US Auto Industry Down 8% Since 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
It’s time for another one of our quarterly US auto sales reports. No other media outlet compares US auto industry trends with as much history and depth as we do in these.
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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data
Teslarati
APRIL 22, 2024
The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday. The post Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data appeared first on TESLARATI. companies, including Tesla, Buick, Lincoln, and Ford.
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US Auto Industry Down 3+ Million Sales (19%) Since 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The US auto industry has been declining steadily for a few years at least. Compared to 2021, the American auto industry’s annual sales were down by more than 1 million units, or 8%. Compared to 2020, there were “only” down by 725,726 units (5%).
US Auto Industry Up 10% In 4th Quarter — But Down 16% Compared To Q4 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The US auto industry is truly on the rebound. Seemingly not, as US auto industry sales in the 4th quarter of 2022 were 10% higher than […] In the 3rd quarter, sales increasing 1% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021, the first positive trend in a while. But was it just a lucky little blip?
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Porsche Scaling Back Taycan Production
The Truth About Cars
JULY 9, 2024
With Porsche planning to eliminate its more affordable combustion models for the sake of fleet-wide electrification, there has been a lot of speculation on how well that will play out for the company in the long run. Porsche is scaling back production of the Taycan — which happens to be its flagship EV. percent annually.
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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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Tesla Now 8th Best Selling Auto Brand In USA — US Auto Sales Up 9%, But Down 11% vs. 2019
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2023
It’s time for another quarterly report on US auto sales. Like a few other major news outlets, I track total quarterly sales of the US auto industry, but I also conduct a thorough analysis of the trends of each automaker.
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Mercedes, Porsche, BMW stocks defy market downturn despite disruptions
Teslarati
JANUARY 6, 2023
The stocks of German luxury automakers, including Mercedes, Porsche, and BMW, have remained strong in recent months despite numerous disruptions. But simultaneously, luxury German automakers have mysteriously not seen the same rapid declines in stock prices, some (Porsche) even increasing in value over the same timeframe.
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Hyundai Motor Group bolsters partnership with Rimac on high-performance EVs and fuel cell prototypes across brands
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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European Auto Industry Expresses Concern Over Iron Ore Price Hikes
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2010
Such “ excessive and unpredictable ” pricing policy would affect the competitiveness of manufacturing in Europe, including the automotive industry, according to a statement from ACEA, the European auto industry’s trade association.
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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
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. —Auto Alliance. SB 1234 is a good step in the right direction.
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Volkswagen is financially ready for electrification, says CFO
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Volkswagen CFO Arno Antlitz said that the auto group is in an excellent financial position to fund electrification. According to Reuters , the Volkswagen CFO clarified that he believes the auto group is financially ready for electrification. billion from their Porsche IPO today, while the brand’s operating profit margin of 7-8.5%
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US Auto Sales Down 21% vs. Q3 2019 — Tesla Up 169%
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 12, 2022
US auto sales were up 1% in the 3rd quarter of 2022 compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021, but they were down 13% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2020 and down 21% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2019, which we use as a bit of a control year since it was before […].
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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.
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Tesla Commits To IAA Mobility Show In Munich
The Truth About Cars
JULY 14, 2023
We’ve been hearing for years that auto shows are a thing of the past and that the internet has killed the personal touches we all loved about the industry. But while it might be true that auto shows aren’t the extravaganzas they once were, it can also be true that there’s still life in the industry and a reason to attend.&
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Report: Apple worked with China’s BYD to develop EV batteries
Baua Electric
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Hitzinger was technical director of the Porsche 919 hybrid race-car project before joining Apple as head of product design for its special projects group, a position he held from 2016 to 2019 before returning to the Volkswagen Group, where he worked on autonomous driving and an Audi EV project.
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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure from Tesla and BYD
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
During the pandemic, Volkswagen fell behind in the Chinese auto market as companies like BYD, Nio, and Tesla took over, with the competition nearly doubling the market’s EV and hybrid offerings (via Bloomberg ). Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock highlighted the urgency of the situation at the Münich Car Show last week.
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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 has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.
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Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla
Baua Electric
AUGUST 1, 2024
Mitsubishi’s CEO Takao Kato explained, “Collaboration with partners is essential in today’s auto industry,” with EVs and other tech rapidly developing. BYD is breaking into Japan’s seemingly impenetrable auto industry. Source: Nissan , Honda FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.
