety features, endangering lives on the road. Yet, ongoing legal disputes underscore the need for comprehensive federal legislation to address evolving automotive technology.