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Big DEED turnout in Dayton
Electric Auto Association
APRIL 22, 2021
Interest In EVs accelerates in Ohio BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. General Manager Jeffrey Pizza and EV Specialist Zach Johnson of White Allen Euro Group presented a Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron that were very well-received.
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Rivian CEO says plenty room for Scout and Rivian to coexist after partnership
Baua Electric
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
But in comments at a roundtable which Electrek attended today ahead of the LA Auto Show, it certainly seemed that Rivian will be working on Scout vehicles. Scaringe said that “we’re going to be supporting their full portfolio of brands – Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Scout.” ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.
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Argonne white paper outlines battery and R&D requirements for electric aviation
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Also, automotive companies, including Daimler, Toyota, Hyundai and Porsche, are getting involved in aviation startups. Argonne is committed to driving the electrification of aviation and, during the December meeting, encouraged industry leaders to share ideas that would help them reach shared goals.
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Volkswagen looking for partners in India to expand operations
Baua Electric
MAY 24, 2024
HT Auto/Sabyasachi Dasgupta) German auto giant Volkswagen is looking to tie up with local car manufacturers in India to expand its operations in the country. (HT HT Auto/Sabyasachi Dasgupta) German auto giant Volkswagen is looking to tie up with local car manufacturers in India to expand its operations in the country.
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Volkswagen Group launches trade-in incentive for Euro 1 - Euro 4 diesels; pan-European software update for Euro 5 and some Euro 6 diesels
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 5, 2017
The incentive is currently being prepared by the Group’s Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Porsche and Volkswagen Commercial vehicles brands and will be on offer soon. The auto industry and the Federal government will each contribute €250 million.
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Tesla gets new neighbor as Germany’s IG Metall union builds office near Giga Berlin
Teslarati
JANUARY 3, 2022
With over two million members today, IG Metall currently represents workers from some of the auto industry’s biggest players, such as Daimler, Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen. IG Metall and Tesla actually dealt with each other in the past.
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Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry?
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 1, 2023
This targets a market the EV industry has been trying to hit for some time. But, there’s still a considerable sub-section of the auto industry market that doesn’t care. This highlights a huge opportunity for other manufacturers in the auto industry.
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V2G is the key to the popularity of electric vehicles
Setec Powerr
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
As more consumers purchase electric vehicles in the coming decades, a huge question is plaguing governments and the auto industry: Can the grid keep up with the dramatic increase in demand for electricity? Porsche and Tesla have also recently launched their V2G pilot programs.
INRIX and Parkmobile bring end-to-end parking solution to the connected car
Green Car Congress
MAY 19, 2016
The two will partner to develop an embedded, end-to-end parking solution for the auto industry. INRIX is the preferred provider of parking information and services to leading automakers, including Audi, BMW, Lexus and Porsche, as well as transportation agencies and drivers around the world. INRIX, Inc.,
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Smart reveals rugged #5 SUV with 600km range and built-in cinema: for Australia in 2025
EV Central
AUGUST 28, 2024
Key for fast-charging, the #5 has an 800V all-electric platform, as used by Porsche and larger Kia EVs. Powering them and the car’s in-built AI is what Smart says is an AMD V2000 – the most powerful chip available in the auto industry. 2025 Smart #5 EV mid-size SUV. 2025 Smart #5 EV mid-size SUV.
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17.7% of Porsche USA Sales Electric, 4.8% of Volkswagen USA Sales Electric — Crushing BMW, Ford, Nissan, & Chevrolet Figures
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 16, 2021
I wrote a piece last week on US electric vehicle sales in the 2nd quarter of 2021. The unfortunate thing for those of us who would like to see Europe-level EV sales as quickly as possible is that non-Tesla EV sales in the US are quite pitiful. Of course, some pure-Tesla fans are happy about […].
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103 China's Tesla-Beater (Or Not): Aoxin Ibis Electric Full-Size Sedan
Green Car Reports
MARCH 8, 2015
It''s safe to say that the success of the Tesla Model S electric car hasn''t gone unnoticed in the rest of the auto industry. Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche are all rumored to be working on Tesla-rivaling luxury plug-in cars.
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Volkswagen Group launching major electro-mobility campaign in China; $25B on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018
Green Car Congress
APRIL 20, 2014
Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG, on the eve of the Auto China motor show in Beijing. China will be an integral part of the Group’s “Future Tracks” initiative, which addresses the nascent digitalization era in the auto industry. earlier post ) and e-Golf ( earlier post ) models. Earlier post.).
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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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Pininfarina grows its U.S. footprint in early bid for EV hypercar market control
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Moreover, mainstream brands like Porsche, Mercedes, and Audi have yet to electrify their highest-performance offerings. Pininfarina is once again on the very cutting edge of the auto industry, blending beauty and the future of mobility in amazing harmony. Lamborghini outlines massive $1.8 All for the low, low price of $2.2
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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
The final list recognizes the shift the auto industry is making towards electrification, which is currently encompassing all of the pathways recognized in the list. Porsche Taycan 4S BEV. V8, the Honda Accord Hybrid, Porsche 911 Turbo’s 3.8L 0L Turbo four-cylinder. Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Polestar 2 BEV.
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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines
Green Car Congress
APRIL 25, 2010
Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Its quick response eliminates the lag of many competing systems, and it allows vehicle manufacturers to replace larger engines with smaller, more efficient engines that provide better fuel economy and reduced emissions.
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April 2023 – Good month for Volkswagen in the UK
Push EVs
MAY 17, 2023
Overall auto volume was 132,990 units, up 11.6% Most of the auto market’s volume growth, in fact, came from plugins. Outlook The UK auto industry body, the SMMT , note that the annual growth in auto sales is one of the bright spots in an otherwise gloomy UK economy. share of sales in April 2023, up from 16.2%
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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y is again the bestseller in Norway
Push EVs
JULY 13, 2023
share of Norway’s auto market, up from 89.9% Overall auto volume was 15,566 units, up 4.5% If it sells well, it might motivate others in the performance SUV segment to hurry their own electric offerings (are you listening Porsche?). Norway’s auto industry group, the OFV , attributes the drop to “uncertainty among consumers”.
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Automakers Support Obama Administrations Development of National Program for Reducing Carbon Emissions and Fuel Consumption
Green Car Congress
MAY 18, 2009
The US auto industry, via the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is lining up to support a new national, harmonized program to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption that President Obama will announce on Tuesday, 19 May. Autos represent 17% of all anthropogenic CO 2 in the US, according to EPA. Earlier post.).
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EVs dominated the UK car market in December
Push EVs
JANUARY 9, 2023
The UK’s auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 39.4% Overall auto volumes were up 18% year on year in December, but still down compared to pre-2020 norms. This comes against a background of overall auto sales down by 2.0% Porsche and Skoda brands also climbed the ranks by a few spots compared to November.
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European automakers define recommendations to standardize charging of plug-in vehicles; 2017 for harmonized application
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
For wireless communication, the industry decided to select a PLC technology. The auto industry advocates full implementation for new vehicle types from 2017. Wireless solutions should be developed further in the future and will, for the moment, reflect additional company specific extensions and business cases.
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New: EVAdoption Quarterly US Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales Scoreboard
EV Adoption
DECEMBER 5, 2021
We recognize that this scoreboard has limited value today due to the small number and randomness of the these 9 EVs currently included, but part of our goal is to shine a light on the general lack of transparency in the auto industry when it comes to US EV sales data. New to the scoreboard in Q3 was the Audi e-tron GT.
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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year
EV Central
DECEMBER 28, 2022
I dunno if it’s the biggest surprise, but the most pleasing news of 2022 was the way the irrepressible die-hards in what remains of the Aussie auto industry leapt on the opportunity EV presents. The Ioniq 5 is also about half the price of the Porsche, more economical, faster accelerating and almost as quick at ultra-rapid charging.
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103 Frost & Sullivan analysis suggests momentum toward supplementary 48V on-board power-net
Green Car Congress
JULY 2, 2012
The automotive industry moved from a 6V supply to a 12V supply more than 30 years ago—and incurred massive investments across the entire ecosystem. The effort did not gain sufficient market traction, however, for a number of reasons, including cost and technical feasibility, as well as solutions implemented within 12V systems.
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